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Affordable video conferencing via the PC

Vista Communication Instruments, Inc.

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Affordable video conferencing via the PC (photo: Administrator)

Competitively priced, high quality, videoconferencing facilities are now available via a PC or notebook computer. VistaCom 2.1 is a software based product that allows video calls to be made over the growing ISDN telecommunications network at low cost.

The worlds largest Internet conference in Stockholm 5-8 June 2001

ExpoNova AB

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Press conference in the Press room at Stockholmsmässan 6 June, 10.30 a.m.

Pedestrian protection

Autoliv Inc.

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Pedestrian protection (photo: Administrator)

At the international vehicle safety conference ESV in Amsterdam on June 4-7, automotive safety specialist Autoliv launches a new system to protect pedestrians when struck by cars. The new system could significantly reduce the risk for serious and fatal head injuries.

Packaging board solution benefits bakery industry and wins international award

Stora Enso Oyj

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A packaging solution based on Stora Enso's Performa CTMP board developed for a Swedish cake manufacturer has won the internationally recognised Worldstar packaging award. The simple, yet practical design has met hygiene requirements and minimised packaging material costs.

SNICKERS EUROPE AB Basic Information march 2001

Snickers Europe AB

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Smoking indoors without problems will be possible with aSwedish-designed smoking station

Smoke Free Systems AB

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From now on, non-smokers will be able to have unrestricted communication with their smoking colleagues without being exposed to passive smoking or odour problems. So says the manufacturer of a special smoking station, Smoke Free Systems AB, which already has its first 1 000 units in use in Swedish work places. Up to six people are able to smoke at the same time without their fumes spreading or polluting the indoor environment. All it takes is an electrical socket, two square metres of floor space and normal general ventilation to eliminate tobacco smoke and its odours in the work environment.

Free-standing air cleaner in a table to improve the environment and increase hotel room occupancy

Airtable AB

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Free-standing air cleaner in a table to improve the environment and increase hotel room occupancy (photo: Administrator)

Airtable is the name of an air cleaner in the form of a table, that will improve the hotel room environment for both guests and staff. It does this by removing approximately 90% of tobacco smoke and particles from the room through a specially-designed filter. Apart from leading to increased room occupancy, the manufacturer claims that satisfied guests will spread goodwill, whilst room cleaning time is reduced.

Upgrading airline catering packs - ovenable board leading the trend

Stora Enso Oyj

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Upgrading airline catering packs - ovenable board leading the trend (photo: Administrator)

Catering packs for airlines are the latest end-use applications of Stora Enso's ovenable boards. The annual value of the airline catering business is some EUR 3800 million of which packaging accounts for a considerable percentage. Airlines are now interested in the recyclability and printing properties of the packs, which is creating demand for new packaging solutions. The most recent examples of innovative packaging are pizza packs made of Stora Enso's ovenable board, which are used on KLM's and Northwest Airlines' intercontinental flights.

New star on the satellite horizonwill be on show at Cable SatelliteMediacast

Telewide AB

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Only 80 cm in diameter and able to capture signals from up to 8 satellites simultaneously due to its unconventional design and function. We're talking about the Cybertenna multi-satellite dish, a new star on the satellite horizon. Preliminary field tests are said to have shown very good results, and series production will begin shortly. TeleWide, the company behind Cybertenna, will be represented at the Cable & Satellite Mediacast trade fair to be held in London at the end of May.

Fewer errors and simpler measurement with a new levelling instrument

AMA Laser Systems AB

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Fewer errors and simpler measurement with a new levelling instrument (photo: Administrator)

Newly launched is an aluminium dual grade laser, the Ama Laser DL, which is said to be the only levelling instrument on the market with separate displays for x and y grades, which will reduce the risk of errors and ease measurement. The integrated handle and low weight make this measuring instrument - which is also claimed to be both shock proof and watertight - easy to carry around. Built-in rechargeable batteries will reduce operational problems.