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REPEAT [High Tech Hawaii: Part 2]

More from the tropical paradise call Hawaii. As congestion, pollution and traffic change the quality of life in most metropolitans, Hawaii can offer an attractive change of pace for those in the hi-tech field looking for a better living environment without sacrificing the hi-tech work. [Episode #1843, First broadcast: 7/10/2001] Trex Enterprises Trex Enterprises began operations in Hawaii in 1991 by performing R&D and maintenance at the Maui Space Surveillance Site (MSSS) on Mt. Haleakala on Maui. Since then they have substantially expanded their work in both technical scope and in geographic location. At present they have R&D laboratories and coating facilities on Maui and Kauai at four separate locations. On Maui they develop Active Pixel Image sensors for use in consumer, military, and medical products. On Kauai they're developing advanced materials for the semiconductor and biology industries. In the near future, they anticipate taking the R&D into commercial manufacturing operations in Hawaii, on both Maui and Kauai. University of Hawaii The University of Hawaii (UH) is a postsecondary education system and comprises three university campuses, seven community college campuses, an employment training center, and five education centers distributed across six island throughout the 50th state. In addition to the flagship campus at of the University of Hawaii at Manoa, the UH system also includes the 3,000-student University of Hawaii at Hilo on the island of Hawaii and the smaller University of Hawaii-West Oahu on the leeward side of Oahu. The UH Community College system has four campuses on Oahu and one each on Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii, making college classes accessible and affordable and easing the transition from high school to college for many students. The education centers are located in the more remote areas of the state, and support the rural communities via distance education. Adtech Systems Adtech, Inc. founded in 1967 is a leading manufact

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  • Originally Aired July 10, 2001
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network PBS
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