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HWI Global Releases Status of Current Funding Agreement
October 19, 2011
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PITTSBURGH, PA -- (Marketwire) -- 10/19/11 -- HWI Global®, Inc. (OTCBB: HWIC) announced today that it has not received the funding that was contractually agreed to with United Securities of Switzerland AG and their US-based representative, Zenith Estates, Inc. in respect to the remaining balance of the first tranche of funding due the Company.On July 14, 2011, the Companies signed an agreement to sell up to an aggregate of 2,857,142 common shares to United Securities of Switzerland AG for proceeds of up to $1,000,000 at a share price of $0.35. The proceeds were expected to be received in [...]
Major Asian Foundry Selects Mattson Technology Helios XP RTP System as Process of Record for Advanced Chip Manufacturing
October 19, 2011
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FREMONT, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 10/19/11 -- Mattson Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MTSN), a leading supplier of advanced process equipment used to manufacture semiconductors, today announced that it has won acceptance for its Helios® XP rapid thermal processing (RTP) system for process of record from a major Asian foundry. The order follows an extensive evaluation of the system and marks the first sale of the Helios XP to a major foundry. The system is now in volume production for advanced chips."As devices scale to smaller geometries and IC production moves to larger die-sizes and more c [...]
Mattson Technology, Inc. Announces Availability of Third Quarter 2011 Financial Results Conference Call and Web Cast
October 13, 2011
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FREMONT, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 10/13/11 -- Mattson Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MTSN), a leading supplier of advanced process equipment used to manufacture semiconductors, announced that the company will host a conference call on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time). The conference call will cover 2011 third quarter financial results and current business conditions.Mattson will also web cast a slide presentation in conjunction with the conference call. To access the live web cast and slide presentation, please visit Mattson's website under the 'Investors' [...]
Oak Ridge National Lab Turns to NVIDIA Tesla GPUs to Deploy World’s Leading Supercomputer
October 11, 2011
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World's Top Open Science Facility to Deploy System With Up to 18,000 GPUs; Paves Way to Exascale Computing [...]
Zarlink Semiconductor Inc. Shareholders and Debentureholders Reminded to Tender to Microsemi Corp.’s Premium Offers
October 11, 2011
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Microsemi Offers Set to Expire on October 12, 2011 [...]
QuickLogic Delivers Power-Efficient Connectivity Between Qualcomm Modem Chipset and Application Processors
October 5, 2011
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SUNNYVALE, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 10/05/11 -- QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ: QUIK)Enables application processors with SDIO interface to connect to Qualcomm modem chipset with EBI2 interfaceProvides low-cost, low-power alternative to USB-based interfacesQuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ: QUIK), the leader in low power Customer Specific Standard Products (), today announced the availability of a new application solution for the PolarPro® platform family which connects the SDIO port(s) on application processors to the EBI2 interface found on Qualcomm modem chipsets. This new application soluti [...]
Lam Research Announces September Quarter Financial Conference Call
October 5, 2011
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FREMONT, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 10/05/11 -- Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) announced today that the company will host its quarterly financial conference call and webcast on Wednesday, October 19, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time.To access the webcast, visit the Investors section of Lam's web site at and click on the Calendar/Webcasts section to view the details.A webcast replay will be available on the Lam Research web site for 90 days after the earnings conference call is held.Lam Research Investor Relations Department
, 510-572-1615Lam Research Corporation is a major provider [...]
Microsemi Corporation to Acquire Zarlink Semiconductor Inc.
September 22, 2011
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- Microsemi amends offers to acquire all of the outstanding common shares and debentures of - Zarlink to CAD$3.98 per share and CAD$1,624.49 per CAD$1,000 principal amount of debentures, respectively - Zarlink's Board of Directors unanimously recommends Zarlink shareholders and debentureholders tender their shares or debentures to Microsemi's all cash increased offers - Expands Microsemi's market reach into communications and medical markets - Immediately accretive to Microsemi's non-GAAP earnings before synergies; expects $0.24 to $0.26 non-GAAP EPS accretion in FY2012 - Offers extended to 5: [...]
Xicato Introduces New Artist Module and Increases Efficacy
September 21, 2011
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Expanded Range Includes New 1000 Lumen Module; 700 Series Efficacy Increases 45% [...]
Mattson Technology Announces Board of Directors Appointments
September 20, 2011
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FREMONT, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 09/20/11 -- Mattson Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MTSN), a leading supplier of advanced process equipment used to manufacture semiconductors, today announced the appointment of Dr. Hans-Georg Betz as the chairman of the board of directors and the appointment of Scott S. Kramer as a member of the board. Dr. Betz succeeds Ken Kannappan, who will continue as a member of the board.Mr. Kannappan commented, "I am pleased to be transferring the role of chairman of the board to Hans, who is eminently qualified to lead Mattson Technology's board. He has strong executiv [...]
Ikanos and ASSIA Demonstrate First Solution for Accelerating Commercial Deployment of Vectored Networks
September 20, 2011
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Combination of NodeScale Vectoring and DSL Expresse to Streamline Network Management, Speed "Time to Revenue" for New Services [...]
Mattson Technology to Participate in The Rodman – Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference
September 9, 2011
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FREMONT, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 09/09/11 -- Mattson Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MTSN), a leading supplier of advanced process equipment used to manufacture semiconductors, today announced that that the Company is scheduled to present at the Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference, being held September 11-13, 2011 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, 301 Park Ave, New York. David Dutton, president and chief executive officer, and Andrew Moring, chief financial officer, will present in a group presentation scheduled on Monday September 12, 2011, at 3:15 p.m. (ET) and will be available du [...]
Lam Research Corporation Announces Martin B. Anstice to Succeed Stephen G. Newberry as President and CEO Effective January 1, 2012; Newberry to Continue as Vice Chairman
September 8, 2011
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FREMONT, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 09/08/11 -- Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) today announced that the company's Board of Directors has appointed Martin B. Anstice to chief executive officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2012. Anstice succeeds Stephen G. Newberry, who will continue serving as vice chairman, an executive position with the company, after his transition as CEO. Anstice will also maintain his current role as president and chief operating officer.Commenting on Anstice's promotion, Newberry noted, "As president and chief operating officer, Martin has brought strong leaders [...]
Tilera Names Industry Veteran Michael Zimmerman as Vice President of Marketing
September 6, 2011
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SAN JOSE, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 09/06/11 --, the leader in , today named Michael Zimmerman as the new Vice President of Marketing. Zimmerman has more than 20 years experience in semiconductor marketing and product management, most recently serving as the associate vice president of Embedded Processors at Marvell Semiconductor."The TILE-Gx products are disrupting the processor market in a big way," said Tilera CEO . "Michael's experience in processor marketing and track record of success will help us in driving new customer engagements across our target markets."Zimmerman jo [...]
Lam Research Corporation Announces an Increase to Share Repurchase Program
September 1, 2011
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FREMONT, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 09/01/11 -- Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase of $500 million in the Company's authorization for share repurchases, raising the total authorization under the program to $750 million. Repurchases of the Company's common stock may be made in both public market and private transactions, and may include the use of derivative contracts and structured share repurchase agreements. The increased authorization limit is effective immediately.The repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued [...]
Amalfi Semiconductor Launches Second-Generation AdaptiveRF CMOS Power Amplifier Architecture
August 24, 2011
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Proprietary Architecture Provides Industry Leading Performance at Significantly Reduced Costs Relative to Traditional GaAs Modules [...]
WPG Americas to Distribute GainSpan Low Power Embedded Wi-Fi Solutions in the Americas
August 23, 2011
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SAN JOSE, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 08/23/11 -- ® Corporation, a leading developer of solutions, and , Inc., today announced a strategic distribution partnership whereby WPG Americas will sell GainSpan's complete line of low power Wi-Fi products in the Americas. WPG Americas, based in San Jose, CA, is a member of WPG Holdings, the world's third largest electronics distributor.Under the agreement, WPG Americas will distribute, sell and service GainSpan's ultra-low power Wi-Fi Chips, Modules, and Evaluation Kits. GainSpan products address market demand for low power and low-cost Wi-Fi connec [...]
Mattson Technology Extends RTP Leadership With Shipment of Millios(R) Millisecond Anneal System for Advanced Sub-2X nm Device Development
August 23, 2011
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FREMONT, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 08/23/11 -- Mattson Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MTSN), a leading supplier of advanced process equipment used to manufacture semiconductors, today announced that a major semiconductor manufacturer has purchased its Millios® millisecond anneal system for the evaluation of future logic devices. The Millios demonstrated unique technological advantages that enable chipmakers to maximize integrated circuit performance on advanced logic devices. The system has already been delivered to the customer and will be used for sub-2X nanometer (nm) applications.The Millios [...]
Analyst View, Current Global Forecast – Equity Research on Marvell Technology Group Ltd. and QUALCOMM, Inc.
August 22, 2011
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HONG KONG -- (Marketwire) -- 08/22/11 -- Today, released its industry report highlighting Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: MRVL) and QUALCOMM, Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM). Full fundamental and technical analysis is available at .Continued confidence in long-term U.S. debt is defying S&P's recent downgrade. Treasury yields continue at their lowest levels since January 1, 2011 as the market moved to "safe investments" weary of the storm clouds ahead. Winds can change however, as a last-minute move to save the U.S. from a historic default on its debt obligations. Attentions are now [...]
Sigma Designs, Inc. Schedules Conference Call to Review Second Quarter Fiscal 2012 Financial Results
August 19, 2011
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MILPITAS, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 08/19/11 -- Sigma Designs (NASDAQ: SIGM), the world leader in connected media platforms, today announced that it will report its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended July 30, 2011 following the close of regular trading on Wednesday, August 24, 2011.At 2:00 pm Pacific Time, Sigma's management will conduct a conference call. Thinh Tran, chief executive officer, Thomas Gay, chief financial officer, and Ken Lowe, vice president of strategic marketing will discuss the revenue and earnings for the quarter as well as the business outlook followed by a [...]
Phostech Continues Operations Despite Negative Judgement of the Canadian Federal Court of Appeal
August 18, 2011
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ST-BRUNO, QUEBEC -- (Marketwire) -- 08/18/11 -- Despite a decision delivered on August 17th 2011 by the Canadian Federal Court of Appeal that a process used by Phostech Lithium at its plant of St-Bruno to manufacture the P1 grade of lithium iron phosphate (LFP), Canada, violated a patent of Valence Technology Inc. there is no significant impact on the business of Phostech Lithium.As already released on July 27th 2011, Phostech is about to finalize the production capacity expansion for its new advanced grade LFP in St-Bruno. This new product with significantly improved performance is not affe [...]
NVIDIA Names Michael LaBianca as Senior Vice President of HR
August 15, 2011
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SANTA CLARA, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 08/15/11 -- NVIDIA announced today that it has appointed Michael LaBianca, a long-time senior Silicon Valley executive, to serve as senior vice president of human resources, effective immediately.LaBianca, age 54, will be responsible for developing and implementing all aspects of NVIDIA's global HR strategy. The company has more than 6,800 employees in over 20 countries worldwide."NVIDIA's pioneering advances in visual and mobile computing are driven by the passion and expertise of our people," said Jen-Hsun Huang, NVIDIA's president and chief exec [...]
Kodiak Kenai Cable Company Deploys Infinera for Alaskan Subsea Network Upgrade
August 15, 2011
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SUNNYVALE, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 08/15/11 -- Kodiak Kenai Cable Company, LLC (KKCC), a subsidiary of Old Harbor Native Corporation, has deployed Infinera's (NASDAQ: INFN) Submarine Solution for its optical network upgrade spanning approximately 1,000 km throughout the state of Alaska. KKCC chose Infinera for the ease of use, speed of deployment and cutting edge technology offered on Infinera's DTN for Submarine Line Terminating Equipment (SLTE).KKCC operates Kodiak Kenai Fiber Link (KKFL), a submarine fiber optic telecommunications system connecting Kodiak Island and the Kenai Peninsula with [...]
HWI Global to Begin Installing Proprietary Bio-Gard(TM) Germicidal Wall Lamination at West Virginia University Clean Room Laboratories
August 15, 2011
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PITTSBURGH, PA -- (Marketwire) -- 08/15/11 -- HWI Global® (OTCBB: HWIC), the Pittsburgh-based clean room design builder, is scheduled to begin installation of its proprietary Bio-Gard™ Germicidal Wall lamination at West Virginia University's White Hall Clean Room Laboratories. HWI's construction project is an ongoing part of the University's Department of Physics Relocation plan.Deric Haddad, CEO, HWI Global states: "This is a very specialized installation for a high-profile and progressive institution. A collection of clean room environments, the project includes a Class 100 Photol [...]
Varian Shareholders Approve the Planned Merger With Applied Materials
August 12, 2011
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GLOUCESTER, MA -- (Marketwire) -- 08/12/11 -- Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. ("Varian") (NASDAQ: VSEA) achieved a significant milestone yesterday in the proposed merger between Varian and Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT). At a special stockholders meeting yesterday, Varian stockholders voted to approve the merger. Gary Dickerson, Chief Executive Officer of Varian Semiconductor, said, "Gaining shareholder approval is a significant step in the process to combine the strengths of both companies and enhance our innovation, customer focus, operational excelle [...]
HWI Global, Inc. Announces Q2 2011 Financial Results
August 12, 2011
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PITTSBURGH, PA -- (Marketwire) -- 08/12/11 -- HWI Global, Inc. (OTCBB: HWIC), a leader in clean room design engineering and construction servicing clients in the life science, health science, nanotechnology, microelectronics and aerospace industries, today announced results of operations for the second quarter of 2011.Deric Haddad, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "During the second quarter of 2011, contract revenues totaled approximately $1.0 million as compared to approximately $.7 million, a 43% increase representing continued delivery on our contracts for clean room de [...]
NVIDIA Reports Financial Results for Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2012
August 11, 2011
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SANTA CLARA, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 08/11/11 -- NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA)Revenue increased 5.7 percent to $1.02 billion from $962.0 million in
the previous quarter.GAAP net income was $151.6 million, or $0.25 per diluted share;
non-GAAP net income was $193.5 million, or $0.32 per diluted share.GAAP gross margin increased to 51.7 percent, a record for the fourth
consecutive quarter; non-GAAP gross margin increased to 51.9 percent from
the first quarter's 50.6 percent.NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) today reported revenue of $1.02 billion for the
second quarter of fiscal 2012 ended July 31, 2011, up 5.7 perce [...]
Larry C. Holmberg Appointed CEO of Solar Semiconductor, Inc.
August 11, 2011
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NEW DELHI, INDIA and SUNNYVALE, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 08/11/11 -- Solar Semiconductor, Inc. announced today at the India Renewable Energy Expo that Larry C. Holmberg has been appointed CEO and a member of the Board of Directors of the Company. Larry is a Co-Founder and CEO of Solar Infra, Inc. Solar Semiconductor also announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Solar Infra and is in the process of completing the acquisition."We are very excited to have Larry join our executive team," said Hari Surapaneni, Chairman of the Board of Solar Semiconductor. "He brings a wealth o [...]
NVIDIA Taps Industry Veteran Steve Scott to Help Shape the Future of High Performance Computing
August 10, 2011
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SANTA CLARA, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 08/10/11 -- NVIDIA today announced it plans to appoint Steve Scott, a longtime Cray Inc. executive, to help spearhead the company's high performance computing initiative.As chief technology officer (CTO) for NVIDIA's Tesla™ business unit, Scott will be responsible for the Tesla roadmap and architecture. Tesla is rapidly becoming a fundamental technology in accelerated high performance computing and is expected to be the cornerstone in the race to exascale.Scott, age 45, served 19 years at Cray, including the last six as senior vice president and CTO, with r [...]
UniPixel Reports Second Quarter 2011 Results
August 10, 2011
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THE WOODLANDS, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 08/10/11 -- (NASDAQ: UNXL), a provider of UniPixel Performance Engineered Films to the touch screen, antenna, flexible printed circuit, lighting and display markets, reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011.Completed, on schedule, the installation and qualification of new in-house UniBoss™ mastering equipment, which reduces mastering time to a few hours, versus the previous eight to sixteen weeks. Subsequent to the end of the quarter, the UniBoss™ new roll-to-roll production equipment was also installed and calibrated. A backlog of UniB [...]
