Working from a master copy

Article Abstract:

Xerox invested $500 million to develop a next-generation architecture for multifunction digital office products. The resulting products are the first designed by Xerox as totally digital multifunction devices. The architecture is designed to protect the customer's investment in the product by providing an upgrade path. The products are basically digital copiers, but include fax machine, scanning and network printer capabilities as well. Xerox also developed a repository of circuit designs with common source code, which facilitates rapid customization of the products. The company's development method is based on VHDL, primarily because it is the emerging industry standard and provides full VHDL simulation, which reduces debugging time. VHDL is also portable across platforms and technologies, which increases Xerox's manufacturing choices.

Computer peripheral equipment, not elsewhere classified, Computer Input-Output Eqp NEC, Office equipment and supplies industry, Product development, Office equipment industry, Xerox Corp., XRX, Printers (Equipment), Company technology development, Multifunction I/O devices, Multifunction printer, Multifunction printers

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Microscopic imaging ellipsometry gives resolution, throughput

Article Abstract:

Nanofilm Technologie's microscopic ellipsometry system is able to show an accurate structure of surfaces and thin films. Ellipsometry uses a polarized light beam as a probe and provide data on a sample's optical properties by analyzing changes in the beam's polarization. Nanofilm's ellipsometry system provides instant access to qualitative information and is able to perform qualitative analysis on a point of interest.

Germany, Image Processing Equip

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Matsushita offers PHS LAN for facilities management

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Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd's facilities management system uses a Personal Handy Phone System (PHS) wireless local area network. The system collects production data and unspecified data from different factory automation equipment and factory facilities. The PHS system is capable of 32Kbps data communications, can cover over 100m indoors and is able to resist radiowave interference.

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