Virtual retinal displays

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Microvision Inc., a firm from Seattle, WA, offers a screenless solution to information displays with its new Virtual Retinal Display, or VRD, technology. Microvision's Virtual Retinal Display information-display technology does not utilize flat-panel displays nor cathode-ray tubes. Instead, the VRD technology employs a low-power and electronically-encoded laser beam to directly generate into the eye of users a full-motion and high-resolution picture, which can be seen by viewers in full color or in monochrome.

Product introduction, Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, Magnetic Card & Character Readers, Virtual reality devices, Microvision Inc., Article, Virtual Retinal Display

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"Hands-off" Demilitarization

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A team from Sandia National Laboratories and McAlester Army Ammunition Plant developed a new method for destroying unneeded military ammunitions. The process use a computerized equipment called Flexible Work Cell that utilizes robotic and waterjet technologies in destroying 30mm to 120mm munitions. A prototype station developed by the team show that it can dismantle several munitions simultaneously and offers safer alternative to workers involved in the dismantling process.

Manufacturing processes, Facilities Support Services, Ammunition Plant Facilities Management, Ammunition, Facilities management

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Silent stalker: Hybrid electric drive, folding suspension system add up to unique utility vehicle

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General Dynamics Land Systems is developing four vehicles called RST-V, which are designed to provide reconnaisance forces an ability to locate and target enemy force and avoid possible detection by hostile units. The hybrid electric vehicle weighs 2.5 tons, has 4x4 capability, communication equipments, can carry six men and allow maximum speeds of 70 miles an hour. The vehicle's survivavility is enhance by systems designed to protect it from mines and small arms fire.

Product development, Automobile Manufacturing, Electric Autos & Vans, Electric vehicles, General Dynamics Land Systems Inc.

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