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ArcSoft Continues to Provide Software for SANYO Full HD Dual Camera Xacti

ArcSoft Inc. today announced a continued strategic agreement with SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. to provide a suite of multimedia software applications for best selling SANYO’s Full HD Dual Camera Xacti. The software suite includes TotalMedia Extreme 2, TotalMedia Theater 3, TotalMedia ShowBiz 3.5, TotalMedia Studio 3, MediaImpression 2 and Panorama Maker 5 Pro. The software suite allows users to watch, edit and author their home videos, manage their multimedia contents and create panoramic images. In addition, the software suite enables users to upload their masterpieces to popular internet sites, such as YouTube, for sharing with their friends and families or general public.

18 Jan 2010

“Dr. Oz Show” Television Program Featured Optomap Retinal Exam from Optos

The “Dr. Oz Show” syndicated television program featuring Dr. Mehmet Oz, recently included Optos’ Optomap® Retinal Exam. This breakthrough technology images the back of the eye and helps doctors assess overall eye health as well as detecting signs of other diseases such as cancer, diabetes and hypertension. The segment aired in most markets this week.

18 Jan 2010

Yingli Green Approved to Establish Key PV Technology Lab at Baoding Manufacturing Base

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 the Ministry of Science and Technology of China has approved the application to establish the first national-level key laboratory in the field of PV technology development, the State Key Laboratory of PV Technology (the "Laboratory"), at Yingli Green Energy's manufacturing base in Baoding.

18 Jan 2010

EFI Rolls Out New VUTEk UV-Curing Flatbed Printer Featuring HDP Quality

EFI™ (Nasdaq: EFII), a world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, today unveiled the VUTEk® QS220, a direct-to-substrate, two-meter UV-curing flatbed printer with High-Definition Print (HDP) quality and superwide productivity that boasts lower ink running costs than traditional wide-format printers and unique application abilities that allow print businesses to expand into higher-end, premium-margin applications. The QS220 is ideal for businesses that want to fuel profitability by adding flexible, production-level equipment that will support their growth.

18 Jan 2010

Xerox, On Demand Books to Market Xerox 4112 Copier/Printer Along with Espresso Book Machine

Xerox Corporation’s (NYSE: XRX) digital technology will bring speed and exceptional image quality to books produced on demand by the patented Espresso Book Machine®. This cutting-edge book solution, sold by On Demand Books, LLC, produces millions of copyrighted, public domain, out-of-print, or rare texts for consumers in a matter of minutes.

18 Jan 2010

Global Market Research Report on Computer Printers

Printer is the most common computer accessory, with even home PC users buying one. The market for printers burgeoned along with widespread penetration of PCs over the last decade and a half. With printers getting compact and cheaper by the day, they are increasingly being popularized as a key accessory among PC buyers. The inkjet printer market has seen PC less printers grow in popularity during the past few years. The so-called PC-free printers are tailored to accept ubiquitous flash memory cards that are used in digital cameras.

18 Jan 2010

China's JCAP Secures License for Tessera’s SHELLCASE MVP Image Sensor Packaging Technology

Tessera Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:TSRA) announced today that China-based Jiangyin Changjiang Advanced Packaging Corporation (JCAP) has licensed Tessera’s SHELLCASE® MVP image sensor packaging technology. JCAP will use the SHELLCASE MVP technology in its production line for image sensor wafer-level packaging designed for portable products such as mobile phones, notebook and netbook computers, as well as camera products in consumer electronics.

18 Jan 2010

MiaSole Receives US$101.8 Million Tax Credits for Manufacture of Thin-Film PV Cells

MiaSole, a leader in the manufacture of CIGS thin-film photovoltaic modules, has received two Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits totaling USD 101.8 million from the Obama Administration for the manufacture of Solar PV Cells and modules based on an innovative thin-film production technology. These Solar PV Cells will lower the costs of renewable clean electricity generation.

18 Jan 2010

Laser Energetics Wins Order to Supply Dazer Laser Units in Ohio

New Distributor Orders Dazer Laser Units for Total Price of $293,625

18 Jan 2010

Suntech Completes Solar Systems Installations for 2010 Shanghai World Expo

Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NYSE: STP), the world's largest crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer, today announced the completion and grid connection of two solar systems on the China Pavilion and the Theme Pavilion of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo.

18 Jan 2010

Novellus Systems Releases Next-Generation UV Thermal Processing System

Novellus Systems (Nasdaq: NVLS) today introduced its next-generation ultra-violet thermal processing (UVTP) system, the SOLA xT. The SOLA xT is used in the manufacturing of advanced logic devices at 45nm and below and incorporates a proprietary UVTP treatment process that modifies the physical characteristics of a previously-deposited film through exposure to ultraviolet light and heat. The new system, featuring on-board UV monitoring and a customizable optics assembly, provides process flexibility and extendibility over multiple device generations. The first SOLA xT system will be shipped to UMC's Fab 12i in Singapore.

18 Jan 2010

Texas Instruments DLP Products Showcases 3D-Ready Projectors at FETC 2010

Immersive learning provided by 3D displays shown to increase test scores, close the gender gap and increase knowledge retention

18 Jan 2010

New Report Suggests Solar Companies Should Focus on Developing End-Market

Solar companies at every step of the global PV supply chain must begin to focus resources on developing the end-markets that will support the industry in the event of another major market saturation, according to the recently released market report by PHOTON Consulting, Solar Power Markets: Prepare for Impact.

18 Jan 2010

Oakley Unveils Special Edition Sunglass and Snow Goggle for Winter Olympics

Oakley, Inc. today announced the release of a new Global Collection of products designed to honor Oakley's global team of athletes participating in the Winter Olympics. As part of this rare array, a special edition sunglass and snow goggle carry custom Oakley art to salute the nations that will send their best to Canada in February 2010. Apparel designs and accessories in the collection are accented with graphics that recognize the heritage of the hosting province, and a limited edition timepiece is part of the unparalleled line of collectibles.

18 Jan 2010

Scientists Achieve Tying Light in Knots

The remarkable feat of tying light in knots has been achieved by a team of physicists working at the universities of Bristol, Glasgow and Southampton, UK, reports a paper in Nature Physics this week.

18 Jan 2010