e-newsletter
magazines
Photonics Industry Links
Commercial
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China Outlook Consulting -- Serves as a bridge to senior managers and executives at international technology companies looking to gain insight and a business edge in China
(www.china-outlook.com)
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Christie Associates -- Recruiting nationwide exclusively within the Fiber Optics/Photonics industry since 1980
(www.christieassoc.com)
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Coherent Inc. -- A leading manufacturer of laser-based solutions offering reliability, cost, and performance advantages for the widest range of commercial and scientific research applications
(www.coherent.com)
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Control Micro Systems -- Provides stand-alone, turnkey, and custom-designed laser systems for fast, permanent marking, cutting, drilling, and welding of a variety of materials
(www.cmslaser.com)
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ENF Industry Directory -- A worldwide photovoltaic industry directory published in many languages, showing details of over 3,000 manufacturers of PV goods and suppliers of PV services
(www.enf.cn)
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Epilog Laser -- One of the leading designers and manufacturers of CO2 and fiber laser systems for engraving and cutting
(www.epiloglaser.com)
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FreePatentsOnline -- A free intellectual property database containing the world's major patent collections, with account features to allow sharing of documents, and alerts for automatic patent notices
(www.freepatentsonline.com)
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JDS Uniphase -- Enables broadband & optical innovation in the communications, commercial, and consumer markets
(www.jdsu.com)
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Kessler Marketing Intelligence (KMI) -- Leading provider of fiberoptics and telecommunications market research
(www.kmiresearch.com)
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M & K Lasers -- Providing laser cutting machines, laser engraving machines, cutting services, and equipment within the United Kingdom
(www.mklaser.com)
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Micron Optics - Provider of optical sensing systems, sensors and tunable components
(www.micronoptics.com)
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NextTechs Technologies LLC -- A technology intermediation firm that puts buyers and sellers together
(www.nexttechs.com)
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Optical Short Course International -- Helping accelerate engineers up the steep learning curve of optical engineering technologies
(www.oscintl.com)
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Perkin Elmer -- Manufactures optical sensors, digital imagers, X-Ray detectors, LEDs, and other photonics technologies for use in medical, industrial, military, and telecommunications applications
(optoelectronics.perkinelmer.com)
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Strategies Unlimited -- Market research service for the optoelectronics, compound semiconductor, optical networks, photovoltaics, and RF/wireless markets
(www.strategies-u.com)
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The Centre of Excellence in Micro and Nano Technologies (CEMMNT) -- Information for industry on metrology, surface analysis and systems engineering
(www.cemmnt.co.uk)
Associations & societies
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China Optics & Optoelectronics Manufactures Association (COEMA) -- A social organization voluntarily sponsored by institutions engaging in optics and optoelectronic science R&D and manufacturing
(www.coema.org.cn)
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Directed Energy Professional Society (DEPS) -- Fostering research/development in directed energy including high-energy laser and high-power microwave technologies for defense and civilian applications
(www.deps.org)
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International Society for Optical Engineering (SPIE) -- Furthering innovation in optics and photonics
(www.spie.org)
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Laser Institute of America (LIA) -- Information and applications society dedicated to fostering lasers, laser applications, and laser safety worldwide
(www.laserinstitute.org)
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New England Fiberoptic Council (NEFC) -- Committed to the promotion of the regional fiberoptic industry
(www.nefc.com)
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Optical Society of America (OSA) -- Promoting the worldwide dissemination of knowledge in optics and photonics
(www.osa.org)
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Optics Institute of Southern California (OISC) -- Offering hands-on education and training to students and teachers in optics, in order to promote optics as a career choice for young people
(oisc.net)
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Optoelectronic Industry & Technology Development Association (OITDA) -- Contributing to the progress of the Japanese economy by developing the optoelectronics industry
(www.oitda.or.jp)
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Optoelectronics Industry Development Association (OIDA) -- A non-profit association dedicated to supporting its members in optoelectronics
(www.oida.org)
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Plastic Optical Fiber Trade Organization (POFTO) -- Actively promotes the proliferation of high-bandwidth plastic optical fiber (POF) systems serving data communication markets
(www.pofto.com)
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Society for Information Display (SID) -- Professionals in all of the technical and business disciplines that relate to display research, design, manufacturing, applications, marketing, and sales
(www.sid.org)
Academic
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Electricalfun.com -- A place for fun, learning, and exploration in the world of electricity and its technologies
(www.electricalfun.com)
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Flexible Display Center at Arizona State University -- University, industry, and government collaboration to advance flexible, full-color displays and technology to the brink of commercialization
(flexdisplay.asu.edu)
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Optics for Kids -- An educational optics Web site for kids sponsored by the Optical Society of America (see also www.opticsforteens.org and www.hands-on-optics.com)
(www.opticsforkids.org)
Media (print & online)
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BioOptics World -- A magazine, e-Newsletter, and Web site that will focus on the design, development, and utilization of optical technologies for the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease
(www.bioopticsworld.com)
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Lightwave Magazine -- Targeting fiberoptic communications technology and applications worldwide
(www.lightwavemag.com)
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Small Times Magazine -- Business information and analysis about Micro and nanotechnology
(www.smalltimes.com)
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Vision Systems Design Magazine -- Vision and automation solutions for engineers and integrators worldwide
(www.visionsystemsdesign.com)
Government & military
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) -- Central research & development organization for the US Department of Defense
(www.darpa.mil)
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory -- Science and engineering research; the oldest laboratory in the US Department of Energy
(www.lbl.gov)
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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory -- Applied science laboratory within the US Department of Energy
(www.llnl.gov)
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) -- Stimulating public interest in aerospace technology and science in general
(www.nasa.gov)
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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) -- Providing measurement methods and standards for US industry
(www.nist.gov)
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) -- The DOE's primary laboratory for renewable energy research and development
(www.nrel.gov)
Other
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Sam's Laser FAQ -- Website with documents and links to laser information and laser-related topics
(www.repairfaq.org/sam/lasersam.htm)
