Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. has completed the construction of a 1 MW concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) power generation plant in the Kingdom of Morocco, and held a completion ceremony on November 10, 2016. OSAKA, Japan - Friday, November 11th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- On November 10 (local time), Sumitomo Electric (TOKYO:5802)(ISIN:JP3407400005) held a ceremony to celebrate the completion of its megawatt-class CPV power generation plant in Ouarzazate City, the Kingdom of Morocco. The company had been working on the construction of the project facility since June based on the contract made this May with the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN). The ceremony was attended by over 100 representatives from the two countries, including Mr. Mustapha Bakkoury, President of MASEN, Mr. Tsuneo Kurokawa, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Kingdom of Morocco, and other government officials. Encouraged by the successful commencement of this pro ... Read more »

INGELHEIM, Germany - Friday, November 11th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Over 2,700 atrial fibrillation (AF) patients undergoing a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with stenting randomised in RE-DUAL PCI™ study1 First PCI study to evaluate the safety of a dual versus triple antithrombotic regimen using NOAC dosages already approved for AF-stroke prevention2-4 Dedicated data will support physicians in choosing an optimal antithrombotic regimen for AF patients who require a PCI (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Patient enrolment into the international Phase IIIb RE-DUAL PCI™ study is complete.1 The study evaluates the safety and efficacy of dabigatran etexilate (marketed as Pradaxa®) in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients undergoing a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with stent placement.2,3 This is the first time that two dosages of a non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulant (NOAC) already approved for stroke prevention in AF are evaluated in a dual versus triple antithrombotic regimen after ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, November 10th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Clint Wilfred & Sons (CWS), a leading beverages distributor with a presence in the region for around 40 years, is delighted to announce that it has recently launched two premium beverages in the UAE market. The launch, which took place on October 22, 2016 through the online store (www.cwsons.ae), comes in line with the company’s endeavors to meet the ever changing needs of consumers in this prosperous and fast-developing region. The two newly launched products, Willow mineral water and Desert Stallion, the imported Belgian non-alcoholic malt beverage, represent two main beverages categories of the CWS portfolio of products. “The launch of Willow mineral water and Desert Stallion non-alcoholic malt beverage is driven by our deep understanding of the market demands, as we have been established in this region for around four decades,” commented Clint Martel Wilfred, Founder and Proprietor of CWS. “Unlike the tradi ... Read more »

IRVINE, Calif. - Friday, November 11th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI) announced today, in advance of World Pneumonia Day tomorrow, that it has received a grant of $4.95 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF). The grant will support Masimo’s efforts to develop a low-cost pulse oximeter for use in pneumonia screening in several low-resource areas outside the U.S. While still in development, the device will likely measure oxygen saturation (SpO2) and respiration rate (RR) - two key parameters that would provide additional information to clinicians when screening potential pneumonia cases in high-burden settings. The grant will also support studying the clinical use environment in such settings to ensure that the device is user friendly and fit for its purpose. The grant may also support the education materials to promote proper training and use of the device at all literacy levels. Pneumonia remains the single largest treatable infectious cau ... Read more »

Masimo Receives Gates Foundation Grant to Develop Combined Pneumonia-Screening Device for High-Burden SettingsIRVINE, Calif. - Friday, November 11th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI) announced today, in advance of World Pneumonia Day tomorrow, that it has received a grant of $4.95 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF). The grant will support Masimo’s efforts to develop a low-cost pulse oximeter for use in pneumonia screening in several low-resource areas outside the U.S. While still in development, the device will likely measure oxygen saturation (SpO2) and respiration rate (RR) - two key parameters that would provide additional information to clinicians when screening potential pneumonia cases in high-burden settings. The grant will also support studying the clinical use environment in such settings to ensure that the device is user friendly and fit for its purpose. The grant may also support the education materials to promote proper trainin ... Read more »

Solid State LiDAR Sensor Takes Top Honors in Vehicle Intelligence Category SUNNYVALE, Calif. - Friday, November 11th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Quanergy Systems, Inc., the leading provider of LiDAR sensors and smart sensing solutions, today announced that it has received the CES 2017 ‘Best of Innovation’ Award in the vehicle intelligence category for its S3 solid state LiDAR sensor. The S3 is the first and only compact, low-cost, automotive-grade solid state LiDAR sensor, with high reliability and superior capability. The sensor can be concealed into the body of any vehicle, ensuring uncompromised design aesthetics and aerodynamics. Its ability to perform real-time 3D mapping and object detection, tracking and classification, enables autonomous driving. Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, independent engineers and members of the trade media, to honor outstanding design and engineering in cuttin ... Read more »

Five Waldorf Astoria Executive Chefs to Collaborate with James Beard Foundation Rising Star Semi-Finalist Chefs to Reinvent Happy Hour MCLEAN, Va. - Friday, November 11th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Following two successful years, today Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts announces the third year of Taste of Waldorf Astoria, a global culinary program in partnership with the James Beard Foundation (JBF), the United States’ foremost culinary arts organization. The search for the next iconic culinary masterpiece continues this fall with a new challenge and five hand-selected JBF Rising Star Semi-Finalist chefs collaborating with select Waldorf Astoria destinations around the globe. This year's program features a specific challenge – to transform happy hour into the "Fifth Hour," a contemporary update to the time-honored ritual using innovative themes that mirror the sophisticated and modern style of each property. To expand bar offerings beyond traditional drinks and appetizers, ... Read more »

Le capteur à semi-conducteurs LiDAR remporte la première place dans la catégorie des Données de véhicule SUNNYVALE, Californie - Vendredi 11 Novembre 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Quanergy Systems, Inc., fournisseur leader de capteurs LiDAR et de solutions de détection intelligentes, a annoncé aujourd’hui avoir reçu le prix CES 2017 « Meilleur de l’Innovation » dans la catégorie des Données de véhicule pour son capteur LiDAR à semi-conducteurs S3. Le S3 est le premier et seul capteur LiDAR à semi-conducteurs compact, peu onéreux et de classe automobile, avec une grande fiabilité et une capacité hors pair. Le capteur peut être dissimulé dans la carrosserie de n’importe quel véhicule, garantissant un aérodynamisme et une esthétique sans concession. Sa capacité à effectuer une cartographie 3D et la détection, le suivi et la classification d’objets en temps réel, autorise une conduite autonome. Les produits dont la candidature a été déposée dans ce programme prestigieux sont jugés ... Read more »