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Panasonic to Showcase Prototype Full HD 1080p 3D Televisions at Cable-Tec Expo

Panasonic will demonstrate prototype Full HD 1080p 3D televisions and will exhibit an expanded range of tru2way solutions, including tru2way-based broadband cable set-top boxes and its tru2way-intergrated consumer VIERA HDTVs at this year's Cable-Tec Expo -- the cable industry's engineering show of the year -- beginning today through October 30 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.

29 Oct 2009

Siemens SOMATOM Definition Flash Dual-Source CT Scanner Deployed in Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children

Featuring the lowest dose and the fastest scan speed on the market, Siemens Healthcare's SOMATOM Definition Flash dual-source computed tomography (CT) scanner is now poised to assist Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Orlando, Fla., to better serve its pediatric patients. The SOMATOM Definition Flash requires only a fraction of the radiation dose that systems previously required to scan even the tiniest anatomical details. Parents and pediatric patients will benefit from this technology by not having to worry about sedation that otherwise would have been required for CT imaging. Breath hold is also optional with the Flash technology where images are acquired in the blink of an eye.

29 Oct 2009

Eye-Fi Now Allows Users to Upload Videos Directly to Facebook Without Computer

Among consumers who share videos online with friends and family, nearly half do so on Facebook, according to the Consumer Electronics Association's 2009 report Digital Imaging - A Focus on Sharing. So today, Eye-Fi Inc., makers of the world's first wireless memory card for digital cameras, announced that Eye-Fi users can now wirelessly upload videos from their camera directly to Facebook without even turning on a computer. And users can now alert Facebook friends via newsfeed updates anytime they upload photos or videos to more than 25 sharing sites.

29 Oct 2009

Fujitsu ScanSnap S300 Scanning Solution to be Offered for Use with Intuit Check Solution

Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., the market leader in document imaging scanners and services, today announced that Intuit Inc. will offer the company's award-winning Fujitsu ScanSnap S300 scanning solution to be used with Intuit Check Solution for QuickBooks®, an add-on check processing service for QuickBooks 2010. Together, these solutions provide small businesses with an efficient way to scan paper checks into QuickBooks 2010 so they can skip the bank lines and start depositing checks electronically.

29 Oct 2009

Verizon's All-Fiber-Optic FiOS Service Launches New Movie Channel on TV and Online

Movie night for Verizon subscribers will have a bold new meaning as the company's all-fiber-optic FiOS service launches the new movie channel EPIX - on TV and online - on Friday (Oct. 30).

29 Oct 2009

Scientists Use Particle-In-Cell Plasma Physics Code on Roadrunner to Model Nonlinear Physics of Laser

For years scientists have struggled with the difficult physics of inertial confinement fusion. This is the attempt to compress a target capsule containing isotopes of hydrogen with high-powered lasers to high enough pressure and temperature to initiate fusion burn.

29 Oct 2009

PAIR Technologies to Commercialize High-Precision Detector

PAIR Technologies, a start-up company established by University of Delaware researchers and a former DuPont scientist, is preparing to commercialize a high-precision detector

29 Oct 2009

NASA's Fermi Gamma Ray Space Telescope Maps Extreme Sky with High Resolution

During its first year of operations, NASA's Fermi Gamma Ray Space Telescope mapped the extreme sky with unprecedented resolution and sensitivity

29 Oct 2009

Hurd's Energy Saving Initiative Recognized by Wisconsin's Focus on Energy Program

"Bright lights, big facility." That's the phrase that now strikes many when they walk into Hurd's Medford, WI wood window and door manufacturing facilities. This sentiment is in part thanks to all new energy efficient lighting fixtures that now beam clean bright white light throughout. It is also a monumental energy saving initiative that was recognized this week by Wisconsin's Focus on Energy(TM) program, which presented Hurd with a rebate incentive check on Tuesday, October 20.

29 Oct 2009

EnerGen Solar Roof System Installed at Michigan Governor's Residence

Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) (Nasdaq: ENER), the leading global manufacturer of UNI-SOLAR thin-film flexible solar laminates, and CertainTeed Corporation, a leading North American building products manufacturer, today announced the installation of EnerGen(TM), a breakthrough solar roof system, on the official residence of Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm.

29 Oct 2009

Orchard School District to Install New Photovoltaic System

Combined Energy Cost Savings and Rebate Revenue Enables District To Invest Funds Into Student Education Programs

29 Oct 2009

Duel in the Pool to Feature Daktronics Portable LED Video Screens

“The concept of a USA versus a European Select team was first raised during the World Championships in 2005, stated British Swimming Chief Executive David Sparkes. “With regular dialogue, a real willingness on both sides and with the support of British Gas, Speedo, Daktronics and Manchester City Council, we’re now able to realise these dreams and bring some of the world’s greatest swimmers to Manchester.”

28 Oct 2009

Universal Orlando Resort Signs MPS contract with Xerox

Universal Orlando Resort is famous for creating innovative theme park experiences for its guests. That spirit of innovation also extends to helping its team members do their jobs. Universal Orlando is working to create a more productive and greener workplace – with the potential for significant printing efficiencies – through a new Managed Print Services (MPS) contract with Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX).

28 Oct 2009

Look3D and RealD Enter Licensing Deal for RealD 3D Premium Eyewear

Look3D, a leading 3D vision company, and RealD, the world's leading 3D cinema technology company, announced today that they have reached a licensing agreement for Look3D to design, manufacture and distribute RealD 3D certified premium eyewear. Look3D eyewear will offer the same crisp, clear RealD 3D experience as eyewear currently distributed at RealD equipped theatres and will be compatible with all RealD theatres worldwide.

28 Oct 2009

Hitachi Communication Introduces New Line of ONUs for DePON Fiber Access Systems

Hitachi Communication Technologies America, Inc. (HCTA) the only vendor offering a comprehensive line of EPON, GPON, DePON™, MW-PON™, and RFoG equipment today announced a new line of Optical Network Units (ONU) for their DePON fiber access systems. The new ONUs leverage the low cost, high bandwidth available with PON while enabling cable service providers to keep their existing DOCSIS provisioning and management systems. The new products support voice, video, data and wireless services for creation of double play, triple play, and quad play subscriber bundles. Advanced software features in the new ONU family enable cable operators to offer high bandwidth data services along with voice and RF Video while preserving investments in CPE and existing management procedures.

28 Oct 2009