Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Monday, January 14th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

China has announced it will join the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), a milestone in international efforts to double the share of renewable energy worldwide by 2030.

The accession of China – a world leader in technology manufacturing and the use of wind, solar and hydropower – marks a major step toward universal membership for the Agency, which currently has 160 participating states.

"China looks forward to becoming a full member of IRENA soon, as well as working alongside all countries for greater achievements in global renewable energy development,” said Liu Qi, Vice-Minister of the National Energy Administration of China, at IRENA’s 3rd annual Assembly inthe United Arab Emirates capital, Abu Dhabi.

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80% reduction of trigger LED current from the previous model

TOKYO - Friday, January 11th 2013

(BUSINESS WIRE/ ME NewsWire)-- Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) has launched photorelays that achieve an 80% reduction of trigger LED current over the previous model. The new TLP171 series employs a high luminosity LED to control the trigger LED current to 0.2mA (max.) against the 1.0mA (max.) of the previous TLP170 series. The reduction of power consumption offers developers the option of battery drive or direct drive from a microcontroller, which can reduce the number of peripherals and achieve smaller set design. The new product is suited for such applications as the replacement of mechanical relays, security systems, measuring and control instruments, factory automation control systems and amusement machines.
 

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- Saturday, January 12th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

 (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mr. Masaya Maeda, Chief Executive, Image Communication Products Operation, Canon Inc., is proud to have Canon acknowledged along with peers, Sony, Red, and Arri in receiving a Technical Emmy award for advancements in CMOS sensor technology for film and television production.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. With approximately $45.6 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents registered in 2011† and is one of Fortune Magazine's World’s Most Admired Companies in 2012. In 2012, Canon U.S.A. has received the PCMag.com Readers’ Choice Award for Service and Reliability in the digital camera and printer categories for the ninth consecutive year, and for camcorders for the past two years. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest level o ... Read more »

Samsung’s President Introduces Broader Partnerships, New Products and the Possibilities They Enable

LAS VEGAS - Thursday, January 10th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

2013 International CES

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor solutions, today redefined the story of consumer electronics from its perspective beneath the surface of mobile devices at the 2013 International CES keynote address.

Dr. Stephen Woo, president of System LSI Business, Device Solutions Division, Samsung Electronics, shared the company’s vision of "Mobilizing Possibility,” highlighting the role of components as the engine behind innovation across the mobile landscape. The keynote event illustrated possibilities that Samsung envisions offering through its component solutions, and introduced new products that will herald such expectations.

"We believe the right component DNA drives the discovery of what’s possible,” said Woo. "Components are ... Read more »

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - Friday, January 11th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Telephonics Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF), announced today that the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Life Cycle Command (AMCOM) in Huntsville, AL has awarded a five (5) year, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for its TruLink® Wireless Intercommunication System with a value of $33M. This contract is for full-rate production of the Encrypted Aircraft Wireless Intercom System (EAWIS) for Product Manager Air Warrior in the U.S. Army.

With TruLink, operational safety is enhanced by removing cumbersome communication cables that tether crew members to a platform. Mission effectiveness is enhanced through full-duplex communications and noise reduction to maximize intelligibility in the high noise helicopter aviation environment. NSA certified Type 1 security maximizes information assurance and enhances soldier safety by precluding communication ... Read more »

The Teradek VidiU streams 1080p live video to Ustream and other CDNs at an affordable price.

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IRVINE, Calif. - Thursday, January 10th 2013

2013 NAB Show

Today Teradek is bringing the capabilities of professional video encoders to the masses with the new Teradek VidiU. Created for live video producers, enthusiasts and hobbyists alike, this new device makes it easier than ever before to stream HD live video directly to the Web at an affordable price. VidiU can function as a table- or camera-top encoder and does not require a laptop or PC to stream.

The Teradek VidiU is the world’s first miniature HDMI H.264 encoder aimed at consumers that offers a variety of built-in connectivity options and support for the most popular video streaming platforms. VidiU provides native integration with the leader in live online video streaming, Ustream (www.ustream.tv), which makes setup and streaming quick and easy. The device also includes a ... Read more »

ATLANTA - Thursday, January 10th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- HD Supply, Inc. ("HD Supply”) today announced that it intends to commence a private offering of $650,000,000 of Senior Subordinated Notes due 2021 (the "Notes”). There can be no assurance that the proposed offering of Notes will be completed.

HD Supply intends to use the proceeds from the sale of the Notes to redeem a portion of its outstanding 13.5% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2015 and to pay related fees and expenses.

The Notes will be offered in a private offering exempt from the registration requirements of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act”). The Notes will be offered only to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A and to certain persons outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S, each under the Securities Act.

The Notes will not be and have not been registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold in the ... Read more »

TOKYO - Thursday, January 10th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

14th IC PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY EXPO

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Toshiba Corporation(TOKYO:6502) today announced that Shozo Saito, Corporate Senior Executive Vice President responsible for Toshiba Group's electronic components business, will make the opening keynote speech at 14th IC PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY EXPO, on Thursday, January 17.

Mr. Saito will speak on "Toshiba's Semiconductor and Storage Products Strategy and Expectations of Packaging Technology." He will introduce Toshiba's strategies for total innovation in storage in the coming age of smart communities and the company's expectations of semiconductor packaging technologies necessary for success in its wide ranging semiconductor business.
 

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SHENZHEN, China - Thursday, January 10th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

2013 International CES

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ZTE Corporation ("ZTE”) (0763.Hong Kong /000063.Shenzhen), a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment, network solutions and mobile devices, today announced the global launch of the T82, an Android™ mobile handset designed to help mobile phone users make the transition to their first smartphone.

The phone, and customised UI (User Interface), was designed together with Australian carrier, Telstra.

Released as EasyTouch® 4G in Australia, the T82 is the first smartphone in a series of ’Easy’ devices from ZTE and Telstra. It sits alongside two feature phones designed for the older demographic, the Telstra Easy Discovery® 3 and the Telstra EasyCall® 2, which are also being made available to carriers globally today.

Mr. He Shiyou, ZTE EVP and Head of the Terminal Division said "This next stage in the development of ‘Easy’ devices s ... Read more »

LAKEWOOD, Colo - Wednesday, January 9th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Terumo BCT announces the Call for Expressions of Interest for the Plasma Exchange Innovation Award. This award is designed to fund science and research that furthers greater understanding of the use of plasma exchange, or plasmapheresis. Work may be in the areas of neurology, nephrology, immunology, hematology or other fields of medicine. Terumo BCT will award $100,000 to one recipient or smaller grants (totaling up to $100,000) to multiple recipients. Expressions of Interestwill be accepted until 29 April, 2013.

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    The Plasma Exchange Innovation Award is intended to encourage the investigation of novel scientific ideas, best practices and standards that have the potential to advance the understanding and the use of plasma exchange.
    Applicants must submitan Expression of Interest, a short two-page form, by 29 April, 2013 to be considered for ... Read more »