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stability and improved electrical performance versus traditional encapsulants, such as EVA-based pro- ducts, which improves the reliability and extends the service life of PV modules. The new encapsulant films are suitable for C-Si and thin-film modules. The new encapsulant films are the latest solutions spurred by Dow’s focus on delivering sustainable solutions to address some of the world’s most critical challenges – including the need for clean energy.
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ynasil Corporation of America (OTCBB: DYSL) bought Hilger Crystals, Ltd. (“Hilger”), a
leading manufacturer of synthetic crystals applicable to a wide range of industrial, medical, and homeland security applications, for $4 million at closing with an additional payment of $0.75 million after 18 months which may be reduced or eliminated, contingent upon revenues for the first 18 months.
Hilger’s parent company, Newport Corporation, is a leading global supplier of lasers, photonics instru- mentation, sub-micron positioning systems, vibration isolation, and optical components to customers in the scientific research, microelectronics, aerospace & defense and life & health sciences markets.
Dow Corning Solar Solutions researchers seek to make solar energy economically competitive with traditional energy sources. © Business Wire/Dow Corning
http://www.dow.com/packaging/products/enlight.htm D
ow Electronic Materials (NYSE: DOW), a lea- ding supplier of printed circuit board materials,
has received a 2009 Best Partner Award from its customer Pegatron-Unihan. Because of its excellent performance in technology, support, quality, and lo- gistics, Dow Electronic Materials was one of only two selected for Best Partner Award among 450 suppliers providing materials for Pegatron-Unihan’s Boardtek Computer.
http://www.pegatroncorp.com
Hilger Crystals, located in Kent, England, has a long history of supplying reliable and high-quality syn- thetic crystals for infrared spectroscopy, X-ray and gamma ray detection. Applications for synthetic cry- stals include homeland security, medical imaging, oil exploration, chemical analysis and military.
Craig Dunham, CEO of Dynasil, commented, “By combining our technical depth in synthetic crystals with Hilger’s highly specialized expertise in the growth and manufacturing of crystals, we can ac- celerate the commercialization and distribution of our extensive technology portfolio. The acquisition of Hilger puts Dynasil in a strong position as a high quality manufacturer and supplier. The transaction exemplifies our growth strategy to acquire compa- nies with strengths in complementary areas, which enables us to more quickly commercialize our new technology while expanding the scale and scope of our product line and distribution channels. We expect the acquisition to have a very positive impact
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