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Washington University Researchers Create a Gold Nanocage for Smart Drug Delivery

In campy old movies, Lucretia Borgia swans around emptying powder from her ring into wine glasses carelessly left unattended. The poison ring is usually a confection of gold filigree holding a cabochon or faceted gemstone that can be broken to empty the ring's contents. It is invariably enormous — so large it is rather odd nobody seems to notice it.

2 Nov 2009

Accuray Launches CyberKnife VSI System That Help Expand Radiosurgery Options

New Capabilities Extend CyberKnife Treatment Options to Include Robotic IMRT

2 Nov 2009

New Coherent Excimer Laser Offers Lowest Cost/Watt for UV Micromachining

The new LEAP excimer laser from Coherent Inc. (Santa Clara, CA) (Nasdaq: COHR) offers an unsurpassed combination of output power, low purchase price and economical operating cost for micromachining applications in microelectronics and medical device manufacturing.

31 Oct 2009

Himfr.com Launches New Portable Waterproof Digital Cameras

Himfr.com, one of China's leading B2B search platforms with more than 30 B2B industry websites to its name, introduces two kinds of portable waterproof digital cameras. The Pentax Optio W and Olympus Mu SW series ...

31 Oct 2009

OSRAM SYLVANIA Showcases New Line of Professional LED Solutions

Lighting leader OSRAM SYLVANIA debuted its expanded line of professional LED solutions, including Traxon LED Systems from SYLVANIA. Hosted by newly appointed President and CEO Rick Leaman, the event showcased the superior style and function of SYLVANIA LED systems to the lighting design community.

31 Oct 2009

Vanderbilt University Researchers Develop Optical System to Examine Sudden Cardiac Arrest

A research team at Vanderbilt University has developed an innovative optical system to simultaneously image electrical activity and metabolic properties in the same region of a heart, to study the complex mechanisms that lead to sudden cardiac arrest. Tested in animal models, the system could dramatically advance scientists' understanding of the relationship between metabolic disorders and heart rhythm disturbances in humans that can lead to cardiac arrest and death, and provide a platform for testing new treatments to prevent or stop potentially fatal irregular heartbeats, known as arrhythmias.

31 Oct 2009

St. David's South Austin Hospital - Leader in Laser-Assisted Lead-Extractions in Central Texas

Physicians at St. David's South Austin Hospital are leading the Central Texas region in laser-assisted lead-extractions. Lead-extraction is a complicated procedure to remove leads, or transvenous pacemaker electrodes frequently used in patients with pacemakers or other implanted Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) devices. Recent studies have shown that using a laser can be a safe and effective way to remove cardiac leads when performed by a skilled physician. Previously, lead removal often required "open-heart" surgery.

31 Oct 2009

Lightwave Logic Completes Fabrication of Prototype Phase Modulator

Lightwave Logic, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: LWLG) a technology company focused on the development of electro-optic polymer materials for applications in high speed fiber-optic telecommunications and optical computing, today announced the successful completion of the fabrication stage of their prototype phase modulator, demonstrating a commercially viable process for the manufacture of optical devices using Lightwave's 'Next Generation Electro-Optic Material Platform.'

31 Oct 2009

Statewide Distribution of CFLs Crosses 10 Million: New Jersey BPU

Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs distributed statewide support clean energy efforts in New Jersey The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) today announced that more than 10 million ENERGY STAR qualified compact f...

31 Oct 2009

Scientists Develop Less Expensive Raw Material for Solar Cell Manufacturing

A series of joint sub-projects and work-packages has enabled the scientists to develop a new, less expensive grade of raw material for solar cells. And the best news is that the new modules are just as efficient as current solar cells.

31 Oct 2009

Nexxus Lighting Announces Follow-On Offering and Underwriter Options

Nexxus Lighting, Inc. (NASDAQ:NEXS) today announced that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed follow-on offering of its common stock. Nexxus Lighting intends to offer 5,000,000 shares and the underwriters have an option to purchase an additional 750,000 shares of Nexxus Lighting's common stock to cover over-allotments. The Company intends to use the net proceeds to repay indebtedness and for working capital and general corporate purposes.

31 Oct 2009

e2v Announces Gigabit Ethernet Interface for DiViiNA and AViiVA 2 Line Scan Cameras

e2v’s cost efficient DiViiNA and full specification AViiVA 2 series of line scan cameras are now available with a Gigabit Ethernet interface. e2v’s AViiVA 2 EM1 camera, featuring the latest generation of e2v sensors, delivers a new level of performance and image quality to machine vision and other industrial applications, whilst DiViiNA LM1 offers outstanding value and choice for mid-range machine vision applications.

31 Oct 2009

Wavien Joins Texas Instruments to Promote DPR Technology

Wavien, Inc. announce plans today to introduce Wavien's proprietary Dual Paraboloid Reflector (DPR(R)) technology. Wavien, Inc. and Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE: TXN) DLP(R) Products will co-promote the DPR technology for the front projector market. Wavien's DPR technology extends the operating lifetime of standard arc lamps by over three times, reducing the frequency and cost of lamp replacement as well as significantly reducing maintenance downtime. The DPR system can be used with all standard arc lamps and traditional or advanced drivers including Brilliant Color pulse drive technology.

31 Oct 2009

Zygo's Optical Unit Awarded Contract to Make Advanced Helmet Mounted Displays

Zygo Corporation (NASDAQ: ZIGO), a worldwide supplier of optical metrology instruments and high precision optical systems, today announced that its Optical Systems Division has been awarded a multi-million dollar manufacturing contract to produce Advanced Helmet Mounted Displays (AHMD) for the L-3 Communications Link Simulation and Training division in support of the US Air Force F-16 aircrew training program.

31 Oct 2009

ICAP Ocean Tomo to License Intellectual Property Portfolio from Kent State University

ICAP Ocean Tomo, a unit of ICAP Plc (IAP.L), announced today it has been engaged to exclusively license an intellectual property portfolio developed by researchers at the world-renowned Liquid Crystal Institute at Kent State University. The portfolio contains 21 U.S. issued patents encompassing two sub-portfolios in polymer-stabilized LCD technology and liquid crystal alignment. The assets have been cited by industry giants such as Samsung Electronics, Sharp, LG Philips, Sony, Nokia, AT&T, Motorola, and Canon.

31 Oct 2009