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Applications Include Wide Range of Innovative Light Activated Displays

3DIcon Corporation, a development-stage technology company, today announced that its research team at the University of Oklahoma (OU), working under a sponsored research agreement (SRA), has filed a provisional patent application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, covering the rights to the invention of a new optically controlled Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) that can be applied to forming novel light-activated 3D, as well as 2D displays.

16 Apr 2008

System Designed for Photometry of Microscopic Samples in Mineralogy and Cytophotometry

The QDI MP1(TM) is an all solid state system designed for photometry of microscopic samples in such fields as mineralogy and cytophotometry. This rugged instrument is can measure the reflectance, transmittance or fluorescence photometric values rapidly and accurately.

16 Apr 2008

Sensor Provides Precise Illuminance Measurement to Simplify Installation

Avago Technologies today announced a new miniature programmable digital ambient light photo sensor for use in consumer, industrial and automotive applications that provide precise illuminance measurement over a wide range of lighting conditions.

15 Apr 2008

Miniature Optical Incremental Encoders for Automation Applications

Avago Technologies today announced a new series of miniature low cost, high performance three-channel housed optical incremental encoders for use in a wide range of office and industrial automation applications.

15 Apr 2008

ReneSola Signed Six-Year Wafer Supply Contracts with Chinese Companies

ReneSola Ltd, a leading Chinese manufacturer of solar wafers, today announced that it has signed six-year wafer supply contracts with Ningbo Solar Electric Power Co., Ltd. and Eoplly New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.

15 Apr 2008

Diodes Optimized for Solar Cell Panels

IXYS Corporation, a Silicon Valley headquartered semiconductor company, introduces a family of proprietary diodes, the DFP32-005 device family. These diodes are optimized for solar cell panels and space sensitive applications, where the devices can withstand radiation levels found in space.

15 Apr 2008

New Blackbody LED Provides High Brightness in a Compact PLCC-4 Package

Avago Technologies, a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today introduced a new family of high-brightness Blackbody tricolor surface mount (SMT) LEDs for use in indoor full color signs and displays.

15 Apr 2008

LMI Technologies Recognized for Laser Based 3D Vision Sensor Models and Configurations

Based on its recent analysis in the field of laser based three-dimensional (3D) vision sensors for industrial process monitoring and control, Frost + Sullivan recognizes LMI Technologies, Inc. with the 2007 North American Frost + Sullivan Award for Technology Leadership for its wide range of laser based 3D vision sensor models and configurations.

15 Apr 2008

Solar Cell Prototype Promises to be Very Competitive on the Solar Market

Global Warming Solutions, Inc. - a developer of technologies aimed at mitigating the effects of global warming -today provided an update on the progress of its joint testing with Solar Wind, Ltd.

14 Apr 2008

New World of Modeling and Data Capabilities

Intermet Corporation has incorporated a new laser scanning capability at its Columbus Foundry in Columbus, Ga. The new technology allows it to quickly make a highly accurate digital model of a physical component, improving everything from the speed of a production ramp- up to the efficiency of quality checks.

14 Apr 2008

Contract Calls for the Development and Fabrication of High-Res X-ray Calorimeters

Sunovia Energy Technologies, Inc. and EPIR Technologies, Inc. (EPIR) are pleased to announce the award of a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to EPIR from NASA which continues to advance the companies strategy to commercialize synergistic cadmium-telluride based technologies and manufacturing processes for solar, infrared and X-ray within the renewable energy, night vision, medical and scientific markets.

14 Apr 2008

Affordable and Consistent Color Accuracy between Devices

HP and DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. previewed a display technology that helps solve a longstanding obstacle for digital content creators: affordable and consistent color accuracy between devices.

14 Apr 2008

New Analyser that Quickly Checks Condition of Skin and Uncovers Hidden Problems

Moritex, a world leader in skin counselling analysers and software to the cosmetics industry, has announced the launch of a new analyser that quickly checks the condition of skin and uncovers hidden problems.

14 Apr 2008

Patent Application for New BrightStar Alexandrite Laser

Laser Energetics, Inc announced today that the Company has filed a patent application for a new BrightStar(TM) flashlamp pumped conductively air cooled Alexandrite laser technology. US Provisional Patent No. 61/026,281, filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office, encompasses a new type of Alexandrite laser technology.

14 Apr 2008

Frost + Sullivan's 2008 Solar Energy Development Company of the Year

Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. one of the world's leading manufacturers of photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules, today announced it was named Frost + Sullivan's 2008 Solar Energy Development Company of the Year.

14 Apr 2008