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BTI Systems' Entire Product Line Obtians MEF Certification

BTI Systems, a global supplier of Intelligent Service Edge solutions for the delivery of high-bandwidth, multi-protocol services today announced that the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) has completed certification of the BTI 7000 Series under its Carrier Ethernet Certification program. BTI Systems now offers a comprehensive MEF-certified portfolio for simplified delivery of Carrier Ethernet services with its packet optical networking platforms and Carrier Ethernet access devices.

5 Nov 2009

Malvern to Showcase Zetasizer Light Scattering Solutions at Cambridge Healthtech Institute PepTalk Conference

As well as presenting a technical paper and exhibiting from its range of Zetasizer light scattering solutions and Viscotek size exclusion chromatography systems, Malvern Instruments is sponsoring the ‘Protein Aggregation’ track at the next Cambridge Healthtech Institute PepTalk conference (January 11-15, 2010, San Diego, California).

5 Nov 2009

AMS Technologies to Supply FiberTECII Series Fiber-Coupled Laser Modules Launched by Blue Sky Research

The FiberTECII™ Series is Blue Sky Research’s recently released, second generation of high performance, fiber-coupled laser modules

5 Nov 2009

Researchers Use Laser Plasma Spectroscopy System to Measure Trace Elements in Fresh Vegetables

A high-resolution, time-resolved spectroscopy system has helped researchers make the first quantitative measurements of trace elements in fresh vegetables using a technique based on the detection of optical emission from a laser-induced plasma.

5 Nov 2009

Light Manipulation Proves Effective in Acheiving Desired Height in Some Ornamental Plants

Light manipulation technique effective, environmental alternative for growing holiday favorite

5 Nov 2009

LaserStar Technologies Shifts Florida Office to 8615 Commodity Circle, Orlando

LaserStar Technologies Corporation is pleased to announce the relocation of their Florida Office to 8615 Commodity Circle, Orlando, FL. The new FL LaserStar Center is a state-of-the art facility that will provide a significantly larger sales, service, education and training center to better accommodate their growing customerbase.

5 Nov 2009

Planon Systems Solutions Unveils New DocuPen Xtreme X-Series Scanning Pen

The pen may be mightier than the sword, but today, Planon Systems Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of scanning hardware and software, proved that one class of pen can definitely be mightier than all the rest, by introducing its new DocuPen Xtreme X-Series line of scanning pens.

5 Nov 2009

Verizon Launches FiOS TV in Queen City, Pennsylvania

"Consumers in Allentown now have a better alternative for TV," said Mary Yarbrough, vice president of marketing and sales operations for Verizon's Mid-Atlantic region. "Our advanced fiber-optic network was built for HD and super-fast, two-way Internet speeds, giving consumers a choice that is truly different from their current cable TV providers."

5 Nov 2009

Mimomonitors.com Launches iMo Foto Frame Printer

World's First Patented Digital Photo Frame-Printer Combo Unit Blends Stunning Display with High Resolution Printing - All in a Sleek, Portable Housing

5 Nov 2009

STMicroelectronics Adds New Single- and Two-Axis Gyroscopes to Motion-Sensor Portfolio

STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), the leading supplier of MEMS for consumer and portable applications(1), has expanded its motion-sensor portfolio with a broad range of thirteen new single- and two-axis gyroscopes. With more than a 50% shrink in volume over previous ST devices, reduced power consumption, and an aggressive price, ST's new high-performance angular-motion sensors open the way to a wide range of innovative consumer applications, including gesture-controlled gaming and pointing devices, image stabilization in digital video or still cameras, and assisted GPS navigation.

5 Nov 2009

DataCore Software Updates Free Trial Software to Include Support for Fibre Channel

DataCore Software, a leading provider of storage virtualization, business continuity and disaster recovery software solutions, today announced that it has updated its Free Trial software, which is architected to optimize and manage users' storage. This free trial of SANmelody(TM) iSCSI, Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), and Fibre Channel SAN evaluation software, comes with performance acceleration, content migration, snapshot and thin provisioning - all included. The evaluation software enables data centers and IT departments to consolidate and maximize their disk capacity utilization. SANmelody simplifies management and leverages existing storage hardware and networking to efficiently serve the storage needs for Windows, Netware, MacOS, UNIX, and Linux systems as well as Microsoft, VMware and Citrix virtual servers and desktops.

5 Nov 2009

Lightspeed Design to Unveil New DepthQ Polarization Modulator for Single Lens HD 3D Projection at IAAPA EXPO

Lightspeed Design, Inc. announced today that it will debut the new DepthQ(R) Polarization Modulator for single lens HD 3D projection solutions at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo (IAAPA-Booth #5456), Las Vegas, Nevada, November 17-20. The new modulator, available in two sizes, will be paired with the DepthQ(R) HD 3D Projector to demonstrate small applications and the Christie(R) Mirage Projector to demonstrate large theaters.

5 Nov 2009

Lexmark Launches Web-connected Touch Screen All-In-One Inkjet Printer at Apple Store

Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK) today announced the availability of its Web-connected touch screen all-in-one (AIO) inkjet printer, Interact, at the Apple Retail Store and at store.apple.com. Interact, one of eight new wireless AIOs announced last month, is a wireless, 3-in-1 machine offering Lexmark's new Vizix print technology, SmartSolutions touch screen and an industry-leading 3-year warranty priced at $199.

5 Nov 2009

Cypress Semiconductor Announces Recently Launched ESA Proba-2 Satellite Incorporate its CMOS Image Sensors

Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE:CY) today announced three of its state-of-the-art CMOS Image Sensors for space applications are on-board the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Proba-2 Satellite, which was successfully launched on November 2. Cypress’s new HAS2 image sensor, specially designed for high accuracy star tracking, is implemented on a new Star Tracker developed by SELEX Galileo of Italy. The HAS2 image sensor is also being used in an extreme-ultraviolet telescope scientific experiment for solar corona observation. Additionally, Cypress’s STAR-250 image sensor is used on a new Digital Sun Sensor developed by TNO of the Netherlands. Both the HAS2 and STAR-250 devices were developed for the ESA by Cypress’s Image Sensor Business Unit in Belgium.

5 Nov 2009

USDA Rural Development Telecommunications Program Selects ADC Fiber Products

ADC (NASDAQ: ADCT) (www.adc.com), a leading supplier of infrastructure solutions for fiber deployments, announced today its OmniReach Hub-in-a-Pedestal (HIP) fiber distribution hub, OmniReach Passive Optical Splitter Modules, Fiber Cable Assemblies and Value-added Module VAM system have been accepted by the USDA Rural Development Telecommunications program, allowing ADC’s products to be used in the expansion of broadband services to underserved and rural communities.

5 Nov 2009