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Agilent Technologies Expands Capabilities of 6000ILM AFM for Micro- and Nanoscale Life Science Research
Agilent Technologies Inc. has announced an expanded set of capabilities for its popular 6000ILM atomic force microscope. Designed to facilitate molecular imaging, live-cell imaging, force studies and mechanical stimulus studies, the Agilent 6000ILM AFM is a versatile single-system solution that seamlessly integrates the capabilities of an atomic force microscope with those of an inverted light microscope or an inverted confocal microscope.
Cypress Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. has announced that its Board of Directors has approved the company’s third consecutive quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share payable to holders of record of the Company's common stock at the close of business on January 5, 2012. This dividend will be paid on January 19, 2012.
ST-Ericsson and STMicroelectronics Working to Make Augmented Reality Part of Daily Life
To accelerate the creation and adoption of technologies that enrich people's daily experience, ST-Ericsson, a world leader in wireless platforms and semiconductors, and STMicroelectronics announce their collaboration in the VENTURI European scientific project dedicated to mobile augmented reality.
GT Advanced Technologies Releases Case Study Demonstrating that GT ASF Pink Sapphire Produces Highest Transmission Colorless Epi-Wafers
GT Advanced Technologies Inc., has announced the release of a case study that details the findings of a series of blind material studies conducted to evaluate the impact of sapphire color on the LED manufacturing process. The studies demonstrated that all sapphire, regardless of source, exhibits color at the core level, that the pink hue of GT Advanced Sapphire Furnace (ASF) material is not indicative of impurities, and that pink ASF sapphire doe...
SAIT Develops the World’s First Full-color Quantum Dot Display
SAIT succeeded in developing the world’s first full-color quantum dot display. SAIT announced that it has succeeded in producing a four-inch QVGA-grade (resolution 320x240) full-color display by developing a new patterning method, which enables the large-scale production of quantum dot displays. The test results were published on the online version of Nature Photonics, a world renowned science journal in the field of optical science.
Broadcom Survey Reveals Consumer Demand for Seamless, Pervasive Connectivity - Trend Preview for 2012 Consumer Electronics Show
Broadcom Corporation today unveiled the results of a new consumer poll conducted by JZ Analytics, demonstrating an increased appetite for seamless and pervasive connections. The November 2011 poll of 1,025 consumers explored technology trends on the go, in the home, and on the road and revealed details of consumers' desire for a more connected lifestyle.
Rohde & Schwarz and u-blox successfully validate GLONASS compatibility
u-blox and Rohde & Schwarz have successfully concluded a simulation of the Russian GLONASS satellite navigation system. The test, carried out with the R&S SMBV100A vector signal generator and its GNSS simulation options, verified the u blox proof-of-concept and the compatibility of u-blox receiver technology with the GLONASS transmission protocol.
Winners announced in Cambridge Wireless Discovering Start-Ups finals
Five new technology businesses walked away as winners at last night’s finals of the Cambridge Wireless Discovering Start-Ups 2011 competition. Advanced Balance Systems, Blu-Wireless Technology, Mindings, Proxama and Qiqqa were selected from 20 start-ups invited to pitch their innovative wireless technologies and business plans to 25 leading venture capitalists, angels and industry investors. Senior representatives from companies including Micro...
SmartKem Expands International Presence with Appointment of Japanese Representative
SmartKem Limited today announced the appointment of a Japanese representative, Dr. Yutaka Hirai of Business Link Japan. This partnership, combining SmartKem's niche scientific expertise and the consultation services of Dr. Hirai, will support SmartKem's growth in the TFT and electronics display market.
Viscom Holds Successful Open House at New Silicon Valley Facility
Viscom co-hosted an open house at its new applications center in Silicon Valley on Thursday, December 1, 2011. The move into Zero Defects International’s (ZDI) newly acquired sales and service office will enable Viscom to continue to serve its customers in Silicon Valley and Northern California as well as the entire Western United States.