Since its foundation in 2002, eagleyard Photonics has been developing and manufacturing high power laser diodes - key components for next-generation laser systems. These high power laser diodes are being produced in close cooperation with the renowned Ferdinand-Braun-Institut für Hoechstfrequenztechnik and represent the results of top research performances turned into reliable products. The highly innovative and rapidly growing company has become a leading provider of high power laser diodes with wavelengths ranging from 650nm to 1,180nm.

On March 13, 2007, Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL), a world leader in product safety testing and certification and management system registrations, today unveiled a first-of-its-kind service for the medical device industry that streamlines the regulatory compliance assessment process for manufacturers seeking global market access efficiencies. "UL's leadership in offering the first ISO 14971 Registration Service is another example of the continuing commitment UL has in providing end-to-end regulatory services for Medical Device Manufacturers and their suppliers," said Anil Patel, General Manager of UL's Medical Business Unit.

The Tantec Group is a privately held company founded in 1974, and is a leading manufacturer of standard and customized corona and plasma systems for surface treatment of plastics and metals for improved adhesion properties. Tantec surface treaters are sold worldwide to end-users and OEMs through more than 30 partners and through our own branch offices. WHAT IS PLASMA AND CORONA SURFACE TREATMENT? It is often necessary to bond plastic materials to metals or other plastics, or simply to print on a plastic surface.

0.3V input power management chip with 0.5V start-up allows battery-driven devices to tap new wave of low-power energy sources. On March 27, 2007, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) introduced the industry's lowest input voltage DC/DC boost converter, which will enable portable electronic end-equipment to draw power from new energy sources, such as solar and micro-fuel cells. The tiny power circuit can operate with input voltages lower than 0.

Low-power, 12-bit and 14-bit data converters at 125, 105 and 80 MSPS provide ultimate system flexibility and space savings. On April 16, 2007, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) introduced a new family of two- and four-channel 12-bit and 14-bit Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) featuring high speed, low power and high performance housed in tiny 9mm x 9mm packages. This pin-compatible family offers designers an easy upgrade path with a range of resolutions, speed and performance options tailored to meet the requirements of advanced communications, radar and imaging, test and measurement, medical, and video applications.

Many medical applications can take advantage of Fischer Connectors' range of high performance hybrid connectors. Mixing several functionalities into the same connector body, the hybrid line eliminates the need to use bulky separate wirings and offers highly appreciated versatility in solving today's complex interconnection requirements. A single contact block can simultaneously transmit electricity (coax, high or low voltage, high current), fiber optics (single-mode, multi-mode), fluids and/or gas.

Active in the electronic industry, the SCHURTER Group achieved a very good result in 2006, it increased its sales turnover by 13.5% to CHF 186.4m. Cash flow increased to CHF 16.4m (+37.6%) and the profit amounted to CHF 8.3m (+91.5%). The substantial increase in profit is primarily due to a positive economic environment, productivity increases and favourable rates of exchange. In Europe, the sales turnover increased by 13.5% to CHF 141.

Laser Competence Centre Finland (LCC Finland) covers the whole development chain including technology oriented basic research, end users' application development, system integration and testing of lasers as well as training aspects. The objective is to adapt new laser technologies to the needs of industry so that the companies can experiment and develop their products and their processes by utilising the know-how and hardware of the centre.

Effective from 1st January 2007, SCHURTER Holding AG in Lucerne, Switzerland, manufacturer and supplier of electronic and electro-mechanical components worldwide, took over the Swiss company of TICOMEL SA, Mendrisio, as well as their affiliated company INTERELECTRONIK in Romania. With more than 500 employees, TICOMEL SA produces electro-mechanical components. The product range comprises chokes, network filters as well as customer specific SMD printed circuit board assemblies for the industrial electronic and telecommunication industries.