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Tessera and DRAM Manufacturer hynix Enter Multi-Year Patent Licensing Agreements

Tessera Technologies, Inc. (the “Company” or “we”) announced today that its Tessera, Inc. and Invensas Corporation subsidiaries each entered into new eight-year patent license agreements with SK hynix Inc.

3 Jan 2013

MIT Develops P-Type Transistor with High Carrier Mobility

Almost all computer chips use two types of transistors: one called p-type, for positive, and one called n-type, for negative. Improving the performance of the chip as a whole requires parallel improvements in both types.

3 Jan 2013

Pittcon Waters Symposium to Focus on Chemical Imaging Spectroscopy

The Pittcon Organizing Committee is pleased to announce the highlights of the 2013 James L. Waters Annual Symposium, "Chemical Imaging Spectroscopy" which will focus on the commercialization of chemical imaging. Chemical imaging has enabled advancements in the fields of pharmaceutical analysis, polymer characterization and identification of defects in semiconductor materials. It continues to be a key tool in these and in many additional medical and homeland security applications.

From Pittcon 2 Jan 2013

Valent Aerostructures Acquired by LMI Aerospace

LMI Aerospace, Inc., a leading supplier of structural assemblies, kits and components and provider of design engineering services to the aerospace and defense industries, announced that it completed its acquisition of Valent Aerostructures, LLC ("Valent") on Friday, December 28, 2012. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, Valent is a leading provider of complex, structural components, major sub-assemblies and machined parts for OEM and Tier 1 airframe manufacturers in the aerospace and defense industries.

2 Jan 2013

Global Market for Activated Carbon to Grow at 13% CAGR to $3 Billion by 2017

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:Global Activated Carbon Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2017

From Report Linker 2 Jan 2013

Protein Crystal Structure Involved in Holding Biofilm Bacterial Cells Together Solved

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) report that they have solved the crystal structure of a protein involved in holding bacterial cells together in a biofilm, a major development in their exploration of the causes of hospital-acquired infections.

2 Jan 2013

JCI Metal Products Acquired by US Joiner

Affiliates of US Joiner ("US Joiner") announced today the acquisition of JCI Metal Products, Inc. ("JCI"). JCI is a leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul ("MRO") services focusing on habitability, fabrication, electrical and piping solutions to U.S. Navy vessels. JCI is headquartered in San Diego, CA with additional operations in Pearl Harbor, HI. The acquisition will enable US Joiner to further establish its position in the U.S. Navy MRO market and expand its footprint in the Pacific.

2 Jan 2013

Chinese Government Renews Auto Parts Supplier SORL's High-Tech Enterprise Status

SORL Auto Parts, Inc. ("SORL" or "the Company"), a leading supplier of brake and control systems to the global commercial vehicle industry, announced today that the Chinese government has renewed SORL's High-Tech Enterprise status. The Company was also designated as a High-Tech Enterprise beginning in 2009, the first year it was available, through the 2011 fiscal year. As a High-Tech Enterprise, SORL receives a preferred tax rate of 15% for the three years 2012 through 2014, compared with the normal 25% corporate tax rate.

2 Jan 2013

Great Western Minerals Group Provides Corporate Update

Great Western Minerals Group Ltd. ("GWMG" or the "Company") today issued an update on issues pertinent to the Company's progress and status.

2 Jan 2013

Major Automotive Accessories Manufacturer Opens Invitations to Enterprise and Design Collaboration Conference

ESCORT Inc., award-winning designer and manufacturer of the world's best premium automotive accessories, today announced open invitations to their first annual Enterprise and Design Collaboration Conference.

31 Dec 2012

IP-Based Surveillance Market in India Expected to Grow at 45%

The Technology Transition From Analogue CCTV Systems to IP-based Solutions is a Major Trend , and in India IP-based Surveillance Market is Expected to Grow at 45 Per Cent Year on Year

31 Dec 2012

Northeast-Pocono Reliability Project Submitted to Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for Approval

After soliciting public input during 13 community meetings, PPL Electric Utilities has submitted the Northeast-Pocono Reliability Project to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for approval, the company said Friday (12/28).

31 Dec 2012

Tower International to Strengthen Business with Sale of Korean Operations

Tower International, Inc., a leading integrated global manufacturer of engineered structural metal components and assemblies, today announced that it sold its Korean operations in order to strengthen its overall business and realize shareholder value.

31 Dec 2012

Texas-Based Alliance Drilling Fluids to be Acquired by Newpark Resources

Newpark Resources, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all assets and operations of Alliance Drilling Fluids, LLC ("Alliance"), a provider of drilling fluids, proppants, and related services headquartered in Midland, Texas.

31 Dec 2012

Blue Horizon Bio-Diesel Acquires Renewable Diesel Demonstration Plant

Blue Horizon Industries Inc. announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary Blue Horizon Bio-Diesel Inc ("BH Bio-Diesel") has successfully completed financing and the purchase of a re-newable diesel demonstration plant.

31 Dec 2012