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Sun Apr 24 04:37:53 EDT 2011
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Kuraray lenses support CPV scale-up - Japanese materials company leverages existing plastic optics technology to provide concentrating lenses for market-leading Amonix.

GE speeds steel welding with hybrid laser tool - Hybrid approach combines arc welding with a 20kW IPG fiber laser to reduce welding time for inch-thick steel components by 80%.

Defense show highlights Deepwater spill response - One year on from the catastrophic oil spill, SPIE's Defense, Security + Sensing Symposium will show how photonics provided an instant response.

Profits down as Cree pushes LED expansion - The LED company is hit by weaker chip demand and price declines, but says momentum in LED lighting remains strong.

Analyst: organic PV to remain stuck in a niche - Despite a wealth of potential, organic PV will not disrupt crystalline silicon or inorganic thin-films any time soon, says Lux Research.

LEDs drive revenue growth at Philips Lighting - Sales of packaged LEDs and solid-state lighting products are growing sharply as the industrial giant looks to consolidate its wider business.

Cell hits 43.5% as Solar Junction awaits DOE decision - The start-up sets a world record for solar cell efficiency, but is waiting on a loan guarantee to scale up production to a commercial level.

Consortium for Solar Lighting launched - Electronics giant Sharp and solar LED lighting specialist Carmanah Technologies are among the founding members of a new industry group.

Northrop delivers first Webb telescope mirrors - Polished and coated hexagonal primary mirror segment for the giant space telescope will eventually be used as a flight spare by NASA.

San Diego to get more CPV in 30MW Soitec deal - Concentrated photovoltaic firm gets another vote of confidence in southern California with deal for three more sites.