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DALSA‘s Dual Line Scan Sensor Helps in Developing Award Winning Spirit 4K/2K Standard

DALSA Corporation [TSX: DSA], a global leader in digital imaging, extends sincere congratulations to DFT Digital Film Technology’s Volker Massmann, Markus Hasenzahl, Dr. Klaus Anderle and Andreas Loew on winning an Academy Award® for the Spirit 4K/2K Film Scanner. DALSA provided key technology – a custom-built dual line scan sensor– for the scanner. In a ceremony held at The Beverly Wilshire on Saturday, February 20, Massmann, Hasenzahl, Anderle and Loew were each awarded a Scientific and Engineering Award for the development of the Spirit 4K/2K film scanning system. The Spirit 4K/2K has become the industry standard for converting film to digital and video formats.

26 Feb 2010

SensAble to Closely Work with OEM Partner Solutionix to Offer Seamless Solutions

SensAble Technologies, Inc®, a leading provider of 3D touch-enabled modeling systems, dental CAD/CAM solutions and haptic devices, has announced that it will be offering a second, fully integrated scanner option for the SensAble Dental Lab System, as well as SensAble’s new OpenScan™ software interface. The new scanner supports the scanning of both models and impressions, providing a high degree of flexibility for labs and allowing further time-savings. SensAble is also incorporating its OpenScan interface into the latest release of its software, which will allow technicians using the SensAble Dental Lab System to import STL files from other open scanners that their labs may already have.

26 Feb 2010

SensAble Brings Out Version 3 of SDLS for Cost-Efficient Dental Restitution

SensAble Technologies, Inc®, a leading provider of touch-enabled 3D modeling systems, dental CAD/CAM solutions and haptic devices, has announced Release 3 of the SensAble Dental Lab System (SDLS), with significant enhancements to this integrated system for creating dental restorations efficiently and more cost-effectively.

26 Feb 2010

Mitsubishi Installs Diamond Vision Display System at Hakodate Racecourse

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today that it has completed installation of a 14m x 8m Diamond Vision display system for off-track betting in the paddock area of the Japan Racing Association (JRA)'s Hakodate Racecourse in Hakodate, Hokkaido.

26 Feb 2010

Global Solar Energy Exceeds Efficiency Target for Thin Film PV Modules

Global Solar Energy today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the nation’s primary laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development, confirmed 13.2 percent aperture area efficiency for a module made by Global Solar Energy applying its production-line thin film solar material. Global Solar Energy is the first manufacturer to exceed the 13 percent milestone using thin film on a flexible substrate. This benchmark advances the thin film photovoltaic market and underscores Global Solar Energy’s leadership as the only manufacturer of Copper Indium Gallium diSelenide (CIGS) cells on a flexible substrate in full-scale production.

26 Feb 2010

Brewer Science Launches ARC 29L Coating for Lithography Products

Brewer Science, the leading supplier of advanced lithography materials, is pleased to launch ARC®29L coating, a state-of-the–art ArF immersion bottom anti-reflective coating (BARC) that provides broad photoresist compatibility and tuned optical properties for use as a top layer in a dual-layer BARC stack or as a single layer BARC on SiON.

26 Feb 2010

Laser Research Optics Introduces CO2 Focusing Lenses For Industrial Steel Cutting Lasers

Laser Research Optics Focusing Lenses for 25 to 200 Watt lasers are direct replacements for most standard OEM lenses

26 Feb 2010

DOMINANT Introduces New High Intensity White DomiLED for All Lighting Applications

DOMINANT introduces a new high intensity white DomiLED, the DomiPlus White (DPW-EJG), which is designed to provide a high intensity light output using a miniature package optimized for application where space is a premium. With an operating current of 60mA, this LED features a typical luminous intensity of 4,500mcd (12.5lm). With its high flux output and convincing luminous intensity, the DPW-EJG reveals its ability being the perfect fit for all lighting applications.

26 Feb 2010

Epson Ships its 60 Millionth High-Temperature Polysilicon TFT Panel for 3LCD Projection Systems

Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson", TSE: 6724) today announced that it recently shipped its 60 millionth high-temperature polysilicon (HTPS) TFT panel for 3LCD projection systems.

26 Feb 2010

Roctest to Supply Fiber Optic Leak Detection System for Major Mining Operation in Chile

SMARTEC SA, a subsidiary of Roctest Ltd (TSX: RTT), announced today that it is providing a fiber optic leak detection system for a major mining operation in Chile to help maintain the highest environmental protection standards. In conjunction with its distributor, Geomediciones - Chile, the group is in the process of installing a leak detection solution for a pair of 154 km parallel pipelines that will transport mining concentrates and industrial salt water for the Esperanza copper gold mine. Smartec’s share of the contract is valued at 350,000 CHF (approximately CDN$ 346,000) with delivery scheduled for the first half of 2010.

26 Feb 2010

Panasonic to Provide IP Video Cameras for Supervising and Observing During 2010 Olympic Winter Games

Panasonic Corporation, the Official Worldwide Olympic Partner in the Audio and Visual Equipment category for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, is pleased to announce that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have selected two models of Panasonic IP surveillance cameras for indoor and outdoor competition venues and other Olympic facilities for the 2010 Vancouver Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

26 Feb 2010

World's Largest Solar Boat Powered by SunPower's High-Efficiency Solar Cells

At the HDW Shipyard, PlanetSolar unveiled the world's largest solar boat, which will be powered exclusively by high-efficiency solar cells from SunPower Corp. ( SPWRA, SPWRB), a manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells, solar panels and solar systems. In late March, PlanetSolar will launch its catamaran for testing, and then embark on its round-the-world tour in early 2011.

26 Feb 2010

Suntech Provides Solar Panels to Power Net-Zero Home at Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics

Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NYSE: STP), the world's largest producer of crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules, has provided the solar panels to power British Columbia's first net-zero home at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The showcase home, located in the Whistler resort, brings the concept of accessible zero-energy living to attendees of the event. The net- zero home was designed by Vancouver-based RDC Homes.

26 Feb 2010

BIOLASE to Introduce the World's First Individual Laser for the Use of Dentists

BIOLASE Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLTI), the world's leading dental laser company, today announced the global launch of the iLase(TM) diode laser, the world's first personal laser for dentists and hygienists designed to perform a full-range of minimally invasive soft-tissue and hygiene procedures. The iLase is being introduced today at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Show at McCormick Place West in Chicago.

26 Feb 2010

Cree Inc to Fix LED Lighting All Through the Hyatt Regency to Save Energy

In an effort to become a greener, more energy-efficient hotel, the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort has installed LED (light-emitting diode) lighting by Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE). One of Orlando’s largest resorts, with close proximity to Walt Disney World, the hotel recently completed a multi-million dollar renovation that included replacing traditional, antiquated lighting fixtures in its 54 hallways, as well as its freshly refurbished 10,000-square-foot lobby.

26 Feb 2010