http://www.jp.horiba.com 2008-07-20 http://www.jp.horiba.com/news_e/event/id_959.htm HORIBA analyzer and control devices empower the user to improve conversion rates, increase uptime and reduce waste. 2008-07-30 Event http://www.jp.horiba.com/news_e/news_release/id_898.htm which Selects Optimal Analysis Mode from among 13 Different Modes According to Sample Form - Powdery, Foggy, Slurry etc.-HORIBA, Ltd. has developed a new particle size distribution analyzer, model LA-950V2, which uses a laser beam to analyze particle size. The new model will be introduced to the market on August 29, 2007.In addition to the high-performance of the conventional model (LA-950), the new model can combine four custom specifications (*1) and eight accessories (*2) to suitably accommod 2007-08-22 News release http://www.jp.horiba.com/news_e/news_release/id_889.htm HORIBA, Ltd. will establish a new development facility, the “HORIBA Technology Center” on July 13 in Silicon Valley (Santa Clara, California), following the Group’s concerted efforts to meet the needs of the American hi-tech market for products such as semiconductors and biotechnology.With the objective of conducting joint development with hi-tech corporate clients and offering collaborative proposals for solutions, the center will be set up amidst the world’s frontier t 2007-07-05 News release http://www.jp.horiba.com/news_e/news_release/id_851.htm HORIBA Ltd. has strengthened its lineup of X-ray analytical instruments to meet expected increases in demand for hazardous substance analysis in response to the Administration on the Control of Pollution Caused by Electronic Information Products or "China RoHS," which comes into force in March this year. With higher sensitivity and shortened analysis time to up to 1/4 that of conventional equipment, our new models (XGT-1700WR series), well suited for production line use, will be placed on the m 2007-02-27 News release http://www.jp.horiba.com/news_e/news_release/id_827.htm With a Size 3.5 Times Larger than the First Plant, the New Facility Is Expected to Contribute to the Increase of Items Produced by the Company's Chinese Plants. The New Plant Also Aims at Growing into a Central Technology and Design Facility.-Horiba Instruments (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., our production subsidiary in China, announces the completion of its second Chinese plant, which has been under construction in Shanghai (Jiading District). With building and land areas 3.5 times larger than the exist 2006-09-27 News release http://www.jp.horiba.com/news_e/news_release/id_816.htm Awards to Encourage Research Outside Company in Analysis and Measurement Technology -HORIBA, Ltd. established the Dr. Masao Horiba's Award in 2004 in order to encourage research in the field of analysis and measurement technology among researchers and developers working in Japanese and foreign universities and in public research institutions. The prizewinners of the 2006 Awards were recently announced.The theme for selection for this year, the third awards since inauguration, was X-ray analysis 2006-08-22 News release