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| New formula developed by Weizmann Institute physicists may improve rain prediction |
30 December 2002 - Weizmann Institute of Science
Weizmann Institute physicists have revealed that turbulence in clouds can accelerate rain formation. In a study published in Nature, they developed a formula that makes it possible to calculate how fast tiny droplets within clouds cluster into heavy, rain-producing drops. The research may provide an effective tool for rain prediction. |
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| Scientists find link between dopamine and obesity |
29 December 2002 - DOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory
Dopamine, a brain chemical associated with addiction to cocaine, alcohol, and other drugs, may also play an important role in obesity. According to a study by scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory, obese people have fewer receptors for dopamine, a neurotransmitter that helps produce feelings of satisfaction and pleasure. |
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| Transplanted tissue could offer a solution to kidney donor shortage |
23 December 2002 - Weizmann Institute of Science
Instead of searching for a kidney donor, a new study suggests, one might be able to grow a new kidney. A team headed by Prof. Yair Reisner of the Weizmann Institute of Science has induced human stem cell tissue to grow into functional kidneys, and have accomplished the same with porcine stem cell tissue. Published in Nature Medicine, the method could lead to a promising solution to the severe shortage of kidney donors. |
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| Lotus switches to Autotex from Autotype |
23 December 2002 - Autotype International
Pacel Electronics is using Autotype International’s Autotex screen printable polyester film in the manufacture of a revolutionary new design of electroluminescent (EL) lamp assembly for the latest Lotus Elise. |
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| Autotype's SIGMAGraF film catches MICE's attention |
23 December 2002 - Autotype International
Producing mainly large-format graphic art for museums and large corporate exhibitions, MICE Technical Graphics (MTG) has produced graphics for a number of high-profile clients. |
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| TRW Prototypes Automotive Brake Components with New ABS-like RenShape® SL Material |
23 December 2002 - Huntsman Advanced Materials
As a world leader in the development and manufacture of automotive braking
systems, TRW, Birmingham, is quickly prototyping close-tolerance braking
components that look and feel like injection-moulded thermoplastic parts using new
RenShapeTM SL 7560 material from Vantico Ltd. |
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| New radar gun for amateur sports |
21 December 2002 - Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
Nowadays, model railways are less likely to be found on the Christmas list of those with a love of technological gadgets than consumer electronics. Alongside hifi systems, mobile phones or computers, a new type of speedometer will probably also make a few men's hearts beat faster. |
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| Vishay's new 500-mA LDO regulator combines 150-mV dropout voltage |
20 December 2002 - Vishay Electronic
Siliconix incorporated, an 80.4%-owned subsidiary of Vishay Intertechnology, has announced the launch of the Si9185, a 500-mA CMOS low dropout regulator that features very low dropout and ground current in an exceptionally compact, thermally enhanced MLP33 PowerPAK package. With low dropout of just 150 mV at 500 mA, and a tiny 3-mm by 3-mm footprint - 70% smaller than the industry-standard SO-8 package, the new Si9185 is designed to prolong battery life in compact, portable electronics including notebook computers, PDAs, digital cameras, and smart phones; or in SMPS. |
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| Fluent Inc. empowers building design professionals even more with the release of Airpak 2.1 airflow modeling software |
20 December 2002 - Fluent
Fluent Inc., the world leader in flow modeling software, announces the newest version of its Airpak software. Airpak 2.1 is an easy-to-use airflow modeling design tool that allows for the accurate modeling of airflow, heat transfer, contaminant transport, and thermal comfort in ventilation systems, as well as external building flows. Airpak can also reduce risk for new designs and improve the efficiency of current designs while saving time and money. |
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| Study pinpoints brain activity related to reducing drowsiness |
20 December 2002 - Yale University
A small set of neurons responsible for keeping people alert have the ability to arouse each other, a finding that could have implications for those who work long or odd hours and have difficulty staying awake, a Yale researcher has found. |
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| Yale clinical trial tests new approach for treatment of women with ovarian cancer |
19 December 2002 - Yale University
Yale School of Medicine researchers are testing a promising new treatment for women with recurrent ovarian cancer, which is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women in the United States, affecting one in 100 women. |
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| Sex and diamonds-research to benefit Australia |
19 December 2002 - CSIRO
The sex pheromones of the diamondback moth and a fungus may save Australia millions of dollars. The diamondback moth is a serious threat to vegetable production, especially Brassicas such as cabbages, cauliflowers and other related greens. |
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| Study of possible anticancer drug reveals new mechanism of gene regulation |
19 December 2002 - Washington University in St Louis
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have discovered a possible new mechanism for regulating large groups of genes. While conducting yeast research on a potential new anticancer drug, the team identified a mechanism that enables the genome to silence large numbers of genes simultaneously, rather than each gene individually. |
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| Shipley Company and Therma-Wave announce new advanced nano-metrology JDA |
19 December 2002 - Rohm & Haas Co
Shipley Company, a world leader in electronic materials and process innovations for advanced circuit board technology, semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging today announced it signed a joint development agreement with Therma-Wave, Inc., Fremont, California. The companies plan to develop scatterometric methods to better measure 130nm photoresist features for poly silicon gate and shallow trench applications. |
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| PNNL expands blood serum protein library |
18 December 2002 - DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
In a significant scientific advance, researchers at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have identified or confirmed 490 proteins in human blood serum, nearly doubling the number of known serum proteins, according to a paper accepted for publication in the December issue of Molecular and Cellular Proteomics. |
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| Yale researcher reports new role of cilia in Cystic Fibrosis |
18 December 2002 - Yale University
cystic Fibrosis, a fatal lung disease striking one in 2,500 people, may be caused by a failure of the cilia to maintain the level of water associated with the mucus in the lungs, causing the natural mucus to thicken and become infected with bacteria, ultimately leading to death, Yale researchers are reporting. |
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| Bayer Plastics Introduces Leda™ Compounded Resin Technology |
18 December 2002 - Bayer MaterialScience AG
Color your world with Leda'sTM seven families of compounded color effects being launched as part of Bayer Plastics' FantasiaTM color and special effects initiative for engineering resins. |
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| Bayer Plastics Introduces Three Soft-Feel Polycarbonate Films |
18 December 2002 - Bayer MaterialScience AG
Bayer Plastics' Film business has introduced three new soft-feel film products: Makrofol® DPF 5017, Makrofol DPF 5038 and Bayfol® DPF 5035.
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| New Brochure Highlights Bayer Plastics' Fantasia™ Colors & Special Effects Program |
18 December 2002 - Bayer MaterialScience AG
Bayer Plastics' new Fantasia™> brochure highlights the five technologies and more than 100 colors and special effects that make up the industry's broadest initiative for engineering thermoplastics.
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| Bayer Plastics' Makrolon® Polycarbonate Enhanced Through Fantasia's™ Leda™ Technology, Gives Style and Strength to Café Chairs |
18 December 2002 - Bayer MaterialScience AG
Chairs aren't just for sitting any more. They are now being used to hold and display items such as menus, conference papers or magazines. In House Furniture, of Los Angeles, Calif., has introduced the café Pocket Chair, featuring Bayer Plastics' Makrolon® polycarbonate, which is enhanced through FantasiaTM LedaTM technology. |
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| Steel grade is top of class |
18 December 2002 - Sandvik Materials Technology UK
Sandvik' new steel, available in tube or sheet form, is hard yet formable, strong yet tough, low in weight, high in strength and easily workable. Nigel Haworth, the head of the company's product development division, extols the virtue of Nanoflex. |
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| Ormen Lange License Participants select 'Subsea to Land Concept' for the Ormen Lange Deepwater Gas Project off Mid-Norway.
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18 December 2002 - Hydro Aluminium
After nearly three years of studies, consultation and investigations, the Ormen Lange License has decided that the 2003 development application to the authorities will be based on, 'Subsea Production to a new onshore gas processing plant at Nyhamna in the municipality of Aukra, which is in the Møre and Romsdal county'. |
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| Sandvik and Framatome ANP enter into an agreement for tubing
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18 December 2002 - Sandvik Materials Technology UK
Framatome ANP, an AREVA and Siemens company, and AB Sandvik Materials Technology have entered into a non-exclusive agreement to optimise their respective needs, in order to maximise their respective market shares in the worldwide steam generator manufacturing business.
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| CPS Color and Corob join forces as planned |
18 December 2002 - CPS Color
The merger agreement signed on 5 November 2002 between CPS Color and Corob Group has been approved by the authorities and came into effect on 17 December 2002. |
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| Great Lakes meets increased UD demand for polymer stabiliser blends |
18 December 2002 - Great Lakes Chemical Corporation
Great Lakes Chemical Corporation has boosted production capacity by 100% for its patented no dust blends (NDB) line of polymer stabilisers with the opening of a production and service centre in Arlington, Texas. |
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| Adhesives enhance new railcar design |
17 December 2002 - 3M Europe
CFD’s groundbreaking use of ultra-lightweight polyester panels for the railcar interior produces a bright, modern appearance in perfect keeping with the functionality and image of this means of transport. |
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| Morgan Commissions Cascade Mill Upgrade
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17 December 2002 - Morgan Construction Company
Morgan Construction Company of Worcester, has successfully commissioned the upgrade it recently installed to the existing single-strand rod and bar mill for Cascade Steel Co., of McMinnville, Oregon.
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| BOC Gases introduces Gas Source program |
17 December 2002 - BOC Gases
BOC Gases today announced the launching of the Gas Source distributor program to supply and service a wider range of Canadian customers who use BOC Gases’ gas products, related equipment and supplies. The Gas Source program not only targets BOC Gases’ existing network of partners, but also industrial gas and equipment distributors that would like to complement their existing product lines and business focus. |
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| New tough, flexible air ductsmMade of DuPont Hytrel ensure reliable air flow to snowmobile engines |
17 December 2002 - DuPont Engineering Polymers
Flexing to accommodate shock and vibration at temperatures down to -40°C, connecting ducts made of DuPont Hytrel thermoplastic polyester elastomer play a key role in feeding air to the engine in Arctic Cat snowmobiles. Two flexible ducts blow molded from Hytrel connect fixed air handling elements of two 2003 Arctic Cat models, the 4 Stroke Touring and the Bearcat. One of the ducts links an air-gathering part mounted beneath the snowmobile's hood to a noise-reducing air box mounted on the engine block. The other duct conveys air from the air box to the engine's intake manifold. |
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| Taking pictures of the invisible tracking weather above the sky |
17 December 2002 - DOE/Los Alamos National Laboratory
Using a technique called neutral atom imaging from a satellite high above the North Pole, researchers at the Department of Energy's Los Alamos National Laboratory are developing pictures of the magnetosphere, an invisible magnetic layer around the Earth. These pictures will be essential to a better understanding of the 'weather' in space, where a blast of solar wind particles can knock out a multimillion-dollar satellite. |
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| ExxonMobil Chemical expands global exceed mLLDPE product line, adds new higher density grades |
16 December 2002 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
As the preeminent resin supplier to polyethylene film markets, ExxonMobil Chemical today announced the commercialization of two new Exceed metallocene-based linear low density polyethylene grades. These new grades have densities of 0.927 and melt indices from 1.3 to 3.5. Grade names for these products are Exceed 1327CA and Exceed 3527CB. Potential applications for these new grades include heavy duty shipping sacks, stretch film, hygiene film, liners and merchandise bags. These new grades offer an outstanding balance toughness for high performance films and stiffness for potential downgauging. |
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| New tantalum chip capacitor combines capacitance of 1500 µF with ESR values of 13 mΩ |
16 December 2002 - Vishay Electronic
A new series of solid tantalum chip capacitors announced today by Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. features new 'E' and 'R' case sizes, as well as ultra-low equivalent series resistance and high capacitance values. The Vishay Sprague conformal-coated 597D multi-anode capacitors provide increased reliability and improved reception in dc-to-dc conversion, line cards, mother boards, and power supply applications in end products including test equipment, PCs, and base stations. |
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| Carnegie Mellon students unveil new template to map sanitary systems in Oakmont Borough |
16 December 2002 - Carnegie Mellon Universtity
Carnegie Mellon University civil engineering students have teamed up with Gateway Engineers Inc. to create a template for assessing sanitary systems in Oakmont Borough. They will present their new template and sanitary systems research at an Oakmont Borough council meeting this evening. The student research is based on work done by Pittsburgh-based Gateway Engineers Inc. |
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| Researchers discover novel protein complex that enables survival in hostile environment |
16 December 2002 - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Biswarup Mukhopadhyay and Eric Johnson from the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute at Virginia Tech have discovered a novel enzyme that represents an ancient detoxification system and provides a clue to the development of early metabolism on earth. |
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| A rare type of the disease found mainly in Bedouins may provide insight into anemia |
15 December 2002 - Weizmann Institute of Science
A combined effort between scientists at Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Tel Aviv University, and the Weizmann Institute of Science has led to the discovery of a gene responsible for a type of anemia primarily found in a number of Bedouin families, called congenital dyserythropoietic anemia-1. The findings, published the December issue of The American Journal for Human Genetics, could lead to effective detection and eventually treatment of the disease. In addition, understanding the role of this gene's protein product in the body could provide important clues to other types of anemia, as well as to the general mechanisms of blood cell formation. |
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| Environmentally friendly concrete is the goal the new National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development |
14 December 2002 - University of Texas at Austin
More than six billion tons of concrete are produced annually, about one ton per person on the planet. Concrete is made from cement, water, sand and gravel. The cement is made by heating raw materials such as limestone and clay to very high temperatures until they chemically react. This process uses massive amounts of energy (about five percent of the world’s use per year) and releases about a ton of carbon dioxide per ton of cement made. |
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| New technologies developed at UW-Madison |
13 December 2002 - University of Wisconsin-Madison
This tip sheet, a service of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, provides a quick summary of some of the latest campus research to find real-world application through the assistance of the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation. Contact numbers are listed for all items. |
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| Stencil storage system saves 90% space on the line |
12 December 2002 - Tecan
To satisfy the increasing industry demand for re-mountable stencils, Weymouth based Tecan has developed a range of modular line-side storage systems offering space savings of 90% compared to traditional meshed or fixed-frame stencils to provide a clean and controlled holding environment. |
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| Snow made from potatoes |
12 December 2002 - Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
Films set in snow-laden winter landscapes cannot always be produced in the dead of winter. Until now, expensive artificial snow had to be imported from Hollywood to obtain the desired effects. In addition, it is always a laborious task to remove the splendid white chips made from polyethylene film after the shooting is over, almost unavoidable that some of the non-biodegradable plastic snow would remain. |
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| Q-Sense signs contract with Japanese distributor |
12 December 2002 - Q-Sense AB
Q-Sense AB, developing and selling a sensor technology for non-rigid surfaces, has signed a distributor agreement with Meiwa Shoji Ltd, Osaka, Japan. |
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| Osborne of Ashland Inc. named audit director |
12 December 2002 - Ashland Inc
David B. Osborne has been named audit director, Ashland Inc., according to William A. Kosto, Ashland Inc. general auditor. The promotion is effective immediately, and he will report to Kosto. |
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| Autotype Launches new IMD Films with Unique Hardness |
12 December 2002 - Autotype International
The new AutoForm PM line of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) films brings enhanced pencil hardness to the AUTOFLEX IMD product range. These innovative films are designed to allow shallow formability by thermoforming or pressure forming while retaining all their abrasion resistant properties.
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| Ultra-thin fasteners for good-looking displays |
11 December 2002 - 3M Europe
New 3M Scotchmate Thin Hook and Loop Fasteners are an elegant, lightweight fastening solution, designed for various applications from exhibition assembly, conference promotional panels and point-of-sale displays, to general office and shop use. |
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| Durable, permanent bonding of powder coated surfaces |
11 December 2002 - 3M Europe
3M has expanded its range of patented High Bond adhesive tapes with the launch of a new high performance VHB tape specially developed for use with powder coated surfaces. |
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| Power module box moulded from DuPont Crastin resin |
11 December 2002 - Distrupol
Integration of rapid prototyping capabilities with technical materials service provides aeronautical component in production quantities within 14 days. |
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| Acoustic technique offers improved medical disinfection |
11 December 2002 - Georgia Institute of Technology
Preliminary studies by scientists at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Georgia State University showed the technique killed more than 90 percent of bacteria in a test vial that also contained a mild solution of isopropyl alcohol. Results of the work were presented December 5 at the First Pan-American/Iberian Meeting on Acoustics in Cancun, Mexico. |
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| Vishay semiconductors launches 3-Pin SOT490 package for RF transistors |
11 December 2002 - Vishay Electronic
Vishay Semiconductors transistors in the SOT490 package will set a new standard for dynamic performance in high-volume, mainstream, cost-effective handheld and space-critical applications. Examples of products in the new package include the BFQ67F RF transistor, which provides broadband amplification at frequencies up to 2 GHz with a low noise figure of 1.2 dB, a high transition frequency of 7.5 GHz, and a high power gain of 16 dB. |
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| Distrupol hits target with power module box moulded from DuPont Crastin resin |
11 December 2002 - Distrupol
Integration of rapid prototyping capabilities with technical materials service provides aeronautical component in production quantities within 14 days. Combination of the accurate materials specification and rapid supply service provided by polymer distributor Distrupol with the one-stop-shop, rapid tooling and technical moulding skills of Dudley Associates enabled the power management division of Semelab, the designer and manufacturer of semiconductor components, to receive prototype parts of a power module box in production materials within two weeks of supplying computerised drawings. |
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| InsightFaraday launches with plans for high throughput technology transfer |
10 December 2002 - LGC
A major technological enterprise, InsightFaraday, was launched on Monday 9 December at the Society of Chemical Industry, London. Awarded an initial £2.2m by the Department of Trade and Industry and the research councils in September, InsightFaraday aims to make high throughput technologies an integral part of new product and process development, leading to reductions in ´time to market´ for UK industry. |
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| Study shows people with epilepsy take antiepileptic drugs for average of six to eight months |
10 December 2002 - Yale University
A review of long-term data of new antiepileptic drug use found that epilepsy patients refill their prescriptions for an average of six to eight months, according to results presented today by a Yale School of Medicine researcher at the American Epilepsy Society annual meeting. |
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| Thomas Björk New President of Plannja |
10 December 2002 - SSAB
Thomas Björk has been appointed new President of Plannja. Thomas Björk will take office during the first half of 2003. He will replace Jan Hedlund, President pro tem. |
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| Rugged submerged-arc machine boosts welding quality |
09 December 2002 - ESAB Group
ESAB's new A2 Multitrac SAW machine is designed for cost-effectively producing high quality submerged arc welds on a variety of substrates. Particular attention has been paid to making the unit extremely robust and long-lasting, as well as highly accurate. ESAB has also managed to keep the A2 Multitrac very compact and efficient, despite the rugged design and advanced features. |
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| New research into new markets for corn |
09 December 2002 - DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
The National Corn Growers Association, Archer Daniels Midland and the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory will continue collaborating to explore new markets for corn with a $2.4 million research grant from DOE. The award enables NCGA, ADM and PNNL to extend their research on corn fiber utilization by two and a half years. The highly skilled project team is multidisciplinary, consisting of business managers, engineers, chemists and biochemists from ADM, NCGA and PNNL. |
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| The weatherman of Mars |
09 December 2002 - DOE/Los Alamos National Laboratory
Researchers at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, the University of Arizona Lunar Planetary Laboratory, Tucson, AZ, and Cornell University, Center for Radiophysics and Space Research, Ithaca, NY have discovered further evidence for the possible existence of a changing, and perhaps predictable, Martian climate. |
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| Brightening up old church windows |
08 December 2002 - Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
Somber semi-darkness, flickering candles and the smell of incense, visitors to old churches are delighted by this atmosphere, especially at Christmas time. Yet only a few of them will have noticed that Gothic churches are growing darker inside with every passing year. |
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| Announcements on Capital Markets Day
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08 December 2002 - Hydro Aluminium
Through major acquisitions and improvements in its operational performance, Norsk Hydro has strengthened its position in 2002. Despite challenging markets, Norsk Hydro expects to meet its previously announced profitability target for 2002. |
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| Materialise's Winter 2002 Software Release addresses customer's needs
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07 December 2002 - Materialise NV
Materialise, industry-leading developer of Rapid Prototyping and Rapid Tooling software, announces the Winter 2002 release of its software range. |
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| Borealis delivers key technical support in new polypropylene-centred dishwasher development |
06 December 2002 - Borealis A/S
Borealis, a leading supplier of polyolefins, working closely with major white goods manufacturer Bosch Siemens, has developed a polypropylene compound suitable for the replacement of stainless steel in the interior of a dishwasher. |
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| Vishay Semiconductors RF diodes in new, compact SOD523 package offer forward resistance down to 0.7 Ω |
06 December 2002 - Vishay Electronic
With low forward resistance, high speed, and compact outlines, the new RF diodes from Vishay Semiconductors are optimized to offer exceptional dynamic performance and space savings in wireless applications, enabling designers to increase component integration on the PCB while improving end-product performance. |
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| New generation chicken antibiotic alternative |
06 December 2002 - CSIRO
A new generation 'natural' treatment to protect chickens against infection could soon phase out the use of antibiotics in the poultry industry which is good news for consumers concerned about their use. |
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| Building blocks of the future, Structure and properties of carbon nanostructures |
05 December 2002 - Austrian Science Fund (FWF)
The discovery in 1985 of fullerenes, tiny carbon balls of nanometer dimensions, ushered in a new era in international science. Only a few years later (1991) scientific interest also started to focus on so-called carbon nanotubes. The discovery of improved production methods (1996) has meanwhile turned the analysis of the structure and properties of nanotubes into a vigorously growing field of research. |
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| Great Lakes acquires non-staining antioxidants business from Flexsys America |
05 December 2002 - Great Lakes Chemical Corporation
Great Lakes Chemical Corporation has acquired Flexsys America’s non-staining phenolic antioxidants business that includes process technology associated with Santonox TBMC, Santovar TAHQ, and Santowhite BBMC. |
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| Grand prize winners of the VDID/DSM Somos ProtoFunctional® Design Awards presented at EuroMold 2002 |
04 December 2002 - DSM Somos
During the course of a ceremony held at the design+engineering forum at the EuroMold 2002 fair, DSM Somos® and the VDID (Association of German Industrial Designers) publicly announced the winners in both the professional designers and students categories of the 2002 ProtoFunctional® Design Competition. |
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| BOC to show customers ways to improve operations using eBusiness capabilities |
04 December 2002 - BOC Gases
BOC is inviting U.S. Gulf Coast companies to two one-day seminars in December to learn how to keep better track of operations, reduce the total cost of ownership for the gases supply chain, and ensure accurate supply through state-of-the art technology customized to meet specific needs. |
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| Physicists invent a method to probe electronic properties of nanostructures |
04 December 2002 - University of Texas at Austin
Physicists at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a simple process for making tiny metallic electrodes that can test whether individual nanostructures have the right properties for use in future nanoelectronic applications. |
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| University of Texas at Austin astronomers make precise measure of extrasolar world's mass |
03 December 2002 - University of Texas at Austin
Fritz Benedict and Barbara McArthur, astronomers at The University of Texas at Austin's McDonald Observatory, have made the first 'positional' calculation of an extrasolar planet's mass. The work clearly determines the companion is a planet (not a low-mass star), and is an incremental step in the process of discovering how planets form around other stars. |
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| Capacity increase - Official opening of New Sunndal |
03 December 2002 - Hydro Aluminium
The production of primary aluminium at New Sunndal is now on stream and capacity is gradually being increased to the planned 76,000 tonnes per year for the first expansion phase.
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| Cappeline named president Ashland Specialty Chemical |
03 December 2002 - Ashland Inc
Gary A. Cappeline, 53, has been named vice president, Ashland Inc., and president, Ashland Specialty Chemical according to James J. O’Brien, Ashland Inc. chairman and chief executive officer. The appointment will be effective Dec. 4.
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| Omni Colour cuts turnaround times with Autotype’s SIGMAGraF film |
02 December 2002 - Autotype International
The quality and robustness of Autotype’s SIGMAGraF film has helped Omni Colour Presentations Ltd cater for a broad range of client requirements. More significantly, it has helped the company to cut turnaround times and reduce production costs.
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| Matrox announces new TheatreVUE Series medical display projection controllers at RSNA |
02 December 2002 - Matrox VITE
With the ability to clone the primary display to a projector, the Matrox TheatreVUE medical display projection controllers are ideal for theatre-style classrooms and operating rooms. The TheatreVUE medical display projection controllers have the ability to drive a primary output of up to 2MP analog or 3MP digital in portrait or landscape, grayscale or color modes, and clone any portion of the primary display onto an analog projector at up to 2MP. With high-performance window & level and image load functionality, the TheatreVUE display projection controllers produce pristine image quality at high bit-depths and flicker-free output. Each TheatreVUE projection controller is a PCI board, compatible with PCI-32/33, PCI-64/66 and PCI-X, and each drives one medical display and one projector per board. Multiple TheatreVUE boards in a system are each capable of supporting another medical display and projector set. |
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