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31 Aug 2007
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SUPERCONTINUUM SOURCES Supercontinuum sources head for medical market
Many biomedical applications are now benefiting from the unique optical properties of supercontinuum fibre lasers. John Clowes of Fianium tracks recent developments.
MATERIALS PROCESSING
High-power diode lasers modify surfaces directly
Direct applications of diode lasers for materials processing are receiving a great deal of attention. Tim Hayes spoke to John Haake of Coherent about the company's entry into this market sector and its HighLight high-power diode laser for surface treatments.
MARKET REPORT
Fast growth forces image sensor suppliers to change
How is Europe placed in the global image sensor market? Tom Hausken of market analyst Strategies Unlimited looks at regional revenue shares and the consequences of a fabless versus integrated manufacturing approach.
PRODUCT GUIDE
Vertical emission opens new doors for VCSELs
Vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers have long been associated with the datacom market but as Karlheinz Gulden of Bookham explains, the laser's unique emission properties are now proving useful in applications such as optical mice and atomic clocks.
BACK CHAT
Minimal product overlap is key to CVI's acquisition strategy
When CVI announced its plans to acquire Melles Griot back in May, it was just one link in a long chain of events regarding the deal. Stuart Schoenmann, the CEO at CVI, gives OLE a behind-the-scenes look at the acquisition process and shares his thoughts on the need for further consolidation in the industry.
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