| (AFX UK Focus) 2007-11-21 22:59 GMT: Japan's Canon to sell advanced 40nm semiconductor steppers - report
TOKYO (Thomson Financial) - Japan's largest digital camera maker Canon Inc plans to begin selling cutting-edge 40-nanometre steppers, key equipment in semiconductor production, before the end of this month, the Nikkei reported on Thursday without citing sources. Its state-of-the-art steppers employ proprietary immersion technology that places a thin film of ultra-pure water between the silicon wafer and the stepper's projection lens to enhance resolution, the business daily said. The company is aiming for a market share of 30 percent in 2010, it said. At present, Dutch competitor ASML holds 70 percent of the market, while Nikon holds a share just shy of 30 percent. A single state-of-the-art stepper costs more than 4 billion yen, the report said. (1 US dollar = 108.72 yen) yasuhiko.seki@thomson.com - yas/ng COPYRIGHT Copyright Thomson Financial News Limited 2007.
Cellular South launches new photo service
Have a camera phone full of pictures? Ridgeland-based Cellular South today launched Pic Sender, a digital photo service that automatically saves each picture to the user�s personal computer.
Subscribers can also choose to send their pictures to email and online photo albums.
Cellular South Director of Consumer Technology Jason Jolly said Pic Sender liberates pictures from small-screen cell phones.
�Our Pic Sender service is a great compliment to our line-up of unlimited products which alleviate our customers� worry of coverage charges and barriers to using their phone when, where, and how they want,� he said.
Cellular South said it�s the first carrier to offer a shutter-click-to-PC service. Adding Pic Sender costs between $2.99 and $9.98 a month depending on the subscriber�s plan.
Phase One and Mamiya Digital Imaging Form Strategic Alliance to Deliver Open Medium Format Digital Camera Systems
Phase One A/S and Mamiya Digital Imaging Co., Ltd. today announced a strategic alliance to develop innovative, open platform-based medium format digital camera systems and solutions for professional photographers. The alliance builds on both Mamiya and Phase One's medium format technology expertise and deep understanding of the uncompromising demands of the modern professional photography market. The agreement includes technology-sharing and intellectual property assets as well as sales and marketing co-operation. The first new camera system will be introduced in the first quarter of 2008. "Phase One and Mamiya together are committed to equipping photographers with what they need to surpass even their most passionate visions and enjoy the process," said Henrik Hakonsson, CEO of Phase One.
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