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Herschel Space Observatory Provides Most Detailed Images of Space

An instrument package developed in part by the University of Colorado at Boulder for the $2.2 billion orbiting Herschel Space Observatory launched in May by the European Space Agency has provided one of the most detailed views yet of space

31 Dec 2009

Solos Endoscopy is in Process to Achieve CE Mark for MammoView Endoscopy Instruments

Solos Endoscopy, Inc. (Pink Sheets: SNDY) is pleased to announce that the Company looks forward to a prosperous 2010, following a solid year in 2009, due in great part to its MammoView(TM) instrument line.

31 Dec 2009

Scientists to Develop Microscope That Can Help Make Better Solar Cells

Federal research dollars will help South Dakota State University scientists build a first-of-its-kind microscope that could ultimately help scientists at SDSU

31 Dec 2009

Absorbent Materials and MAX Endoscopy Receive Investment Commitment from JumpStart

JumpStart Inc., the Northeast Ohio venture development organization that accelerates the progress of high growth early-stage businesses, announces two JumpStart Ventures investments. Absorbent Materials Company LLC (dba ABSMaterials LLC), a company developing a novel, silica-based material that absorbs toxins in water, and MAX Endoscopy Inc., a medical device manufacturer using fiber optics to guide the treatment of hemorrhoids, each received investment commitments of $250,000.

31 Dec 2009

enXco Announces Belle Mead Solar Project Started Commercial Operation

enXco, an EDF Energies Nouvelles Company (PARIS: EEN) announces Commercial Operation of the 1.8 megawatt (dc) Belle Mead Solar Project. Located on the grounds of Carrier Clinic in Belle Mead, New Jersey, the solar system will supply 50% of Carrier Clinic’s electrical needs under a 25-year Power Purchase agreement.

31 Dec 2009

Warren Fire Department Used Ahura Chemical Detectors to Check Suspected Terrorist

Warren -- In the seven years since the Warren Fire Department bought two hand-held chemical detectors, they've been used mainly to help residents identify chemicals in their homes

31 Dec 2009

ASYS and EKRA Americas to Merge as ASYS Group Americas, Effective January 2010

ASYS Inc. and EKRA Americas Inc. announced today that they will merge under the name of ASYS Group Americas Inc. as of January 1st, 2010. The Regional Headquartes for the Americas will be in Suwanee, GA; Personnel and offices will remain in Marlborough, MA, Hillsboro, OR, San Jose, CA, Mexico and Brazil.

31 Dec 2009

Cynthia Shapiro Releases New Eyewear Collections for Spring 2010

Designer Cynthia Shapiro has recently announced the release of Cinzia Designs' latest eyewear and accessories collections for Spring 2010.

31 Dec 2009

Global Sources Joint Venture Acquires 70% Stake in China International Optoelectronic Expo

Global Sources (Nasdaq: GSOL) announced eMedia Asia Limited, a joint venture between Global Sources (60%) and United Business Media (40%), acquired a 70% interest in the China International Optoelectronic Expo (CIOE) from United Business Media for a net cash consideration of approximately US$5 million. The remaining 30% interest in CIOE continues to be retained by the other current joint venture co-owner, Shenzhen Herong Exhibition Industrial Co., Ltd.

31 Dec 2009

Cydle to Debut P29A Car Multimedia System Featuring Mobile TV at International CES

News and entertainment stop for no one – and that’s certainly the case with the new Cydle P29A, the mobile consumer’s ultimate companion.

31 Dec 2009

Quartics and DDD Join to Offer Economical 3D Technology for HDTVs

The blockbuster movie “Avatar,” which earned more than $200 million internationally after its first weekend of theatrical release, is fueling a rapidly growing demand for the same 3D experience in consumer electronics devices. Quartics, Inc. and DDD Group plc (LSE: DDD) are leading this effort and collaborating to bring the most compelling and cost effective 3D technology yet to HD TVs and Netbooks by optimizing the Quartics’ Qvu™ Video Processor with DDD’s TriDef® 3D software technology.

31 Dec 2009

enLux R30 LED PAR Lamps Now Available with Track Lighting Fixture

enLux™ Lighting’s low-energy using, cool, R30 Series LED (light emitting diode) PAR lamp is now available with a gimbal ring, mini-swivel or gooseneck track lighting fixture. Either option can be readily used indoor or outdoor to illuminate areas requiring long-term lighting without the excessive heat and high energy cost of other lighting products. Fast and easy to install, the R30 track lighting units do not require an additional transformer unit or power supply.

31 Dec 2009

Finalization of Photovoltaics World Conference Program

The conference program for the Photovoltaics World Conference & Expo, to be held February 23-25, 2010 in Austin, Texas, has been finalized. Recent advances in photovoltaics technology and manufacturing processes will be addressed, as well as emerging applications for photovoltaic-based solar power generation systems. Information will be presented in two different tracks and seven sessions over a three-day program. The conference will be held in conjunction with PennWell's Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo North America, which covers all forms of renewable energy, including the wind, solar, biomass, hydro, geothermal, ocean/tidal/wave, bio-power, bio-fuels hydrogen and energy sectors. Nearly 4,000 renewable energy power professionals attended the 2009 conference, and strong growth in 2010 is expected.

31 Dec 2009

New Short Movie on MIRI Detectors Aboard Webb Telescope

It's going to take infrared eyes to see farther back in time than even the Hubble Space Telescope.

31 Dec 2009

Ricoh Announces Aficio MP 2851, MP 3351 Digital Imaging Systems for SMBs

Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment, today introduced the Aficio MP 2851 and MP 3351 Digital Imaging Systems. Ideal for small and mid-sized businesses, the MP 2851 and MP 3351 provide quality features Ricoh is known for, such as color scanning capabilities and secure document storage, as well as an increased print speed of 28 pages-per-minute (ppm) with the MP 2851. The MP 2851 and MP 3351 also feature solutions-based technology that provides a customized and unique user experience with Personal Paperless Document Manager(TM) (PPDM) and App2Me®, a brand new technology available in early 2010.

31 Dec 2009