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Market Research Report Released on Nanocomposites

Global market trends, with sales data for 2008, estimates for 2009, and projections for 5-year compound annual growth rates through 2014

5 Jan 2010

Researchers to Develop New Generation of Optoelectronic Components

What started out as ‘blue-sky’ thinking by a group of European researchers could ultimately lead to the commercial mass production of a new generation of optoelectronic components for devices ranging from mobile laboratories to mobile phones

5 Jan 2010

NOTE Sells Operations of Skellefteå to Sweden-Based Optronic

As part of the previously announced structural measures in NOTE’s (STO:NOTE) Telecom customer segment, it has reached an agreement regarding the sale of the operations of NOTE Skellefteå. The acquirer is Optronic, a Swedish optoelectronics services provider that focuses on integrated production and development.

4 Jan 2010

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

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

Non Yellowing Permanent/Temporary Adhesive Cures Rapidly

Master Bond's UV14-3 is a temporary bonding adhesive that has a fast UV cure ideal for automated, non- permanent adhesive assemblies. Environmentally safe, the temporary adhesive can be easily removed without surface contamination.

29 Dec 2009

Taiwan EPA Deploys Infrared Remote Sensing Technology to Monitor Air Pollution

Due to land scarcity and dense population, coupled with the sustained economic growth, industrial zones in Taiwan are generally close to residential areas

29 Dec 2009

Market Research Report on Microflow Cytometer

This book will describe the continuing development of inexpensive, portable flow cytometers through incorporation of microfluidic technologies and small optical components. The underlying microfluidic theories essential for microflow cytometry will be discussed in detail, as well as advances that are representative of the current state-of-the-art.

24 Dec 2009

Advanced Spectroscopy Helps Scientists Understand Vibrations of Red Blood Cells

Much like a tightly wound drum, red blood cells are in perpetual vibration. Those vibrations help the cells maintain their characteristic flattened oval or disc shape, which is critical to their ability to deform as they traverse blood vessels in the body to deliver oxygen to tissues.

23 Dec 2009

Chemist Uses Spectroscopic Techniques to Observe Catalysts

Baking the perfect soufflé depends on timing, good ingredients and the right proportions. Exactly the same thing applies to catalysts - the materials that make a chemical reaction work faster or better. Dutch-sponsored researcher Leticia Espinosa Alonso now knows how to make a perfect catalyst, thanks to new techniques.

22 Dec 2009