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Suntech Provides Solar Panels to Power Net-Zero Home at Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics

Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NYSE: STP), the world's largest producer of crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules, has provided the solar panels to power British Columbia's first net-zero home at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The showcase home, located in the Whistler resort, brings the concept of accessible zero-energy living to attendees of the event. The net- zero home was designed by Vancouver-based RDC Homes.

26 Feb 2010

BIOLASE to Introduce the World's First Individual Laser for the Use of Dentists

BIOLASE Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLTI), the world's leading dental laser company, today announced the global launch of the iLase(TM) diode laser, the world's first personal laser for dentists and hygienists designed to perform a full-range of minimally invasive soft-tissue and hygiene procedures. The iLase is being introduced today at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Show at McCormick Place West in Chicago.

26 Feb 2010

Cree Inc to Fix LED Lighting All Through the Hyatt Regency to Save Energy

In an effort to become a greener, more energy-efficient hotel, the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort has installed LED (light-emitting diode) lighting by Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE). One of Orlando’s largest resorts, with close proximity to Walt Disney World, the hotel recently completed a multi-million dollar renovation that included replacing traditional, antiquated lighting fixtures in its 54 hallways, as well as its freshly refurbished 10,000-square-foot lobby.

26 Feb 2010

HJ Solar to Build 9.87MW PV Power Project in Thailand

Recently, Hengji PV-Tech Energy Co., Ltd. has successfully won several bids in the international PV project market. Following successful bids for projects in the Czech Republic and Italy, HJ Solar was awarded a pilot PV project in Thailand with an accumulated installation capacity of 9.87MW.

26 Feb 2010

Brewer Science Releases Premium Version of ARC Anti-Reflective Coating for Lithography Application

Brewer Science, Inc., a leading supplier of advanced lithography materials, has released ARC® DS-K101P developer-soluble bottom anti-reflective coating (DBARC). This DBARC product has been formulated to meet the needs of the KrF photolithographer and augments processes where the resist budget is limited.

26 Feb 2010

Black Box’s Biometric Access Control System Receives Five Star Rating

Black Box Corporation (NASDAQ:BBOX), an industry-leading provider of voice communications, data infrastructure, and product solutions, is proud to announce that Intelli-Pass™, its biometric access control system, has been awarded a five-star rating by SC Magazine.

26 Feb 2010

Orange21 to Produce Premium Eyewear for Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Brand

World-renowned singer/songwriter/author and pilot Jimmy Buffett has teamed up with Orange21 to produce a signature line of eyewear for his Margaritaville brand. Launching in key retailers this summer, the premium eyewear line joins the Margaritaville products that include all of the essentials for the tropical escape lifestyle.

26 Feb 2010

Samsung to Launch High-Definition Televisions with Embedded Skype Software

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd and Skype today announced that the new Samsung LED 7000 and 8000 series models of 2010 high-definition televisions will feature embedded Skype™ software* allowing Skype users to make video and voice calls through the TVs. Samsung, the global market leader in televisions, will begin shipping TVs with Skype software in the Korean market today, and worldwide in the first half of 2010.

26 Feb 2010

DC Power Systems to Distribute Solyndra's Photovoltaic Systems in North America

Solyndra, Inc., a manufacturer of innovative cylindrical photovoltaic (PV) systems for commercial rooftops, announced it has signed a new North America distribution agreement with DC Power Systems, a full-service distributor of renewable energy products, headquartered in Rohnert Park, California.

26 Feb 2010

Agilent Introduces LC Calculator App for iPhone and iPod Touch

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) today announced its LC Calculator App is now available on the App Store. The LC Calculator is a first-of-its-kind liquid chromatography app for the iPhone and iPod touch. The app was designed to quickly determine flow rate and back pressure under a variety of conditions and column dimensions.

26 Feb 2010

KVH to Deliver Fiber Optic Gyros for Remote Stabilized Weapon Stations

KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI) announced today that it has received a new $3.1 million order for its precision fiber optic gyros (FOGs) for use in remote stabilized weapon stations (RWS). Shipment of this order is expected to be completed by the summer of 2010.

26 Feb 2010

Tellabs Optical LAN Products Receive JITC Certification

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) plans to deploy optical LANs (local area networks) and packet optical networks worldwide to modernize military bases, deliver real-time battlefield imagery and secure mission-critical defense communications. The DoD recently approved a number of Tellabs optical networking and enterprise GPON (gigabit passive optical networking) products.

26 Feb 2010

Interact Holdings to Build and Promote Solar Power-Driven LED Lighting Systems

Interact Holdings Group Inc. (Pink Sheets: IHGP) announced today it has executed a Letter of Intent to form a joint venture with a Solar Energy manufacturer in California.

26 Feb 2010

SecuGen Hamster IV FIPS 201/PIV- Amenable Fingerprint Reader Successfully Installed for eGovernance Project

SecuGen, the world’s leading optical fingerprint device vendor, is pleased to announce that Print Electronics, working with a local integrator partner, has successfully delivered and implemented the SecuGen Hamster™ IV, a fully FIPS 201/PIV-compliant fingerprint reader, into the Tamil Nadu Health Insurance Scheme (TNHIS).

26 Feb 2010

Da-Lite to Conform 10 Standards of Distinction on Attaining International Emerald AVSP Level Label

Da-Lite Screen Company has qualified as an InfoComm International Emerald Audio Visual Solutions Provider (AVSP). This designation recognizes that a percentage of the company’s sales, customer service and technical staff have achieved and maintained individual InfoComm Certification and have completed relevant course work from the InfoComm Academy.

26 Feb 2010