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| High-fidelity aerospace & defense CFD simulations with FLUENT 6.2 |
31 May 2006 - Fluent
Fluent Inc., the leading provider of CFD software and services, announces the latest release of its flagship software, FLUENT 6.2. This release features numerous enhancements that broaden the scope of aerospace and defense problems that can now be solved. In addition, beta testers have reported dramatic speed-ups ranging from two to ten-fold for transient simulations. With many commercial firsts and innovations in the CFD industry over the last 20 years, Fluent has established a reputation as the company that can make the aerospace and defense industry's toughest problems tractable. |
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| Rogan Delft software running on Matrox's Windows XP Professional 64-bit Edition driver |
31 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
Matrox Graphics Inc., today announced that Rogan Delft software is compatible with the new Matrox display drivers for Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition for Matrox medical imaging display controller boards including the Matrox MED, RAD, TheatreVUE and AuroraVX Series boards. |
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| Matrox Axio HD and Matrox Axio SD Platforms |
31 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
Matrox Video Products Group today announced that release 1.5 software for the Matrox Axio family of HD and SD editing platforms will provide realtime native HDV and DVCPRO HD editing support with the ability to mix HD codecs or SD codecs on the timeline in real time. Other release 1.5 features include realtime high quality downscaling from HD to SD and additional realtime effects such as mask blur, mask mosaic and four corner pinning. Matrox Axio will be demonstrated at IBC 2005 on stand 7.128. |
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| Matrox Axio Realtime Multi-Stream SD and HD Editing Platforms now shipping |
31 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
Matrox Video Products Group today announced that the Matrox Axio family of realtime HD and SD editing platforms is now shipping worldwide. Matrox Axio is designed to give users the highest finishing quality, coupled with the most comprehensive realtime feature set, at an affordable price point. |
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| Better reports, faster setup and control over additional material parameters benefits injection molders |
31 May 2006 - Moldflow Corporation
Moldflow Corporation, the leading global provider of design through manufacturing solutions for the plastics injection molding industry, today announced the immediate availability of Moldflow Plastics Xpert 4.2, a patented expert system for automating the setup, optimization and control of the plastics injection molding process. |
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| Moldflow's Celltrack tool goes wireless |
31 May 2006 - Moldflow Corporation
Moldflow Corporation, the leading provider of design through manufacturing solutions for the plastics injection molding industry, announced today that Celltrack is now available with WiFi enabled Machine Interface Units. |
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| Morgan to upgrade bar mill for SICARTSA |
31 May 2006 - Morgan Construction Company
Morgan Construction Company has received a contract from Siderúrgica Lázaro Cárdenas Las Truchas, S.A. de C.V in Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico, for new shears for the existing 2-strand bar mill. In addition to the shears Morgan will also supply the electrical hardware and automation changes required. |
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| Breakthrough study shows genetics underlie altruistic behavior in some lizards |
31 May 2006 - National Science Foundation
Scientists have reported the first direct evidence that cooperative behavior in side-blotched male lizards arises from their genes. The findings, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by University of California, Santa Cruz's Barry Sinervo and colleagues, represent some 20 years of research into the altruistic or 'self-sacrificing' behavior. |
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| Devices convert simple motion into electricity |
31 May 2006 - National Science Foundation
Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have crafted tiny nanowires that generate electricity when they vibrate. Just like the quartz crystal in a watch, the zinc-oxide nanowires are piezoelectric, which means bending causes them to produce an electrical charge. |
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| Single-molecule diode may change Moore's law of microchip memory |
31 May 2006 - National Science Foundation
Using the power of modern computing combined with innovative theoretical tools, an international team of researchers has determined how a one-way electrical valve, or diode, made of only a single molecule does its job. |
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| New capabilities improve situational awareness, response time to alarms |
31 May 2006 - Honeywell Specialty Materials
Honeywell has received certification from Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. to integrate fire annunciation capabilities into its newest security system platform[1], the Honeywell Vindicator V5 Network Security Appliance. The new capabilities will allow Vindicator to display fire alarm information to local and remote security personnel, enabling them to respond faster to fire emergencies. |
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| Study shows even modest weight gain may cause or exacerbate symptoms of heartburn |
31 May 2006 - Boston University
New findings from the Boston-based Nurses’ Health Study reveal a strong link between Body Mass Index and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in women.The study, which appears in the June 1, 2006, issue of the New England Journal of Medicine finds that the risk of GERD symptoms, such as heartburn and acid reflux, rises with BMI in both normal-weight and overweight women. |
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| Plastics simulation software adds speed, accuracy and capacity breakthroughs |
30 May 2006 - Moldflow Corporation
Moldflow Corporation, the leading provider of design through manufacturing solutions for the plastics injection molding industry, announced release 6.0 of Moldflow Plastics Insight, the industry's most powerful and widely used plastics design analysis software. |
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| Expedition achieves milestone in analyzing atmospheric chemistry |
30 May 2006 - National Science Foundation
A research consortium funded by the National Science Foundation and led by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego, has successfully sent a fleet of aerial drones through the pollution-filled skies over the Indian Ocean, thereby achieving an important milestone in the tracking of pollutants responsible for dimming Earth's atmosphere. |
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| First result from new experiment confirms neutrino sscillation |
30 May 2006 - National Science Foundation
By sending a high-intensity beam of subatomic particles known as neutrinos from a laboratory in Batavia, Ill., to a particle detector located deep in a mine in Soudan, Minn., scientists have confirmed the neutrinos really do 'oscillate,' changing from one kind to another as they fly along. |
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| Morgan to hold MORGOIL bearing symposium in China |
30 May 2006 - Morgan Construction Company
The MORGOIL Bearing Division of Morgan Construction Company will hold a MORGOIL Symposium in China this September that will feature bearing seminars in both Chinese and English. The event will take place in Shanghai, China. |
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| Vector 3 VECTORBOX 6000 and 8000 HD Playout Systems Based on Matrox DSX Platform |
30 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
Playout automation systems with built-in video servers exploit Matrox's 'Power of X' architecture and the explosive performance of dedicated hardware to deliver cost-effective, high performance solution to broadcast facilities |
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| Version 7.3 improves results for part and mold designers, leading to greater manufacturing efficiency |
30 May 2006 - Moldflow Corporation
Moldflow Corporation, the leading provider of design through manufacturing solutions for the plastics injection molding industry, announced the immediate availability of Moldflow Plastics Advisers version 7.3, the easy-to-use, 3D solids-based simulation software tool that enables plastics part and mold designers to validate and optimize designs for manufacturability. |
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| Metabolix demonstrates successful manufacturing process scale-up at 50,000 liter scale |
30 May 2006 - Metabolix Inc
Metabolix reported today that it has successfully scaled up production of its PHAs (polyhydroxyalkanoates) to the 50 cubic meter (50,000 L) scale. The fermentation converted commercial-grade corn sugar to PHAs, achieving high production rates and titers with overall fermentation times of less than 40 hours. This achievement represents a significant step forward in the development and production of biopolymers that will rival traditional petrochemicals as a source of material for polymer applications. |
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| US Electronics now bundling Matrox MED2mp display controller boards with Totoku medical displays |
30 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
Matrox Graphics Inc., today announced that US Electronics, a leading distributor of OEM LCD displays and Totoku medical displays for non-OEM customers, is now bundling the Matrox MED2mp display controller board with the latest Totoku medical displays such as the new Totoku ME251I and CCL250i. |
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| Matrox announces support for Adobe Production Studio and Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0 |
30 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
Matrox Video Products Group today announced that release 2.0 software for the Matrox Axio family of HD and SD editing platforms will support the newly announced Adobe Production Studio and Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0. |
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| Release of the Educational CFD Tool FlowLab 1.2 builds on existing classroom success |
30 May 2006 - Fluent
Fluent Inc., the worldwide leader in computational fluid dynamics software and services, announces today the release of FlowLab 1.2, its student-friendly fluids laboratory educational software. FlowLab is a unique piece of software that uses the power of flow visualization through classical CFD exercises to teach basic fluid mechanics principles in the engineering classroom. The software runs Fluent's general purpose CFD code, FLUENT 6, and pre-processor, GAMBIT 2, in the background, with a user-friendly, student-specific graphical user interface as its front end. Students have been using FlowLab as a complement to traditional laboratory exercises for four years and this release is directed at extending the usability of the software as well as introducing a variety of new features. |
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| FLUENT 6.2 broadens the spectrum of CFD simulations in automotive applications |
29 May 2006 - Fluent
Fluent Inc., recently announced the release of the latest version of its flagship CFD software, FLUENT 6.2. This release has over 300 new capabilities, many of which are uniquely important for automotive simulations. FLUENT 6.2 broadens the spectrum of potential CFD applications in the automotive industry. At the same time, key enhancements to the core FLUENT solver have led to dramatic speed-ups and improved accuracy, significantly boosting performance for many automotive simulations. |
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| VertigoXmedia's Graphics System enhanced with new Matrox DSX Technology |
29 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
Matrox Video Products Group today announced that VertigoXmedia has enhanced its VertigoXG graphics system with new Matrox DSX technology. VertigoXmedia, a leading provider of broadcast graphics software and hardware, has designed a field upgrade for its VertigoXG character generator that creates the industry's first broadcast graphics engine with built-in standards conversion. Adding to the company's existing HD-capable product family, the new VxScaler module provides high quality up conversion and down conversion, allowing for simultaneous HD/SD output from a single box. VxScaler will be showcased at IBC 2005 on stand 3.307. |
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| Matrox announces Matrox Axio LE Realtime HD/SD Editing Platform at a breakthrough price |
29 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
Matrox Video Products Group today announced Matrox Axio LE, a high-performance realtime HD/SD editing platform at the breakthrough price of $4,495 US in North America. |
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| Totoku's latest 3 MP grayscale and color LCD displays now shipping with Matrox medical display controller boards |
29 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
A high-performance display model for X-Ray images, Totoku's ME351i 3 MP monochrome displays provide easy evaluation of DICOM GSDF conformance and simultaneous display of 2,048 shades of gray, and is also equipped with a hardware pivot function for fast drawing. The 3 MP color Totoku CCL350i display is a high luminance model best suited for color medical images, and is also equipped with a hardware pivot function for fast drawing in portrait orientation. |
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| New data recording functions, staged start-up & shared platform increase user productivity & lower overall cost |
29 May 2006 - Moldflow Corporation
Moldflow Corporation, the leading global provider of design through manufacturing solutions for the plastics injection molding industry, today announced significant improvements to its 'Matrix' user interface for Altanium, Moldflow's high-end hot runner process control system. |
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| ADM and Metabolix announce first commercial plant for PHA Natural Plastics |
29 May 2006 - Metabolix Inc
Cambridge, MA. Archer Daniels Midland Company and Metabolix have announced that ADM will build the first commercial plant to produce a new generation of high-performance natural plastics that are eco-friendly and based on sustainable, renewable resources. The plant will have an initial annual capacity of 50,000 tons per year and will be located at a major ADM North American site and serve the joint venture being established by the companies. |
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| More efficient data storage, improved process analysis & enhanced link between design & manufacturing |
29 May 2006 - Moldflow Corporation
Moldflow Corporation, the leading global provider of design through manufacturing solutions for the plastics injection molding industry, today announced the immediate availability of Shotscope 4.1, a critical quality monitoring and analysis system used to prevent defective parts from entering the supply chain. |
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| CARMA will produce millimeter-wave images almost as sharp as Hubble's optical images |
29 May 2006 - National Science Foundation
The Combined Array for Research in Millimeter-Wave Astronomy, a joint venture of the California Institute of Technology, the University of California at Berkeley, the University of Maryland and the University of Illinois, was created by moving the six 10-meter telescopes at Caltech's Owens Valley Radio Observatory, along with nine 6-meter telescopes at the Berkeley-Illinois-Maryland Association array, to a new location at Cedar Flat in the Inyo Mountains near Bishop, Calif. |
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| International collaboration brings up first samples of hard rock called gabbro in intact ocean crust |
29 May 2006 - National Science Foundation
Scientists aboard the research drilling ship JOIDES Resolution have, for the first time, drilled into a fossil magma chamber under intact ocean crust. There, 1.4 kilometers beneath the sea floor, they have recovered samples of gabbro: a hard, black rock that forms when molten magma is trapped beneath Earth's surface and cools slowly. |
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| New species can form within a few generations |
29 May 2006 - National Science Foundation
A common and widespread species of freshwater plankton, called a copepod, forms new species at an uncommonly high rate, scientists have discovered. Indeed, a new study has revealed that what was once believed to be a single copepod species is really a collection of many species. |
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| Bayer MaterialScience ready for Blu-ray-Discs and High-Density-DVDs |
29 May 2006 - Bayer MaterialScience AG
Optical data storage is moving on to the next generation, and for its market launch, the principal manufacturers have again decided in favor of Makrolon, the polycarbonate from Bayer MaterialScience AG. |
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| New medical imaging solutions with new bundled offering |
28 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
The AuroraVX Series of display controller boards maximize display output options, powering three displays from a single low-profile PCI Express board. The AuroraVX Series supports a Navigation Console up to a resolution of 2 MP, as well as support for two additional Twin Imaging Displays of up to 3 MP each. |
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| New dual link DVI card delivers stunning graphics & text to next-generation digital flat panels |
28 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
Matrox Graphics Inc., the leading manufacturer of professional graphics solutions, is pleased to announce the Parhelia DL256 PCI, a 256MB PCI graphics card designed to power next-generation high-resolution dual link digital flat panels, such as the 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display, with resolutions up to 2560 x 1600. Along with this remarkable technology, the Parhelia DL256 PCI graphics card enables users to connect a second VGA display or video monitor for convenient video output and multi-display flexibility as well as providing unique What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get video output plug-ins for a host of popular video editing, compositing and visual effects applications. |
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| Matrox Extio uses PCI Express technology to revolutionize remote multi-monitor graphics |
28 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
Matrox Graphics Inc. announces the release of the new remote graphics technology set to revolutionize the multi-monitor landscape and define a new user interface for professional, corporate computing. Matrox Extio will be the first product line to leverage Matrox's new Remote Graphics Unit technology. |
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| New feature enables even more productivity-enhancements for multi-monitor computing |
28 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
Matrox Graphics, the leading manufacturer of graphics solutions for professionals, announces the release of Matrox Desktop Divider, a new feature in Matrox PowerDesk enabled by downloading the unified and certified 2.01.00.081 SE driver for Matrox financial, enterprise and insurance products. |
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| Microspectrometers: small but wow! |
28 May 2006 - Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
With a microspectrometer containing just a single photo-diode, research scientists can measure the colors of light, visible and invisible in the UV and infrared range. The one kilo spectrometer offers an interesting alternative to measurements with gallium-arsenide detectors. |
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| New displays that give a clear view |
28 May 2006 - Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
Displays made of organic LEDs are brightly lit but tend to be mostly opaque. Making them transparent opens up a whole new world of applications: OLEDs can be wedded with conventional LCDs and transform laminated glass into a display panel. |
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| New alternative for CIP process users |
28 May 2006 - Greene Tweed & Co Benelux BV
Pharmaceutical companies who employ CIP processes have had to make tough decisions-such as choosing the proper elastomer-for some of their most demanding cleaning programs. Recent tests in a CIP system at Pfizer's Littitz, Pa., facility point to Greene, Tweed's Fluoraz, a TFE/P fluoroelastomer, as the ideal elastomer for withstanding the extreme conditions found in CIP processes. |
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| First DNA test to predict individual patient response to clozapine |
28 May 2006 - LGC
LGC, Europe´s leading independent analytical laboratory providing advanced chemical, biochemical and forensic analysis, has announced an exclusive agreement with King's College London to offer the first pharmacogenetic screening service which will predict whether a patient with schizophrenia will respond positively to the antipsychotic drug clozapine. Developed following 13 years of research by Professor Robert Kerwin and Dr Maria Arranz from the Institute of Psychiatry at King's, the test will help clinicians tailor the management of medication for schizophrenia to the needs of the patient. |
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| Rapid Shell Modelling software launched for commercial sale |
28 May 2006 - Materialise NV
Materialise announces the release of its 'Rapid Shell Modelling' software. Today several industry leading companies already rely on RSM for the automated design and rapid manufacturing of hearing aid shells. After undergoing four years of exclusive development, the software is now being introduced for general sale. |
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| New era has dawned for the world-leading software for Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing |
27 May 2006 - Materialise NV
Materialise introduces the 10th generation of its Magics software. Magics X (Magics 10) marks an important stage in the life of this professional software for the RP&M industry. The Magics software has been thoroughly renovated. A stunning new user interface, a complete new, highly efficient memory structure and advanced enhancements to its rendering capabilities and algorithms… it's all in there. |
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| ATCC apoptosis detection products now available from LGC Promochem |
27 May 2006 - LGC
LGC Promochem is pleased to announce that the new range of ATCC kits for apoptosis detection is now available throughout Europe. Designed for the straightforward detection of this complex process, researchers are now able to detect all stages of the process quickly and reliably in cultured cells or tissue samples. |
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| Seven new reference materials for antibiotics testing in animal products now available from LGC Promochem |
27 May 2006 - LGC
LGC Promochem, Europe's leading supplier of certified reference materials, is pleased to announce the launch of seven new reference materials from the Institute of Reference Materials and Measurements intended for validating methods of analysis for veterinary residue testing in pig and salmon tissues and related products. |
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| GT launches new wear resistant thermoplastic, ARHT |
27 May 2006 - Greene Tweed & Co Benelux BV
The newest member of Greene, Tweed's wear-resistant thermoplastic family, ARHT, provides outstanding chemical, thermal shock and impact resistance, making it an ideal replacement for rubber, bronze and ceramic materials in extreme conditions commonly found in pump environments. |
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| A new tool called MOSILAB can simulate complex processes within a closed mode |
27 May 2006 - Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
Airplanes, cars and buildings, modern-day life would be hard to imagine without these complex technical systems. A new tool called MOSILAB can simulate complex processes within a closed model, as for example an aircraft takeoff. |
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| Steering the iron steed through the winter, new hot wheel detectors |
27 May 2006 - Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
Train brakes and wheel bearings of trains must work without fail. Because this is so important, the temperature and other operating parameters are monitored from the track. A covering of snow causes problems that can be prevented by flexibly controlling data acquisition. |
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| Matrox DualHead2Go offers completely new way to add multi-display support |
27 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
Matrox Graphics, Inc., the leading manufacturer of graphics solutions for professionals, today unveiled the revolutionary new Matrox DualHead2Go, the world's first external upgrade capable of adding multiple monitor support to compatible laptop and integrated graphics-based desktop PCs that were previously limited to single screen output. |
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| Matrox Graphics releases new display driver to enable portrait orientation on LCD panels |
27 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
Matrox Graphics, the leading manufacturer of graphics solutions for professionals, announces the release of a new display driver offering users of LCD panels support for portrait orientation through its Matrox Multi-Pivot feature. |
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| Matrox Graphics releases Windows 64-bit display drivers |
27 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
Matrox Graphics Inc., the leading manufacturer of graphics solutions for professionals, today announced the release of its new 64-bit SE drivers for Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, for the Matrox Parhelia, Millennium P-Series, QID and Millennium G-Series product families. |
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| New Matrox Millennium P650 PCIe 128 graphics card brings dual-display excellence |
27 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
Matrox Graphics Inc., the leading manufacturer of professional graphics solutions, is pleased to announce the Millennium P650 PCIe 128 graphics card, bringing advanced dual-display and image quality technologies to creative professionals. Featuring Matrox's productivity enhancing DualHead and Dual-DVI support, this PCI Express x16 graphics card provides users with two times more room for spreading out applications, dramatically enhancing digital workflow as a result. |
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| New display solutions Europe extends its partnership by bundling Matrox's latest display controller boards |
27 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
Matrox Graphics Inc., today announced that NEC Display Solutions Europe is bundling the Matrox AuroraVX Series display controller boards with its MD Series medical grayscale displays models including the MD21GS-2MP and MD21GS-3MP, which are a perfect match with the new AuroraVX Series display controller boards. |
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| School upgrades its entrance with Nomad matting solutions from 3M |
27 May 2006 - 3M Europe
With more than 1500 pupils aged 11-18 on site every day, Specialist Arts College and Sixth Form Centre, Shenley Court School in Northfield, Birmingham has a tough job keeping clean! The site is open for many hours a day, and hosts evening classes as well as being a large, community secondary school, so maintaining the appearance is very important. |
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| Genetic information may lead to advances in cleaning up contaminated soil |
27 May 2006 - DOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory
Understanding the genetic makeup of microbes that thrive in polluted environments may one day help scientists engineer bacteria that can clean contaminants from soil. In a step toward that goal, the U.S. Department of Energy's Joint Genome Institute has just released the draft gene sequence of one such toxin-tolerant bug. The bacterium, known as Ralstonia metallidurans, is being deciphered by John Dunn and Geoffrey Hind, biologists at DOE's Brookhaven National Laboratory, in collaboration with scientists in Belgium and others at JGI. |
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| Matrox & NEC partner to simplify integration & increase reliability of multiple-monitor PACS configurations |
26 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
The AuroraVX Series of display controller boards maximize display output options, powering up to three displays from a single low-profile PCI Express board. The AuroraVX Series supports a Navigation Console up to a resolution of 2 MP, along with two Twin Imaging Displays of up to 3 MP each. |
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| Matrox commits to expanding its PCI Express offerings |
26 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
Matrox Graphics Inc., the leading manufacturer of graphics solutions for professionals, announced its commitment to expand its PCI Express offerings to include an extensive selection of graphics cards designed specifically to meet the unique requirements of their professional users. With this announcement, Matrox continues to focus its efforts on delivering high-quality, reliable and future-proof graphics solutions to professional markets, providing real-world benefits such as increased productivity and efficiency. |
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| Advanced multi-display support with razor sharp image quality |
26 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
The annual DV Expo East show is a three-day exhibit from July 19 to 21 in New York City. The show took place at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, where Matrox Graphics was there to demonstrate the Parhelia APVe and the Parhelia DL256 PCI. Featuring high-resolution support, award winning image quality and advanced multi-display capabilities on both digital flat panels and HD displays, Matrox graphics cards are the ideal graphics accelerators for creative professionals. |
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| The Parhelia APVe PCI Express graphics card for creative professionals |
26 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
For four days, over 30 000 digital imaging professionals from all over the globe converged at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida to celebrate Photo Marketing Association's 81st Annual Convention and Trade Show. Matrox Graphics was there to demonstrate the multi-display capabilities of the Parhelia APVe and the Parhelia DL256 PCI. The Parhelia APVe PCI Express x16 graphics card was powering a Dual-DVI display, running two flat panels from a single graphics card that instantly doubles the desktop workspace and immediately enhances the digital imaging workflow. |
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| Matrox announces new Millennium G550 LP PCIe graphics card |
26 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
Matrox Graphics, the leading manufacturer of graphics solutions for professionals, announces Matrox Millennium G550 LP PCIe, the world's first low-profile PCI Express x1 graphics card, bringing advanced dual-display functionality to the financial, insurance, legal and general corporate use multi-display markets. |
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| Matrox to showcase productivity-enhancing multi-display graphics solutions |
26 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
What's happening: Matrox Graphics will demonstrate new multi-display graphics solutions for insurance professionals that enable you to see more and do more across multi-displays at the upcoming ISOTech 2005 show in Las Vegas, Nevada. |
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| Simulating reality, from concept to reality |
26 May 2006 - Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
From concept to product, the pace of product development cycles is relentless. And with it the pressure to optimize existing products and processes. That`s why computer-based simulation systems play a key role in the future. |
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| New 5-day car: Ordered Monday, ready by Friday |
26 May 2006 - Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
The classic series-production paradigm has become obsolete, the future belongs to flexible assembly lines. A European team of researchers is developing a concept for tomorrow's auto manufacturing: fast, made-to-order, and customer-oriented. |
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| LGC-funded new MSc programme in analytical chemistry |
26 May 2006 - LGC
Dr Peter Lyne, Head of LGC´s Government Chemist Department and creator of the MSc course said: 'This course has been developed as a result of a growing demand for LGC´s advanced analytical services. We are therefore looking for two outstanding individuals to undertake permanent positions within the company. Based at our laboratories in Teddington, Middlesex, the two successful candidates will earn a competitive salary whilst building valuable practical skills using LGC´s state-of-the-art analytical equipment, backed up with the full support of LGC.' |
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| GT introduces FPD Blue 707 seals for flat-panel display processing |
26 May 2006 - Greene Tweed & Co Benelux BV
FPD Blue 707 is ideal not only for current equipment, but also for the advancing demands of next-generation FPD processing equipment. It features low metallic ion content and greatly reduces particulation to provide minimal contamination versus traditional carbon black fluoroelastomers. The material also provides excellent resistance to the aggressive chemicals used in FPD processing, particularly in O2 plasma, and stability at service temperatures up to 220°C. As a result, FPD Blue 707 seals offer a longer service life and extend preventive maintenance cycles. |
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| LGC Promochem announces a new range of botanical reference standards |
26 May 2006 - LGC
LGC Promochem, Europe's leading supplier of certified reference materials, has announced its new range of botanical reference materials for specific plants, from artichoke to yarrow. The reference materials are primarily characterised by thin layer chromatography showing a 'fingerprint' of the botanical along with the certified identity and source. Many are also provided with macro and microscopic information for specific genus and species of the plant. |
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| Magics SmartSpace software proves to reduce SLS build volume with about 80% |
26 May 2006 - Materialise NV
Materialise' SmartSpace software has clearly proven its capability in an independent test executed by Saddleback College, California. The Saddleback College compared the 3D nesting performance of the Magics RP software and the 3D Systems LS software for Laser Sintering. The results show that SmartSpace enables its users to build more parts in a single machine run and consequently save a lot of money and time. |
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| Materialise launches renewed, user-friendly online quoting & ordering service |
25 May 2006 - Materialise NV
Materialise has always been a predecessor in offering online services.
Seven years ago, the Next Day service was launched into the marketplace, a unique 24h service for online ordering of stereolithography prototypes, which has now grown into an unrivalled success. |
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| Matrox DualHead2Go offers completely new way to add multi-display support |
25 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
Matrox Graphics, Inc., the leading manufacturer of graphics solutions for professionals, today unveiled the revolutionary new Matrox DualHead2Go, the world's first external upgrade capable of adding multiple monitor support to compatible laptop and integrated graphics-based desktop PCs that were previously limited to single screen output. |
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| Matrox DualHead2Go offers completely new way to add multi-display support |
25 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
Matrox Graphics, Inc., the leading manufacturer of graphics solutions for professionals, today unveiled the revolutionary new Matrox DualHead2Go, the world's first external upgrade capable of adding multiple monitor support to compatible laptop and integrated graphics-based desktop PCs that were previously limited to single screen output. |
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| GT develops advanced explosive decompression resistant elastomer |
25 May 2006 - Greene Tweed & Co Benelux BV
In response to customer requests, Greene, Tweed has recently designed a new explosive decompression resistant fluorocarbon elastomer with broader chemical compatibility, improved compression set and lower temperature resistance than any other explosive decompression resistant fluorocarbon material. |
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| The new Pharmaceutical Reference Substances and Impurities catalogue from LGC Promochem |
25 May 2006 - LGC
The release of the 2006 Pharmaceutical reference substances and impurities catalogue from LGC Promochem is set to make compulsory reading for the pharmaceutical industry and reinforce LGC Promochem's position as Europe's leading supplier of certified reference materials. |
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| Extreme wheelchairing, A new four-wheel drive wheelchair with hybrid motor and electronic assistance system |
25 May 2006 - Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
Comfortable, all-terrain and safe. A four-wheel drive wheelchair with hybrid motor and electronic assistance system helps the physically disabled live more independent lives. The innovative system even checks pulse rate and blood values and calls for help in emergencies. |
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| Aircraft maintenance made easy, a new support system tailored to the needs of maintenance engineers |
25 May 2006 - Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
Aircraft mechanics work under extreme conditions. In the SNOW project, Fraunhofer scientists and their partners in industry have developed a support system tailored to the needs of maintenance engineers. The EU project and other topics will be presented at stand D22 'Signposts to tomorrow's markets' in Hall 2 at the Hanover Fair. |
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| World's first PCI Express x1 graphics card featuring productivity-enhancing DualHead support |
25 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
Matrox Graphics, the leading manufacturer of professional graphics solutions, announces Matrox Millennium G550 PCIe, the world's first PCI Express x1 graphics card, bringing advanced dual-display functionality to the financial, insurance, legal and general corporate use multi-display markets. Compatible with any compliant PCI Express slot due to its distinctive x1 design, this graphics card essentially doubles your desktop workspace by allowing output to a second digital or analog display, dramatically enhancing workflow and productivity. |
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| Parhelia APVe's TripleHead & Dual-DVI support considered a must for increasing audio editing productivity |
25 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
Audio professionals and musicians alike came in droves to the 2005 AES 119th Convention in New York City for four days of workshops, seminars and product demonstrations. Matrox Graphics Inc., the leading manufacturer of professional multi-display graphics cards, exhibited at this show promoting the ParheliaTM APVe's high-resolution support, award winning image quality and advanced multi-display capabilities. |
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| Matrox to demonstrate its new medical imaging display controller boards |
25 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
A low profile, single board PCI Express solution, the AuroraVX Series can power up to three displays-one Navigation Console Display, along with two Twin Imaging Displays-from a single board. The Matrox MED Series of display controller boards represents a top-to-bottom solution capable of a scope of display configurations for landscape and portrait modes ranging from two through five mega pixels, such as the MED2mp-DVI, MED3mp-DVI and MED5mp-DVI, and includes a variety of grayscale and color models with analog and digital display support. |
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| Rogan-Delft completes View Pro-X software validation on Matrox AuroraVX |
24 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
The AuroraVX Series display controller board maximizes display output options, powering three displays from a single low-profile PCI Express board. The AuroraVX3mp supports a Navigation Console up to a resolution of 2 MP, along with two Twin Imaging Displays of 2 MP each or 3 MP each. |
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| World's first external multi-monitor upgrade to dramatically increase creative workflow |
24 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
Matrox Graphics Inc., the leading manufacturer of professional graphics solutions, is pleased to announce the Matrox DualHead2Go, the world's first external upgrade designed to deliver multi-display support to compatible laptops. |
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| New feature enables even more productivity-enhancements for multi-monitor computing |
24 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
Matrox Graphics, the leading manufacturer of graphics solutions for professionals, announces the release of Matrox Desktop Divider, a new feature in Matrox PowerDesk enabled by downloading the unified and certified 2.01.00.081 SE driver for Matrox financial, enterprise and insurance products. |
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| New QID Low-profile PCIe multi-display quad graphics card for financial professionals |
24 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
What's happening: Matrox Graphics will demonstrate the new QID Low-profile PCIe, the industry's first and only quad display card to support native x16 PCI Express architecture at the upcoming Securities Industry Association Technology Management Conference & Exhibit in New York. A two-sided financial trading desk will be setup so that attendees can experience first hand why Matrox multi-display products have been adopted by the top industry leaders. |
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| Families with overweight children subject of new study at University of Texas |
24 May 2006 - University of Texas at Austin
Helping overweight children obtain healthier lifestyles is the focus of a new $368,000 study at The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing. Dr. Diane Tyler, associate professor of clinical nursing, has received a two-year grant from the National Institutes of Health for her research on “Children’s Health and Weight Study”. |
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| Life-threatening parasites |
24 May 2006 - Bayer MaterialScience AG
Dog owners know them well: blood-sucking ticks and mosquitoes. Various species of these insects can be found almost everywhere around the world. The stress experienced by the animal as a result of tick bites and painful mosquito bites is the same regardless of the location. In some areas, however, they are accompanied by a considerable health risk. This factor should always be taken into consideration when planning and preparing journeys with a dog. |
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| Simulation in product, equipment and component development |
24 May 2006 - NAFEMS
NAFEMS, The International Association for the Engineering Analysis Community, has announced the confirmed agenda for the Seminar “Simulation in Product, Equipment and Component Development”, to be held in Oporto, Portugal on June 22nd 2006. |
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| New fitness sausage: low-fat and tasty |
24 May 2006 - Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
German sausage might be very popular, but that tasty exterior conceals a lot of fat. Together with a master butcher, the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV has developed a new manufacturing process for sausages using just 2.5 percent fat. |
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| EU support for new nanoelectronics research platform in Dresden |
24 May 2006 - Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
Science and industry work hand in hand at the Fraunhofer-Center Nanoelectronic Technologies CNT in Dresden developing new process technologies for nanoelectronics. The European Commission endorses 232.5 million euro of public funding for a new research platform. |
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| New Promochem for LGC |
24 May 2006 - LGC
LGC Promochem, Europe's most comprehensive source of certified reference materials and analytical standards, is exhibiting at Analytica 2006, and will be offering visitors information on a host of new products as well as technical advice on the use of reference materials. |
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| New GT electrical connector exceeds 30,000 psi @ 450şF |
24 May 2006 - Greene Tweed & Co Benelux BV
Increased exploration and production in hostile environments both onshore and offshore is pushing service companies to increase the capabilities of their current tools and materials. Recognizing the need to efficiently and reliably communicate data in these adverse conditions, Greene, Tweed has developed a new electrical connector line, Seal-Connect XCD, rated for continuous service at 30,000 psi and temperatures of 450°F (232°C). Long-term testing to 35,000 psi and 500°F (260°C) is in progress to quantify upper performance limits. |
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| New VAM Bulletin puts food at the top of the menu |
24 May 2006 - LGC
LGC, Europe's leading independent analytical laboratory and the UK's National Measurement Institute for chemical, biochemical and nucleic acid analysis, has published the Spring 2005 issue of the VAM Bulletin. This twice-yearly journal looks at the activities and projects currently underway as part of the National Measurement System Valid Analytical Measurement Programme, as well as the issues surrounding the quality and reliability of analytical measurements. |
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| Materialise pre-announces the next generation of automated hearing aid design software |
24 May 2006 - Materialise NV
Materialise, leading developer of software solutions for the rapid prototyping and manufacturing industry, announces the pending release of the 4th generation of its Rapid Shell Modeling software. |
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| 3D Systems to offer Magics software with its SLA and SLS systems |
23 May 2006 - Materialise NV
3D Systems Corporation, prototyping and manufacturing solutions, and Materialise, one of the drivers in software development for rapid prototyping and manufacturing, have entered into a worldwide distribution agreement that covers the Magics product line. Under terms of the agreement, Magics, Materialise's specialized software for rapid prototyping work preparation and STL manipulation, will be offered with 3D Systems' stereolithography and selective laser sintering systems. |
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| InsightFaraday launches LabSmart software audit package |
23 May 2006 - LGC
The InsightFaraday Partnership has launched LabSmart, a novel software-based process developed to analyse and significantly enhance laboratory operations. Coordinated by LGC, core partner of the InsightFaraday Partnership, this unique audit service is designed to model laboratory processes and explore alternative scenarios for improving efficiency and resource utilisation. |
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| New Matrox Extio F1400 is world's first remote graphics unit |
23 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
Matrox Graphics Inc., the leading manufacturer of graphics solutions for professionals, announces Extio F1400, the world's first remote graphics unit. With this solution, the user interface of the computer, the keyboard, mouse, monitors, audio peripherals, and graphics hardware, are separated from the rest of the computer by up to 250 meters (820 feet) of fiber-optic cable. Designed for professional applications, this product supports up to 4 digital or analog monitors at a time, and has passive (fanless) cooling. |
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| GT, New explosive decompression resistant line with 936 Fluorocarbon |
23 May 2006 - Greene Tweed & Co Benelux BV
Greene, Tweed has developed a new explosive decompression resistant fluorocarbon elastomer with compression set less than half that of competitive materials and low-temperature continuous-use performance 45şF lower than any other ED resistant fluorocarbon material. |
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| LGC launches generic DNA-based proficiency testing scheme for quantitative PCR |
23 May 2006 - LGC
Developed by LGC as part of the DTI-funded Measurements for Biotechnology programme 2004-2007, this innovative approach is the first DNA-based PT scheme able to provide test materials applicable to a significantly wide range of sectors, beneficial to analysts working in clinical, pharmaceutical, forensic, academic and public health laboratories. LGC has established a reputation for setting up and running successful PT initiatives and, as the UK's National Measurement Institute for chemical and biochemical analysis, promotes international standards for analytical measurement for use in trade, industry, academia and government. |
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| Fraunhofer goes to Hollywood with new age digital cinema |
23 May 2006 - Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
Hollywood is ringing in the new age of digital cinema. The Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS is one of the research groups involved in the introduction of the new technology. Under a cooperation agreement with the Digital Cinema Initiatives DCI, a consortium of the major Hollywood studios, the Fraunhofer IIS is developing test procedures for the certification of digital projectors, servers and other hardware for the digital cinema of the future. |
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| Saving energy in hospitals |
23 May 2006 - Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
Hospitals with several hundred beds use a great deal of energy for heating, hot water, air conditioning and running electronic equipment. Comparing key figures can highlight where and how energy can be saved effectively. |
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| New multi-display graphics solutions for financial and insurance professionals at IASA 2005 |
23 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
What's happening: Matrox Graphics will demonstrate new productivity-enhancing graphics solutions for financial and insurance professionals that enable you to see more and do more across multi-displays at the upcoming IASA 2005 in Anaheim, California. On demonstration will be the newest dual display and quad display solutions, including QID Low-profile PCIe graphics card, the industry's first and only quad display card to support native x16 PCI Express architecture. Visit our booth and see first-hand why Matrox multi-display graphics technology represents the pinnacle of multi-display functionality and performance. |
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| New Matrox Extio F1400, The world's first remote graphics unit |
23 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
Matrox Graphics Inc., the leading manufacturer of graphics solutions for professionals, is pleased to announce the Matrox Extio F1400, the world's first external graphics unit delivering remote multi-display graphics capabilities. With this solution, the user interface of the computer, the keyboard, mouse, monitors, audio peripherals, and graphics hardware, can be separated from the host PC by distances of up to 250 meters (820 feet) of fiber optic cable. Designed for professional applications, this product supports up to four digital or analog monitors at a time, and has passive (fanless) cooling for silent operation. |
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| Planar and Matrox partner to deliver long life-cycle medical imaging solutions |
23 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
Matrox Graphics Inc., today announced that Planar, a worldwide leader in flat-panel display systems, has validated and has chosen to bundle Matrox AuroraVX Series and Matrox MED Series medical display controller boards with its Dome EX and PX displays. Sharing a common goal of providing stable, reliable and quality products with long life-cycles. |
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| New WYSIWYG plug-in is free download for Parhelia owners and provides productivity enhancing TV viewing |
22 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
Matrox Graphics Inc. today announced a new What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get plug-in for Matrox Parhelia, offering unique TV previewing capability for Adobe Photoshop 6.0 and 7.0. This free plug-in for Parhelia owners is available from the Matrox website and allows users to view Photoshop images on an NTSC or PAL video monitor, when in Parhelia's Dual-Display plus TV-output or single-display plus TV-output mode. |
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| Matrox announces new Millennium P650 LP PCIe 64 graphics card |
22 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
Matrox Graphics Inc., the leading manufacturer of professional graphics solutions, today announced the new Millennium P650 LP PCIe 64 graphics card, complementing Matrox's existing product line to fully address the graphics needs of the 2D multi-display markets including financial, insurance, legal and general corporate use. Ideal for those who want a graphics solution based on the latest architecture, this product highlights Matrox's commitment to provide cutting-edge products for those who choose to transition to the PCI Express platform. |
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| Industry's first and only PCI Express x16 quad display card |
22 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
Matrox Graphics Inc., the leading manufacturer of professional graphics solutions, today announced the new QID Low-Profile PCIe graphics card, the industry's first and only quad display card to support native x16 PCI Express architecture. The QID Low-Profile PCIe further enhances Matrox's product line to provide financial professionals with a broad choice of Matrox graphics solutions designed to meet their specific needs. |
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| Spotting defects quickly, A new rapid surface inspection system for spotting defects is now in use |
22 May 2006 - Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
Until now, only the human eye has been able to detect scratches and marks on ceiling panels or high-quality glossy paper. A rapid surface inspection system for spotting defects is now in use and will be presented at the Control international trade fair for quality assurance. |
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| New systems for digital cinema and broadcasting |
22 May 2006 - Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
Tomorrow's movie world is all-digital. Fraunhofer researchers will be presenting key components for digital cinema at one of the world's largest trade shows for electronic media, NAB2006 in Las Vegas. |
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| New pesticide references are anything but standard! |
22 May 2006 - LGC
LGC Promochem, Europe's leading supplier of reference materials and analytical standards, has launched a new, extremely flexible range of pesticide standards. The new standards, from ULTRA's New Catalogue Customs range, are semi-customised reference standards that are available at catalogue prices, with off-the-shelf shipping times. Users can have their chosen pesticides delivered in one of four solvents, at either of two possible concentrations and in one of four packaging options. |
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| Greene, Tweed introduces low-metallic-ion seals |
22 May 2006 - Greene Tweed & Co Benelux BV
In response to growing customer demand for a softer high-performance seal, Greene, Tweed announces Chemraz 656, an advanced perfluoroelastomer offering unsurpassed resistance to the harsh chemicals common in today's semiconductor processes. With its low-metallic-ion content (<5355 ppb), Chemraz 656 provides a high-purity seal that virtually eliminates the risk of contamination. |
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| Identifying pluripotency with the new ELF Phosphatase Detection Kit from ATCC |
22 May 2006 - LGC
The new ELF Phosphatase Detection Kit from ATCC, now available though LGC Promochem, offers a simple and robust method to fluorescently detect and visualise alkaline phosphatase activity in embryonic stem cells. The test method, which has been optimised by scientists at the ATCC Stem Cell Center, takes only a few minutes to perform and can be used alone or in conjunction with other techniques to provide dual colour assessment of overall in-vitro stem cell pluripotency. By quickly assessing the state of ES cells, the assay allows improved reproducibility of scientific data, enabling researchers to have increased confidence in their results. |
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| Matrox Extio uses PCI Express technology to revolutionize remote multi-monitor graphics |
22 May 2006 - Matrox VITE
Matrox Graphics Inc. announces the release of the new remote graphics technology set to revolutionize the multi-monitor landscape and define a new user interface for professional, corporate computing. Matrox Extio will be the first product line to leverage Matrox's new Remote Graphics Unit technology. |
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| Continuously improving the world leading software for Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing |
22 May 2006 - Materialise NV
Materialise announced today the release of a new Magics X Service Pack. Service Pack 2 offers the Magics users the latest improvements and innovations of Magics X, like increased stability, an attuned user interface and extra options for fast 3D geometry-based part nesting. |
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| Eutectic UK has expanded their market-leading range of EnDOtec |
21 May 2006 - Eutectic UK
Eutectic UK has expanded their market-leading range of EnDOtec continuous welding wires for wear protection solutions. |
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| Fluent previews 3Matic-for-FLUENT & TGrid 4.0 wrapping solution for automotive underhood thermal management |
21 May 2006 - Fluent
Fluent Inc., and Materialise, the world leader in software development for rapid prototyping and industrial design applications, previewed a new preprocessing solution for Automotive Underhood Thermal Management today to delegates at the bi-annual European Automotive CFD Conference in Frankfurt, Germany. The solution combines a batch geometry preconditioning module, 3Matic-for-FLUENT, custom developed by Materialise, and the new TGrid 4.0 wrapper technology from Fluent. Scheduled for release in late 2005, with final prototypes to be demonstrated at all European and Asian Fluent User Group events throughout 2005, the product is aimed at improving the CFD process of geometry to meshed model for a wide range of applications including UTM. |
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| Bull to demonstrate performance of Fluent on NovaScale servers |
21 May 2006 - Fluent
Fluent Inc., and Bull, provider of NovaScale computer systems, announced today their intent to work together to provide high performance computing solutions for the CAE community. As a new member of Fluent's partnership program, Bull will leverage its expertise in HPC applications and high-end servers to ensure optimum performance of Fluent's software on the full range of NovaScale servers. |
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| Expanding patternless capabilities |
21 May 2006 - Castings Technology International
The demand for Cti's sand machining expertise has been on the increase for some time as more and more companies realise the benefits of the Patternless process - invented and developed at Cti for directly machining moulds and cores from blocks of sand. The company's commitment to deliver ever improving services to their customers has led to the investment in a CNC machine with an overall working envelope of 3.6 x 3.6 x 1.2m, with full 5-axis machining capability, bigger, better and faster than its predecessor. |
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| Distrupol launches a powerful new polymer search tool |
21 May 2006 - Distrupol
Distrupol, a member company of Univar and a leading European polymer distributor, technical service and solutions provider, has introduced a significant, web-based customer service enhancement, designed to reduce the time needed for material selection and help cut product development time. |
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| New advanced snowboard binding uses Zytel and Hytrel |
21 May 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers
Nidecker of Switzerland has developed the ACT 1, a new all-polymer snowboard binding on which the heel-cup can be easily adjusted to the precise size of the rider's boot. The patented binding is made almost entirely of two engineering polymers, DuPont Zytel nylon and DuPont Hytrel engineering thermoplastic elastomer. 'On one hand, most all-polymer bindings have a one-piece base and are sold in three sizes, to make up for the fact that they cannot be accurately adjusted for different boot sizes,' explains Arnaud Muscatelli, project manager at Nidecker, one of the first European companies to manufacture snowboards. |
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| New versatile high-performance polyester for lead-free soldering |
21 May 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers
The high thermal and hydrolysis resistance of DuPont Thermx PCT, DuPont's new family of thermoplastic polyester resins, opens fresh ways for cost-effective solutions of problems in the electrical and electronics industries. With their high short-term thermal resistance, these resins can withstand temperatures which occur in surface-mount reflow or through-hole soldering with lead-free solders—up to 265°C. Flame-retardant types meet the recently introduced tougher requirements for glow-wire resistance which now apply to unattended domestic electrical appliances. Tyco Electronics uses this DuPont PCT (polycyclohexylene dimethyl terephthalate) for making many connectors and interconnection devices for the automotive and other industries. |
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| Diaper champ keeps the earth-and living spaces-more habitable with new diaper champ's seal of Arnitel elastomer |
21 May 2006 - DSM Coating Resins
A recently re-designed Diaper Champ, an innovative, odourless diaper pail from Garland BV (Amsterdam, The Netherlands), uses Arnitel copolyester thermoplastic elastomer seals from DSM Engineering Plastics. In conjunction with a reverse piston action during disposal, the seals prevent the spread of odours from the Diaper Champ to living areas around the container. Arnitel provides durable flexibility combined with low friction and high abrasion resistance to help ensure positive sealing throughout the life of Diaper Champ. Available globally, Diaper Champ is an important component of the growing trend in recycling the valuable materials in infant and adult hygiene diapers. |
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| New addition to ESAB's origo family |
21 May 2006 - ESAB Group
New from ESAB, OrigoMag is the ideal welding machine for less complex welding jobs that still require high quality. OrigoMag C150, C170, C200 and C250 are step-regulated power sources for MIG/MAG welding. They are designed for light and medium duty applications. A built-in wire feeder and the low weight of the units make them ideal for farmers, repair shops and batch production users. |
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| New M3 plasma provides quality and production modes in one machine |
21 May 2006 - ESAB Group
With Esab Automation's new highly versatile M3 plasma cutting machine, users can switch easily between the cutting modes: Quality and Production. It is easy to switch from one mode to another using the M3 CNC controller's cutting database, allowing adaptation to changing cutting requirements. It can cut materials 1 mm – 50 mm thick and companies investing initially in a lower power machines have the option to upgrade at a later date to a higher power source instead of investing in a completely new machine. |
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| New Bevel head VBA wrist covers 3D and 2D applications |
20 May 2006 - ESAB Group
The new VBA Wrist Plasma Bevel Cutting Head from Esab Automation is designed for cutting circular parts, dished ends, tubes and pipes. It also has the flexibility to be used for both normal 2D vertical and weld edge preparation cutting on flat plate. Users therefore no longer need to invest in an extra cutting machines to cover both 2D and 3D - the VBA Wrist covers both. |
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| New ESAB guide to plasma cutting |
20 May 2006 - ESAB Group
ESAB has published a new Plasma Cutting Machines guide to the company's extensive range of conventional and inverter-driven plasma cutting machines, cutting torches and accessories. Users looking for a sturdy, robust, conventional plasma cutting machine will appreciate the advantages offered by the LPH series. These units benefit from a pilot arc that facilitates starting on painted and coated materials, plus easy-to-understand controls that are accessed from the front panel. |
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| Launch of a new animal free Beta-Carotene beadlet form |
20 May 2006 - DSM Coating Resins
DSM Nutritional Products is launching a new high potency Beta-Carotene beadlet, BetaTab 20% S, to expand its animal-free ingredients portfolio for the direct compression and dietary supplement market. DSM recognizes the market need and consumer requirement for animal-free ingredients. The launch of BetaTab 20% S demonstrates DSM's unique position in the animal-free Beta-Carotene field. DSM's portfolio of animal-free product forms will now consist of Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin D3, ALL-Q (Coenzyme Q10), Lutein and OPTISHARP (zeaxanthin). This is by far the most impressive and comprehensive portfolio of animal-free forms in the industry. |
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| New steering technology for inline skates features DuPont Zytel |
20 May 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers
The Italian company MGM SpA has switched from aluminium to DuPont Zytel nylon for three key components of a technology which makes inline skates more manoeuvrable. They feature on the new Night Hawk CS model from Fila Skates. The change of material not only maintains extremely high levels of performance in terms of stiffness and elasticity, but also reduces production and assembly costs. This in turn has enabled the company to make its latest skates more affordable to a wider range of users. |
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| Distrupol's Medical Comparator Cards simplify material selection for medical components |
20 May 2006 - Distrupol
Distrupol, a member company of Univar and a leading European polymer distributor, technical service and solutions provider, has introduced the Medical Comparator Card, a unique aid for designers and moulders engaged in the engineering and manufacture of medical components. Offering the possibility to simplify and speed up the materials selection process for those already engaged in the field, the Medical Comparator Card is seen as particularly valuable for those considering or approaching for the first time the use of plastics for medical applications. |
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| Hytrel TPE's lead new DuPont initiative in Polymers for healthcare products |
20 May 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers
Twelve grades of DuPont engineering polymers that meet demanding requirements for use in non-implantable healthcare products and equipment are making their debut at the MD&M West exposition in Anaheim, Calif. The materials are among the first commercial offerings to emerge from a recently launched DuPont initiative to develop and market a broad portfolio of engineering plastics and elastomers for non-implantable medical devices and for diagnostic or pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment. The initiative utilizes the company's expertise and long experience in polymer science, quality, safety and regulatory compliance for the medical products market. |
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| E-technology used to optimise product design and reduce inventory levels |
20 May 2006 - Castings Technology International
Emco Wheaton, part of Gardner Denver Inc., is a world leader in the manufacture and supply of systems for the carriage of petroleum spirit and other fuel oils. These fuels are classed as hazardous cargos and are potentially damaging to the environment; as a result, the loading, transportation and unloading processes are closely regulated. The users of these fluid transfer products also require minimum weight and guaranteed reliability. |
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| studentFLUENT Educational CFD tool enables classroom success for Colleges and Universities in North America |
20 May 2006 - Fluent
Fluent Inc., announces the release of studentFLUENT, the student edition of the leading commercial CFD software, FLUENT 6. studentFLUENT provides the full CFD solver interface and extensive range of physical modeling capabilities that commercial engineers use when working with FLUENT 6, however, the maximum model size is limited to 20,000 cells. studentFluent is available to colleges and universities in North America. According to the studentFLUENT Product Manager, Dr. Shane Moeykens, "studentFLUENT should provide intermediate and advanced engineering students the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge and experience with the world's most popular general-purpose CFD solver, FLUENT 6.". |
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| Highly scalable solution with flexible delivery model provides lowest entry point into CFD |
20 May 2006 - Fluent
Fluent Inc., announces the immediate release of FloWizard V2 today. FloWizard leads in "rapid flow modeling" a flexible approach to CFD simulation that allows for accurate and quick engineering design validation much earlier in the product development cycle. FloWizard V2 builds on the success of the product's 2004 debut, which already gained a strong following in the design engineering community worldwide. |
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| New corrosion-resistant alloy from Eutectic UK |
20 May 2006 - Eutectic UK
Eutectic UK has developed and patented a new spray-and-fused powder alloy for one of the toughest corrosion and wear applications available, leading to significant cost savings. |
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| New CDP CastoTube for enhanced pipe performance |
19 May 2006 - Eutectic UK
Offering an enhanced resistance to wear, CastoTube comes in six standard sizes from 125mm to 275mm internal diameter with welded wear coatings from 3.0 to 4.5mm. Its uniform thickness makes it relatively light in comparison to rubber and ceramic-lined pipe alternatives. |
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| FLUENT 6.3 Beta release shows CFD performance enhancements with new Intel C++ Compiler 9.0 for Linux |
19 May 2006 - Fluent
Fluent Inc., the world leader in computational fluid dynamics software and services, today announces that the recently released beta version of its flagship flow simulation software, FLUENT 6.3, includes significant performance improvements on the Linux operating system, stemming from the adoption of Intel C++ Compiler 9.0 for Linux. Using the Intel C++ Compiler, FLUENT 6.3 beta has been compared to nine typical CFD examples and shows performance improvements ranging from a few percent up to as much as 50%. The compiler has been applied mainly to the Intel Xeon processor, but, |
