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New Light Beam Localisation Technology for Robotic Systems

Getting robotic systems to accurately detect both moving and static objects remains an obstacle to building more autonomous robots and more advanced surveillance systems. Innovative technology that uses light beams for localisation and mapping may offer a solution.

24 Apr 2010

Octus to Test and Demonstrate Solid-State LED Parking Garage Fixtures at Major Hotel-Casino

Octus, Inc. (OTCBB: OCTI), a leading smart energy efficiency company, today announced it has secured a contract to test and demonstrate energy-efficient LED parking garage fixtures for one of the largest hotel-casinos in Northern California.

24 Apr 2010

Pacific Gas and Electric Company to Begin CPUC-Approved Solar PV Program

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) said it plans to begin implementing a major new solar photovoltaic (PV) program, which the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved today.

24 Apr 2010

Xilinx’s Virtex-5 FPGAs Chosen for NEC’s DLP Cinema Projectors

Xilinx®, Inc. (Nasdaq: XLNX), today announced that NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. has adopted the Xilinx Virtex®-5 FPGA family for three models of its DLP Cinema® Projectors.

24 Apr 2010

New REC Solar Module Produces Average Power Gain of 9W

Fourth generation module, the first commercial product from one of the world`s largest integrated solar manufacturing facilities, provides more power per square meter with efficient cell and glass design and an average increase of nine watts per module.

24 Apr 2010

Vitesse Introduces First 12-Port Gigabit Ethernet PHY Solution

Vitesse Semiconductor Corporation, a leading provider of advanced IC solutions for Carrier and Enterprise networks, today introduced the VSC8512, the industry’s first 12-port Gigabit Ethernet PHY device with dual media copper and fiber support, integrated with Vitesse’s new EcoEthernet™ 2.0.

24 Apr 2010

EVSO Completes Development of Corrosion-Resistant Solar Panels

Management of Evolution Solar Corp. (PinkSheets: EVSO) announced that they have completed the development and manufacture of a unique corrosion-resistant solar panel, which is expected to give the company a marketing edge in winning projects located on islands or near the ocean.

24 Apr 2010

CCH Buildings in Italy to be Solar Powered

Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) (Nasdaq:ENER), through its wholly owned subsidiary United Solar Ovonic, and ContourGlobal today announced plans to co-develop rooftop solar systems for buildings in Italy owned and operated by Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company S.A. (CCH).

24 Apr 2010

New Low Latency Solution from Infinera Speed Up Data Transfer in Optical Networks

Infinera unveiled today a set of low latency solutions for carriers and enterprises to enable customers to deploy networks that reduce latency to extremely low levels to support the needs of business and financial applications where nanoseconds count.

24 Apr 2010

LensVector and IQT Sign Strategic Investment and Development Agreement

LensVector™, Inc., the leader in solid-state optics, today announced a strategic investment and development agreement with IQT, the independent strategic investment firm that identifies innovative technology solutions to support the missions of the U.S. Intelligence Community.

23 Apr 2010

Spire Solar to Showcase its Products at PHOTON’s PV Technology Show

Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing production equipment and turnkey manufacturing lines to manufacture photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules, and engineering, procurement and construction services for solar systems, announced its senior management team will exhibit at PHOTON’s 6th Photovoltaic Technology Show 2010 Europe from April 27 through 29 in Stuttgart, Germany.

23 Apr 2010

Renesas Partners with Immersion to Provide Easy-to-Integrate TouchSense Solution

Renesas Electronics America Inc. and Immersion Corporation have collaborated to provide a system-level solution that enables designers of consumer electronics; white goods; and medical, building automation and office equipment to enhance user experiences by integrating rich haptic feedback in product designs.

23 Apr 2010

Precise Biometrics Introduces Biometric Logon Application for Windows 7

Use your fingerprint to personalize logon to your computer. With Microsoft’s Windows 7 there is an increased focus on fingerprint recognition and usability.

23 Apr 2010

Hubble Space Telescope Marks 20 Years of Scientific Achievements

Twenty years ago, on the 24 April 1990, the Space Shuttle Discovery launched the Hubble Space Telescope, a joint NASA-ESA mission.

23 Apr 2010

Pro-Tech Successfully Installs Solar System at English Creek Facility

Pro-Tech Energy Solutions LLC, a self-funded energy services company serving the Mid-Atlantic region's commercial properties, today announced the successful installation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) generation system in Egg Harbor, NJ at the self storage facility, English Creek.

23 Apr 2010