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Princeton Team Use Confocal Microscopy to Study Embryonic Development

A Princeton University-led research team has discovered that protein competition over an important enzyme provides a mechanism to integrate different signals that direct early embryonic development.

10 Mar 2010

Samsung Launches Eight New Plasma HDTVs; Six Models Feature 3D capabilities

Samsung Electronics America Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, today announced the U.S. availability and pricing of its 2010 portfolio of Ultra-Slim Plasma HDTVs, with three series ranging from 50 inches to 63 inches.

10 Mar 2010

Intevac Photonics to Supply Digital Night Vision Camera Modules for NATO Customer

Intevac Photonics, a subsidiary of Intevac, Inc. (Nasdaq:IVAC) announced today it has received a multi-year $18 million Purchasing Agreement for its digital night vision camera module from a NATO customer.

10 Mar 2010

New Samsung eReader Features EMR Stylus Pen and 6” E-Ink Display

Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, announced today the imminent availability of its first-ever eReader product for the US market.

10 Mar 2010

ArcSoft to Demonstrate Embedded Imaging Technologies at 2010 CP+ Show

ArcSoft, Inc., a leading provider of innovative multimedia technologies and applications, will be presenting its Embedded Imaging Technologies at the 2010 Camera and Photo Imaging Show (CP+).

10 Mar 2010

Samsung Announces Global Availability of Full HD 3D LED TV; Expands Strategic Alliance with DreamWorks

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, today made another stride toward redefining the home entertainment experience by officially announcing the world’s first-available Full HD 3D LED TV and full lineup of 3D home entertainment products to consumers worldwide.

10 Mar 2010

austriamicrosystems Unveils New LED Flash Driver

austriamicrosystems (SIX: AMS), a leading global designer and manufacturer of high performance analog ICs today announced the AS3645 LED flash driver.

10 Mar 2010

New Samsung LED TVs Soon Hit Retail Stores

Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, today announced the U.S. availability and pricing of its award-winning LED HDTVs.

10 Mar 2010

InSight Iris Recognition System with DaonEngine Offers High Accuracy Authentication

AOptix Technologies, Inc., (AOptix) (www.aoptix.com), a leading edge developer of advanced iris biometrics products and long-distance wireless optical communications solutions, today announced it has signed a partnership agreement with Daon, a leading provider of identity assurance software products, to participate in the DaonAdvantage™ Program.

10 Mar 2010

GWS Technologies to Deliver Solar Panels, Other Energy Products to CHS Farms

GWS Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: GWSC), an alternative energy company developing renewable energy solutions, announced today that it will start supplying CHS Farms LLC with wind turbines, solar panels, and hydro electric generators.

10 Mar 2010

Cyalume Lightstick Seen as Alternative to Traditional Signal Flares

The common signal flare is an ever-present staple of traffic, railroad, and marine safety. Yet while most consider it an effective device, its high concentrations of perchlorate and other phosphorous chemicals have prompted many police and fire departments to question its safety and look to viable, environmentally friendly alternatives.

10 Mar 2010

GrowthGate Finalizes Acquisition Agreement with IrisGuard

GrowthGate, the GCC-based specialist buyout firm, announced that it has reached a final agreement to acquire 30% of IrisGuard, a world leader in iris recognition technologies (IRT).

10 Mar 2010

Vicom Wireless Successfully Installs First FIRE SAFE System Featuring PTZ Cameras

Vicom Wireless, a pioneer in the use of video surveillance and microwave networks for fire suppression applications, today announced that it has completed deployment of its first system for the US Forest Service and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection District (CAL FIRE).

10 Mar 2010

SunPower Awarded New Solar Power Projects in Italy

SunPower Corp. ( SPWRA, SPWRB) and K6 S.a.S. today announced an agreement under which the companies are building two 1-megawatt photovoltaic (PV) solar power plants in the Puglia region, Italy. The two plants are located in Casamassima and Conversano and will be complete by August 2010.

10 Mar 2010

540kW Solar System Activated at Minturn Huller Cooperative Facility

Canadian Solar Inc. ("the Company," "Canadian Solar" or "we") (Nasdaq: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, today announced the activation of a 540kW ground- mount photovoltaic (PV) solar electric system at Minturn Huller Cooperative, Inc., a premier almond huller and sheller for more than 260 almond growers in Central Valley, Calif.

10 Mar 2010