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XPEL Expands Architectural Window Film Solutions

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ: XPEL) a global provider of protective films and coatings, today announced the expansion of its VISIONTM architectural window film product portfolio and commercial support services.

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  • XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ: XPEL) a global provider of protective films and coatings, today announced the expansion of its VISIONTM architectural window film product portfolio and commercial support services.
  • With the addition of these new products and services, XPEL is laser focused on delivering maximum benefits and results to our key client groups, commented Harry Rahman, Director of Architectural Films for XPEL.
  • XPEL is a leading provider of protective films and coatings, including automotive paint protection film, surface protection film, automotive and commercial/residential window films, and ceramic coatings.
  • XPEL, Inc. is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the symbol XPEL.

Seoul Viosys Announces That Violeds Sterilizes Omicron Variant As Well

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Monday, February 14, 2022

Seoul Viosys (KOSDAQ: 092190), a company specializing in optical semiconductors, announced an experimental result confirming that its Violeds technology sterilizes 99.99% Omicron Variant (SARS-CoV-2 Variant: B.1.1529) in one second, which has been spreading around the world.

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  • Seoul Viosys (KOSDAQ: 092190), a company specializing in optical semiconductors, announced an experimental result confirming that its Violeds technology sterilizes 99.99% Omicron Variant (SARS-CoV-2 Variant: B.1.1529) in one second, which has been spreading around the world.
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    Omicron virus sterilization test using Violeds technology, Seoul Viosys (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Seoul Viosys conducted the Omicron sterilization test at the Virology Research Institute of Korea University College of Medicine, and it was confirmed that the Omicron virus exposed to the Violeds LED was sterilized 99.99% in only one second.
  • Seoul Viosys has been conducting various sterilization experiments using its Violeds technology since 2019.
  • Seoul Viosys' bio research team released research data that the air purifying sterilizer with Violeds technology applied could lower the risk of airborne infection by one-thirtieth.

Seoul Viosys Files a Patent Lawsuit Seeking to Enjoin Sales of UV LED Products in Europe

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Monday, February 14, 2022

Seoul Viosys (KOSDAQ: 092190), a subsidiary of Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd., announced that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit with the Hague District Court in the Netherlands, seeking to enjoin UV LED products in European countries.

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  • Seoul Viosys (KOSDAQ: 092190), a subsidiary of Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd., announced that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit with the Hague District Court in the Netherlands, seeking to enjoin UV LED products in European countries.
  • Based on that seizure, Seoul Viosys learned that accused UV LED products are being imported and distributed from the Netherlands.
  • Seoul Viosys and SETi, a US-based UV LED pioneer, co-developed and mass-produced the world's first UV LED that emits UV light with optical semiconductor technology.
  • This has resulted in a tremendous increase in sales in the UV LED industry, with Seoul Viosys as the top producer of such LEDs.

Worldwide Optical Ceramics Industry to 2030 - Featuring American Elements, CeraNova and CoorsTek Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

The global optical ceramics market was valued at $189.3 million in 2020, and is projected to reach $603.4 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 12.4% from 2021 to 2030.

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  • The global optical ceramics market was valued at $189.3 million in 2020, and is projected to reach $603.4 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 12.4% from 2021 to 2030.
  • Optical ceramics are special industrial products used in laser windows used in restaurants, infrared radomes, and barcode scanners.
  • Optical ceramics are translucent polycrystalline materials formed by ceramic manufacturing techniques that are used in place of single crystal scintillators.
  • In addition, innovation and increased use of optical ceramics over glass and metals are also expected to drive growth in global demand for optical ceramics.

Comfort Research®, the Creators of Big Joe®, Has Acquired Spin Master's Outdoor Manufacturing Operations

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Monday, February 7, 2022

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comfort Research, the creators of Big Joe, has acquired Spin Master's Outdoor manufacturing operations in Tarboro, North Carolina, and specific product lines from Spin Master's Outdoor portfolio.

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  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comfort Research, the creators of Big Joe, has acquired Spin Master's Outdoor manufacturing operations in Tarboro, North Carolina, and specific product lines from Spin Master's Outdoor portfolio.
  • Spin Master's "Swim Noodle" products, including the Mega Noodle and Aqua Rider Squirter product line, are also included in the acquisition.
  • At Comfort Research, we have a history of delivering indoor and outdoor products to the largest retailers in the world and to an ever-expanding direct-to-consumer channel.
  • "This acquisition also gives us additional new U.S.-based manufacturing technologies and will further leverage our national distribution model," said Comfort Research CFO, Scott Johnson.

UV Disinfection Industry Outlook, 2026 - Salient Drivers Keeping Ultraviolet Disinfection Equipment Market in Upswing Mode - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

UV disinfection equipment is witnessing increasing applications, from water purification in households and disinfecting water supply of a city through to industrial wastewater treatment.

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  • UV disinfection equipment is witnessing increasing applications, from water purification in households and disinfecting water supply of a city through to industrial wastewater treatment.
  • UV disinfection technology ensures quality water and extends shelf-life of end products like cosmetics, establishing UV sterilization as a popular choice for diverse industry verticals.
  • Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly boosted global adoption of the technology for disinfection applications to control transmission of the virus.
  • This segment currently accounts for a 22.1% share of the global UV Disinfection market.

iFabricCorp to Webcast Live at VirtualInvestorConferences.com February 3rd

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Monday, January 31, 2022

This will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real-time.

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  • This will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real-time.
  • If attendees are not able to join the event live on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be made available after the event.
  • It is recommended that investors pre-register and run the online system check to expedite participation and receive event updates.
  • Accelerating the next level of investor engagement, Virtual Investor Conferences delivers leading investor communications to a global network of retail and institutional investors.

ProPhotonix Launches New UV Laser Modules

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

SALEM, N.H., Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --ProPhotonix Limited, a designer and manufacturer of LED illumination systems and laser diode modules with operations in Ireland and the United Kingdom, is pleased to announce the addition of a new 375nm laser to its Photon laser modules range.

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  • SALEM, N.H., Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --ProPhotonix Limited, a designer and manufacturer of LED illumination systems and laser diode modules with operations in Ireland and the United Kingdom, is pleased to announce the addition of a new 375nm laser to its Photon laser modules range.
  • As a laser diode distributor as well as a laser module manufacturer, ProPhotonix has access to the latest in laser diode technology and has developed this new UV Photon laser module to address the increasing interest in UV lasers including applications such as UV curing and Particle measurement.
  • The UV Photon laser is a 375nm laser available in power levels up to 70mW and is well suited to UV curing applications that require fast curing from a very focused UV light.
  • Jeremy Lane, Managing Director of ProPhotonix UK, said "We are pleased to add this new UV option to the Photon laser platform.

CES 2022: Seoul Viosys' WICOP mc, a Metaverse VR Display Technology, to Make Its Debut

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Friday, December 17, 2021

Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ: 092190), a company specializing in optical semiconductors, will debut its WICOP mc (WICOP + Micro Pixel) products at CES 2022 in Las Vegas on January 5th, which adopt the worlds first No-Wire & No-Package WICOP technology.

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  • Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ: 092190), a company specializing in optical semiconductors, will debut its WICOP mc (WICOP + Micro Pixel) products at CES 2022 in Las Vegas on January 5th, which adopt the worlds first No-Wire & No-Package WICOP technology.
  • Seoul Viosys announced on the 16th that the WICOP mc, made in the form of a micro-display for metaverse (three-dimensional virtual world) VR, will be specially unveiled at the exhibition hall.
  • "Currently, we have succeeded in developing LED technology for VR, and this technology will be displayed separately for pre-booked VIP customers," said a development manager of Seoul Viosys.
  • At CES 2022, an FHD 82-inch display with 6.2 million WICOP mc chips and a 40-inch display with 2.8 million chips will make an appearance.

MHI RJ Aviation Group and Aero HygenX sign a cooperation agreement for Marketing and Distribution of RAY UV-C Robot

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

The signing of this agreement marks the beginning of a new cooperation between Aero HygenX and MHIRJ.

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  • The signing of this agreement marks the beginning of a new cooperation between Aero HygenX and MHIRJ.
  • Under the agreement, MHIRJ will support Aero HygenX in marketing the RAY line of chemical-free disinfection solutions.
  • The MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) provides comprehensive critical operational, engineering and customer support solutions including maintenance, refurbishment, technical publications, marketing and sales activities for the global regional aircraft industry.
  • A wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., the MHI RJ Aviation Group includes MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Canada), MHI RJ Aviation Inc. (U.S.A.) and MHI RJ Aviation GmbH (Germany).