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Lightwave Logic Announces Issuance of U.S. Patent for Breakthrough Chip-Scale Packaging Technique to Enable Foundry-Level Packaging of Polymer Modulators

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Monday, December 12, 2022

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lightwave Logic, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWLG), a technology platform company leveraging its proprietary electro-optic polymers to transmit data at higher speeds with less power, today announced the issuance of a U.S. patent, the application of which was announced in June 2022, on a new invention that will enable simplified foundry-level packaging of polymer modulators using chip-scale techniques which can be applied at wafer level, critical for high-volume manufacturing applications.

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  • in volume) and that eliminates the need for a separate hermetic enclosure or "gold box."
  • The sealant process will enable lower cost system implementation in a high-volume foundry environment.
  • Specifically, Lightwave Logic's electro-optic polymer modulators will be sealed with low-temperature conformal atomic layer deposition dielectric layers that are supported on a silicon substrate with passive silicon photonics waveguides.
  • Lightwave Logic, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWLG) is developing a platform leveraging its proprietary engineered electro-optic (EO) polymers to transmit data at higher speeds with less power.

LeasePlan USA and Wheels Donlen Complete Combination to Create Corporate Mobility Solutions Leader

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

DES PLAINES, Ill. and AMSTERDAM and HAMILTON, Bermuda, Dec. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LeasePlan USA and Wheels Donlen today announced the completion of their previously announced combination to create a unified fleet management business. Athene Holding Ltd. (“Athene”) served as the lead investor in the transaction and is the majority shareholder of the newly combined company.

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  • Combining LeasePlan USA and Wheels Donlen creates a corporate mobility solutions leader, with greater scale, enhanced investment capacity and differentiated capabilities to better serve clients globally.
  • Matt Dyer, previously CEO of LeasePlan USA, will serve as its President and as a board member of the combined company.
  • Tex Gunning, CEO of LeasePlan Corporation, said:Today, LeasePlan and Wheels Donlen have created a true leasing powerhouse in the United States.
  • The combined company, currently called Wheels Donlen LeasePlan , is expected to rebrand in the first quarter of 2023.

Global Thin-Film Encapsulation (TFE) Market Report 2022: Rising Demand for Highly Efficient Thin Solar Cells Presents Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

The growth of the thin-film encapsulation (TFE) market can be attributed to growing use of thin-film barriers in flexible and organic electronic devices and rising trend of TFE using inkjet printing technology.

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  • The growth of the thin-film encapsulation (TFE) market can be attributed to growing use of thin-film barriers in flexible and organic electronic devices and rising trend of TFE using inkjet printing technology.
  • The consumer electronics segment is expected to continue to account for the largest size of the TFE market during the forecast period.
  • The growth of OLED displays in the consumer vertical is expected to drive the TFE market growth.
  • The rising demand for OLEDs by the automotive and advertising markets will contribute significantly to the growth of the TFE market in the region.

Lightwave Logic Acquires Polymer Technology and Intellectual Property Assets of Chromosol Ltd (UK)

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lightwave Logic, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWLG), a technology platform company leveraging its proprietary electro-optic polymers to transmit data at higher speeds with less power, today announced that it has acquired the polymer technology and intellectual property assets of Chromosol Ltd (UK).

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  • ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lightwave Logic, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWLG), a technology platform company leveraging its proprietary electro-optic polymers to transmit data at higher speeds with less power, today announced that it has acquired the polymer technology and intellectual property assets of Chromosol Ltd (UK).
  • Dr. Michael Lebby, Chief Executive Officer of Lightwave Logic, said: "Chromosol's' polymer technology and intellectual property patent dovetails well with Lightwave Logic's development of a polymer platform that not only enables 'green photonics' but is foundry compatible with manufacturing PDKs.
  • "What is more interesting is that every foundry we have visited has ALD systems and equipment in place for semiconductor processing.
  • Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated.

ALD: Announcement

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

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  • The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • The Rights Issue will enable ALD to finance a portion of the Acquisition price, which amounts to 4.5 billion [1] .
  • As of the date of this press release, and as stated on November 28th, 2022 main regulatory and all expected anti-trust conditions precedent have been completed.
  • The Acquisition is expected to close in Q1 2023 subject to remaining regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions [3] .

Forge Nano Ranks Among Fastest-Growing Companies in North America on the 2022 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

DENVER, Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Forge Nano, a leading materials science company, today announced it ranked 175th on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 , a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 28th year.

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  • DENVER, Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Forge Nano, a leading materials science company, today announced it ranked 175th on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 , a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 28th year.
  • Overall, 2022 Technology Fast 500 companies achieved revenue growth ranging from 241% to 125,138% from 2018 to 2021, with median growth of 611%.
  • For more information, visit www.ForgeNano.com
    Now in its 28th year, the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 provides a ranking of the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies both public and private in North America.
  • Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of four years and be headquartered within North America.

Atomic Layer Deposition Market Report 2022: Growing Demand for Electric Vehicles Bolsters Sector - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, November 14, 2022

The global atomic layer deposition market is expected to reach USD 4.7 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 12.3% from 2022 to 2030, Atomic layer deposition (ALD) market growth is significantly driven by the increasing semiconductor fabrication for chip production across the world.

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  • The global atomic layer deposition market is expected to reach USD 4.7 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 12.3% from 2022 to 2030, Atomic layer deposition (ALD) market growth is significantly driven by the increasing semiconductor fabrication for chip production across the world.
  • Atomic layer deposition used in semiconductor chip fabrication allows the deposition of molecules at a specific space with utmost uniformity.
  • Growing demand for electric vehicles and increasing research and development is expected to fuel the market growth.
  • Growing government spending and rising research and development activities are expected to drive the use of atomic layer deposition during the forecast period.

Atomic Layer Deposition Global Market to Reach $4.7 Billion by 2030 at a 12.3% CAGR

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Friday, November 18, 2022

The global atomic layer deposition market is expected to reach USD 4.7 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 12.3% from 2022 to 2030, Atomic layer deposition (ALD) market growth is significantly driven by the increasing semiconductor fabrication for chip production across the world.

Key Points: 
  • The global atomic layer deposition market is expected to reach USD 4.7 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 12.3% from 2022 to 2030, Atomic layer deposition (ALD) market growth is significantly driven by the increasing semiconductor fabrication for chip production across the world.
  • Atomic layer deposition used in semiconductor chip fabrication allows the deposition of molecules at a specific space with utmost uniformity.
  • Atomic layer deposition is gaining popularity in the medical industry with increasing research and development.
  • Growing government spending and rising research and development activities are expected to drive the use of atomic layer deposition during the forecast period.

Mass-Vac Introduces MV PosiTrap® Vacuum Inlet Traps that Help Prevent Premature Pump Failures

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

NORTH BILLERICA, Ma., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mass-Vac, Inc. has introduced a line of vacuum pump inlet traps that are designed to be incorporated into systems and equipment used in small research laboratories and universities.

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  • MV PosiTrap Vacuum Inlet Traps feature a fully positive seal at both ends to prevent contaminants from being ingested into the pump which can cause premature pump failure and come in 4" and 8" sizes for pumps up to 25 and 50 CFM, respectively.
  • Designed to protect pumps from particulates, organic solvents, hydrogen peroxide, acids, and water vapor, filter media offered for MV PosiTrap Vacuum Inlet Traps include stainless steel mesh, activated charcoal, molecular sieve, polypro in 20-0.1 micron pore size and Sodasorb.
  • Typical applications include ALD tools, freeze- and gel dryers, rotary evaporators, vacuum ovens, glove boxes, mass spectrometers, and vacuum sterilizers.
  • MV PosiTrap Vacuum Inlet Traps are priced from $325.00 (list), depending upon configuration and the selected filter cartridges.

Intercept Announces Development Program for Next-Generation FXR Agonist INT-787 in Severe Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis

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Monday, November 7, 2022

MORRISTOWN, N.J., Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ICPT), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapeutics to treat progressive non-viral liver diseases, today announced plans to focus development of its next-generation FXR agonist, INT-787, in severe alcohol-associated hepatitis (sAH). Alcohol-related liver disease is currently the leading indication for liver transplant listing in the U.S., with a marked increase in patients with sAH needing liver transplantation. Currently, there are no medicines with an approved indication to treat sAH.

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  • The company has also initiated the FRESH (FXR Effect on Severe Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis) study, a Phase 2a trial evaluating the safety, tolerability, efficacy and pharmacokinetics of INT-787 in subjects with sAH.
  • Patients with severe alcohol-associated hepatitis (sAH) are now younger, with an increased representation of females compared to past decades, reflecting changing patterns of alcohol consumption in the U.S.
  • Intercept is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapeutics to treat progressive non-viral liver diseases, including primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and severe alcohol-associated hepatitis (sAH).
  • This press release contains forward-looking statements (FLS), including regarding our product pipeline, our clinical studies, and our research and development (R&D) plans.