TOKYO - Tuesday, January 15th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) has launched a low ON-resistance power MOSFET as the latest addition to its TO-220SIS package series for automotive applications. The new product, "TK80A04K3L", also achieves low leakage current and guarantees operation at 175°C. While it is primarily suited to automotive applications, it can also be used in motor drives and switching regulators.
 

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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. - Wednesday, January 16th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Quintiles announced today that it has been named to the CSO40 by IDG's CSO magazine for its groundbreaking work establishing highly secure infrastructure.

CSO is a premier content and community resource for security decision makers leading "business risk management” efforts within their organizations. Quintiles was selected for the CSO40 awards based on its "Secure Infrastructure for China” entry.

The CSO40 Awards recognize a select group of 40 organizations that have demonstrated how their security projects / initiatives have created outstanding business value and thought leadership for their companies. The CSO40 Awards are scored according to a uniform set of criteria by a panel of judges that includes security leaders, industry experts, and academics.

Quintiles IT Innovation in China

Quintiles’ expansion and growth in China required a unique approach to meet ... Read more »

TOKYO - Tuesday, January 15th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ULS Corporationis under the business of manufacturing and dealing mobiles and accessories both inside and outside Japan. It has recently released SWORD5+, a new smart aluminum bumper for iPhone5, in alliance with LJY Co. Ltd of China.

SWORD5+ is one of the Sword series, aluminum bumper series which has reputation for the points of its smart design, ways of utility and lightness using from aluminum alloy. SWORD5+ is all six in two-tone color, creating more solid design. The design is simple as the previous ones, but the color variation attracts the iPhone users. It reflects the image of a sword, sharp like a sword. A good unity with the main body provides a secret sense of "light". Joint of 2-parts is fitted in the simple form.

Strong Points ・Design The sharp design, like a sword is the Sword's popular point. The refined cutting at bottom is the main feature of Sword series.

・Insert It is wide ... Read more »

More than 3 times faster than previous models, enhanced valves will help manufacturers increase production, improve quality and reduce costs

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Tuesday, January 15th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nordson EFD, a Nordson company (Nasdaq: NDSN), announces that they have more than tripled the speed of their PICO™ series jet dispensing systems—from 150Hz (cycles per second) up to an industry-leading continuous 500Hz, making the new and improved versions the fastest piezoelectric valves available to the global manufacturing community.

"Making our proven PICO valve technology even faster is the latest demonstration of our 50 years of commitment to developing innovative dispensing technologies that help our customers build their own products better, faster and more cost-effectively,” according to Ken Forden, Nordson EFD’s Vice President and General Manager. "The fact that the enhanced PICO valves can run continuously at such high speed will ena ... Read more »

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MCLEAN, Va. - Tuesday, January 15th 2013

Hilton Worldwideand Sundance Institute announced today the winning documentaries of the second annual Hilton Worldwide LightStay Sustainability Award program. Selected by the Institute’s Documentary Film Program and Fund with Hilton Worldwide, the feature film Revolutionary Optimists will receive $22,500, as will the in-process category winner, Hungry; Studio H will receive $15,000 for honorable mention; and the short film Jungle Fish will receive $5,000. The prizes will be presented at the 2013 Sundance Film Festivalat an invitation-only panel discussion with directors of the winning films for Revolutionary Optimists, Hungry and Studio H, with moderator and film writer, David D’Arcy, during the Festival on Sunday, January 20th.

"Filmmakers have an opportunity to share stories that can catalyze change and elevate dialogue around critical global issues,” said Christopher Corpuel, vice president, pr ... Read more »

Cargo Tracck device leverages advanced power management system of Gemalto’s Cinterion M2M module for long-term tracking and tracing of trees in the Amazon rainforest

AMSTERDAM - Tuesday, January 15th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Regulatory News :

Gemalto (Euronext NL 0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, announces its Cinterion M2M business is providing wireless connectivityfor Invisible Tracck™, an innovative device used in a pilot program to thwart illegal deforestation in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil. Developed by Cargo Tracck™, a technology leader in Brazil, the device uses Gemalto’s Cinterion M2M technology together with local cellular networks to send location updates from sensors in trees to a central server allowing officials to remotely track trees removed from protected areas.

The Gemalto-powered Invisible Tracck solution was deployed to detect unauthorized logging activities missed by traditional satellite surveillance ... Read more »

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - Tuesday, January 15th 2013

OG&E Ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates and Recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy for its Innovative SmartHours Program

(BUSINESS WIRE/ ME NewsWire)-- Silver Spring Networks, a leading networking platform and solutions provider for smart energy networks, today congratulated Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OG&E) on the success of its innovative SmartHours demand response (DR) initiative and announced it has extended its relationship with OG&E as the company continues to promote the program throughout its service territory. OG&E’s Positive Energy Smart Grid program, which uses Silver Spring’s standards-based Smart Energy Platform, includes the industry-pioneering SmartHours DR initiative. SmartHours includes technologies such as Silver Spring’s CustomerIQ™ consumer engagement solution to empower its customers to shift energy consumption, save money and reduce peak demand.
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MANSFIELD, Mass. - Tuesday, January 15th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Covidien(NYSE:COV), a leading global provider of healthcare products, today announced the completion of enrollment in its DEFINITIVE AR (Anti-Restenosis) study. As the third study in the DEFINITIVE trial series, this randomized pilot is designed to address the challenge of preventing restenosis (re-narrowing of a blood vessel following treatment), a common occurrence in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD).

According to the American Heart Association, approximately eight million people in the U.S. suffer from PAD.1 PAD affects blood vessels throughout the body. When the vessels become clogged with plaque, blood flow slows or stops. If left untreated in the legs or feet, for example, this condition can lead to severe pain when walking, gangrene and even amputation.

The DEFINITIVE AR study is designed to evaluate the effect of treating a diseased vessel with a combination therapy t ... Read more »

Industry veteran to guide next phase of growth for the pre-eminent industry supplier


SAN FRANCISCO - Tuesday, January 15th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Grass Valley® today announces the appointment of Tim Thorsteinson as President and CEO, effective immediately. Ideally suited to lead Grass Valley through the next phase of its evolution, Tim has held numerous senior roles in the broadcast technology industry, including the President and CEO of Grass Valley, President of the Broadcast Communications division of Harris Corp., and President and CEO of Leitch. Most recently, Tim was President and CEO of Enablence Technologies Inc.

Having led the successful acquisition and carve out of Grass Valley from Technicolor two years ago, Alain Andreoli has stepped down and will leave the business at the end of January. Alain leaves behind a greatly transformed independent company, repositioned as a true end-to-end solutions provider, with a best-in-class supply ... Read more »