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STMicroelectronics Releases New Single-Chip Controller ICs Featuring 12-Bit Color-Processing

STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a world leader in consumer ICs, today announced a new series of single-chip controller ICs that delivers the features and performance previously only found in premium or high-end monitors, including advanced 12-bit color-processing capabilities, enhanced color fidelity, DisplayPort connectivity and industry-leading ultra-low power consumption when the monitor is in standby mode.

15 Dec 2009

Axis Communications Supplies Network Cameras to Tally Weijl for Surveillance

Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, is supplying network cameras for people counting at Tally Weijl. Axis Communications is working with Cognimatics, creators of TrueView People Counter(TM), and Data Components, to deliver the solution, which will count the number of visitors passing in and out of the participating stores.

15 Dec 2009

IEEE Now Developing New Standard for Ethernet Passive Optical Networks

The IEEE Standards Association announced today the approval of a new Working Group with the task of developing a new communications standard, IEEE P1904.1™, "Standard for Service Interoperability in Ethernet Passive Optical Networks (SIEPON)."

15 Dec 2009

SKY Brazil Uses X-Rite i1Display2 Systems for Mass TV Calibration Project

X-Rite, Incorporated (NASDAQ: XRIT), the world leader in color management, measurement and communication technologies, announced that SKY Brazil, the largest High Definition Pay TV operator in Latin America is currently deploying thousands of the award-winning i1Display2 systems from X-Rite as part of what is believed to be largest mass TV calibration project in the world.

15 Dec 2009

Arrowhead Research Subsidiary Enters Deal to Develop Glass-Based LCDs

Unidym, Inc, a majority-owned subsidiary of Arrowhead Research Corporation (NASDAQ: ARWR), announced today that it has entered into a joint development agreement with a major liquid crystal display (LCD) manufacturer. Under the agreement, Unidym will work with the Process Development Group at the major liquid crystal display (LCD) manufacturer to integrate CNT transparent conductive films into glass-based liquid crystal displays.

15 Dec 2009

Toshiba Unveils New Document Output Software for All of its Printing and Multifunction Devices

Pharos Software for Toshiba MFPs Optimizes Office Administration Performance, while Reducing Waste and Operating Expenses

15 Dec 2009

NEC Display Solutions Announces New Short Throw Projectors

NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the addition of two new short throw projectors, the NP510WS and NP610S, to its NP Short Throw Series. These portable units address the needs of educational facilities and corporate applications that require a short throw distance in classrooms and conference rooms.

15 Dec 2009

Astronomers Find Protoplanetary Discs in Nebula Using Hubble Advanced Camera for Surveys

Looking like a graceful watercolour painting, the Orion Nebula is one of the most photogenic objects in space and one of the Hubble Space Telescope's favourite targets

15 Dec 2009

Data from Anglo-Australian Telescope Help Discover First Super-Earths

Two nearby stars have been found to harbor "super-Earths"¯ rocky planets larger than the Earth but smaller than ice giants such as Uranus and Neptune. Unlike previously discovered stars with super-Earths, both of the stars are similar to the Sun, suggesting to scientists that low-mass planets may be common around nearby stars.

15 Dec 2009

Vistec Electron Beam Joins MIET in Electron-Beam Lithography Project

Vistec Electron Beam GmbH is pleased to announce that it has stepped into a joined electron-beam lithography project with the renowned Moscow Institute of Electronic Technology (MIET). MIET, one of the most advanced Universities and research institutions in Russia and Vistec Electron Beam, a leading German supplier of electron-beam lithography systems will collaborate within a dedicated photomask manufacturing project recently kicked-off in Russia.

15 Dec 2009

United Solar Selects GE Proficy Software to Reduce Manufacturing Cost for Thin-Film PV Laminates

GE Intelligent Platforms, a unit of GE Enterprise Solutions, today announced that United Solar Ovonic (United Solar), a world leader in the manufacturing of flexible solar modules located in Rochester Hills, Michigan, has standardized on GE’s Proficy® software platform to reduce scrap, increase throughput and lower the cost of manufacturing thin-film photovoltaic laminates. The Proficy software, which includes Operations Management, HMI/SCADA and Reporting modules, will allow the company to improve the quality of its product while taking cost out of its operations.

15 Dec 2009

Microscopy Helps Study Role of Nondegradative Autophagosomes in Degenerative Disease

It's important to finish what you start, say Jeong-Sun Ju and researchers from Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis

15 Dec 2009

Agilent Launches New Triple Quadrupole Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer

Agilent Technologies, Inc. today introduced the 7000B Triple Quadrupole Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS/MS)

15 Dec 2009

Researchers Find New Light Characteristics for Faster Optical Information Processing

University of Toronto quantum optics researchers Sajeev John and Xun Ma have discovered new behaviours of light within photonic crystals that could lead to faster optical information processing and compact computers that don't overheat.

15 Dec 2009

Inovateus Solar Posts Informative Videos on Solar Installations on YouTube

Inovateus Solar, a leading distributor and integrator of cutting-edge solar power solutions, is now offering informative videos on YouTube. The team at Inovateus Solar recognized a need for podcasts focused on solar energy to inform viewers of the latest innovations. Five episodes are available on Inovateus Solar's PVpowerUP channel on You Tube:

15 Dec 2009