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New Technique Shows Promise for Improving Cancer Surgery

Researchers in Massachusetts now report development and early clinical trials of a new imaging system that highlights cancerous tissue in the body so that surgeons can more easily see and remove diseased tissue with less damage to normal tissue near the tumor.

19 Aug 2008

CO2 Laser System Receives Health Canada Clearance

Reliant Technologies, Inc., the pioneer of fractional resurfacing and market leader of aesthetic laser skin treatments, today announced its Canadian launch of the Fraxel re:pair laser system with the recent Health Canada Clearance. The Canadian debut of the Fraxel re:pair system occurred at the recent Controversies and Conversations in Laser Cosmetic Surgery symposium in Whistler, B.C., Canada.

19 Aug 2008

Applied Materials to Provide Precision Wafering Systems under US$220 Million Contract

LDK Solar Co., Ltd, a leading manufacturer of solar wafers, awarded a US$220 million contract to Applied Materials, Inc. to provide precision wafering systems to support its next phase of production expansion. The systems are scheduled to begin shipping to LDK Solar's facility in Xinyu, PRC, in early 2009, and will support LDK Solar's previously announced plans to expand to 3.2GW annualized wafer capacity in 2010.

19 Aug 2008

Exciting New Developments in Technology Having a Huge Impact on Public Health

Leaders in the field of microscopy from across Ireland will meet at Queen's University Belfast this week to discuss exciting new developments in technology which could have a huge impact on public health.

19 Aug 2008

Applied Energetics Awarded Light Filament Sensor Contract from U.S. Army

Applied Energetics Continue development of Light Filament Sensor Technology from the U.S. Army.

The Light Filament Sensor program is aimed at developing a system for detecting and identifying trace

18 Aug 2008

Company to Advance Photovoltaic Window Technology under Agreement

Octillion Corp., a next-generation alternative and renewable energy technology incubator, today announced that it has entered into a Sponsored Research Agreement with scientists at Oakland University to further the development of its NanoPower Window technology. In addition to working to advance the Company’s solar photovoltaic technology, scientists and collaborating researchers will explore additional nanotechnology applications that may be derived from their efforts.

18 Aug 2008

The First Ever Functioning X-Ray Laser in Ireland

More than 25 years ago it took a nuclear explosion under the Nevada desert to power the world’s first X-ray laser. Now, Queen's University Belfast is set to unveil recent progress towards producing the first ever functioning X-ray laser in Ireland.

18 Aug 2008

World's First Integrated Hybrid Fiber Optic Sensing Solution

SensorTran today announced a cooperative agreement with Micron Optics, Inc. to offer the world's first integrated, hybrid fiber optic sensing solution. The new system offers both Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) capabilities and Fiber-Bragg Grating (FBG) point sensing capabilities, which measure pressure, strain and vibration

18 Aug 2008

Merger Creates $3.3 Billion Eyecare Company

VSP(R), the nation's largest eyecare benefits provider with 55 million members, today acquired Marchon(R) Eyewear, Inc., one of the industry's largest manufacturers and distributors of quality eyewear and sunwear for $735 million funded in a combination of cash and debt.

18 Aug 2008

New Multi-Service Analyzer Provides Broad Range of Testing Capability

Digital Lightwave, Inc., a leading provider of optical networking test equipment and technology, today announced the MSA 2020 Module for the NIC Platform. The new Multi-Service Analyzer module provides a broad range of testing capability in a single module.

18 Aug 2008

BAE Systems to Equip Special Operations Vehicles with Thermal Imaging Systems

BAE Systems will equip special operations forces vehicles with thermal imaging systems that enhance forward and rearward visibility. The technology systems will fuse visible-light and infrared imagery to provide the vehicle driver the best possible view in daylight, darkness and all weather conditions.

18 Aug 2008