By Month (June 2003)


Elcan Moves Up Supply ChainPREMIUM

Elcan Optical Technologies is starting to move into systems-level infrared products after having long concentrated on optical components.

Sofradir Bets on Ge Substrates For Large Area MBE FPAsPREMIUM

Sofradir is betting on germanium (Ge) substrates for use with its next-generation MWIR large format mercury cadmium telluride (MCT) FPAs made by Molecular beam Epitaxy (MBE). The company is relying on research carried out by CEA/LETI.

More IR Cameras for SARSPREMIUM

Continuing concerns worldwide about SARS are giving a boost to suppliers of infrared cameras. This is especially so for companies that can ship rapidly with minimal export restrictions.

EVS Market Heating UpPREMIUM

The market for Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS) for aircraft is becoming more heated as suppliers position themselves to offer products to aircraft manufacturers and to third-party installers.

Universal Soldier Sensor (USS)PREMIUM

The Universal Soldier Sensor (USS) is an infrared imager that every soldier could have in his pocket.

Photon Dynamics Selling PCB Inspection BusinessPREMIUM

 

Sagem Acquires Leica Optronics UnitPREMIUM

Sagem has acquired Leica Vektronix and Leica Technologies, Inc. - the two units of Leica Geosystems that specialize in defense optronics.

Storm Shadow Gets First Use in IraqPREMIUM

The Storm Shadow stand-off missile received its first operational use in Iraq by the UK. Deployed from Royal Air Force (RAF) Tornado GR4 aircraft, Storm Shadow makes use of multiple navigation modes, including a terminal infrared seeker made by BAE SYSTEMS for MBDA.

Judson is Back as InGaAs SupplierPREMIUM

Judson Technologies - is back to supplying InGaAs detectors. After the company was spun off from PerkinElmer Optoelectronics (formerly EG&G) in 2000, it agreed to a three-year ban on supplying these detectors.

2003 Assistance to Firefighters ProgramPREMIUM

The 2003 Assistance to Firefighters Program will again provide one-year grants directly to fire departments of a state or other local authority.

New Infrared Imaging ProductsPREMIUM

 

Company BriefsPREMIUM

 

Government Contract Awards in Infrared ImagingPREMIUM

 

Government Contract Solicitations in Infrared ImagingPREMIUM

 


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