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Technology Developed will Provide Processing Platform for Spire's "Triathlon" Series of Concentrator Solar Cells

Under the contract, Spire Semiconductor will develop next-generation manufacturing technology to produce 42% efficient III-V three junction tandem concentrator solar cells.

6 Apr 2009

Swinburne University of Technology and Suntech Power Team up to Create Next Generation of Solar Cells

Swinburne University of Technology has teamed up with Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NYSE: STP), the world's largest photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer, to create the next generation of solar cells.

6 Apr 2009

Researchers Develop New Way To Split Water Into Hydrogen And Oxygen

The design of efficient systems for splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen, driven by sunlight is among the most important challenges facing science today, underpinning the long term potential of hydrogen as a clean, sustainable fuel. But man-made systems that exist today are very inefficient and often require additional use of sacrificial chemical agents. In this context, it is important to establish new mechanisms by which water splitting can take place.

6 Apr 2009

Researchers Discover Porous Polymeric Materials Increasing Efficiency of Traditional Photocatalysts in Cancer Treatment

Researchers at the Universitat Jaume I (UJI) in Castellón have found porous polymeric materials that increase the efficiency of traditional photocatalysts in the treatment of cancer. Photodynamic therapy consists of introducing photocatalysts into tumour cells in such a way that when radiation (in the form of light) is applied, the photocatalysts destroy these cells as a result of the production of a reactive agent known as singlet oxygen.

6 Apr 2009

New Series Offers Industry-Leading Design for Easy, Seamless Video Wall Installations and Enhanced Serviceability

Samsung Electronics America, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Corporation, the number one worldwide brand of professional Large Format LCD display products, today launched the 460UT, 460UTn and 460UTn-UD Series, a 46" LCD Professional Display with a super-narrow bezel space measuring a mere 2.4 mm (right and bottom) of the screen and 4.3 mm (left and top).

3 Apr 2009

Next Generation of VisuMax with Shorter Treatment Times and Expanded Application Spectrum

During the Congress of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) Carl Zeiss Meditec is introducing the next generation of its VisuMax® femtosecond laser.

3 Apr 2009

A Key Find in the Process of Energy Transfer in Photosynthesis

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have figured out the orientation of a protein in the antenna complex to its neighboring membrane in a photosynthetic bacterium, a key find in the process of energy transfer in photosynthesis.

2 Apr 2009

Physics Breakthrough Could Lead to Forward Leaps in Lasers and Optical Computing

McGill University researchers have successfully amplified light with so-called "colloidal quantum dots," a technology that had been written off by many as a dead-end.

2 Apr 2009

Cree Awarded ENERGY STAR Qualifications for its LED Downlights

Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq:CREE) has been awarded ENERGY STAR(r) qualifications for its LED downlights. The product line, including the LR6, LR5 and LR4 downlights, has demonstrated LED lifetime and fixture efficacy that qualifies for the stringent commercial rating, as well as the residential rating.

2 Apr 2009

World Fiber Optic Test Equipment Markets to Reach $618.52 Million by 2013

In the world fiber optic test equipment (FOTE) markets two segments, the optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR) and the optical spectrum analyzer (OSA) have experienced higher growth rates than other segments.

2 Apr 2009

Nikon Introduces Ecobins Binoculars Designed from Top to Bottom with Latest Eco Friendly Features

Nikon® is proud of its commitment to protect the environment and believes that pollution prevention measures and the efficient use of resources are vital. With this commitment in mind Nikon introduces ecobins binoculars.

2 Apr 2009

JDSU Announces Appointment of New President for its Communications Test and Measurement Business Segment

JDSU (NASDAQ: JDSU and TSX: JDU) today announced that Dave Holly has been appointed president of its Communications Test + Measurement business segment, succeeding Tom Waechter, who was named JDSU president and Chief Executive Officer earlier this year.

2 Apr 2009

TAEC Announces Two New Highly-Efficient White LED Drivers

Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)*, a committed leader that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs, today announced two new highly-efficient white LED drivers (LEDDs), the TB62730WLG and the TB62750FTG.

1 Apr 2009

Toshiba and Panasonic Signs Share Transfer Agreement

Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502)("Toshiba") and Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:PC)(TOKYO:6752)("Panasonic") announced that today the two companies have signed a share transfer agreement under which Toshiba will acquire all of Panasonic's shares in Toshiba Matsushita Display Technology Co., Ltd. (TMD), a joint venture that develops, manufactures and sells liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and organic light emitting displays (OLEDs).

1 Apr 2009

OSRAM's Lok-it - A Simple Solution Especially for Stage Lighting

With Lok-it! OSRAM provides a system for entertainment lighting that enables lamps to be replaced easily without tools thanks to their special bayonet base and holders. With the 4ArXS HSD 300W/80/P28 the Lok-it! product range now includes a lamp with a small PGJX28 base as well. This smaller base means the size and weight of effects lighting devices can be further reduced.

1 Apr 2009