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New Technologies Help Customers to Move Science Forward

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today launched a number of innovative new products at Analytica 2008, the world's largest laboratory technology tradeshow, taking place in Munich, Germany, from April 1 - 4.

1 Apr 2008

New Moria Microkeratome Provides All the Benefits of SBK at a Much More Economical Cost

Moria will unveil its new One Use-Plus SBK microkeratome at this year's meeting of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery in Chicago. At the Moria booth on April 5, Richard J. Duffey, MD will present the results of his clinical trials.

1 Apr 2008

Optelecom-NKF Announces Launch of New Line of Video Cameras

Optelecom-NKF, Inc., a leading global supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions, today announced the launch of its new comprehensive line of video cameras at the 2008 ISC West Show in Las Vegas, NV (April 2nd through 4th).

1 Apr 2008

Project Enable Homeowners to Gain Benefits of Rooftop Solar Power Systems at No Upfront Cost

Open Energy Corporation announced today that it has signed a development agreement with San Diego based John DeWald + Associates to create its first "solar community" project which will enable homeowners in the Pacific Station development in California to gain the benefits of rooftop solar power systems at no upfront cost to the developer or homeowner.

31 Mar 2008

Industry's First High-Current LED Driver that Enables Dual LED Operation

National Semiconductor Corp. today introduced the industry's first high-current light-emitting diode (LED) driver that enables dual LED operation for the camera flash function in portable multimedia devices.

31 Mar 2008

Payback from Energy and Maintenance Savings Made Possible by Long LED Life

The Brazilian government has awarded a first-place Rational Use and Energy Conservation National Award to a project by electric power distributor Bandeirante Energia S.A. that replaced all the incandescent-based traffic lights in a Sao Paolo suburb with LUXEON LED-based lamps.

31 Mar 2008

First 10G EPON Reference Designs for FTTH Deployments

PMC-Sierra, Inc. today announced the availability of complete reference designs for 10Gbit/s IEEE 802.3av EPON Optical Line Terminals (OLT) and Optical Network Units (ONU).

31 Mar 2008

The Smallest and Lightest 40/43Gbps Test Solution

Digital Lightwave®, Inc., a leading provider of optical networking test equipment and technology, today announced that the NIC 40/43G Testing Module can be ordered with a tunable laser for C-Band or L-Band application with NRZ, Duo-Binary and DPSK line codes available.

31 Mar 2008

148% Increase in China Solar Grade Wafer Revenue in 2007

Research and Markets has announced the addition of 2007 China Solar Grade Wafer or Ingot Industry Research Report to their offering.

31 Mar 2008

LUXEON LEDs Poised to Rapidly Increase their Presence in Automotive Applications

LUXEON power LEDs from Philips Lumileds are poised to rapidly increase their presence in front-of-vehicle applications with expected European Union regulations mandating daytime running lamps (DRLs) on new cars beginning in 2011.

31 Mar 2008

Report Offers Comprehensive Picture of Lighting Fixtures Sector in European Countries

Research and Markets has announced the addition of The European Market for Lighting Fixtures 2007 to their offering.

31 Mar 2008

Ascent Solar Achieves Manufacturing Milestone

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. announced today that the company has achieved its first quarter 2008 manufacturing milestone of Initial Operating Capability (IOC) on its 1.5 megawatt production line.

31 Mar 2008

Company Pleased to Receive Solar Orders Worth $5 Million

Amtech Systems, Inc., a global supplier of production and automation systems and related supplies for the manufacture of solar cells, semiconductors, and silicon wafers, today announced that its subsidiary, Tempress Systems, Inc., has received $5 million in follow-on solar orders for diffusion processing systems from existing customers based in Asia and Europe.

31 Mar 2008

First Ultrasound System to Track and Display Myocardial Motion in 3D

Enhancing diagnostic confidence through the development of cutting-edge imaging technologies, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. today announced the company's newest product - the AplioTM Artida ultrasound system.

31 Mar 2008

Lubricating Eye Drops Offer Long-Lasting Relief

Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. (AMO), a global leader in ophthalmic surgical devices and eye care products, today announced the U.S. introduction of blink Tears, a new line of over-the-counter lubricating eye drops for the estimated 40 percent of Americans who suffer from occasional or chronic dry eye symptoms.

31 Mar 2008