Reduces switching time to one-third of existing product

TOKYO - Thursday, January 17th 2013 [BUSINESS WIRE/ ME NewsWire]

Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) has launched a discrete IGBT for the strobe lighting of digital cameras that reduces switching time to one-third that of Toshiba's current product. The new IGBT, "GT5G134", was developed as a dedicated solution for photo-flash intensity control and high-speed-switching photo flash applications.
 

Key Features

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High-speed switching: tf = 0.6μs (typ.) @IC=110A

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Low saturation voltage: VCE(sat) = 2.2V (typ.) @IC=110A

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Low gate driving voltage: VGE = 4.0V (min.) @IC=110A

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Peak collector current: ICP = 110A (max)

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New research programme unveiled by Boehringer Ingelheim and the European Foundation for the Study of Diabetes (EFSD) invites European diabetes research projects to apply for funding

INGELHEIM, Germany - Thursday, January 17th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Boehringer Ingelheim and EFSD diabetes partnership has opened submissions for diabetes research grant applications from across Europe. In a collaboration which aims to stimulate and accelerate European research in diabetes, the EFSD/Boehringer Ingelheim European Diabetes Research Programmes have dedicated more than 2.5 million euros over three years to support research projects targeting specific areas of interest.

"Diabetes affects more than 371 million people worldwide and diabetes remains undiagnosed in up to 50% of cases,” said Prof. Klaus Dugi, Corporate Senior Vice President Medicine, Boehringer Ingelheim. "We are delighted to partner with the EFSD on this initiative and hope the grant encourages ... Read more »

Submission is based on the LUX-Lung 3 trial, which is the largest (n=345) registration study to date in patients with EGFR (ErbB1) mutation positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)

INGELHEIM, Germany - Wednesday, January 16th 2013

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Boehringer Ingelheim today announced that the New Drug Application (NDA) for its investigational oncology compound afatinib* has been accepted for filing and granted Priority Review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The application for afatinib* is currently under review for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation as detected by an FDA-approved test. The FDA target action date for afatinib* will be in the third quarter of 2013.

Afatinib has demonstrated a significant delay in tumour growth versus the best-in-class chemotherapy, which resulted in 11 ... Read more »

The OneShot™ Renal Denervation Device Offers a Solution for Physicians treating Patients with High Blood Pressure who Fail Drug Therapy

 

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Adds two new hires in London

ME Newswire / Business Wire

LONDON - Wednesday, January 16th 2013

BTIG Limited, the European affiliate of BTIG, LLC, a global financial services firm specializing in institutional trading and related brokerage services, is expanding its London office with the hiring of two experienced sales traders: Margie Sadleir and Daniel Muller.

"Building on the additions we made in 2012, these new hires in London will help us to better serve clients in Europe,” said Matt Cyzer, President and Head of European Equities for BTIG, Ltd. "With emerging markets and other European sectors being a focus with many of our clients, Margie and Daniel expand BTIG’s range of client coverage and trading opportunities.”

Margie Sadleir joins BTIG as a senior emerging markets sales trader. She most recently worked at CA Cheuvreux, where she helped launch the emerging markets business. Sadlier, who has 12 years of sales trading experience, also worked f ... Read more »

NEW YORK - Wednesday, January 16th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Starr Companies announces the appointment of Jeffrey Hayman to the position of President of International Insurance Operations.

Mr. Hayman will be responsible for the overall growth, profitability, distribution, and product offerings outside of the United States. Mr. Hayman will report directly to Maurice R. Greenberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Starr Insurance Holdings, Inc.

"Jeff possesses a strong understanding of international business and his experience, particularly in Asia, is a unique fit for our organization. As part of our senior team, we expect that he will contribute to our continued growth in the international marketplace,” states Mr. Greenberg.

Mr. Hayman added: "I am excited to join Starr, an organization with a strong growth trajectory and a talented team of insurance leaders. I look forward to joining the organization and contributing to its success.”

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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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Drain-to-source voltage VDSS (V)
          

Drain Current ID (A)
          

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TK80A04K3L
          

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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

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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.

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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 »