10-09 :: September 2010

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Within seconds, NanoFocus´ non-contact measurement systems deliver precise 3D data of technical surfaces in the micro and nanometer ranges. To always provide the best solutions to our customers, we internally design, develop and produce hardware and soft- ware for more than 15 years.

Now, NanoFocus goes inline too – same NanoFocus precision with over 1 million measure- ments per second to satisfy a broad range of industrial applications.

NI showcases its latest products to its customers and partners.

Furthermore, GigOptix increased its revenue guidance for the third quarter of 2010. The Compa- ny now expects revenue for the third quarter of 2010 to exceed $7.0 million, or an increase of more than 10% sequentially, compared to its previous guidance of approximately $6.6 million to $6.8 million, or an increase of 5% to 8% sequentially.

“Our stronger than expected third quarter will result in another quarter of record revenue for the Compa- ny,” stated Ron Shelton, SVP and CFO of GigOptix. “Our business continues to benefit from increased demand and volume shipments across all of our high-speed optical markets, including increasing shipments of our products for the 40G and 100G markets.” http://www.GigOptix.com

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und (Sweden) based nanowire semiconductor LED developer GLO AB closed an SEK170 milli-

on investment round (approximately USD25 million) and established a California-based engineering center to supplement its current efforts in Sweden and Den- mark. The Company also announced appointment of Fariba Danesh as its Chief Executive Officer.

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G. Russell Mortenson, GLO’s Executive Chairman, said, “We are very pleased to welcome Wellington Partners as a significant new lead investor in this round.” Current investors joining in the round in GLO inclu- de funds advised by venture capital firms Provider Venture Partners of Stockholm, Hafslund Venture, Agder Energi Venture, and Teknoinvest of Oslo,

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