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the transmission of low-frequency, low-intensity ultrasound waves through a variety of soft, flexible materials, including skin and tissue, enabling low- cost, breakthrough devices targeted at large, high- growth markets. NanoVibronix is developing a series of products directed at the treatment of chronic, non-healing wounds.
The company‘s first product, PainShield™ MD has gained FDA clearance and CE Mark certification in Europe, and is marketed for the treatment of tendonitis, muscle pain and trigeminal neuralgia. Additionally, the company has developed a family of disposable ultrasound devices to treat catheter- associated infection and injury, accomplished by preventing biofilm formation and decreasing the friction between the catheter and body tissues. The UroShield™ product is currently CE mark certified, and is the subject of several independent clinical tri- als being conducted by leading researchers in Europe and the Middle East.
“Our investment in NanoVibronix expands the Tegal portfolio to new markets and new commercial horizons,” said Thomas Mika, Tegal‘s CEO. “Nano- Vibronix is a technology leader in the application of surface acoustic waves in the treatment of wounds and the prevention of infection in indwelling ca- theters. Under the leadership of Dr. Harold Jacob, NanoVibronix Chief Executive Officer, the company has demonstrated the scientific merit, safety and ef- ficacy of devices using this technology to address the therapeutic needs of patients and clinicians.”
http://www.tegal.com http://www.nanovibronix.com
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exas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) introduced a family of tiny, single-chip, power
management integrated circuits (PMICs) for powering all the supply rails in solid state drives (SSDs), hybrid drives and other Flash memory management applica- tions. The new LM10504, LM10503 and LM10506 PMICs improve reliability and reduce system cost and development time. Additional features include a power-saving deep sleep mode, built-in current limit and thermal protection, and power-down data protection.
nidym, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Wisepower Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ: 040670), and
Nissha Printing Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of touch panels, have entered into a Joint Develop- ment Agreement as of November 11, 2011. Under the agreement, the companies will work together