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Researcher Collaborates with Toyota to Develop Improved Night Time Colour Camera

The ability of animals to see in the dark has led biology professor Eric Warrant at Lund University in Sweden to an exciting collaboration with the automaker Toyota

9 Jan 2010

Vimicro Unveils New High-Fidelity Image Processing Technology for Surveillance Systems

Today at the CES tradeshow in Las Vegas, NV, Vimicro International Corporation (Nasdaq: VIMC), a leading multimedia semiconductor and solution provider, announced the launch of its scene-based, high-fidelity image processing technology for surveillance markets.

9 Jan 2010

Solarfun to Expand PV Module Production Capacity on Expected Demand

Solarfun Power Holdings Co., Ltd. ("Solarfun" or "the Company") (Nasdaq: SOLF), a vertically integrated manufacturer of silicon ingots and photovoltaic cells and modules in China, today announced a capacity expansion due to anticipated demand. Solarfun will increase its PV module production capacity from 550MW to 700MW by April 2010 and its PV cell production capacity from 360MW to 480MW by July 2010.

9 Jan 2010

Frbiz.com Provides Analyzes on Various HD Digital Camcorders

Frbiz.com, one of China's leading B2B search platforms with more than 30 B2B industry websites to its name, analyzes several kinds of HD digital camcorders.

9 Jan 2010

LG Electronics Debuts 3D Gaming Monitors, LCD Monitors at CES 2010

A dozen advanced widescreen computer monitors from LG Electronics for 2010 are highlighted by new, more energy efficient LED models, 3D gaming monitors and a line of commercial-grade LCD monitors introduced today at the International Consumer Electronics Show (Booth #8205).

9 Jan 2010

World's First Full HD 3D Single Lens Type Projector Launched by LG

LG Electronics unveiled its new versatile 2010 video projector series, including CF3D, the world's first Full HD, 3D Single Lens Type Projector and a new compact, lightweight projector (model HX300G), at the International Consumer Electronics Show this week (Booth #8205).

9 Jan 2010

New Cameras and Webcams Branded on Kids' Favorite Characters

For young fans of Nickelodeon's iCarly, Dora the Explorer and SpongeBob SquarePants, Sakar International has released a series of digital cameras, video cameras and webcams themed with their favorite characters for creative play. Value-added extras like interactive software based on the shows and even the ability to take pictures underwater make for hours of fun.

9 Jan 2010

ICP Solar Technologies Launches Online Retail Store for Solar Panels

ICP Solar Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: ICPR) (FWB: K1U), a developer and marketer of innovative, proprietary solar panels, solar chargers, energy meters and other solar powered devices, today announced the launch of www.energizersolar.com, the online retail store for purchasing selected Energizer® solar powered charging solutions and accessories manufactured by ICP Solar Technologies and its partners.

9 Jan 2010

Hanvon Unleashes New eBook Readers and Electromagnetic Touch Tablet Devices

Hanvon (CES Booth #12240/TechZone) today unveiled an array of new products for the U.S. market including more than 10 eBook readers and electromagnetic touch tablet devices. A world leader in handwriting recognition technology, OCR (Optical Character Recognition) and Biometric Recognition related products, Hanvon is a leading eBook reader manufacturer in the world, both under its own brand and as an OEM.

9 Jan 2010

PureSpectrum Intends to Start Dimmable Linear Fluorescent Fixtures Manufacturing in US

PureSpectrum (OTCBB: PSRU) has processed its first order for dimmable electronic ballasts for linear fluorescent fixtures, and the company plans to begin contract manufacturing dimmable linear fluorescent fixtures in the United States later this month when the initial shipment of ballasts arrives from its Chinese manufacturing partner.

9 Jan 2010

Hitachi Cable Offers High-Power, Large Sized Red LED Chip

Hitachi Cable, Ltd. (TOKYO:5812) has announced the development of a high-power red LED chip offering a maximum luminous flux of 55 lumens. This luminous flux was enabled by increasing the size of the LED chip and use of a fine line electrode structure.

9 Jan 2010

IXYS Announces New PCX-7451 High Powered Laser Diode Driver

IXYS Corporation (NASDAQ:IXYS), a leader in power semiconductors for power conversion and motion control applications, announced today the introduction of the PCX-7451 High Powered Laser Diode Driver by its Colorado division.

9 Jan 2010

New Dual-Screen Google Android-Based eReader from Spring Design

First eReader with Internet Browsing While Reading

9 Jan 2010

Yingli Green Enters Deal to Supply 30MW of Solar Modules in Spain

Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) ("Yingli Green Energy" or the "Company"), one of the world's leading vertically integrated photovoltaic ("PV") product manufacturers, today announced it has signed five sales agreements with customers in Spain. Under these sales agreements, in the first half of 2010 the Company is expected to supply a total of approximately 30 MW of PV modules to be installed in ground-mounted power plants and commercial roof-top systems.

9 Jan 2010

ReneSola Decides to End Acquisition of Dynamic Green Energy

ReneSola Ltd ("ReneSola" or the "Company") (NYSE: SOL) (AIM: SOLA), a leading global manufacturer of solar wafers and producer of solar power products, today announced that the Company has determined not to proceed with its acquisition of Dynamic Green Energy Limited ("Dynamic Green").

9 Jan 2010