SINGAPORE, Nov. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ - Zecotek Photonics
Inc. (TSX-V: ZMS; Frankfurt: W1I.F), a developer of
leading-edge photonics technologies for industrial, healthcare and
scientific markets, today announced that it has delivered the
first shipment of a $500,000 order of
LFS Crystal Arrays to the NIITFA Automation Research Centre for
Technical Physics. The Automation Research Centre for
Technical Physics is a leading Russian scientific centre of
excellence engaged in the development of medical imaging including
a positron emission tomography (PET) medical device program. It is
working with manufacturing partners to develop PET medical scanners
for Russia and the neighboring
markets.
"Our well-established R&D presence in Russia and the close collaboration by our
Moscow based crystal and
photo-detector scientists with NIIFTA, have allowed Zecotek Imaging
Systems to gain access to the Russian PET Medical Scanner Program,"
said Dr. A.F. Zerrouk, Chairman,
President, and CEO of Zecotek Photonics Inc.
"By leveraging our superior LFS scintillation crystals and
array configurations, solid-state MAPD photo detectors and IDM
modules, Zecotek can play a central role in providing the Russian
PET program with high performance components. We look forward
to completing this initial order and to becoming a key supplier of
imaging components to the fast growing Russian PET scanners
market."
Zecotek recently announced an enhanced, patent-pending
manufacturing process for LFS scintillation crystal growth and
crystal arrays. The enhanced process allows for automated
manufacturing of LFS crystal arrays with various sizes and
configurations at a competitive price when compared to single
element prices.
Zecotek's patented (US patent No. 7,132,060) series of LFS
scintillation crystals are known for their high light yields and
ultra-fast decay times which allow for faster and higher-resolution
operation of medical imaging equipment including PET medical
scanners, and industrial imaging devices used in high energy
physics experiments. Zecotek's line of LFS crystals also
cover a wide range of emission wavelengths which can be tailored to
match the spectral sensitivity of various photo detectors including
Zecotek`s solid-state MAPD photo detector arrays.
Zecotek's LFS scintillation crystals will be supplied by the
Beijing Opto-Electronics Technology Company (BOET), a subsidiary of
North-China Research Institute of Electronics-Optics an industry
leader in growing, cutting, polishing and large scale production of
scintillation crystals grown by the Czochralski method.
About NIIFTA:
NIITFA Automation Research Centre for
Technical Physics is a scientific and production centre of
excellence and a leading organization that performs development
work for a number of federal and industrial based programs
including: new generation nuclear power plants, nuclear power
safety, nuclear fuel recycling and advanced medical imaging devices
and systems.
About Zecotek
Zecotek Photonics Inc (TSX-V: ZMS;
Frankfurt: W1I) is a photonics technology company developing
high-performance scintillation crystals, photo detectors, positron
emission tomography scanning technologies, 3D auto-stereoscopic
displays, and lasers for applications in medical, high-tech and
industrial sectors. Founded in 2004, Zecotek operates three
divisions: Imaging Systems, Laser Systems and 3D Display Systems
with labs located in Canada,
Korea, Russia, Singapore and U.S.A. The management team is focused on
building shareholder value by commercializing over 50 patented and
patent pending novel photonic technologies directly and through
strategic alliances and joint ventures with leading industry
partners including Hamamatsu Photonics (Japan), the European Organization for Nuclear
Research (Switzerland), Beijing
Opto-Electronics Technology Co. Ltd. (China), NuCare Medical Systems (South Korea), the University of Washington (United States), and National NanoFab Center
(South Korea). For more
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