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Cameras under the spotlight
PCO AG was founded in 1987 with the objective of developing and producing specialised fast and sensitive video camera systems, mainly for scientific applications. Nowadays the product range of PCO cameras covers digital camera systems with high dynamic range, high resolution, high speed and low noise, which are sold in the scientific and industrial market all over the world. PES spoke to Dr Gerhard Holst, Head of Science and Research at
the company...
PES: Welcome to PES, can you explain a little about your company and how you serve the solar industry?
Dr Gerhard Holst: PCO AG develops and manufactures scientific-grade CCD and sCMOS cameras optimised for Electroluminescence (EL) or
Making light work over a distinguished 40-year history
Newport Corporation was formed in 1969 to provide vibration control solutions for laser-based laboratory applications. In the 40 years since, as technology has advanced, the company has grown and developed significantly and now offers a comprehensive range of products meeting the needs of the optical industry. We spoke to Ron Hartmayer, Director of Marketing, PV Systems about the company and its philosophy.
PES: Can you explain a little about the history of the company and what you offer the photovoltaic industry?
Ron Hartmayer: Newport Corporation was founded almost exactly 40 years ago in 1969. Our initial product offering was vibration control solutions for laser-based laboratory applications. Newport Tables have since become the de facto
An eye on the future of wind turbine transportation
Gulf Stream Marine commands attention for its innovations and flexibility. Now more than ever, both help the company maintain its position as a leader in the specialized field of wind turbine transportation. Company CEO, Jan Rietdijk, explains …
PES: PES first caught up with Gulf Stream Marine last year. What is new with the company?
Jan Rietdijk: The principles of our business are the same – offer quality customer service, flexibility and a commitment to innovation. What has changed over time is the amount of business we do in the handling of wind turbine components. Although the total amount of wind business is down in the Gulf Coast region as a result of the eco
We’re emerging as a key transportation provider in the wind energy market
As Vice President of Industrial Products Sales for BNSF Railway, Katie Farmer has witnessed railroad's evolution into a 21st century transport provider for 21st century industries such as wind power. PES talks to Katie about the company's growing influence and its ‘total transportation package'.
PES: Welcome to PES magazine. Can you explain a little about your company and outline the services you provide for the wind industry?
Katie Farmer: BNSF Railway is a freight railroad company that plays a key role in the global supply chain. We operate along a network of more than 32,000 route miles in 28 states and two Canadian provinces. But broader than that, we serve as a transportation pr
A quick response to global customers
PES last spoke to Emerson Network Power's Jeky Li Gang (International Sales Manager, Department Of Wind Power Product) in 2009, just after the company had posted a record trading year. We caught up with him once more to find out how the Chinese company has evolved and to discover what they've planned for the coming 12 months.
PES: Welcome back to PES. For the benefit of new readers perhaps unfamiliar with your company, could you briefly outline your contribution to the wind industry?
Jeky Li Gang: Well, Emerson is a company who always focus on green energy and Emerson is the first China-based manufacturer to supply these converters, and we are working with three of the nation's largest wind tu
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