THE WORLD OF PHOTONICS IS NEVER-ENDING. WELCOME TO YOUR INDUSTRY PORTAL.   With the new World of Photonics Portal, the new information and networking platform for the photonics industry, Munich International Trade Fairs addresses the industrial and scientific communities and users of optical technologies, giving them an excellent opportunity to exchange information. The platform provides the virtual photonics community with information about events and covers the topics Business Life, Market, Products and Business Club. You too, your employees and your company can benefit therefrom!   ad        PHOTONICS  PRODUCT INNOVATIONS - Rofin Sinar Laser LED Processing with lasers LEDs are expected to develop to one of the predominant light sources over the coming decades. However, the pace of development differs depending on specific requirements and constraints. One of the most promising markets today is the display backlight technology. Experts forecast quadrupling of the number of LCD displays with LED backlighting in 2010 superseding conventional cold cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFL). Laser marking is an essential step in manufacturing the required LEDs.  PRODUCT INNOVATIONS more articles ( 319 )  OSRAM Opto Semiconductors Daytime running light with only two LEDs - SMT LED for light guides in the automotive sector  DILAS Compact, high-efficiency, 100µm fiber-coupled module   Hamamatsu Photonics Deutschland Improved system for In-Vivo imaging applications  TECHNOLOGY more articles ( 38 )  Berkeley Lab Trapping sunlight with silicon nanowires  Fraunhofer-Institut für Lasertechnik ILT Laser Technology at it's Best - Anniversary Celebration in Aachen  Evonik World's largest lithium ceramic battery to store wind and solar energy  NEWS FROM THE TRADE SHOWS AND CONGRESS Messe München International (MMI) LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA 2010 stronger than ever in its anniversary year  Lasers in Manufacturing LiM 2009 Linking the Worlds of Science and Industry  MARKET-TRENDS more articles ( 51 )  Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen Near-field microscope yields high precision optical images of an organic semiconductor with 17 nm resolution  TOPTICA Record sales require even stronger sales force  JEDEC and SAE International New standards for fiber optic system test & qualification methods for harsh environment applications  EVENTS more articles ( 3 )  Fraunhofer-Institut für Lasertechnik ILT Laser Technology at it's Best - Anniversary Celebration in Aachen  Final report LASER World of PHOTONICS 2009 strengthens the industry’s confidence  Photonics – a technology of the futur Successful Start for LASER World of PHOTONICS 2009 in Munich  APPLICATIONS Tampoprint Laser engraving and tampon printing combined  Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Lighting Research Center develops framework for assessing light pollution  Fraunhofer and FU Berlin Can a laser scanner drive a car?  PHOTONICS INTERVIEW Dr. Finlay Colville, Director of Marketing by Coherent Inc. Bright Outlook for Lasers in Photovoltaics  Klaus Dittrich, Managing Director of Messe München GmbH Interview about Laser World of Photonics 2009   BUSINESS LIFE  PRACTICE - Diana Yates, Life Sciences Editor New book explores the science of happiness A new book on happiness might surprise some of those hoping to find more of it. “Happiness: Unlocking the Mysteries of Psychological Wealth” affirms that lasting happiness is attainable and desirable, but it also dispels some common myths about what makes people happy and whether the pursuit of happiness can go too far.  MARKET-TRENDS more articles ( 106 )  IBM reveals: Five innovations that will change our lives in the next five years  Results of major AMD European Survey: Europe is turning into a Continent of Content-Craving 'Connect-aholics'  Free e-Book: The Best & Worst of the Mobile Web  PRACTICE more articles ( 50 )  Internet Marketing Myth #7 People who don't buy from you just want something for nothing  Xero - online accounting software New businesses can reduce risk with web-based accounting systems  Internet Leveraging and Marketing (ILM) Internet braces for Intelligent Phase Marketing  PRODUCT INNOVATIONS more articles ( 20 )  Stock Market - Trading Tips Great ideas and tips for stock market beginners  Made in IBM Labs: technology to aid human memory New software helps people struggling with information overload  Gamercize - electronic motivator Fitness machine launched for office workers  CAREER TIPS Global Career Company US talent wanted for boom time Africa