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Invisibility Cloaks to Become DIY?
Invisibility cloaks, first demonstrated in complex lab experiments at Duke University seven years ago, could become much simpler to create using 3-D printing, a Duke engineer believes. "I would argue that essentially anyone who can spend a couple thousand dollars on a nonindustry-grade 3-D printer can literally make a plastic cloak overnight," said Yaroslav Urzhumov, assistant research professor in electrical and computer engineering at Duke's Pratt School of Engineering. |
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After Fusion Failure, NIF Shifts Priorities
Having failed to achieve fusion by its target date, the National Ignition Facility (NIF) is shifting its priorities and has replaced longtime director Dr. Edward Moses, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Director Parney Albright announced last week. |
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Optical Thread Thwarts Designer Knockoffs
A thread with optical properties creates invisible patterns in fabric and is seen as a potential way to differentiate designer clothing from knockoffs, says a polymer technology researcher at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden. |
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Materion Breaks Ground on IR Wafer-Level Coating Cell
The multimillion-dollar work cell at its facility in Westford, Mass., will enhance capabilities in manufacturing low-defect, infrared, wafer-level coatings in high volume for the defense and consumer electronics markets. |
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SBIR Grants Awarded for OLED Lighting
The FY13, Phase I Release 2 grants, awarded to Plextronics Inc., Universal Display Corp., InnoSys Inc. and Litecontrol Corp., will explore the technical merits or feasibility of their concepts or technologies. |
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On this edition of the industry's premier weekly newscast: A new digital camera offers a wide-angle bug's eye view, OCT improves lens development, LEDs lower greenhouse energy costs without affecting crop yield, and a laser-based detector IDs asbestos in real time. Hosted by Photonics Media's Laura Marshall and Melinda Rose. |
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Laser-based System Detects Asbestos in Real Time
A new laser-based system is the first portable detector of asbestos and aims to provide an affordable way for tradespeople to identify airborne particles, says a team at the University of Hertfordshire. |
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REO Names Berge VP of Operations
Dave Berge, formerly of Delphi Medical Systems/Peak Industries, will manage operations for the high-volume precision optical products manufacturer. |
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2013 Webinar Series - Expert Briefings
CLEO:2013 Technology Transfer Program
Thursday, May 23, 2013 – 1 p.m. EST/10 a.m. PST
Photonics Media and CLEO will host:
 Don Golini, President, SANICA Ventures, LLC
Some Thoughts About Licensing University IP
Don Golini will explore various aspects of licensing university-based technology to start-ups. Issues to be addressed include: licensing to start-ups vs. established companies, royalties vs. equity, upfront license (and other) fees, patent control and expenses, and future inventions/improvements.
 Mark Gallagher, PhD, Partner, Registered Patent Attorney,
Knobbe Martens IP law firm
Successful Technology Transfer from Universities:
Ten Important Considerations
Many successful companies have been built on technology transferred from universities. Likewise, for small start-ups and large businesses alike, effective transfer of intellectual property (IP) can be critical.
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Laser World of Photonics, collocated with World of Photonics Congress, is the world’s largest trade fair for lasers and laser systems in industrial manufacturing. The 21st event features three photonics forums: Lasers in Manufacturing, Biophotonics and Medical Engineering and Optical Technologies.
The 2013 event will also include an exhibit of more than 200 companies, a talent initiative, the 11th international laser marketplace seminar focused on markets and new technologies in laser materials processing, and a special show called Photons in Production, which addresses the building blocks for the future.
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