For third-quarter 2014, Rubicon Technology Inc of Bensenville, IL, USA (which makes monocrystalline sapphire substrates and products for the LED, semiconductor and optical industries) has reported revenue of $8m (at the bottom of the $8-12m ...
Tags: 2-Inch Sapphire, Electronics
Soraa Inc of Fremont, CA, USA, which develops solid-state lighting technology built on ‘GaN on GaN’ (gallium nitride on gallium nitride) substrates, has introduced a compatible version of its MR16 LED lamp. Featuring ...
Global lamp revenues are expected to increase from US$29.1 billion in 2013 to US$34.6 billion in 2019, equivalent to a six-year CAGR of 2.4%. During the same time period, worldwide LED revenues are set to climb at a CAGR of 16%. In ...
Recent disappointing results for ventricular assist device companies are raising questions over adoption of the technology—which is meant to assist patients’ weakened hearts with pumping blood. HeartMate II, as shown on ...
For third-quarter 2014, RF front-end component maker and foundry services provider TriQuint Semiconductor Inc of Hillsboro, OR, USA has reported record revenue of $272.1m, up 18% on $230.8m last quarter and up 8% on $250.8m a year ago. This ...
Envelope tracking (ET) adoption rates will soar, according to a new forecast analysis published by fabless envelope tracking (ET) semiconductor firm Nujira Ltd of Cambridge, UK. The firm’s research predicts that the total market for ...
In partnership with Infor, a supplier of business application software, the Institute of Logistics at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organized a round table conference for the second time last month, under the theme ...
Among many measures, a mix enrichment improvement, helped NYSE-listed and a producer of recycled yarns – Unifi Inc post a 3.3% hike in sales in first fiscal quarter ended September 28, 2014. In its preliminary operating results for ...
Despite the hype, wearables are poised to make good on their promise to have substantial influence on society and business, according to a new report from PwC. Consumers seem to be excited by the potential of wearables, regardless of the ...
Tags: Life Sciences, Medtech, Wearables
The DuPont Green Living Survey: India, conducted by TNS Global, found that a majority of Indian consumers are familiar with green products, have confidence that green products are better for the environment, and feel that biobased ...
Tags: Biobased Products, Green Products
Nanoco, a developer and manufacturer of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, has signed a follow-on joint development agreement with Osram for the use of Nanoco quantum dots in general lighting. Nanoco has been working with ...
As part of the Obama Administration’s effort to cut energy waste and double energy productivity by 2030, the US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced solid-state lighting (SSL) research & development funding opportunity ...
Tags: DOE, opportunity, Electronics
Crystalline silicon wafer maker Sino-American Silicon Products (SAS) has obtained from Taiwan's Intellectual Property Office a patent for a process to grow polycrystalline silicon ingots, according to the company. SAS filed for the patent ...
Tags: SAS, Wafer Process
TrueCar, the negotiation-free car buying and selling platform, surpassed 1 million downloads of its smartphone app as more consumers turn to mobile devices to make purchasing a vehicle simpler and seamless. Mobile usage by TrueCar customers ...
Tags: TrueCar, Downloads, Accessories
PPG Industries reported third quarter 2014 net sales from continuing operations of $3.94 billion, up $161 million, or 4 percent, versus the prior year. Third quarter 2014 reported net income from continuing operations was $377 million, or ...
Tags: PPG, Construction Coating