Industry Links

Labsphere continues to be involved with the industry's leading organizations.

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

The American National Standards are produced under the leadership of the nation's standards developers - preeminent professional/technical societies, trade associations, consumer and labor groups. ANSI, an impartial organization that does not develop standards, validates the general acceptability of the work of the technical experts. It guarantees that each standard writing group uses democratic procedures that gave everyone who would be directly and materially affected by the use of the standard an opportunity to participate in the development work or to comment on the documents' provisions. Publications include Dimensional and Electrical Characteristics of Fluorescent Lamps ? Rapid Start Types and American National Standards for Calibration - Calibration Laboratories and Measuring and Test Equipment - General Requirements.

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American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

ASTM, organized in 1898, is a non-profit organization that provides a forum for producers, users, ultimate consumers, and those having a general interest, such as representatives of government and academia, to meet on common ground and write standards for materials, products, systems and services. From the work of 132 standards-writing committees, ASTM publishes standard test methods, specifications, practices, guides, classifications and terminology. ASTM's standards development activities encompass metals, paints, plastics, textiles, petroleum, construction, energy, the environment, consumer products, medical services and devices, computerized systems, electronics and many other areas. ASTM Headquarters has no technical research or testing facilities. Such work is done voluntarily by 35,000 technically qualified ASTM members located throughout the world. Publications include the Standard Guide for Selection of Geometric Conditions for Measurement of Reflection and Transmission Properties of Materials and Standard Practice for Preparation of Reference White Reflectance Standards.

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Commission Internationale de L'Éclairage (CIE)

CIE is an organization devoted to international cooperation and exchange of information among its member countries on all matters relating to the art and science of lighting. Its membership consists of National Committees in 41 countries. CIE is a recognized standardizing body for ISO and IEC standards on fundamental aspects of metrology, evaluation and application of light and color. CIE Publications include Method of Measuring and Specifying Color Rendering of Light Sources, the International Lighting Vocabulary and Measurement of LEDs.

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Fiberguide

Part of the global Halma group of technology companies with Corporate Headquarters and Fiber Manufacturing located in Stirling, New Jersey and Engineering and Component Manufacturing in Caldwell, Idaho. Fiberguide Industries established itself as the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty optical fibers, optical fiber assemblies and discrete components. Since 1977, Fiberguide Industries has been the Fiber Optic Solutions Company providing design, product and process development, prototyping and beta trials and volume production for applications such as:

• Laser Delivery Systems
• Photodynamic Therapy
• Ophthalmology
• Process Control
• UV Curing
• Illumination-Reflection
• Remote Sensing (UV to IR)
• Smoke and Particle Detection
• Combined Optical/CE Arrays
• Sensing
• Tissue Ablation - Cauterization
• Angioplasty
• Dental
• Remote Sensing
• Remote Illumination
• Custom GC Arrays
• Pressure Sensing
• Raman Scattering & Spectroscopy
• Evanescent Wave Modification & Sensing

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Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA)

IESNA is the recognized technical authority for illumination in North America. Its objective is to communicate information and educational material on all aspects of good lighting practice to its members, the lighting community and consumers through a variety of programs, publications and services. IESNA serves as a forum for exchanging ideas and discussions through its technical committees to guide lighting experts and laymen on lighting recommendations. IESNA Publications include Photometric Testing of Indoor Fluorescent Luminaries and Photometric Testing of Indoor Luminaires using HID Lamps.

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International Standard Organization (ISO)

ISO is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies (ISO member groups). ISO works to standardize practices and procedures for the methodology under which government, business and manufacturing operate. The work of preparing the International Standards is normally carried out through ISO technical committees, which include both governmental and non-governmental representatives, and is now world renowned for its thoroughness and integrity. ISO Publications include ISO 17025, General Requirements for the Competence of Calibration and Testing Laboratories and ISO9001, Quality Systems - Model for Quality Assurance in Design/Development, Production, Installation and Servicing.

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National Conference of Standards Laboratories (NCSL)

NCSL, established in 1961, is a non-profit, laboratory-oriented organization designed to promote cooperative efforts toward solving the common problems faced by standards and testing laboratories. The organization originally consisted of corporate members who were actively engaged in primary standards. NCSL is now involved also in test, measurement and quality assurance in a host of disciplines. NCSL is international in scope and membership. The membership is based in the academic, commercial, industrial and government sectors. NCSL provides liaison with technical societies, trade associations and educational institutions throughout the world. NCSL Publications include Calibration System Specifications and Reports and Certificates of Calibration.

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Ocean Optics

Part of the global Halma group of technology companies, Ocean Optics is a diversified photonics technology firm and a global leader in optical sensing. With full-service locations in the United States, Europe and Asia, we serve a wide range of markets, including process control, consumer electronics and medical diagnostics.

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Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

SAE is a non-profit educational and scientific organization dedicated to advancing mobility technology to better serve humanity. Nearly 70,000 engineers and scientists, who are SAE members, develop technical information on all forms of self-propelled vehicles including automobiles, trucks, buses, off-highway equipment, aircraft, aerospace vehicles, marine, rail and transit systems. SAE disseminates this information through its meetings, books, technical papers, magazines, standards, reports, professional development programs and electronic databases. SAE Publications include Photometry Laboratory Accuracy Guidelines and Test Methods and Equipment for Lighting Devices and Components for Use on Vehicles Less than 2032 mm in Overall Width.

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SOLID STATE LIGHTING NETWORK - SSLNet

SSL is one of the rapidly emerging technology markets. With ever increasing awareness on energy conservation, concurrent with rapid scientific developments, SSL is currently an exploding sector. The Institute for Optical Sciences (IOS) at University of Toronto has started a SSL Research Network (SSLNet) to catalyze Canadian adoptation of SSL.
The network will be devoted to the advancement of Solid State Lighting in Canada, bringing together researchers, industries, end-users and agencies, and foster constant dialogues, knowledge sharing and facilitate collaborative projects between its members.

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SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering

SPIE is the International Society for Optics and Photonics founded in 1955 to advance light-based technologies. Serving more than 180,000 constituents from 168 countries, the Society advances emerging technologies through interdisciplinary information exchange, continuing education, publications, patent precedent, and career and professional growth.

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Council for Optical Radiation Measurements (CORM)

CORM is a non-profit organization composed of individual members interested in the measurement of optical radiation including UV, Visible, and Infrared. CORM's aim is to establish a consensus among interested parties on industrial and academic requirements for physical standards, calibration services and inter-laboratory collaboration programs in the field of optical radiation measurements. This includes setting priorities, liaison with NIST, dissemination of information, response to inquiries and cooperating with other organizations for the benefit of the public at large. CORM holds an annual conference typically held at a National Measurement Institute. Some publications include Pressing Problems and Projected National Needs in Optical Radiation Measurements and Advances in Standards and Methodology in Spectrophotometry.

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