One Word: Bioplastics – The Technology Gains Momentum, But Hurdles Remain

“It’s been 40 years since Mr. McGuire pulled Benjamin Braddock aside at his graduation party and said, “I just want to say one word to you. Just one word … Are you listening? … Plastics. There’s a great future in plastics.” ¹ read more | digg story ¹Denise Ryan, NERAC.com

3RD ANNUAL RENEWABLE ENERGY FINANCE & INVESTMENT SUMMIT

Exploring Key Deals & Developments in the Renewable Fuel & Renewable Power Markets Featuring New sessions on: Utility-Scale Thermal, Geothermal, Tidal Wave Energy Projects, Biomass Gasification, Hybrid Plug-in Electric Vehicles, Opportunities in Coal, M&A Activity, Algae as the Next Biofuel…and much more!¹ May 19th – 21st, 2008 FireSky Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, AZ ¹Financial Research… Read More 3RD ANNUAL RENEWABLE ENERGY FINANCE & INVESTMENT SUMMIT

Pacific Biometrics, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results

Commenting on the performance of the new biomarker services unit, Dr. Mario Ehlers, President of Pacific Biomarkers, Inc., said: “Since introducing clinical biomarker services less than 12 months ago we have seen rapid growth in that area and the new subsidiary is already making a meaningful contribution to overall financial results. read more | digg… Read More Pacific Biometrics, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results

Siemens combines identity management and biometrics units

Siemens has announced that it will combine its identity management and biometrics businesses into a new unit that will begin operations in June. The new unit, which will employ 130 people, will be formed from the combination of Siemens’ IT Solutions and Services biometrics center in Graz, Austria, and its Siemens Healthcare arm which provides… Read More Siemens combines identity management and biometrics units

Lab901 raises 3.5m to develop electrophoresis arm

Lab901 has raised £3.5m in funding, which will go towards expanding its sales efforts and new products for RNA and Protein Electrophoresis – a market that is currently worth $1.3bn worldwide and expected to increase to over $1.6bn. The money raised from this latest equity funding round is expected to build on the company’s D800… Read More Lab901 raises 3.5m to develop electrophoresis arm