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New Paper on Image Resolution Enhancement and Image Stabilization for Electronic Imaging Sensors

Piezo specialist PI has published a paper on image resolution enhancement and image stabilization for electronic imaging sensors based on fast piezo actuation.

27 Oct 2009

Masdar PV to Manufacture 3 MWp Thin-Film Solar Modules Before 2009 End

At Masdar PV, the ramp-up of the new manufacturing facility in Ichtershausen is well underway: Meanwhile, almost 90 production employees manufacture thin-film modules of the newest generation in 2-shift operations.

27 Oct 2009

Vioguard Launches Self-Sanitizing Computer Keyboard Featuring Germicidal UV Light

Vioguard LLC, http://www.vioguard.com, introduces the world’s first self-sanitizing computer keyboard delivering germicidal ultraviolet (UV) light this week, marking the first availability of the innovative keyboard for consumer use in the U.S.

27 Oct 2009

DSM Develops New Arnite Low Outgassing PET XL Grade for AFX Modules

DSM has developed a new Arnite Low Outgassing PET XL Grade to specifically meet the needs of Adaptive Forward (AFX) Modules

27 Oct 2009

Malvern Instruments and Kaiser Optical Systems Announce Collaboration

Materials characterization company Malvern Instruments (Malvern, Worcs, UK) and Kaiser Optical Systems (Ann Arbor, MI, USA), a leading supplier of Raman analyzers and components for spectroscopy, announce a development collaboration that will enhance the product portfolios of both companies. As part of the process of bringing the resulting new products to market, both companies will be seeking the involvement of potential customers at the final stages of product development and for beta evaluations later this year.

27 Oct 2009

Annual Report on Global TFT-LCD Equipment Industry

During 2009Q1 to 2011Q4, several TFT-LCD production lines will be put into operation in the world including the second 8G production line of Samsung, LG 8G production line, AUO 7.5G and 8.5G line, Chi Mei 8G line, UniVenture 6G line, Sharp 10G line, BOE 6G line in Hefei and IPS ALPHA 8G line. At the end of Aug 2009, BOE declared to invest RMB28 billion to establish 8G line; Kunshan Longfei Optical Electronics will invest RMB3.3 billion to establish 8.5G line; InfoVision Optoelectronics will invest RMB3.2 billion to set up 8G line; and Sharp will establish 8G line in Nanjing. Meanwhile, there are a number of uncertain 8G line projects in Suzhou and Guangzhou. In China, almost RMB100 billion will be injected into TFT-LCD production lines.

27 Oct 2009

Tharsus Group Completes Manufacturing Outsourcing Project for Digital Signage company

Global contract manufacturer Tharsus Group is currently completing a successful manufacturing outsourcing ( http://www.tharsus.co.uk/ ) project for digital signage company BF Technology. The innovative "Iconic" unit, with a 67" advertising screen and touch screen way finding unit, meets stringent British Standards, and is being rolled out to shopping centres across the UK.

27 Oct 2009

NEC Display Solutions of America Introduces Three New Digital Cinema Projectors

NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD displays and projectors, announced today three new digital cinema projectors, providing three brightness level options to match screen sizes up to 105 feet wide. These affordable models build on NEC’s strength and reliability in digital cinema, and give more options to theater owners looking to upgrade cinema projector capabilities to digital.

27 Oct 2009

Aurora Networks Announces Availability of NC2000 Optical Node

Aurora Networks, Inc., the only optical transport solution provider focused on delivering a cost-effective, optimized platform for next-generation cable services, today announced that its NC2000 optical node now is available throughout the Americas.

27 Oct 2009

iWatt Releases iW3620 Digital Controller for LED Lighting Applications

iWatt, Inc., a leader in digital power IC systems products and technology, today announced the release of the iW3620 Digital Controller for LED lighting applications. It is the industry’s first LED driver IC for 5-40W luminaires with primary side regulation that eliminates the need for an opto-coupler and related components thereby reducing bill-of-material cost and improving reliability.

27 Oct 2009

Alloptic Announces Availability of New Range MicroNode RFoG Optical Networking Units

Alloptic, a global leader in the development of RF over glass (RFoG) and passive optical networking (PON) solutions for CATV, telecom, and private network operators worldwide, today announced the availability of a new range of MicroNode™ RFoG optical networking units (ONU): the 1000 series Managed MicroNode™ RFoG ONU. The Alloptic Managed MicroNode enhances the industry’s leading R-ONU with remote monitoring and control capabilities.

27 Oct 2009

Christie Debuts Solaria Series Digital Cinema Solutions at ShowEast

Christie, the leader in digital cinema projection technologies, will debut its next-generation digital cinema solutions, the Christie Solaria™ series, at ShowEast with the launch of the Christie CP2220 digital cinema projector. Recognized as “the future of digital cinema,” the projector features Texas Instruments’ (TI) (NYSE: TXN) next generation DLP Cinema technology and an optional integrated 2K/4K media block. Christie’s next-generation 4K digital cinema projectors will display 4096 x 2160 pixels of resolution. While maintaining support for 2K external servers, these new models allow exhibitors to easily project 2K or 4K content, giving them the widest choice in digital cinema options. The Christie CP2220 with Doremi’s integrated media block will be on display at the Christie booth #1100.

27 Oct 2009

Microvision Receives Initial Purchase Order for SHOWWX Laser-Based Pico Projector

Microvision, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS), a global leader in innovative ultra-miniature projection display and image-capture products for mobility applications, announced today that it has received an initial purchase order from its European distributor for its SHOWWX™ laser-based pico projector to be sold by one of the world’s top mobile phone operators. The initial quantities of SHOWWX are expected to be deployed within the next month in Europe and at that time more details are expected to be provided by the mobile carrier.

27 Oct 2009

Caribou Coffee Mandates Compact Fluorescent Lamps for Corporate-Owned Locations

Caribou Coffee, the second-largest company-owned gourmet coffeehouse operator based in the U.S., has made a commitment to energy efficiency by mandating compact fluorescent lamps in its lighting design specifications for corporate-owned locations. The initiative is expected to save each coffeehouse up to 70% in lighting costs.

27 Oct 2009

Applied Materials Opens Advanced Solar Research Facility in China

Applied Materials, Inc. the world’s largest supplier of equipment to the solar photovoltaic industry, today opened an advanced solar research and demonstration facility in Xi’an, China

27 Oct 2009