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Researchers Develop Method to Make 3D Silicon Structures Using Photolithography

Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a technique for fabricating three-dimensional, single-crystalline silicon structures from thin films by coupling photolithography and a self-folding process driven by capillary interactions.

24 Nov 2009

High Resolution Images of Peptides Help Scientists Understand Biomolecules

By producing some of the highest resolution images of peptides attaching to mineral surfaces, scientists have a deeper understanding how biomolecules manipulate the growth crystals. This research may lead to a new treatment for kidney stones using biomolecules.

24 Nov 2009

First Solar's California Solar Energy Project Sold to NRG Energy

First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq:FSLR), today announced the sale of the 21 megawatt (MW) AC solar energy project it has developed and constructed in Blythe, Calif., to NRG Energy, Inc.

24 Nov 2009

US Foodservice Lubbock's Local Division Cuts 26% Electricity Usage by Using High-Efficiency Bulbs

Swapping to high-efficiency light bulbs at U.S. Foodservice Lubbock is helping the local division cut an average 3,450 kilo-watt hours (kWh) from its daily electricity use - or about enough to power 111 average American homes for a day.

24 Nov 2009

PureSpectrum Develops 23-Watt Dimmable CFL with its Modified Proprietary Technology

PureSpectrum, Inc. (OTCBB: PSRU) has completed work on a 23-watt (100-watt incandescent equivalent) dimmable Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) containing a modified version of the company’s proprietary technology. Testing for Energy Star certification will begin later this week, and the company expects the bulb to be submitted for Underwriters Laboratory (UL) approval before the end of the year.

24 Nov 2009

Moyer Indoor|Outdoor Develop Method to Capture Stinkbugs by Using UV Light

Is your home plagued by one of the peskiest of pests – the stinkbug? If so, local pest control provider Moyer Indoor|Outdoor can help. The days are getting cooler and the brunt of winter is just around the corner. This is the time when adult stinkbugs (technically known as the brown marmorated stinkbug) search refuge in homes to find a cozy place to overwinter. And as temperatures drop, these slow-moving bugs seek warmer temperatures, often moving down from attics and into our living areas.

24 Nov 2009

Research Report on Emerging Lighting Technologies and Global Market

The increase in the living standards and changing lifestyles has led to a greater demand for energy-efficient new lighting technologies over the traditional incandescent and halogen lighting. A wide number of application areas ranging from small household lighting to commercial and industrial lighting have been benefited by these emerging lighting technologies. The fulcrum has further shifted in favor of these new technologies by virtue of their availability in different sizes and shapes and with different fixtures to justify their usage in the widely varied application areas. With U.S and Europe holding the major chunk of the market share currently, Asia is seen as an emerging market with tremendous potential, particularly in countries like India and China.

24 Nov 2009

Ceravision Introduces New Energy Efficient Plasma Lighting Technology

Ceravision Ltd, the world leader in energy efficient plasma lighting, has today launched a new technology called 'High Efficiency Plasma Lighting', which uses less than half the power of existing lighting technologies.

24 Nov 2009

AgCam Stainless, Aluminum Cameras to be Offered Along with Trimble AgGPS FmX Display

Trimble Agriculture recently announced that Trimble resellers will distribute the AgCam stainless and aluminum cameras for use as an accessory with the Trimble AgGPS FmX(TM) integrated display.

23 Nov 2009

Photonics-Investor Convention for 2010 to be Held in Bordeaux, France

Invest in Photonics, a two-day international partnering convention will be held in Bordeaux, France, March 18 – 19, 2010. The only European-wide photonics-investor convention of its kind, Invest in Photonics 2010, will bring together the world’s experts in photonics and leading investors from Europe and beyond to meet with emerging photonics companies seeking financial support. Upwards of 200 participants are expected to attend.

23 Nov 2009

In-Situ Obtains EPA Aproval for RDO Optical Dissolved Oxygen Methods Under ATP

In-Situ Inc. announced today that the United States Environmental Protection Agency has granted nationwide approval to three In-Situ RDO optical dissolved oxygen methods under the Alternate Test Procedure, or ATP, process.

21 Nov 2009

Global Market Research Report on Solid-State, Fiber, Gas And Dye Lasers

Emerging lasers technologies such as fiber lasers, disk lasers, ultrafast lasers, replacement of traditional material processing technologies with lasers, miniaturization of electronic products, increasing use in plastic welding, soldering and microbending applications, and growing activity in high-power silicon wafer and solar cell processing are propelling the solid-state, fiber, gas and dye lasers market.

21 Nov 2009

Brewer Science Receives US Patents for Polymer and Anti-Reflective Coatings

Brewer Science, Inc., a major innovator of high-technology solutions for the semiconductor and microelectronics markets, is pleased to announce that it has been issued two new patents by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office:

21 Nov 2009

Malvern Instruments Releases Online Note on ZEN1010 Zeta Potential Cell

A new application note, freely available on the Malvern Instruments’ website, describes how the new ZEN1010 high concentration zeta potential cell for the company’s market-leading Zetasizer Nano particle characterization system, overcomes a major hurdle in measuring the zeta potential of high concentration samples. Taking the notoriously difficult to measure titanium dioxide as an example, the authors describe experimental work that demonstrates accurate and reliable zeta potential measurement of concentrated, turbid suspensions.

21 Nov 2009