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PRINCETON, N.J., April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Inning Technology Research (http://www.nextinning.com), an online investment newsletter focused on technology stocks, has issued updated outlooks for Atmel (Nasdaq: ATML), JDS Uniphase (Nasdaq: JDSU), Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP), Arrow Electronics (NYSE: ARW), and O2 Micro (Nasdaq: OIIM). During 2012, Next Inning editor, Paul McWilliams predicted both the spring and fall corrections as well as the rally that started in...

Orders from BRIC Countries Demonstrate Cost, Durable Therapeutic Advantages of Laser-Based Treatments for Ophthalmologic Diseases MOUNTAIN VIEW Calif., April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- IRIDEX Corporation (Nasdaq:IRIX) today announced that it has recently received two significant orders for its proprietary laser-based medical systems for the treatment of eye diseases. The orders, totaling more than $500,000, are indicative of the burgeoning growth of the ophthalmology market in the...

Purdue University Researchers have found a way to see synthetic nanostructures and molecules using a new type of super-resolution optical microscopy that does not require fluorescent dyes, representing a practical tool for biomedical and nanotechnology research. "Super-resolution optical microscopy has opened a new window into the nanoscopic world," said Ji-Xin Cheng, an associate professor of biomedical engineering and chemistry at Purdue University. Conventional optical microscopes...

New e-beam vacuum deposition system produces superior coatings, dramatically increases the size of the optical components that can be coated. NORTHVALE, N.J., April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Inrad Optics, Inc. (OTBB: INRD) has advanced its thin film coating capabilities with the installation of a new plasma assisted e-beam vacuum deposition system. The new coating system employs high-density plasma technology to dramatically enhance the quality of thin films by improving a wide...

Leading provider of ID Badging and access control solutions expects demand for ChromaID scanners, readers and printers to dramatically rise within the year Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) April 22, 2013 Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB: VSUL), an industry-leading provider of chromatic-based identification solutions, announced today that it is demonstrating ChromaID™ technology in partnership with TransTech Systems during Cartes America, one of the leading security card tradeshows of the year being held at...

PLYMOUTH, Mich. and HAMBURG, Germany, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ROFIN-SINAR Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: RSTI), one of the world's leading developers and manufacturers of laser sources and laser-based solutions, confirmed today that its 2013 second quarter results for the period ended March 31, 2013, will be released on Thursday, May 2, 2013. Chief Executive Officer, Gunther Braun, and Chief Financial Officer, Ingrid Mittelstadt, will host a conference call at 8:00 AM (Pacific) /...

Technology for industrial, commercial and consumer applications and markets to be exhibited and socialized throughout Europe Seattle WA (PRWEB) April 17, 2013 Seattle and Munich – (April 17th, 2013) Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB: VSUL), an industry-leading provider of light-based identification and diagnostic solutions, announced today that it will bring its innovative ChromaID™ technology to one of the world’s foremost photonics tradeshows, Laser World of Photonics. Visualant will...

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Coherent, Inc. (Santa Clara, CA, Nasdaq: COHR) today announced that it plans to report second quarter fiscal year 2013 results after market close on April 24, 2013.  The Company will host a conference call to discuss its financial results at 1:30 P.M. Pacific (4:30 P.M. Eastern) on April 24, 2013.  A listen-only broadcast of the conference call can be accessed on the Company's website at either http://www.coherent.com/Investors/ or...

Pinpoint Laser Systems introduces its newest Capture™ software. Enhanced features mean more convenience, more power. Peabody, Ma (PRWEB) April 14, 2013 Pinpoint Laser Systems has introduced a new and improved data accessory named “Pinpoint Capture™” for the popular Laser Microgage industrial measuring and laser alignment systems. Pinpoint Capture™ allows operators to quickly grab measurement readings, on the fly, from as many as four remote laser receivers to analyze the...

HONG KONG, April 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Insiderslab.com has issued insider trading reports for the following companies: Health Management Associates (NYSE:HMA), Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO), JDS Uniphase (NASDAQ:JDSU), First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR), Vale SA (NYSE:VALE), and Nokia (NYSE:NOK). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100419/HKM001LOGO ) (Read full report by clicking the link below, you may need to copy and paste the full link to your browser.) Report Highlights: Health...