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South Korea-Based Hanwha Chemical Approves Spire's Turnkey Solar Cell Manufacturing Line

Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing capital equipment and turnkey lines to manufacture photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules, announced its 30MW per year turnkey solar cell line has been accepted by Hanwha Chemical Corporation Ltd. of South Korea (Hanwha). The line exceeded both its efficiency and throughput specifications producing 15.8% efficient multi-crystalline silicon solar cells at the rate of more than 34MW per year.

2 Feb 2010

CyberOptics Wins $550K Initial Order for CWA30 Solar Wafer Alignment Camera

CyberOptics Corporation (Nasdaq: CYBE) today announced that it has entered into an OEM agreement with a global supplier of state-of-the-art solutions for photovoltaic (solar) cell manufacturing. CyberOptics has received an initial order for its CWA30 cameras totalling $550K, for units to be delivered in the first and second quarters of 2010.

2 Feb 2010

Ricoh Americas Unleashes New Aficio SP 6330N Laser Printer

Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment, today announced its new Aficio® SP 6330N laser printer. It is the only 11" x 17" monochrome desktop laser printer in the product line, and the first new 11" x 17" desktop model introduced by Ricoh since 2005. The SP 6330N produces documents at an efficient 35ppm at resolutions up to 1200 x 1200 dpi, providing busy workgroups with the ability to tackle the toughest jobs with a device that is compact, versatile, and intuitive.

2 Feb 2010

Alera Lighting Unveils New Energy Saving Classroom Lighting System

With educational facilities being identified by the Department of Energy as one of the highest consumers of energy among commercial buildings, educators and school district officials are looking for ways to reduce usage and maintain the integrity of the learning environment. According to best practices, recommendations, and guidelines identified by the US Green Building Council’s LEED for Schools, the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS), and the California Energy Commission (CEC) Pier study among others, installing a lighting system that dramatically reduces load, provides automatic shutoff, and allows teacher control, a 30% to 50% reduction in consumption may be achieved as compared to traditional systems.

2 Feb 2010

JVS Launches High Resolution XRD System for Quality Control in LED Manufacturing

The Company Launches the QC3(TM), a High Resolution XRD (X-Ray Diffraction) System for the LED and Compound Semiconductors Manufacturing Process Quality Control

2 Feb 2010

Market Trend Report on Spectrometers and Fluorometers

Spectroscopic instruments have been crucial in the laboratory since their inception. Various segments of the spectrometry industry have evolved to meet the burgeoning requirements of life sciences and pharmaceutical industries. Mass spectrometry techniques are useful in performing tasks such as monitoring processes, identifying compounds, and elucidating chemical structures. This has resulted in increase in demand for spectrometers and auxiliary equipment, expanding the market into a multi billion-dollar industry.

2 Feb 2010

Global Market Research Report on Microscopes

Technology integration, marking the convergence of information technology and digital imaging, is expected to change standard laboratories into advanced research centers. Current innovations in the microscopy industry are towards development of microscopes with higher precision and resolution. Developments in image restoration, reconstruction, and other related fields would continue to influence the industry in the coming years. Besides, innovations in the electronics, engineering and industrial materials pave the way for the industry to effectively combat conventional barriers.

2 Feb 2010

Danaher Acquires Mass Spectrometer Manufacturer AB SCIEX

Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) announced today that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of AB SCIEX and Molecular Devices. AB SCIEX is a leading designer and manufacturer of mass spectrometers, highly sensitive and sophisticated instruments used by researchers and clinicians to identify and quantify specific molecules in complex samples.

2 Feb 2010

Andor Technology Announces New Worldwide Competition Rewarding Visually Stunning and Scientifically Captivating Images and Movies

Andor Technology plc (Andor), a world leader in scientific imaging, spectroscopy solutions and microscopy systems, today announced a new worldwide competition rewarding visually stunning and scientifically captivating images, spectra, graphics and movies.

1 Feb 2010

AIS Releases New 10.4-Inch Lightweight Semi-Rugged Touchscreen Tablet PC

American Industrial Systems, Inc. (AIS) introduces a lightweight 10.4” Semi-Rugged Touchscreen Tablet PC utilizing a low power high efficiency 1.6 GHz Intel® Atom Z530 Processor. The large touch screen display features enhanced transflective LED technology providing vibrant color and sharp text in all environments including direct outdoor sunlight, perfect for running application, reading documents, and surfing the web. Staying connected is simple with a built-in 802.11 b/g/n WLAN module, Bluetooth V2.0 +EDR, and available 3G and GPS modules for increased range and tracking information. Everything is packaged within a compact lightweight semi-rugged chassis weighing in at 2.6 lbs and featuring IP54 rated water/dustproof resistance, multiple 3-foot drop rated, and enhanced shock and vibration protection.

1 Feb 2010

OPEL to Present on CPV Systems at Annual Concentrated Photovoltaic Summit, San Diego

Dr. Javier Berrios, Vice President of Engineering for OPEL Solar, Inc., a leading global developer and supplier of high concentration photovoltaic (“HCPV”) and other solar products, including ground-based and rooftop tracker systems, will be a featured speaker at the CPV Today 2nd Annual Concentrated Photovoltaic Summit USA in San Diego next week.

1 Feb 2010

Craic Technologies QDI 302 Microscope Spectrophotometer Designed to Measure Spectral Output in OLED Devices

Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLED) are being developed for the next generation of displays and light sources. The QDI 302 microscope spectrophotometer, from CRAIC Technologies, is designed to measure and compare the spectral output, intensity and color consistency of each of the microscopic pixels commonly found in OLED devices.

1 Feb 2010

ifm efector Launches O7 Series of Photoelectric Sensors to Precisely Detect Small Objects

The O7 Series of photoelectric sensors are designed for the precise detection of small objects in part feeding, robotics, assembly automation and material handling applications

1 Feb 2010

Sol's Solar Lights Installed at Various Locations in Haiti to Help Relief Works

Sol, Inc.'s solar lights are shining brightly all night long, expanding relief and recovery efforts at several Port-au-Prince sites following the devastating earthquake on January 12, 2010. Solar lights donated by Sol, Inc. have already been installed at University Hospital, International Airport, UN Logistics Base and Hotel Montana within days of the disaster for quick, immediate and reliable illumination for victims and volunteers.

1 Feb 2010