GREENSBORO, N.C. - Tuesday, August 27th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) today announced the company will establish three Global Innovation Centers – a groundbreaking move in the apparel industry – to focus on game-changing product innovations in technical apparel, footwear and jeans.

The centers will be staffed with teams of scientists, engineers, technical designers and key talent who will combine proprietary insights with consumer needs and a deep understanding of technology and new materials. The expected outcome: breakthrough products that drive brand equity and long-term growth.

"These Global Innovation Centers will spark opportunities to fuel VF’s growth and shape the future of apparel and footwear,” said Eric C. Wiseman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "From the mass market to the mountaintop and from the U.S. to South America, Asia and Europe, we will develop and deliver innovative, ‘must-have’ products for consumers. ... Read more »

Plus de 700 entreprises en provenance du Japon et de l’étranger vont se réunir pour favoriser l’innovation ouverte !

TOKYO - Mardi 27 Août 2013 [ME NewsWire]

 (BUSINESS WIRE) L’événement « BioJapan 2013 ̶̶ World Business Forum » (BioJapan 2013 ̶̶ Forum mondial des entreprises) se tiendra du 9 au 11 octobre 2013 à Pacifico Yokohama dans les halls d’exposition C & D, et le hall annexe.

BioJapan est un événement composé d’expositions, de séminaires et de réunions de partenariats d’affaires conçus pour les cadres supérieurs du secteur des biotechnologies du Japon et du monde entier. Le thème de ce 15e rassemblement est « Towards A New Biotechnology Revolution » (En marche vers une nouvelle révolution des biotechnologies). Des représentants du secteur des biotechnologies provenant de divers pays se réuniront à cette occasion pour partager leurs technologies et leurs info ... Read more »

Braun and Vettel join forces to inspire men to make their dreams become reality

KRONBERG, Germany - Tuesday, August 27th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BRAUN today proudly announces triple Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel as the new global ambassador for BRAUN’s male power grooming range. This exciting collaboration also marks the launch of the BRAUN global campaign "Hold on to your Dreams”.

The announcement was made at the Formula 1 Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps, where Sebastian Vettel said: "I grew up with the Braun brand. We both come from the same state of Hesse, so the connection is deep rooted. I have always been amazed by how much technology goes into Braun shavers. It’s just like in Formula 1, the latest technology, the finest design and guaranteed durability. They simply do what you expect from them. I’m proud to be the ambassador for Braun male grooming.”

Braun’s Global Marketing Director, Lakis Vasileiadis, says "We are truly deligh ... Read more »

L'acquisition ajoute une fonctionnalité améliorée de prise en charge des conversations et de la messagerie électronique aux services en langue française offerts par Stream

EAGAN, Minnesota - Mardi 27 Août 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)Stream Global Services a annoncé aujourd'hui son acquisition de N2SP Tunisie, une société basée en Tunisie offrant des services et une prise en charge multicanal aux clients européens. N2SP propose une gamme de services principalement à travers des fonctionnalités de conversation et de messagerie électronique, notamment de maintenance d'un numéro d'urgence et d'assistance technique, de service à la clientèle et d'activités administratives. Les termes du contrat n'ont pas été dévoilés.

« Cette acquisition fournit à Stream une présence accrue sur le marché européen et une expertise supplé ... Read more »

More than 700 companies from Japan and abroad will gather to foster open innovation!

TOKYO - Tuesday, August 27th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

BioJapan 2013 World Business Forum

(BUSINESS WIRE) 'BioJapan 2013 -World Business Forum' will be held from October 9th to 11th, 2013 at Pacifico Yokohama in Exhibition Halls C & D, and the Annex Hall.

BioJapan is an event comprised of exhibitions, seminars, and business partnering meetings geared for the Japanese and global biotechnology industry’s top executives. The theme of this 15th assembly is ‘Towards A New Biotechnology Revolution’. Representatives from biotech industries from various countries will gather here to share technology and information, as well as share ideas for further development.

    More than 700 companies from over 25 countries and regions are expected to participate this year! (a 30% increase from last year) Participants from a wide range of countries and regions have already b ... Read more »

Acquisition adds enhanced chat and email support capability to Stream’s French language service offerings

EAGAN, Minn - Tuesday, August 27th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Stream Global Services today announced it has acquired N2SP Tunisie, a Tunisian-based company offering service and multichannel support to European customers. N2SP provides a range of services primarily through chat and email capabilities, including hotline maintenance and technical support, customer service and back office activities. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Stream is a global business process outsourcing services firm that provides sales, customer care, and technical support services to Fortune 1000 companies. Stream operates approximately 55 service centers globally with more than 39,000 employees worldwide.

"This acquisition provides Stream with an enhanced presence in the European market and additional expertise in chat and email service offerings,” said Stream ... Read more »

EAST PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - Mardi 27 Août 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nordson EFD, une société Nordson (NASDAQ : NDSN), présente la valve PICO® xMOD™, un nouveau concept modulaire prometteur entièrement échangeable dans la distribution par aiguille avec ou sans contact des fluides d'assemblage.

La technologie du système à valve PICO xMOD de Nordson EFD utilise une technologie d'activation piézoélectrique haute technologie, robuste et durable pour une utilisation en continu à des vitesses atteignant 500 cycles/seconde. La valve PICO xMOD peut produire des dépôts aussi minimes que 2 nanolitres, aux grandes vitesses de production, avec une précision de dépôt exceptionnelle et un contrôle de processus supérieur. La valve à jet sans contact permet d'appliquer le fluide dans les zones difficiles d'accès ou sur des substrats irréguliers ou délicats pour les applications de l'&eacu ... Read more »

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Tuesday, August 27th 2013

Christie Medical Holdings, Inc., today announced the expansion of its industry-leading Christie Assure Program to hospitals and physician offices in over 40 countries using the HD VeinViewer® vein illumination products which project vascular imaging on the skin surface.

The five-year program includes warranty, access to online clinical education and an upgrade program to the latest Christie product platforms. An industry-first, the Christie Assure Program represents a significant leadership investment in seeing the end customer achieve utilization and results through Christie technologies.

Chris Schnee, GM and VP at Christie Medical Holdings, said, "We launched VeinViewerGS internationally in 2008. Today 3rd, 4th and 5th generation VeinViewers are being sold around the world. Through our technology leadership and support, we aim to help VeinViewer users achieve an increase in patient ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Monday, August 26th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate urged motorists to reduce speed near intersections and avoid accelerating when approaching intersections in order to "catch” the green light as it switches to yellow. The directorate indicated that the cameras used to monitor traffic violators at Abu Dhabi intersections operate with state-of-the-art technology and high efficiency. The traffic cameras use infrared technology without flashing to nab motorists who run red lights, exceed speed limits, misuse traffic lanes, park vehicles on pedestrian crossings, and catch speeders who illegally overtake other vehicles at intersections in addition to capturing vehicles that turn illegally or make a U-turn to the left from the wrong lane.

Brigadier Eng. Hussein Ahmed Al Harithi, Director of Traffic and Patrols Directorate at the Abu Dhabi Police warned motorists against running traffic lights when using m ... Read more »

 Résultats thérapeutiques nettement améliorés après utilisation du système de thérapie par pression négative ABThera™ lors de chirurgies abdominales ouvertes

SAN ANTONIO - Mardi 27 Août 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kinetic Concepts, Inc. a annoncé aujourd’hui que les résultats de l’étude observationnelle, « Étude prospective analysant les résultats cliniques associés à un système de thérapie par pression négative des plaies et à la technique de pansement sous vide de Barker » sont publiés dans le numéro de septembre 2013 du World Journal of Surgery 1. Ces résultats, publiés en ligne en mai 2013, ont montré que le système de thérapie par pression négative ABThera™ (ABThera ™ OA NPT) a été associé à des résultats thérapeutiques significativement améliorés par rapport à ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, August 26th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

In its 6th 2013 meeting, the Ministry of Interior’s Executive Council discussed the project of Electronic Services in the Ministry. The meeting took place today Monday, the 26th.

The council, headed by Major General Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, discussed the amendments of organizational structures in the Ministry of Interior’s departments along with a number of topics related to the development of police work. The meeting also tackled a report about complaints and suggestions during the first and second quarters of the year.

The meeting was attended by two members of the council: Major General Dr. Abdul Quddus Abdul Razak Al Obaidaly, Director General of the Directorate General of Total Quality in Dubai Police and Colonel Mohammed Hamid bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, Strategy and Performance Development Director Gen ... Read more »

Recognizing data as a strategic asset

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C - Monday, August 26th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Quintiles has been recognized for its pioneering work creating big data solutions that help pharmaceutical organizations improve their probability of success throughout the drug development process, with a Computerworld Data+ Editor’s Choice Award for its Quintiles Infosario® platform.

"The drug development process is predicated upon the availability of high quality data with which to collaborate and make informed decisions at every step of the way during the evolution of a product or treatment," said Quintiles Chief Information Officer Richard Thomas. "We are delighted to receive this award which highlights the work of our outstanding team of dedicated professionals, partners and customers who all contributed in the development of technologies that power our Quintiles Infosario platform."

Quintiles Infosario is an end-to-end suit ... Read more »

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Monday, August 26th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Nordson EFD, a Nordson company (NASDAQ: NDSN), introduces the PICO® xMOD™ Valve, a new and exciting fully exchangeable and modular concept in non-contact and contact needle dispensing of assembly fluids.

Nordson EFD’s PICO xMOD valve system technology uses high-tech, robust, durable piezoelectric actuation technology for continuous operation at speeds of up to 500 cycles/second. The PICO xMOD can produce deposits as small as 2 nanoliters, at high production speeds, with exceptional deposit accuracy and superior process control. The non-contact jet valve makes it possible to apply fluid in hard-to-access areas or onto uneven or delicate substrates for applications in electronics, automotive, life sciences, solar, and a range of other industrial dispensing applications.

All five major xMOD valve components – the Piezo Actuator (PA), the Valve Seat (VS), the Fluid Body (FB), the Cartrid ... Read more »