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Global Market Research Report on Endoscopy Systems

Endoscopy systems occupy a significant position in the medical device market with applications extending over several areas in medical surgery. The market is driven by an aging population, demand for preventive screening procedures such as colorectal screening, and growing awareness among people towards this medical discipline. Endoscopic procedures are less risky, less painful, and involve lesser patient recovery period, when compared to traditional methods.

15 Dec 2009

OKI Data's MC860 MFP Obtains Anoto Printing Qualification

OKI Data Corporation, which markets its products under the OKI Printing Solutions brand, and Swedish technology company, Anoto, today jointly announced that the innovative MC860 MFP has become its first multifunction printer - and its ninth product in total - to achieve the prestigious Anoto printing qualification. With OKI's qualified solutions, Anoto users can print digital forms as they are needed rather than purchasing pre-printed forms. This provides added flexibility, while reducing paper waste and unnecessary expenditure. Anoto's digital pen captures anything written in ink on standard paper printed with the Anoto dot pattern.

15 Dec 2009

Potential Market for PV Cell and Module Testers

Notwithstanding the global economic meltdown, the world PV cell and module testers market has remained buoyant. During 2008, PV had witnessed tremendous growth with installation increase in excess of 100 percent. The pulsed testers segment has been progressing steadily, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29.8 percent.

15 Dec 2009

Report Released on India's National Solar Mission

The National Solar Mission (NSM) will drive the solar market development in India. The Mission aims to establish India as a global leader in the field of solar energy by creating favorable policy frameworks for the uptake of solar power across all parts of the country. NSM has an ambitious target of reaching 20 GW of installed solar power by 2022.

15 Dec 2009

Scientists Use MODIS Instrument to Study Albedo in Tibetan Plateau

Black soot deposited on Tibetan glaciers has contributed significantly to the retreat of the world's largest non-polar ice masses, according to new research by scientists from NASA and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Soot absorbs incoming solar radiation and can speed glacial melting when deposited on snow in sufficient quantities.

15 Dec 2009

NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer Launched to Map Sky in Infrared Light

NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, or WISE, lifted off over the Pacific Ocean this morning on its way to map the entire sky in infrared light

15 Dec 2009

NXP Semiconductors Announces Video Co-Processor for 3DTV

NXP Semiconductors today announced the availability of the PNX5130, the industry’s first video co-processor enabling 3DTV, frame-rate conversion (FRC) and local backlight dimming in a single chip. By eliminating the need for external FPGA devices to support 3DTV, NXP is providing a highly cost-effective post-processing solution that will enable manufacturers to bring competitively priced 3D-enabled TV sets to the mainstream consumer market.

From NXP Semiconductors 15 Dec 2009

Clean Currents Solar Installed Large Solar Power System at A School in DC

At a ceremony today attended by federal and state legislators, students and school administrators, Bullis School dedicated the largest solar electric power system at a private school in the DC area. Installed by Clean Currents Solar and owned and operated by Washington Gas Energy Services, Inc. (WGES), the system will provide electricity for the school’s Blair Family Center for the Arts.

15 Dec 2009

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