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NEC to Showcase VUKUNET Universal Ad-Serving Platform at Digital Signage Expo in Las Vegas

NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, today announced it will showcase the deep capabilities of its VUKUNET universal ad-serving platform for digital signage February 24-25 at the industry’s largest trade show, Digital Signage Expo in Las Vegas.

19 Feb 2010

Textron Defense Systems Successfully Tests its Joint High-Power Solid State Laser

Textron Defense Systems, an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today that its Directed Energy Weapons business line has successfully tested its Joint High-Power Solid State Laser (J-HPSSL) laboratory demonstration device at average power levels in excess of 100 kilowatts. The J-HPSSL program, which is funded by the Joint Technology Office under contract with the U.S. Army Space & Missile Defense Command, was awarded to Textron Defense Systems in late December 2005.

19 Feb 2010

EIZO Introduces New 17-Inch LCD Monitor for Security and Surveillance Market

The FlexScan FDS1701 combines superb image quality with long-term reliability

19 Feb 2010

New RFA Technique Safe and Effective for Treating Barrett's Mucosa

Early tumor formation in Barrett's esophagus (BE) can be effectively and safely treated with radiofrequency ablation (RFA), in combination with prior endoscopic removal of visible lesions, according to a new study in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute.

19 Feb 2010

T-Solar and Solarpack Secure Contract to Supply 173 GWh of PV Energy to Peruvian Government

Spanish T-Solar and Solarpack have been awarded the Peruvian Government's contract for the annual supply of 173 GWh of PV energy over a period of 20 years. T-Solar's installed capacity makes it one of the biggest photovoltaic (PV) power generators in the world, and Solarpack is a pioneer in the development, construction and maintenance of photovoltaic projects.

19 Feb 2010

New Images from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope Predict Fusion of Ancient Galaxies

Astronomers have found the astronomical equivalent of prehistoric life in our intergalactic backyard: a group of small, ancient galaxies that has waited 10 billion years to come together

19 Feb 2010

CRAIC Launches 20/20 Microspectrophotometer for Laboratory Applications

CRAIC Technologies, a leading innovator of UV-visible-NIR microspectroscopy solutions, is proud to introduce the 20/20™ UV-visible-NIR microspectrophotometer

19 Feb 2010

Angel Stadium Upgrades Include Panasonic HD Display Systems Installation

The Los Angeles Angels captured their third straight American League Western division title with more than just spectacular performance on the field. A recent upgrading of Angel Stadium of Anaheim is now complete and includes the latest Panasonic display technologies to further enhance the fan experience.

19 Feb 2010

Malvern Among Industry Specialists at Conference on Nasal Drug Delivery

Dr Paul Kippax, product manager for diffraction systems at Malvern Instruments, will make a presentation on ‘Understanding the robustness of operation of nasal pump spray devices’ at the ‘Nasal Drug Delivery’ annual international conference on 14-15 April 2010 at Le Meridien Hotel, Piccadilly, London. He will discuss the importance of optimising the formulation and device together when developing nasal pump systems, in order to achieve effective and reproducible delivery.

19 Feb 2010

Fairchild Semiconductor Updates 3.3V Optocoupler Portfolio for Industrial Applications

Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), in response to growing market demand for 3.3V optocoupler solutions, has developed 3.3V optocoupler products that offer excellent isolation, strong noise immunity and superior performance over a wide temperature range (up to 110ºC).

19 Feb 2010

Green Fiber Laser from Zecotek Discussed at 2010 Photonics West Conference

Zecotek Photonics Inc. (TSX VENTURE:ZMS)(FRANKFURT:W1I), a developer of leading-edge photonics technologies for medical, industrial and scientific markets, today announced that the Company's proprietary green fiber laser technology platform was recently highlighted during a key note address at the Lasers and Photonics Marketplace Seminar which was held in parallel with the 2010 Photonics West Conference in San Francisco.

19 Feb 2010

Hertfordshire Astronomers Discover Youngest Extra-Solar Planet Using Array of Telescopes

University of Hertfordshire astronomers, Dr Maria Cruz Gálvez-Ortiz and Dr John Barnes, are part of an international collaboration that has discovered the youngest extra-solar planet around a solar-type star, named BD+20 1790b

19 Feb 2010

New Media Engine from DFI TECH Powers Four Displays Simultaneously

DFI TECH, a leading embedded computing systems provider and integrator, announces its new M110 1U Media Engine for digital signage applications. Like the M100, the M110 is capable of powering up to four displays simultaneously. In addition, many refinements have been added. Power consumption has been reduced thanks to an Intel® mobile CPU, and a slimmer enclosure has been engineered specifically for mounting behind a display.

19 Feb 2010

Kyocera Sets World Record in Polycrystalline Solar Cell Conversion Efficiency

The Japanese technology corporation Kyocera (NYSE:KYO) (TOKYO:6971), one of the leading manufacturers in the solar sector, has achieved an efficiency of 16.6 per cent with polycrystalline solar modules. This success is the result of Kyocera’s proprietary back-contact technology.

19 Feb 2010

Cyberlux Emergency Lighting Products to be Sold Under Rayovac Brand

Cyberlux Corporation (OTCBB: CYBL), a leading provider of LED lighting solutions, announced today that the company has delivered the first generation emergency lighting product to Spectrum Brands for exclusive distribution under its Rayovac trade name.

19 Feb 2010