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Newport Chosen as Preferred Supplier for Lasers and Precision Motion Subsystems

XsunX, Inc., a solar technology company engaged in the build-out of its multi-megawatt solar module manufacturing facility, announced today that it has expanded its existing two-year relationship with Newport Corporation by selecting Newport as its preferred supplier for laser and motion subsystems for its integrated Thin Film Photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing line.

From Newport Corporation 28 May 2008

Suntech Signs Thirteen-Year Silicon Wafer Supply Agreement

Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd., one of the world's leading manufacturers of photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules, today announced that it has acquired a minority stake in Shunda Holdings Co. Ltd, a manufacturer of solar wafers based in China, from Actis, a leading private equity investor in emerging markets, and Waichun Investment Fund, for a total consideration of $98.9 million.

27 May 2008

Sun 2000 Dramatically Increases Percentage of Photons Reaching the Work Plane

The "optical engine" of Sun 2000 Solar Simulators from LOT - Oriel Ltd. The Abet Gen II, patent pending, optical design dramatically increases the percentage of photons reaching the work plane.

From Quantum Design UK and Ireland Ltd 23 May 2008

Veeco Acquires Manufacturer of Web Coating Systems for Flexible Solar Panels

Veeco Instruments Inc., announced that it has extended its thin film solar equipment product line with the acquisition of Mill Lane Engineering, a privately held manufacturer of web coating systems for flexible solar panels.

From Veeco 22 May 2008

First Solar to Speak at Conference About Future Opportunities of Thin-Film Technology

Managing director Stephan Hansen of First Solar (GmbH) - one of the worlds fastest growing manufacturers of thin-film solar modules - will speak at an international conference in Munich on June 11th about the future opportunities of thin-film solar technology.

22 May 2008

Broad Band Multi-Layer AR Coatings for Visible and IR Sensors Applications

Magnolia Optical Technologies, Inc. announced today that in collaboration with the Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, MD it has developed broad band multi-layer AR coatings that can be used for visible and IR sensors applications including enhancing solar cell performance. This work was partially funded by an MDA/Army funded SBIR Program.

20 May 2008

World’s First Full Color Active Matrix LCD Made with Carbon Nanotubes

Unidym, Inc, a majority-owned subsidiary of Arrowhead Research Corporation, announced today the world's first full color active matrix LCD made with carbon nanotube (CNT) components. This engineering prototype is currently being demonstrated in Unidym's booth (#504) at the Society for Information Display (SID) International Symposium, Seminar and Exhibition at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

20 May 2008

Quest for the Ideal Photonic Crystal

Researchers have been unable to build an ideal "photonic crystal" to manipulate visible light, impeding the dream of ultrafast optical computers. But now, University of Utah chemists have discovered that nature already has designed photonic crystals with the ideal, diamond-like structure: They are found in the shimmering, iridescent green scales of a beetle from Brazil.

20 May 2008

Praxair to Supply of Industrial Gases for Solar Manufacturing Facility

XsunX, Inc., a solar technology company, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Praxair, Inc. for the supply of bulk industrial gases for its new multi-megawatt thin film photovoltaic (TFPV) solar manufacturing facility near Portland, Oregon.

19 May 2008

Innovation Significantly Reduces Cost of Concentrator Photovoltaic Cells

IBM today announced a research breakthrough in photovoltaics technology that could significantly reduce the cost of harnessing the Sun's power for electricity.

19 May 2008

Featured Equipment

Advanced F-Theta Lenses for Precision Imaging Systems

These F-theta lenses by Avantier are designed for consistent spot size and uniform field curvature correction, ideal for high-resolution imaging applications.

From Avantier Inc.

Off-Axis Parabolic (OAP) Mirrors: Precision Solutions for Advanced Optical Systems

Shanghai Optics provides high-precision off-axis parabolic (OAP) mirrors designed for advanced optical systems, offering superior reflective solutions for applications requiring precise light collimation and focus.

From Shanghai Optics