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New 365nm UVC LED Emitters Available from LedEngin

LedEngin, Inc., a leading innovator in high flux density LED technology announces immediate availability of 365nm UVC LED emitters in single and multi-chip packages. LedEngin is the first LED manufacturer to deliver record flux numbers up to 700mW at 365nm.

27 Jan 2010

Samsung to Start Mass Production of Panels for 3D LED TVs and LCD TVs

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in display technology and digital media, announced today that it has become the first company to commence mass production of panels for 3D LED TVs and 3D LCD TVs.

27 Jan 2010

Epson Launches New Discproducer Autoprinter That Creates Professional Quality Discs

High Quality, Ultra Reliable, High Speed Disc Printing

27 Jan 2010

AIS Announces New Industrial LED Backlit Chassis and Open Frame Displays

American Industrial Systems Inc. (AIS), a leading industrial LCD monitors and displays manufacturer has expanded its Industrial LCD Monitor line introducing Industrial LED Backlit Chassis and Open frame Displays

27 Jan 2010

Survey Conducted on Solar Cell Researchers and Manufacturers

A recent survey of solar cell/photovoltaic device researchers and manufacturers working in government, university-based, and corporate labs and manufacturing facilities indicates distinct differences in testing methods and priorities among respondents from Asia, North America, and Europe. Keithley Instruments, Inc. (NYSE: KEI) conducted the study during Summer 2009 using a by-invitation-only online survey generating 564 responses.

27 Jan 2010

Opnext Unveils New Enhanced Red Laser Diode Products

Opnext, Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacturing of optical modules, components and subsystems, today introduced a significant upgrade to the company’s red laser diode product portfolio with higher temperature operation red laser diodes developed for the miniature projector and show laser markets.

27 Jan 2010

CGX to Deploy KODAK PROSPER 5000XL Press Featuring KODAK Stream Inkjet Technology

Consolidated Graphics, Inc. (NYSE: CGX) and Kodak recently announced that CGX will install a KODAK PROSPER 5000XL Press. Powered by KODAK Stream Inkjet Technology, the PROSPER 5000XL Press provides offset class quality, productivity and cost across a wide range of coated and uncoated commercial print applications.

27 Jan 2010

PENTAX Imaging Adds Three New Models to its Compact Digital Camera Line

PENTAX Imaging Company announced three new compact digital cameras. Most unique is the slim and stylish PENTAX Optio I-10 with a design inspired by the classic look of film SLR cameras. The new Optio features a flash unit and speaker in the upper mid-section of the SLR-shaped body while the camera’s front panel is embellished with high quality leatherette texture and the classic PENTAX logo placed front and center.

27 Jan 2010

DLP Technology Introduces LightCommander Development Kit for Use in Light Processing

Today at SPIE Photonics West, DLP® Technology from Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) announced the DLP® LightCommander™, a development kit that offers users a highly versatile and easy to use tool for incorporating DLP technology into light processing applications.

27 Jan 2010

California Micro Devices Announces Latest Turnkey Solutions for ESD Protection in HBLED Lighting

California Micro Devices (Nasdaq: CAMD) today announced the latest products in the LuxGuard™ family of turnkey solutions for ESD (electrostatic discharge) protection and thermal management for high power, high brightness light emitting diode (HBLED) lighting applications.

27 Jan 2010

Raytheon Receives Contract to Develop Spectroscopic Panels for Rail Cars Scanning

Under a $4.3 million contract from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) is developing next-generation panels that can scan rail cars to detect nuclear weapons and other materials.

27 Jan 2010

AMETEK Acquires Reseller of Ophthalmic Lens Machine Tools

AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) announced it has acquired the assets of Sterling Ultra Precision, a privately held reseller of machine tools for the ophthalmic lens market. Sterling Ultra Precision is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

27 Jan 2010

New Eco-Friendly Decorative LED Lamps from NxGen Technologies

NxGen Technologies, Inc. has developed environmentally-friendly, replacement lamps for the S14 shaped incandescent light bulbs commonly found in decorative lighting applications. The lamps consume less than one watt of electricity compared to as much as the 11 - 15 watts normally consumed by incandescent bulbs of this type, while giving off the same amount of light.

27 Jan 2010

Trimble Launches New 4D Control Software That Combines GNSS with Optical Technologies

Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) introduced today a new version of its Trimble® 4D Control software, the core of Trimble monitoring solutions, that combines Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and optical technologies for real-time deformation monitoring applications. The software is ideal for monitoring dams, bridges, buildings, pipeline support piers, large-scale construction and excavation sites, underground and open pit mines, landslides, tunnels, and other structures.

27 Jan 2010

Mitsubishi Announces PV Modules That Can be Installed Near Salt Water

Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics USA, Inc. has confirmed that its UD5 and UJ6 photovoltaic modules can be installed near salt water. After extensive factory testing, Mitsubishi Electric found that its PV modules maintained a sufficient level of insulation from the corrosive effect of salt air and ocean front environment to maintain the power output specifications included in its warranty.

27 Jan 2010