Konica Minolta Sensing Americas Introduces Technology Test Drive at InterSolar North America 2011

RAMSEY, N.J., July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc. (KMSA), the worldwide leader in the industrial measurement of color, light and shape, will be introducing a new program called the Technology Test Drive Program to the US market at the 2011 InterSolar North America Show being held July 12-14 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California.

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Last year KMSA launched a full line of photovoltaic measurement and characterization instruments to the US market.  At the center of the measurement solutions to be presented at InterSolar 2011 will be KMSA recently launched AK series reference cells.. These cells are the products of cooperation by Konica Minolta Sensing and The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST). The reference cells are used as a standard point of calibration to ensure consistent measurements of newly developed photovoltaic cells.

"Our reference cell is specifically designed to adjust the illumination of solar simulators to achieve standard test conditions. KMSA is proud to introduce to market a reference cell with superior spectral response over current technology," said Bryan Bond, Photovoltaic Business Manager for Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc.

The newly developed reference cells provide Konica Minolta Sensing with a platform to promote the photovoltaic measurement and characterization business. KMSA's entry into this new market stems from a $20 million capital investment by Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc and Konarka Technologies to develop and distribute thin-film photovoltaics.

At this years show KMSA will announce a new program called the Technology Test Drive which aims at putting the newest cutting edge technology into the hands of research labs both commercial and academic for the purpose of real world use & evaluation for a predetermined time frame.

"We at KMSA are very excited to offer this new program to the PV community. Having a long and proven history in superior optics and light measurement technology, we feel that allowing users to experience and see the benefits of our products themselves is extremely important because we are the new comers to this market," said Lou Carulli, Marketing Manager for Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc.

Demand for green energy production and new higher efficiency materials continue to grow. As a global leader in measurement technology and instrumentation, Konica Minolta Sensing is further expanding its reach into this quickly growing market by using its expertise to quantify the results of these new materials and technologies.

In addition to the AK series reference cells and Technology Test Drive Program, KMSA will also be showcasing spectroradiometer offerings from Soma, IV measurement software from Sunrise and solar simulators from San-ei.

Product demonstrations will be held during the InterSolar North America Show at Konica Minolta Sensing's booth 5320.

Visit Konica's website http://www.konicaminolta.com/sensingusa/products/Solar-Measurement for more details.

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About Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc

Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc. (KMSA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Konica Minolta Holdings USA, Inc., is recognized as the international leader of industrial color, light and shape measurement. The company is responsible for product lines that continuously revolutionize how visual perception is measured by the world.

An industry pioneer, as well as innovator, Konica Minolta Sensing developed and introduced the first portable color measurement units to the world. Presently, their catalog contains instruments such as portable colorimeters as well as portable and benchtop spectrophotometers for color measurement, spectroradiometers and lux meters for light/display measurement and 3D non-contact scanners for shape measurement.

Thousands of companies across the globe choose to depend on Konica Minolta Sensing equipment when color, light or 3D measurement is vital to the manufacturing process. Konica Minolta Sensing's products can be found in a wide array of industries including food, plastics, paints, coatings, automotive, aerospace and cosmetics.  

Konica Minolta Sensing's Ramsey, New Jersey corporate headquarters is fully equipped with a state of the art service center, 3D scanning laboratory, tech support center, and a focused sales force dedicated to both the North American and South American regions.  

When it comes to color, light and shape measurement – the world looks to Konica Minolta.

Lou Carulli
Marketing Manager
Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc.
+1-201-785-2413
[email protected]
konicaminolta.com/sensingusa

SOURCE Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc. (KMSA)