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Clearfield Introduces Cost-Effective FieldSmart Crossover Fiber Distribution System

Clearfield, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLFD) announced the addition of the FieldSmart Crossover Fiber Distribution System (FxDS), a custom-configured system of fiber management components that reduces the cost of fiber deployment while maximizing ease of use and system density. Centered around Clearfield’s Clearview Cassette, which provides fully integrated fiber management within a 12-port footprint, the FieldSmart FxDS provides a modular and scalable solution, requiring only four SKUs to support hundreds of configurations. Users get the ultimate in fiber protection, where it is needed, without the added cost of unnecessary components. Scalable from 12 to 1728 ports across the network, the FxDS supports any application, anywhere.

22 Oct 2009

Research Report on Global Market for Solar Technology

Efficiency of different solar technologies is improving rapidly. Innovation is occurring all over the world. Even German medium-sized companies are actively contributing when it comes to exploring new markets for PV production plants. The single most significant economic factor driving adoption of solar initiatives is the prospect of carbon use surcharges. As coal, gas, and oil usage are taxed to help prevent pollution and stimulate use of renewable energy sources, solar energy becomes more attractive to the utility grid electricity providers. The environmental impact of energy use choices promises to be an ongoing factor in energy grid supply.

22 Oct 2009

Carmanah Technologies' Solar-LED Lighting Technology Incorporated in Formula 1 Circuit

This fall, the world of motorsport will celebrate a spectacular new venue when the first Formula 1™ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix takes place on Yaz Island from October 30th to November 1st. Combining world-class luxury and cutting-edge innovation, the Yas Marine Circuit also incorporates solar-LED lighting technology from Carmanah Technologies (TSX:CMH), provided by Carmanah’s authorized distributor in the Middle East, PTL SOLAR.

22 Oct 2009

REM Eyewear Completes Installation of Cable-Suspended Solar System at its Headquarters

The First, Cable-Suspended Free Span Solar Energy System Was Completed Today over the REM Eyewear Headquarters

22 Oct 2009

First Experimental Electronic Eye Implantation Performed in NY

A 50-year-old New York woman who was diagnosed with a progressive blinding disease at age 13 was implanted with an experimental electronic eye implant that has partially restored her vision. A team led by Dr. Lucian V. Del Priore at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center performed the June 26 surgery -- the first case of its kind in New York.

22 Oct 2009

Molecule Designed to Identify Cyanide in Water Glows Under Ultraviolet Light

A small molecule designed to detect cyanide in water samples works quickly, is easy to use, and glows under ultraviolet or "black" light

22 Oct 2009

Wiley X to Donate 2010 Sales of Lacey Sunglasses to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Wiley X® is proud to announce that for the entire year of 2010, it will donate $2.50 from the sale of each non-polarized pair of its popular Lacey sunglasses and $3.50 from each polarized pair of the line to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).

22 Oct 2009

SMSC Invests $2 Million in 3-D Image Sensor Provider, Canesta

SMSC (NASDAQ: SMSC), a leading semiconductor company providing Smart Mixed-Signal Connectivity™ solutions, today announced that it has invested $2 million in Canesta, Inc., a leading provider of mass-market 3-D image sensors, which enables machines and devices to recognize and locate objects in three dimensions.

22 Oct 2009

Barnes & Noble Launches EBook Reader Featuring First Color Touch Screen and E Ink Display

Barnes & Noble will conduct a teleconference, Wednesday, October 21, at 9:30 A.M. Eastern Time. William J. Lynch, President of Barnes & Noble.com (BN.com), will provide a short overview of the announcement and answer questions from the media on a first-serve basis. This audio-only call is open to all media and will be available via Webcast at www.barnesandnobleinc.com/webcasts. Dial-in number is 877-879-6203, passcode 6395456. Dial-in for international callers is 719-325-4753.

22 Oct 2009

QuickLogic Introduces New Display Power Optimizer Proven System Block

Demonstrating its continued commitment to the mobile market, QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ:QUIK) today announced its new intelligent Display Power Optimizer (DPO) Proven System Block (PSB). DPO is designed to work in conjunction with QuickLogic’s second generation Visual Enhancement Engine (VEE™ v2.0) to deliver the best of both worlds - a single-chip solution that provides a TV-quality viewing experience and up to an 80% reduction in backlight power usage.

22 Oct 2009

LDK Solar to Supply Products for Largest Rooftop Solar Installation in Benelux

LDK Solar Co., Ltd. (NYSE: LDK), a leading manufacturer of multicrystalline solar wafers, today announced a supply contract with Enfinity for the largest rooftop solar energy installation project in Benelux (an economic union comprising Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg).

22 Oct 2009

NAPCO Security Technologies to Launch New Products at ISC East Trade Show

NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc., (NASDAQ: NSSC), one of the world’s leading suppliers of high performance electronic security equipment for over 30 years, today announced it will be introducing many new breakthrough products at one of the industry’s key tradeshows, the International Security Conference (ISC) East, October 28 and 29th, Booth 931, at the Jacob Javits Center, in New York City.

22 Oct 2009

Intertek Announces Expansion of IECEE CBTL Capabilities in its California Facility

Intertek (LSE: ITRK), a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services has announced that its Lake Forest, California facility has successfully expanded its IECEE CB Scheme Testing Laboratory (CBTL) capabilities. The new capabilities include product safety and conformity assessment testing and certification of Photovoltaic (PV) modules to IEC Standards. This accreditation allows Intertek to conduct one set of tests that will provide manufacturers with market access to more than 40 countries that participate in the IECEE’s CB Scheme. This will save manufacturers money and reduce their overall time-to-market. Intertek now delivers the broadest scope of testing and certification services to the PV industry.

22 Oct 2009

Coherent Introduces New Genesis CW Green Lasers for Life Science Applications

Coherent Inc. (Santa Clara, CA) (Nasdaq: COHR) has introduced two new Genesis™ CW green (532 nm) lasers for life science applications offering a combination of low-noise (< 0.1% rms) and excellent mode quality (M² <1.1).

21 Oct 2009

IQ 532 Dual-Port Opthalmic Green Laser Photocoagulator from IRIDEX

IRIDEX Corporation (Nasdaq: IRIX) today announced the introduction of the IQ 532(TM) dual-port ophthalmic green laser photocoagulator which will be featured at the 2009 American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting in San Francisco.

21 Oct 2009