Isolation, Poverty Fail to Curb North Korean Engineering WASHINGTON , June 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Despite its poverty and inability to feed its population, North Korea produces skilled engineers  who excel at nuclear technology, aerospace, dam- and tunnel-building, and computer software.

Sleek PTAC and Multi-V products enhance guest comfort with low-sound transmission and advanced air filtration CHICAGO , June 17 /PRNewswire/ — Providing smart alternatives to both central HVAC and window-mounted air conditioners for hotels, LG Electronics is showcasing a range of HVAC solutions that are cost efficient, quiet and attractive at AAHOA 2010 (Booth #112). Designed to provide guests with enhanced comfort controls and hotels with advanced energy efficiency and management systems, LG HVAC products lead the industry in style and functionality

PROVIDENCE, R.I. , June 17 /PRNewswire/ — Spectra Systems Corporation, an innovator in developing and commercializing a variety of advanced materials and systems including technology for the defense industry, today announced the appointment of the Honorable BJ Penn to its Board of Directors

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. , June 17 /PRNewswire/ — Consumers’ demand to go green, along with higher energy efficiency, compels manufacturers to increase R&D spending for North American heating and air conditioning equipment.

Executives from Good Energies, IBM, Ice Energy, Johnson Controls, Lemnis Lighting, Philips Solid State Lighting, Redwood Systems, VantagePoint Venture Partners and Veolia among those to Speak SAN FRANCISCO , June 16 /PRNewswire/ — The Cleantech Group , the leading global research and advisory firm focused on cleantech innovation, today announced Cleantech Focus Chicago , which will be held on July 27, 2010 to deliver unique insight into today’s energy efficiency and smart buildings market landscapes. High-level speakers will discuss the impact of innovation in components, such as windows, lighting, and walls, as well as the latest energy usage visibility and control technologies. Cleantech Focus Chicago builds on the momentum from the Boston Focus event this June, which had over 100 attendees discussing cross-border opportunities between the U.S., China and India