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Net Optics Executives to Discuss Latest Ethernet Technologies at Forthcoming Conferences

Net Optics, Inc., the global leader in intelligent network access solutions, today announced that two of its executive team members will be speaking at upcoming conferences in the security and networking sectors. Dennis Carpio, director of product innovation, will be leading a discussion at this year’s Ethernet Technology Summit, while Sharon Besser, vice president of technology, will be part of a panel at America’s Growth Capital’s (ACG) 6th Annual West Coast Emerging Growth Conference.

18 Feb 2010

NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope Helps to Study Birth of Supernovae

New findings from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory have provided a major advance in understanding a type of supernova critical for studying the dark energy that astronomers think pervades the universe. The results sh...

18 Feb 2010

Sequenom’s MassARRAY System Used for SensiGene Fetal(XY) Test

Sequenom, Inc. (Nasdaq: SQNM) today announced the launch of the SensiGene™ Fetal(XY) (Fetal Sex Determination) test by Sequenom's CAP accredited and CLIA-certified laboratory, Sequenom Center for Molecular Medicine (Sequenom CMM). This is the company's second laboratory developed test powered by its SEQureDx™ technology.

18 Feb 2010

Lockheed Martin's LGB Kits Complete Flight Test Program

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has successfully completed the paveway II Plus Laser Guided Bomb (LGB) F/A-18 qualification flight test program. The paveway II Plus LGB uses an enhanced laser guidance package, significantly improving the precision of current paveway II LGBs.

18 Feb 2010

Zeus Adds New Drawn Fiber Products to its Portfolio

Zeus, Inc., a global leader in material science and high performance polymer extrusions, has expanded its drawn fiber capabilities to include PFA, FEP, ETFE, and other polymers. This product line expansion will result in enormous benefits for manufacturers around the world and allow more flexibility and options in regard to aerospace, semiconductor, and chemical applications.

18 Feb 2010

MRV LambdaDriver Optical Networking Platform Receives RUS Certification

MRV COMMUNICATIONS, INC. today announced that its LambdaDriver® has qualified for technical acceptance based upon the standards of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service (RUS). The LambdaDriver joins the Fiber Driver® and OptiSwitch® as MRV’s third product line to be certified by RUS. MRV is a leading networking company with a full line of packet-optical transport (P-OTS), carrier Ethernet, 40G networking and out-of-band networking products.

18 Feb 2010

Comprehensive Report on U.S. Dental Laser Market

The combined U.S. market for dental lasers will grow at a CAGR of 6.1% over the forecast period. The market is expected to grow as the popularity of diode lasers continues to increase, driving the number of units sold. Dental surgical lasers represent a large majority of the overall dental lasers market and as a result, trends in the surgical lasers market will affect the behavior of the overall market.

18 Feb 2010

Market Research Report on US Solar PV Industry

This market research report provides marketing and technical executives a comprehensive assessment of the US solar PV module market. The report provides in-depth analysis of the market and shows growth projections for the period 2008 - 2013.

18 Feb 2010

Forecast Report on Optical Network Hardware Market

Communications market research firm Infonetics Research released vendor market share from the fourth quarter (4Q09) edition of its Optical Network Hardware forecast report.

18 Feb 2010

Vishay's Website Features New Streaming Video Demonstration of Ambient Light Sensors in Consumer Electronics

To assist customers in understanding the advantages of using ambient light sensors in their applications, the Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced that it has added a new streaming video product demonstration to its Web site.

18 Feb 2010

AIXTRON to Supply Production Systems for Silicon LED Production in China

AIXTRON AG (FSE: AIXA, ISIN DE000A0WMPJ6; NASDAQ: AIXG, ISIN US0096061041) today announced a multiple system order for several CRIUS (31x2 inch configuration) and AIX 2800G4HT MOCVD production systems (42x2 inch configuration) from Lattice Power, an existing customer in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China. This is one of the largest single orders from China AIXTRON had received.

18 Feb 2010

New ADVA FSP 3000 System for Data Center and Cloud Computing Applications

To enable highest-capacity, universal data center connectivity, ADVA Optical Networking today announced the latest version of its flagship FSP 3000 product. Optimized for cloud computing applications, the FSP 3000 drives the scalable, high-speed connectivity required to address the fast-growing bandwidth demand of today’s cloud-based data center interconnect environment.

18 Feb 2010

Canvys' Sales and Marketing Representatives are Now Certified DSCE Professionals

Canvys, a division of Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL), today announced that all of its marketing and sales representatives, who focus on marketing and selling digital signage solutions, are now designated Digital Signage Certified Experts (“DSCE”). This certification enables Canvys, a provider of visual technology solutions, to better support its customers.

18 Feb 2010

DALSA Introduces High Resolution Image Sensors for Aerial Photogrammetry Cameras

High resolution image sensors will power the newest models in the UltraCam line of aerial photogrammetry cameras produced by Microsoft’s photogrammetry business

18 Feb 2010

Supertex Introduces Closed-Loop LED Driver IC for DC/DC Applications

Supertex (Nasdaq GS: SUPX), a recognized leader in high voltage analog and mixed signal integrated circuits (ICs), today introduced the HV9963, a closed-loop LED driver IC with pulse width modulated (PWM) dimming capability designed to optimize LED performance and efficiency and extend LED life. The IC excels in DC/DC applications such as RGB or white LED backlighting, LCD TVs and monitors, and LED lamps for general lighting.

18 Feb 2010