Angstron Introduces Low Cost Nanomaterial Solution To Meet Market Demand For Next Generation Products (14319)
DAYTON, Ohio — Angstron Materials LLC has developed a new cost effective, high quality alternative to nanotubes. The carbon-based material is called nano-graphene platelets (NGPs). Similar to carbon nanotubes, the properties and characteristics of NGPs outperform all other nanomaterials on the market. Angstron’s nano-graphene product is especially suited to aerospace, automotive, energy, marine, electronics, construction, medical and telecommunications applications.

DSM Desotech Inc. Files Antitrust and Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against 3D Systems Corporation (14230)
In response to recent speculation in the stereolithography (“SL”) industry, DSM Desotech Inc. (“Desotech”) confirms that on March 14, 2008, it filed a lawsuit against 3D Systems (“3DS”) in federal court in Chicago.

Amistar Sells Machine Division Assets to Amistar Automation (14191)
SAN MARCOS, Calififornia -- Amistar Corporation has entered into an asset purchase agreement ("Agreement") for the sale of assets of its automation machine division to newly formed Amistar Automation Inc, based in San Marcos, California

RMP600 Radio Touch Probe Brings "Out Of Sight" Precision to Complex 3D part Measurement on Machine Tools (14167)
Bringing "out of sight" precision to complex 3D part measurement on machine tools, the new Renishaw RMP600 touch probe combines two exclusive Renishaw technologies - highest accuracy strain-gage sensing and frequency-hopping spread-spectrum (FHSS) radio transmission.

Low Viscosity Silicone Potting Compound Assures Complete Fill-In (14061)
Hackensack, NJ., Master Bond MasterSil 151 is a new two component, low viscosity silicone compound for high performance casting, potting and encapsulation introduced by Master Bond Inc. This formulation is designed to cure at room temperature or more rapidly at elevated temperatures. MasterSil 151 has superior electrical insulation properties, high tensile strength and superb optical clarity. It has a service operating temperature range of -65°F to +400°F.

MAC Introduces MultiMac Multi-Mode Eddy Current Tester (14057)
MOUNT VERNON, N.Y., Magnetic Analysis Corp. (MAC) introduces MultiMac™, a new Windows® based, multi-mode eddy current tester that operates with encircling/sector test coils (to detect short-surface defects) and/or rotary test probes (to identify long, seam-type surface defects). The new multi-mode capability incorporates all of the best features of MAC’s individual encircling coil and rotary probe instruments into one unit.

Bookham Introduces Ultra Small 40Gb/s Mach Zehnder Modulator Chip (14052)
San Jose, Calif., Bookham, Inc. (Nasdaq: BKHM), has announced that it has developed and demonstrated an ultra small, 5mm 40Gb/s Optical Differential Quadrature Phase Shift Keying (ODQPSK) modulator chip, implemented through proprietary indium phosphide Mach Zehnder (InP MZ) technology. Bookham will combine this functionality with its highly successful tunable laser in new products specifically for use in the growing 40Gb/s market. The reduced size InP MZ platform will allow Bookham to offer 40Gb/s products in smaller footprints compared to existing 40Gb/s offerings employing larger optics.

Cincinnati CL-850 laser cutting center makes fast work of thick and thin materials with 5000W cutting power and advanced engineering (14048)
Bringing highest laser cutting productivity to a vast range of flat stock applications, the Cincinnati CL-850 laser cutting center makes fast work of thick and thin material with powerful 5000W GE Fanuc laser resonator, advanced cutting head, innovative optics and third-generation linear-motor-drive system. Designed for high throughput, all-around material versatility, and cutting precision, the CL-850 delivers 1000 ipm cutting on 18 ga. steel, and up to 1-1/8" processing range on mild steel. American-made, the CL-850 is available in 5 x 10 and 6 x 12 ft. (2M x 4M) cutting table models, each featuring dual quick-change pallets. Pallets move simultaneously, so changes take just seconds and cutting is virtually continuous. Full guarding and frame-mounted resonator conserves shop space over other lasers.

Bookham Announces Fully Qualified Tunable 300pin SFF Transponder (14037)
San Jose, Calif., Bookham, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKHM), today announced what is believed to be the industry's first fully Telcordia qualified tunable small form factor transponder (TSFF). A new zero chirp variant of the LambdaFLEX(tm) TL9000 300pin transponder will be demonstrated on the Bookham booth (#1334) at OFC/NFOEC, taking place next week in San Diego.

Bookham Leads Telecom Pump Module Market with Half-a-Million Units Shipped (14034)
San Jose, CA, Bookham, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKHM), has today announced the shipment of its 500,000th 980nm pump laser module to the telecoms industry. The milestone firmly establishes Bookham as one of the leaders in this market, with over 20 billion device hours accumulated in the field and industry leading FIT rate. The latest products from this portfolio, including the flagship 750mW pump module, will be on show at the Bookham booth (#1334) at the OFC exhibition, taking place in San Diego, 26 - 28 February.