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Minnesota firm: Nanocoating improves parts lifetime by ~40x
July 3, 2009 12:25 PM
July 3, 2009: Rushford Hypersonic LLC says it has applied its hypersonic plasma particle deposition (HPPD) coating process to its first "real-world" product: a drill bit that it says increased its lifetime by ~40×.

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Georgia Tech: Better nanomeasurements with new stats analysis
July 2, 2009 9:57 AM
July 2, 2009: Researchers at Georgia Tech have developed a new statistical analysis technique that could lead to more precise and reliable measurements of nanomaterials and nanostructures.

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Michigan lab-on-a-chip measures biofilms
July 1, 2009 5:07 PM
July 1, 2009: Researchers at the U. of Michigan have developed a microfluidic device that helps analyze the mechanical behavior of biofilms, colonies of bacteria behind most human infectious diseases.

Analyst: MEMS tool market on the rebound
June 30, 2009 10:11 AM
June 30, 2009: MEMS device demand has held steadier than the overall semiconductor market, but the market for equipment to make MEMS devices has struggled like the overall chip tools sector -- but now it's poised to surge ahead of the broader sector, according to an industry analyst.

Carl Zeiss prepping new high-res microscopes June 29, 2009 11:50 AM June 29, 2009: Carl Zeiss says it will debut before year's end a new line of high-resolution microscopes combining its HR-SIM (high-resolution structured illumination) and PAL-M (photoactivated localization) technologies, targeting biomedical research.	Scientists create first electronic quantum processor June 29, 2009 6:09 AM June 28, 2009 -- A team led by Yale University researchers has created the first rudimentary solid-state quantum processor, taking another step toward the ultimate dream of building a quantum computer.
Brown U.: "Bacterial assassins" target staph invaders on implants June 26, 2009 8:34 PM June 26, 2009: Researchers at Brown U. say they have devised a way to eliminate bacteria that invade human tissue though medical devices: send magnetic nanoparticle "headhunters" after them.	Scientists: Nanoparticles zip through marine ecosystems June 26, 2009 1:10 PM June 26, 2009: Researchers in South Carolina are raising red flags about the potential impact of nanoparticles, by tracking how easily they can distribute through a marine ecosystem and up the food chain.
Firm touts scooter with nano-boosted motor June 26, 2009 11:07 AM June 26, 2009: KLD Energy Technologies is launching US sales of an electric scooter based on an transmissionless motor system that uses a nanocomposite material to boost energy efficiency.	U. of Arkansas to get $1.5M for nano center June 25, 2009 2:21 PM June 25, 2009: Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe has released $1.5M from the state's General Improvement Fund to the U. of Arkansas for construction of a new Nanotechnology Center.
Raytheon to make nano thermal materials for defense systems June 25, 2009 2:15 PM June 25, 2009: Raytheon Co. says it has been awarded a four-year, $6M contract (including all options) by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to develop nano thermal interface materials (nTIM) to improve thermal performance of defense electronics systems.	Lux Research: Economy blunting growth of nanomaterials June 24, 2009 9:44 AM June 24, 2009: As the economic downturn seizes up several nanoenabled product markets, growth has eroded all along the value chain, according to a new report from Lux Research. The firm now projects sales from products incorporating nanotechnology should top $2.5T by 2015, but that's -21% lower than what the firm had earlier predicted.
Dutch, Chinese scientists partner for nanotech R&D June 24, 2009 9:18 AM June 24, 2009: Researchers from Denmark and China are now collaborating in several nanotech fields, including chemically manufactured electronic components and molecules that convert heat to electricity, reports the European Union's Community Research and Development Information Service (CORDIS).	NC nanobio center wins $2.5M grant June 23, 2009 8:50 PM June 23, 2009 : The Center of Innovation in Nanobiotechnology (COIN) at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center has landed $2.5M in funding over the next four years to help statewide universities commercialize their nanobiotech research.
Report examines differing views on US nano policies June 23, 2009 4:41 PM June 23, 2009: A study by researchers from Arizona and Wisconsin indicates a gulf between the views of nanoscientists and the general public when it comes to regulating nanotechnology, mainly about risks -- with an interesting twist.	Making fuel cells with molecular polymer brushes June 22, 2009 8:55 AM June 22, 2009: Researchers from the U. of Georgia have developed a method to grow molecular polymer chains into miniature fuel cells that can conduct electrical charges, with potential use in devices including pacemakers, cochlear implants, and prosthetic limbs.
RUSNANO, Japan tighten nano ties June 19, 2009 1:26 PM June 19, 2009: Russia's state-owned nanotech business group RUSNANO and Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) have agreed to establish a "workgroup" to collaborate in nanotechnology, initially to select Japanese nanotech application projects that can be implemented in Russia.	IBM, German scholars measure atoms with noncontact AFM June 18, 2009 10:12 PM June 18, 2009: Researchers from IBM and the U. of Regensburg (Germany) say they have demonstrated the ability to measure the charge state of a single atom, distinguishing between neutral/positive/negative ones, using noncontact atomic force microscopy (AFM) -- an achievement they say opens up explorations into nanoscale structures and devices "at the ultimate atomic and molecular limits" for applications in molecular electronics, catalysis, and photovoltaics.
Microbeads with magnetically-tunable colors show promise for signs, printing June 18, 2009 9:19 PM June 18, 2009: Researchers at the U. of California-Riverside and Seoul National University have fabricated microscopic polymer beads that change color according to changes in magnetic fields, touting their possible use in reusable signs, magnetically activated security features, and environmentally friendly pigments.	Report: Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene for Electronics Apps June 18, 2009 2:02 PM June 18, 2009 -- Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) and graphene exhibit extraordinary electrical properties for organic materials, and have a huge potential in electrical and electronic applications such as sensors, semiconductor devices, displays, conductors and energy conversion devices (e.g., fuel cells, harvesters and batteries).
NYU touts DNA-enabled nanoparticle glue June 15, 2009 5:04 PM June 15, 2009: Researchers at New York University say they've created a method to precisely bind nanoparticles into larger structures that overcomes a "sticky" problem and enables creation of stable, sophisticated microscopic and macroscopic structures.	Penn scientist finds plumber's wonderland on graphene June 11, 2009 11:24 AM June 11, 2009: Engineers from the University of Pennsylvania, Sandia National Laboratories and Rice University have demonstrated the formation of interconnected carbon nanostructures on graphene substrate, in a simple assembly process that may eventually lead to a new paradigm for building integrated carbon-based devices.
Scientists counteract nanoparticle lung damage in mice June 11, 2009 10:56 AM June 11, 2009: Scientists say they have identified for the first time a mechanism by which nanoparticles cause lung damage and have demonstrated that it can be combated by blocking the process involved, taking a step toward addressing the growing concerns over the safety of nanotechnology.	Vanderbilt researchers make filler-less freestanding nanofilms June 10, 2009 11:46 AM June 10, 2009: Vanderbilt physicists have found a way to make freestanding nanoparticle films, without any additive, that are strong and resilient enough to pick up and move with tweezers -- making them easy to incorporate into microelectronic devices.
FDA official has questions about nanoscale food ingredients June 10, 2009 11:27 AM June 10, 2009: The US Food and Drug Administration can regulate nanotechnology using its existing authority, but questions remain over the size of food ingredients, according to an FDA official.	Xradia adds 3-D X-ray capabilities to Nanolab Technologies June 9, 2009 4:28 PM June 9, 2009: Xradia Inc. and NanoLab Technologies Inc. have formed a partnership to offer 3D X-ray imaging as part of a service model to help address semiconductor packaging development and failure analysis challenges.
Interactive data eyeglasses opens up new worlds June 9, 2009 4:24 PM June 9, 2009: A group of scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS is working on a device which incorporates eye tracking to create bidirectional "data eyeglasses," opening up hands-free applications generally associated with spy movies and fighter pilots.	NanoString closes $30M Series C financing June 9, 2009 4:23 PM June 9, 2009: NanoString Technologies, a privately held life sciences company advancing technologies for expression profiling, has closed a $30 million Series C equity financing. This financing, structured in two tranches, will allow NanoString Technologies to accelerate the commercialization of the nCounter Analysis System in the research tools and diagnostics arenas.
GA Tech: Graphene could replace Cu for IC interconnects June 4, 2009 3:24 PM June 4, 2009: Researchers at Georgia Tech say they have experimentally demonstrated the potential for graphene to replace copper for on-chip interconnects and help extend performance scaling for silicon-based ICs.	Quicker, cheaper SARS detector uses nanodesign May 29, 2009 10:54 AM May 29, 2009: Members of a USC-led research team say they've made a big improvement in a new breed of electronic detectors for viruses and other biological materials -- one that may be a valuable addition to the battle against epidemics.
Mexico to try Rice U's arsenic-cleansing 'nanorust' May 27, 2009 8:13 PM May 27, 2009: Rice University researchers say that the first field tests of "nanorust," the university's low-cost technology for removing arsenic from drinking water, will begin later this year in Guanajuato, Mexico.	Agilent, Anderson collaborate on protein assays May 26, 2009 10:31 PM May 26, 2009: Agilent Technologies Inc. and Anderson Forschung Group LLC (AFG) are collaborating to develop quantitative peptide assays to speed protein biomarker discovery and validation.
Australian center to develop early disease diagnosis May 26, 2009 10:29 PM May 26, 2009: A new center for disease research at the University of Queensland in Australia will focus on the early diagnosis and tailored treatment of diseases like cancer.	RainDance makes 1st European sale of Sequence Enrichment Solution May 26, 2009 3:03 PM May 26, 2009 -- RainDance Technologies Inc., which provides microdroplet-based solutions for human health and disease research, has received the first European order for its Sequence Enrichment Solution from ATLAS Biolabs GmbH of Berlin, a genomic services provider.
Chinese company Irico to manufacture OLEDs May 22, 2009 3:10 PM May 22, 2009: China-based panel maker Irico Group Electronics plans to invest $74.38 million in its first OLED production fab, which broke ground in Foshan, China earlier this month, according to a local report.	New MEMS-Based Systems Solutions Session at Sensors Expo May 22, 2009 10:55 AM A technical session titled "Think Outside the Chip: MEMS-Based Systems Solutions" will be held at the Sensors Expo Chicago 2009. In the all-day session on Monday June 8, industry analyst (and Small Times contributing editor) Roger Grace will be joined by more than 20 other world recognized leaders in the microelectromechanical (MEMS) area representing North America, Asia and Europe.
Powercast, CAP-XX team on battery-free power for sensors May 21, 2009 4:00 PM May 21, 2009: Engineeers from Powercast Corp. and CAP-XX Ltd. have introduced a wireless energy-harvester reference design that creates a battery-free power source for wireless sensors commonly used in security, environmental and condition-monitoring systems.	Funding for nanotech-enabled anti-corrosion technology May 21, 2009 1:51 PM May 21, 2009: Washington Technology Center has awarded a grant to the University of Washington to support an advanced material research collaboration with Seattle-based Modumetal Inc. to develop a material for corrosion protection of ConocoPhillips' commercial sulfuric acid production pipelines.
Scientists create custom 3D structures with DNA origami May 21, 2009 11:21 AM May 21, 2009: By combining the art of origami with nanotechnology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers have folded sheets of DNA into multilayered objects, structures that could be forerunners of custom-made biomedical nanodevices such as "smart" delivery vehicles.	Altairnano, Amperex, partner on lithium-titanate batteries May 18, 2009 3:37 PM May 18, 2009: Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. (Altairnano) and Amperex Technology have entered into a joint development agreement to accelerate the commercialization of high-performance lithium-titanate battery cells.
Zyvex, PolyOne get $4.9M to develop carbon nanotube composites May 18, 2009 3:36 PM May 18, 2009: PolyOne Corp. and Zyvex Performance Materials have received a $4.9 million grant from the Ohio Third Frontier Commission that will fund further development and production of carbon-nanotube composites.	Life Technologies licenses quantum dots to Zymera May 15, 2009 8:41 AM May 15, 2009: Zymera will use Life Technologies' Qdot nanocrystals to create new, self-illuminating quantum dot products to improve in-vivo imaging, biomarker discovery and a growing number of biosensing applications.
Zyvex nanotubes go into experimental boat May 13, 2009 11:52 AM May 13, 2009: Zyvex Performance Materials, has unveiled plans for a new boat to be made entirely with its next-generation carbon nanotube-enhanced Arovex material, to demonstrate what future boats are capable of when built with new nano-enhanced materials.	Bayer MaterialScience, Nano Terra collaborate on surface engineering May 13, 2009 11:50 AM May 13, 2009: Bayer MaterialScience, a global leader in high-value polymers, announced today an alliance with Nano Terra Inc., a surface engineering and nanotechnology co-development company, to create new surface functionalities for Bayer's materials.
CTT has new patent for nanoparticle bone biomaterial May 12, 2009 9:38 PM May 12, 2009: Competitive Technologies Inc. (CTT) says its bone nanoparticle biomaterial technology has been issued a third patent, providing additional claims regarding the preparation of the primary components of the bone cement.	Nanomedicine project to be tested in space May 12, 2009 9:37 PM May 12, 2009: When a spacecraft launches from Cape Canaveral, Fla., in the future, its cargo will include a small box containing a nanofluidics experiment designed by scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
ZettaCore raises $21 million in Series C round May 11, 2009 4:24 PM May 11, 2009 ZettaCore Inc., a developer of molecular materials and technology for current and next-generation semiconductor products, has completed raising $21 million in a Series C financing that will allow the company to bring its technology to market.	New nanocrystals show potential for cheap lasers, new lighting May 11, 2009 4:21 PM Scientists at the University of Rochester have uncovered the basic physics behind the optical quirk called "blinking," and along with researchers at the Eastman Kodak Co. have created a nanocrystal that constantly emits light.
Birmingham, Ala., NanoInk to partner for job training May 8, 2009 3:33 PM May 8, 2009: The mayor of Birmingham, Ala., reportedly is partnering with Illinois-based NanoInk Inc. to create a nanotech training program for area colleges and universities.	Webinar scheduled on automotive MEMS May 8, 2009 2:23 PM May 8, 2009: The MEMS Industry Group and iSuppli Corp. are offering a free Webinar on MEMS and the automotive industry, presented by iSuppli's Jérémie Bouchaud.
NanoScale gets Australian distributor for FAST-ACT May 8, 2009 12:55 PM May 8, 2009: Kansas-based NanoScale Corp. has signed an agreement with Enware Australia to distribute NanoScale's FAST-ACT product in Australia and New Zealand as part of a "laboratory first response treatment" in case of toxic chemical spills.	Russian president: Rusnano model 'unlikely' to work May 7, 2009 3:10 PM May 7, 2009: Russian President Dmitry Medvedev is being reported as criticizing the country's strategy of developing its technology sector through state-owned corporations, singling out Rusnano as an example.
Altair Nano hopes for stimulus money in 3rd quarter May 7, 2009 11:44 AM May 7, 2009: The president and CEO of Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. said that while first quarter revenues are down from a year ago, he expects the company to benefit from stimulus money around the third quarter.	Nano Pet Products to debut new uses for nanotech fabrics May 6, 2009 3:26 PM May 6, 2009: Nano Pet Products LLC is set to debut an expanded line of dog beds and apparel, new feline beds, and a new line of equine apparel manufactured with NanoSphere, a proprietary fabric finish technology.
Illumina alleges Affymetrix patent infringement May 5, 2009 2:19 PM May 5, 2009: Microarray developer Illumina said it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against another microarray developer, Affymetrix.	Konarka partners with building firm for nano-based photovoltaics May 5, 2009 10:22 AM May 5, 2009: Konarka Technologies and Florida-based Arch Aluminum & Glass plan to combine efforts to integrate thin-film materials into glass for building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) applications.
Method integrates nanophotonic circuitry with ICs May 4, 2009 3:12 PM May 4, 2009: European independent nanoelectronics research consortium IMEC says it has developed a method to integrate high-speed CMOS electronics and nanophotonic circuitry based on plasmonic effects.	European photonics industry calls for action on research May 4, 2009 11:28 AM May 4, 2009: An umbrella group set up to give direction to Europe's emerging photonics community has proposed a program of strategic research and is calling for action to address a looming skills shortage.
SpectraFluidics links with army for microfluidic explosives detection May 1, 2009 4:35 PM May 1, 2009: SpectraFluidics Inc., a company that specializes in developing trace level chemical detection technology, recently expanded its relationship with the US Army to develop the next generation of handheld explosive detectors.	Xradia high-res scanner helps scientists see a clearer 'Lucy' April 30, 2009 2:46 PM April 30, 2009: Xradia Inc., a developer and manufacturer of ultra-high-resolution 3D X-ray imaging systems, says its scanner was used by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin in the examination of Lucy, the world's most famous ancient human ancestor fossil, who lived 3.2 million years ago.
ApNano: NanoLub significantly reduces gear wear April 30, 2009 2:44 PM April 30, 2009: Tests conducted at the FZG Gear Research Centre of the Technical University of Munich, Germany shows that ApNano Material's nanotechnology-based lubricant NanoLub, significantly decreases damaging wear pits on gear teeth, the company claims.	Cientifica: US falls behind Russia, China in nanotech funding April 30, 2009 2:30 PM April 30, 2009: With more than $40B in government funds having been poured into nanotechnology research worldwide over the last five years, countries are now emphasizing the importance of application-driven research in this emerging field while a shakeup is occurring among the leading nations in nanotech spending, according to a new white paper from London-based Cientifica Ltd.
Nanoneedle is small in size, huge in applications April 29, 2009 12:19 PM April 29, 2009: Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a membrane-penetrating nanoneedle for the targeted delivery of one or more molecules into the cytoplasm or the nucleus of living cells, and be used as an electrochemical probe or optical biosensor.	Liquidia: Data support nanoparticle platform for vaccines April 29, 2009 12:17 PM April 29, 2009: Liquidia Technologies presented data at the National Foundation of Infectious Disease (NFID) Annual Meeting that supports new insight into a technology that could provide more safe and effective vaccines for a wide variety of diseases.
Florida State gets powerful new JEOL microscope April 29, 2009 12:15 PM April 29, 2009: Scientists at Florida State University (FSU) will finally be able to clearly see what misoriented atoms are up to along the defects of the new materials that they are developing and how they relate to neighbors, with a new JEOL atomic resolution Scanning Transmission Electron Microscope to be delivered later this year.	Ex-EPA official calls for new agency to oversee nanotech April 28, 2009 3:06 PM April 28, 2009: A former official with the US Environmental Protection Agency is calling for a new environmental and consumer protection agency to oversee nanotechnology.
Nanomedicine leader Chad Mirkin named Obama adviser April 27, 2009 3:37 PM April 27, 2009: President Barack Obama has named Chad Mirkin, a pioneer in dip-pen nanolithography and founder of Illinois-based NanoInk, to his Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.	Analog Devices, Infineon link for next-gen auto airbags April 27, 2009 11:40 AM April 27, 2009: Analog Devices Inc. and Infineon Technologies AG aim to align their product roadmaps and ensure sensor/chipset interoperability to advance development of next-generation automotive airbag systems.
Desalination newsletter highlights nanoparticle warnings April 23, 2009 3:40 PM April 23, 2009: A water desalination industry publication is running warnings of potential dangers of nanoparticles used in developing desalination technologies.	Ears have nanoscale 'flexoelectric' motors April 22, 2009 11:58 AM April 22, 2009: Utah and Texas researchers have learned how quiet sounds are magnified by bundles of tiny, hair-like tubes atop "hair cells" in the ear: when the tubes dance back and forth, they act as "flexoelectric motors" that amplify sound mechanically.
NanoTrendChart observes nanotech's development April 22, 2009 11:48 AM April 22, 2009: For the past four years, researchers from four different French institutions have joined forces to create the NanoTrendChart to assess development of nanosciences and technologies worldwide.	IMEC paves way to deep-brain stimulation April 21, 2009 3:38 PM April 21, 2009: At this week's Design, Automation & Test in Europe conference, IMEC is presenting a new design strategy for brain implants, which it used to create a prototype multi-electrode stimulation and recording probe for deep-brain stimulation.
Nanocomp to develop CNT wiring, shielding for USAF April 21, 2009 3:37 PM April 21, 2009: Nanocomp Technologies, a developer of energy saving performance materials and component products from carbon nanotubes (CNT), has been awarded two new contracts by the United States Air Force under the Department of Defense's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.	New Quick Polymer Stamp available for nanoimprint module April 21, 2009 11:28 AM April 21, 2009: NIL Technology now offers a Quick Polymer Stamp (QPS), facilitating a fast nanoimprint approach. The QPS is a working stamp, easily produced from a silicon or quartz master, to be directly used for UV nanoimprint lithography.
New Zeiss microscope advances live-cell imaging April 20, 2009 1:36 PM April 20, 2009: Carl Zeiss says it has overcome the challenges of imaging deep inside living tissues with the launch of the LSM 7 MP, a purpose-built multiphoton laser scanning microscope that, for the first time, incorporates two separate scanners.	Stimulus funds available for nanotech health studies April 20, 2009 11:54 AM April 20, 2009: The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) will use money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to fund research on whether engineered nanomaterials pose risks to human health, and on ways nanotechnology can be used to clean up superfund
Russia to 'track' its nanotech, aims for 3% of market April 17, 2009 12:14 PM April 17, 2009: Russia reportedly wants to develop a system to "track" all of its nanotech production and has set the goal of winning 3% of the global nanotechnology market by 2015.	Nano-enabled battery maker A123 gets $100M in tax credits April 16, 2009 2:55 PM April 16, 2009: A123 Systems, whose nanophosphate formula is an important ingredient in its Li-ion batteries, has received more than $100 million in tax credits from the state of Michigan.
Russians say they'll invest in Canadian nanotech April 16, 2009 12:47 AM April 15, 2009: RUSNANO, a Russian state-owned nanotech business group, reportedly wants to pump millions of dollars into Canadian nanotechnology companies.	Catilin, Ames develop algae 'nanofarming' April 16, 2009 12:45 AM April 15, 2009: Researchers at the US Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory and Iowa State University have developed groundbreaking "nanofarming" technology that safely harvests oil from algae without killing the organisms, so the pond-based "crop" can keep on producing.
Inlustra starts GaN production for LEDs April 13, 2009 9:59 AM April 13, 2009: Inlustra Technologies, a California-based startup spun out from gallium nitride (GaN) research laboratories at the University of California at Santa Barbara, has developed a scalable production process for nonpolar and semipolar GaN substrates.	CEA/Leti, IBM collaborate on nanoelectronics April 13, 2009 9:58 AM April 13, 2009: CEA/Leti (the Electronics and Information Technology Laboratory of the CEA, based in Grenoble), and IBM plan to collaborate on research in semiconductor and nanoelectronics technology targeting the 22nm node.
NN-Labs intros 'environmentally friendly' quantum dots April 13, 2009 9:57 AM April 13, 2009: NN-Labs LLC has introduced indium phosphide-based quantum dots as a new environmentally friendly, heavy metal-free, high-performance alternative to cadmium selenide-based (CdSe) quantum dots for research and teaching applications.	Boston workshop about breaking commercialization barriers April 7, 2009 4:33 PM April 7, 2009: "Breaking the Barriers to the Commercialization of Nanotechnology" will be the subject of the 7th New England International Nanomanufacturing Workshop June 18-19 at Northeastern University in Boston.
Researchers to develop point-of-care HIV nanosensors April 6, 2009 4:11 PM April 6, 2009: The London Centre for Nanotechnology will develop a new device to enable people living with HIV to monitor their own health and the effectiveness of their treatments, thanks to a $3 million EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) grant.	Carl Zeiss launches AURIGA CrossBeam workstation April 6, 2009 2:17 PM April 6, 2009: Carl Zeiss SMT has introduced its newly developed AURIGA CrossBeam (FIB-SEM) workstation with what it calls "a huge number of innovations," including a redesigned vacuum chamber and simultaneous milling and high-res SEM imaging.
Nanobiotix reports proof of concept for brain cancer treatment April 6, 2009 11:22 AM April 6, 2009 Emerging nanomedicine company Nanobiotix says an independent preclinical study has validated using its "nanoPDT" nanoparticles to treat glioblastoma multiforme, one of the most prevalent brain tumors.	NIOSH updates 'Safe Nanotechnology' document April 6, 2009 10:30 AM April 6, 2009: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has updated and expanded its "Approaches to Safe Nanotechnology" document, reiterating that employers take prudent measures to control occupational exposures in the manufacture and industrial use of engineered nanomaterials, as research advances for determining if such materials pose work-related health and safety risks.
MIT virus battery could power cars April 3, 2009 10:46 AM April 3, 2009: MIT researchers have genetically engineered viruses to build both the positively and negatively charged ends of a lithium-ion battery, with comparable energy capacity/power as batteries in hybrid cars, and could also be used for personal electronic devices.	NanoHorizons joins silver nanotechnology group April 2, 2009 2:17 PM April 2, 2009: A group of five companies have banded together to collect and generate data that more completely document the performance benefits of silver nanoparticles in consumer and industrial applications.
Syndiant hires new staff for Pico Projector April 2, 2009 2:16 PM April 2, 2009: Syndiant Inc. has added eight new people to its staff after receiving new funding and seeing what the company called "explosive demand" for its pico projector technology.	NanoInk to launch nanotech curriculum for undergrads March 31, 2009 3:10 PM March 31, 2009: NanoInk Inc. has launched a new nanotechnology curriculum initiative aimed at undergraduates: a "NanoProfessor Project" to develop practical resources for undergrads in nanotechnology.
SiTime introduces 'smallest' MEMS oscillator March 31, 2009 3:08 PM March 31, 2009: SiTime Corp. claims its new SiT3701 is the world's smallest programmable voltage-controlled MEMS oscillator (VCMO) with the best pull-range linearity.	Merck teams with Yissum for nanoparticle displays March 30, 2009 3:01 PM March 30, 2009: The global pharmaceutical and chemical giant Merck is teaming up with Yissum Research Development Co. Ltd., the technology transfer company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, to develop a semiconductor nanoparticle technology for display applications.
Molecular force probe stretches molecules March 30, 2009 1:03 PM March 30, 2009: Chemists at the University of Illinois have created a simple and inexpensive molecular technique that replaces an expensive atomic force microscope for studying what happens to small molecules when they are stretched or compressed.	SOCMA Nanotechnology SME Coalition expands membership March 30, 2009 9:54 AM March 30, 2009: In response to the growth and development of nanotechnology companies that produce and use nanoscale materials, SOCMA's Nanotechnology SME Coalition has expanded its membership categories to address their specific needs.
Nanotubes boost integrity of composites March 27, 2009 2:22 PM March 27, 2009: A new research discovery at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute could lead to tougher, more durable composite frames for aircraft, watercraft, and automobiles.	SPIE chief urges focus, coordination in photonics March 27, 2009 2:19 PM March 27, 2009: The head of SPIE, the International Optics and Photonics Society, urged a panel in Washington, DC, to push Congress for a more-comprehensive national policy on development of photonics research.
Nanogenerator may charge iPods with wave of hand March 27, 2009 2:16 PM March 27, 2009: Georgia Tech researchers are working on technology that converts mechanical energy from body movements or even the flow of blood in the body into electric energy that can power electronic devices without using batteries.	Scientists make a point in room-temp AFM March 26, 2009 12:42 PM March 26, 2009: Researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the U. of Colorado have shown how to detect and monitor light reflected directly off the needle point of an atomic force microscope (AFM) probe, demonstrated a 100-fold improvement in the stability of the instrument's measurements under ambient conditions.
Heidelberg Instruments sells DWL 2000 to MESA+ March 26, 2009 12:39 PM March 26, 2009: Heidelberg Instruments has announced the sale of an advanced DWL 2000 maskless laser lithography system to the MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology at the University of Twente in The Netherlands.	SRC spin-off develops nanoscale subsurface defect analysis March 25, 2009 2:37 PM March 25, 2009: A spinoff from the Semiconductor Research Corp. (SRC) and Northwestern University has come up with a unique ultrasound holography approach that combines scanning-probe microscopy with ultrasound and holography to provide glimpses into the tiniest of buried structures.
Organizers planning >200 events for "Nano Days" March 25, 2009 2:34 PM March 25, 2009: Museums, universities and research centers are gearing up for one of the largest outreach efforts ever attempted for educating the public about science and engineering at the nanoscale: the 2009 Nano Days, running from March 28-April 5.	Yole: Autos, inkjets down, consumer apps up in 2008 MEMS ranks March 24, 2009 11:48 AM March 24, 2009: The MEMS research group Yole Développement has labeled 2008 a "year of unusual movement in the industry" and released what it is calling the 18 "winners" and 12 "losers" of the year.
Nanoscience Instruments uncrates NagaNeedles AFM tips March 24, 2009 10:47 AM March 24, 2009: Nanoscience Instruments Inc., a distributor of nanotechnology instrumentation and supplies, has announced the worldwide distribution of NaugaNeedles' new line of metallic atomic force microscopy (AFM) probes.	Quantum effect holds promise for low-cost DNA sequencing March 23, 2009 11:44 AM March 23, 2009: A ghostly property of matter called quantum tunneling may aid the quest for accurate, low-cost genomic sequencing, according to scientists from Arizona State University's Biodesign Institute.
iSuppli: Auto crisis hits MEMS sensor supply chain March 23, 2009 11:43 AM March 23, 2009: The current economic crisis is affecting many parts of the global economy - perhaps none more than the automotive sector, where shipments were down by 6% in 2008 and are forecasted to be slashed by 19% in 2009, according to iSuppli.	Gold nanoparticles could 'cook' cancer cells March 23, 2009 11:41 AM March 23, 2009: Researchers are describing a long-awaited advance toward applying the marvels of nanotechnology in the battle against cancer -- the first hollow gold nanospheres that search out and "cook" cancer cells.
Sri Lankan minister calls for nanotech investment March 23, 2009 10:54 AM March 23, 2009: The science and technology minister of Sri Lanka is advising business leaders to tap into the world of nanotechnology as a way of lifting their country out of bad economic times, according to a local newspaper report.	Russians in Israel to talk nanotech March 19, 2009 2:36 PM March 19, 2009: Anatoly Chubais, director general of the Russian Nanotechnology Corp. (RUSNANO), is in Israel for a three-day visit to discuss ways the two countries can cooperate in nanotechnology development.
Webinars explore nanotechnology legal and business issues March 19, 2009 2:35 PM March 19, 2009: Nanoreg Inc., a professional services firm specializing in the application of nanotechnology laws and regulations, and the law firm of Keller and Heckman LLP, are sponsoring a series of Webinars between April and November.	NanoVentures launches medical diagnostics venture March 19, 2009 2:32 PM March 19, 2009: NanoVentures Australia has registered a new company, Quintain NanoSystems, to develop nanoparticle-based imaging and diagnostic tools.
Slimmer, stickier nanorods give boost to 3-D chips March 18, 2009 3:23 PM March 18, 2009: Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a new technique for growing slimmer copper nanorods, a key step for advancing integrated 3-D chip technology.	'Matchmaker' portal matches MEMS customers, partners March 18, 2009 10:04 AM March 18, 2009: The MEMS Industry Group, a trade association representing the MEMS and microstructures industries, has launched a MEMS Marketplace online "matchmaking" portal that enables MEMS companies to connect with prospective customers and partners.
Wales welcomes nano companies to health care conference March 17, 2009 10:52 AM March 17, 2009: The government of Wales is encouraging nanotechnology companies to participate in a technology conference in May, describing the region as becoming "increasingly recognized as the hot spot for new technology and innovation in the sector."	NanoGram, Teijin to push printed silicon for PV, TFT March 16, 2009 1:06 PM March 16, 2009: NanoGram Corp., which develops and manufactures advanced products and solutions for optical, electronic and energy applications, has entered into a technology development agreement (TDA) with Teijin Ltd. to further develop NanoGram's printed silicon ink.
Arkema chooses Hubron as UK nanotube distributor March 13, 2009 12:22 PM March 13, 2009: Arkema Inc. has chosen Hubron Speciality Ltd. to distribute its multiwall carbon nanotubes in the UK.	Analyst: FEI will benefit from stimulus March 13, 2009 11:35 AM March 13, 2009: At least one stock analyst believes that President Barack Obama's $787 million economic stimulus plan is good news for FEI Co., which develops scanning electron microscopes and other nanotech equipment.
Industrial Nanotech signs deal, sees signs of rebound March 12, 2009 2:50 PM March 12, 2009: A Naples, Fla.-based nanotech coatings company has signed a contract with a textile manufacturer facility in Turkey, betting that the manufacturing sector is beginning to rebound, at least in that region.	Stanford sets new record for smallest letters March 11, 2009 7:23 PM March 11, 2009: A novel technique that enables researchers to push individual molecules into specifically arranged patterns recently allowed researchers at Stanford University to shatter the long held belief that one bit per atom is the limit for encoding information and reclaim the title of producers of the world's smallest letters.
Dolomite releases new pump for microfluidics March 11, 2009 12:11 PM March 11, 2009: Dolomite, a microfluidics company, has launched its Mitos Syringe Pump Extra Smooth (XS) (PDF 383KB), a versatile pumping solution making complex and powerful microfluidic technologies possible.	JEOL releases high-res 200kV aberration-corrected STEM March 10, 2009 1:42 PM March 10, 2009: JEOL Ltd. has introduced a new atomic resolution analytical microscope, the JEM-ARM200F, capable of high angle annular dark field resolution of 80 picometers, or 0.08nm.
AECOM, UCSB to study nanomaterial risks March 9, 2009 7:53 PM March 9, 2009: AECOM Environment and the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB) are collaborating on a new Sustainable Nanotechnology Initiative (SNI) with the goal to begin to understand the environmental risks associated with engineered nanomaterials.	Agilent microarrays advance adult stem cell research March 9, 2009 7:50 PM March 9, 2009: Agilent Technologies Inc. will use its microarray technology to collaborate with a team from the Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences and Tongi University that has achieved new insight into how adult cells can be induced to act like embryonic stem cells.
Industrial Nanotech urges Web campaign for product stimulus March 9, 2009 7:49 PM March 9, 2009: Industrial Nanotech Inc. is launching what the company calls a "grassroots campaign" -- through their Web site, blog and social networking sites -- to promote its Nansulate coating technology to state governors looking for ways to save energy.	Harris & Harris says it's doing fine in bad times March 6, 2009 11:18 AM March 6, 2009: Harris & Harris Group, a publicly traded venture capital company that invests in nanotechnology and MEMS, has released information regarding its financial health in response to questions of how the company is doing during the economic downturn.
NanoKTN, JEMI focus on atomic layer deposition March 4, 2009 8:33 PM March 4, 2009: The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network, based in the UK, and the Joint Equipment Materials Initiative are collaborating on focus-group event to examine the technique of atomic layer deposition.	UT nanoscientist gets $7M for breast cancer research March 4, 2009 8:31 PM March 4, 2009: A nanomedicine scientist at the U. of Texas's Health Science Center at Houston and M. D. Anderson Cancer Center has received a five-year, $7 million award from the US Department of Defense to develop a targeted new delivery system for breast cancer drugs.
Platypus awarded $400K for nano asthma monitor March 4, 2009 8:29 PM March 4, 2009: The National Institutes of Health has awarded nanotech life-science company Platypus Technologies LLC $400,000 to develop its liquid crystal technology for an asthma monitor.	Nano to fight flying fish? USGS seeks funding March 2, 2009 3:43 PM March 2, 2009: Advanced BioNutrition Corp. and the US Geological Survey reportedly are looking to partner on a project that would evaluate whether a nanotechnology product can control flying carp in Wisconsin waterways.
MEMS-based camera 'recession proof,' Pixavi says March 2, 2009 12:09 PM March 2, 2009: Pixavi has launched a MEMS-featured videoconferencing camera that it is billing as "recession-proof technology."	Norcada intros new TEM window array March 2, 2009 9:18 AM March 2, 2009: Norcada Inc., a MEMS design and product development company, has announced the availability of a new TEM (transmission electron microscope) nitride window array device to the TEM research community.
Anti-Doping Agency funds nano test for HGH February 27, 2009 8:55 PM February 27, 2009: The US Anti-Doping Agency reportedly has awarded nanotech company Ceres Nanosciences LLLP $65,000 and research support for development of a urine test to detect human growth hormone.	Research advances nanowires for large-scale applications February 27, 2009 12:36 PM February 27, 2009: Researchers at Northeastern University created a network of nanowires that can be scaled up more efficiently and cost-effectively to create bigger displays -- such as the Nasdaq sign in New York City's Times Square.
Nano-enhanced swimsuit dries quickly February 27, 2009 12:35 PM February 27, 2009: Sun Dry Technologies, a division of Solestrom International, has launched a line of nanotech-enhanced activewear fabric that repels wetness and dries within moments.	CombiMatrix announces positive data using cancer array February 27, 2009 12:34 PM February 27, 2009: CombiMatrix Corp. says it has positive preliminary data on its investigational Comprehensive Cancer Array (CCA) test showing it can noninvasively screen for the early detection of cancer.
Australian report eyes nanotech "social inclusion" February 26, 2009 7:42 PM February 26, 2009: Nanotechnology will have a strong future in Australia if industry and community can agree on the type of technologies that should be adopted, according to one of a number of findings from a nanotechnology report by Australian Innovation Minister Kim Carr.	Evolutec to acquire quantum dot company Nanoco February 26, 2009 7:31 PM February 26, 2009: Evolutec Group plc has announced the proposed "reverse takeover" acquisition of Nanoco Tech plc, a Manchester, UK-based developer of quantum dots.
Nanogen, HandyLab expand partnership February 26, 2009 7:27 PM February 26, 2009: Nanogen Inc., developer of molecular and rapid diagnostic products, has expanded its partnership with HandyLab Inc. to use of the company's Minor Groove Binder Probe technology and synthetic nucleic acid chemistries for use in vitro diagnostic testing.	QuantumSphere gets grant to turn algae into biofuels February 24, 2009 11:44 AM February 24, 2009: QuantumSphere Inc. has been awarded a research grant from the California Energy Commission to develop a process using nanocatalysts to convert biomass into biofuels.
Russians sign agreement on nanotech safety February 24, 2009 11:43 AM February 24, 2009: The Russian nanotech business group RUSNANO and regulators have signed an agreement to cooperate on nanotechnology health and safety issues.	Seer announces MEMS-based personal navigation system February 24, 2009 9:43 AM February 24, 2009: Seer Technology Inc. has announced a new MEMS-based personal navigation system called the NaviSee.
Safer nanoparticles spotlight tumors, deliver drugs February 24, 2009 9:38 AM February 23, 2009:A team of scientists from UC/San Diego has created miniscule flakes of silicon that glow brightly, last long enough to slowly release cancer drugs, then break down into harmless by-products.	Company prototypes mobile phone/disease detector February 24, 2009 9:35 AM February 23, 2009: UK-based Applied Nanodetectors Lt. showed off its prototype of a mobile phone that doubles as a disease detector to the recent International Nanotechnology Exhibition and Conference in Japan.
Report: EPA to enforce nanotube reviews February 20, 2009 8:12 PM February 20, 2009: The US Environmental Protection Agency will, beginning in March, enforce a requirement that companies file premanufacture notices if they manufacture or import carbon nanotubes.	EPCOS's tiny sensor comes with MEMS packaging February 20, 2009 8:11 PM February 20, 2009: EPCOS AG is introducing what the Munich-based company is calling the world's most compact packaged sensors for barometric pressure measurement, and it comes with the firm's chip-sized MEMS packaging.
EU gives $606M to nanotech program February 20, 2009 8:08 PM February 20, 2009: The European Commission has approved €457M (~$600M) in funding for nanotech research work under the "Nano2012" program, formed last year by STMicroelectronics, CEA-Leti, and IBM.	NanoBio Corp. raises $12M in Series B February 19, 2009 2:48 PM February 19, 2009: NanoBio Corp., a biopharmaceutical company developing dermatological products, anti-infective treatments and intranasal vaccines, has received $12 million in Series B equity financing with Perseus LLC and other existing investors.
APR acquires nanotech drug delivery platform February 19, 2009 2:46 PM February 19, 2009: APR Applied Pharma Research SA says it has acquired a patented nanocoating process for the preparation of biotech products that treat diseases in multiple therapeutic areas.	SpectraFluidics to develop nano explosives detector for Army February 19, 2009 2:45 PM February 19, 2009: SpectraFluidics Inc., which specializes in microfluidic- and nanotech-based chemical detection technology, recently signed a contract with the US Army to develop and commercialize its field-deployable chemical detector for explosives and biohazards.
NIOSH releases 'guidance' for nanoparticle safety February 17, 2009 12:49 PM February 17, 2009: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has issued what it calls "interim guidance" for medical screening and hazard surveillance for workers who could be exposed to engineered nanoparticles	Luna Innovations' buckyballs could be nerve gas defense February 17, 2009 12:07 PM February 17, 2009: Researchers at Virginia Tech and Luna Innovations Inc. of Roanoke, VA, are working to see if buckyballs can be used to help protect people from the deadly affects of nerve gases like sarin and VX
Cima, Toray ready to sell self-aligning nano February 16, 2009 3:51 PM February 16, 2009: St. Paul, MN-based startup Cima Nanotech Inc. and Tokyo-based Toray Industries Inc. reportedly are getting ready to release a transparent, conductive coating material made with self-aligning nanomaterials.	New Australian nano investment group launched February 16, 2009 3:12 PM February 16, 2009: NanoVentures Australia Ltd. will take over where NanoVic left off in helping to commercialize nanotechnology in Australia.
Researchers create 'swimsuits' for proteins February 13, 2009 1:11 PM February 13, 2009: Researchers from the Nano-Science Center at the University of Copenhagen and the National Center for Scientific Research in France have developed a general method to study membrane proteins that can be used to screen several thousand proteins, and potentially substantially cut down on the time it takes to develop useful drugs.	NanoInk intros new desktop nanofabrication system February 13, 2009 1:09 PM February 13, 2009: NanoInk has introduced its next-generation Dip Pen Nanolithography system for desktop nanofabrication, the DPN 5000, which it says offers versatile nanopatterning capabilities and AFM imaging to characterize deposited patterns.
Nanosys announces results in drug delivery device February 13, 2009 1:07 PM February 13, 2009: Nanosys Inc. has announced results of its initial studies using a novel silicon nanowire mucous membrane drug delivery device, with a nanostructured surface that relies on adhesive properties known in physics as van der Waals forces of adhesion.	House passes new nanotech bill February 11, 2009 2:56 PM February 11, 2009: The US House of Representatives today has passed the NNI Amendments Act (H.R. 554), which reauthorizes the National Nanotechnology Initiative.
Foresight Institute appoints new president February 11, 2009 2:54 PM February 11, 2009: The Foresight Institute, a nanotechnology think tank, has appointed Nanorex founder and former Rutgers researcher Dr. J. Storrs Hall as its new president.	Picosun to help grow nanorods for better solar cells February 9, 2009 1:28 PM February 9, 2009" Picosun Oy, a Finnish manufacturer of atomic layer deposition (ALD) systems, says is taking part in a European Union funded project aimed at dramatically increasing the efficiency of solar cells.
CSUN gets $500K for nanotech aimed at undergrads February 9, 2009 12:57 PM February 9, 2009: California State University, Northridge, has received $500,000 from the W.M. Keck Foundation for a two-year project that exposes undergraduate engineering and science students to the study and research of nanotechnology.	Report: Vietnam hawks half-price nanotubes February 9, 2009 12:45 PM February 9, 2009: The Institute of Materials Science, based in Hanoi, reportedly is selling carbon nanotubes at half the price of international competitors.
Evident awarded nanocrystal synthesis patent February 6, 2009 12:10 PM February 6, 2009: Evident Technologies Inc. has been awarded a U.S. patent covering the ability to synthesize a semiconductor nanocrystal structure with a metal layer, which dramatically enhances the brightness and stability of the semiconductor nanocrystal complex.	Review summarizes nanoparticle news February 6, 2009 11:43 AM February 6, 2009: A new market news review, 2008 Nanoparticle News Review from BCC Research, provides a comprehensive overview of the global nanoparticle industry, offering detailed insight into current and emerging technologies and markets.
Rep. Honda sponsors new nano bill February 6, 2009 9:34 AM February 6, 2009: US Rep. Mike Honda (D-Calif.) has introduced new nanotechnology legislation in Congress that he said will address a need to commercialize basic research and to address potential health and safety risks associated with nanotechnology.	Nanotube's 'tapestry' controls its growth February 6, 2009 8:52 AM February 6, 2009: Rice University materials scientists have put a new "twist" on carbon nanotube growth. The researchers found the highly touted nanomaterials grow like tiny molecular tapestries, woven from twisting, single-atom threads.
New system removes DNA sequencing bottleneck February 6, 2009 8:46 AM February 5, 2009: Agilent Technologies Inc. says its SureSelect Target Enrichment System greatly streamlines DNA-sequencing research by enabling scientists to sequence only genomic areas of interest with next-generation sequencing instrumentation.	Infinite Power ships first micro-energy cells February 4, 2009 10:43 AM February 4, 2009: Infinite Power Solutions Inc. has sent out its first pre-production shipments of its new THINERGY micro-energy cell (MEC).
Protea launches microfluidic platform February 4, 2009 10:42 AM February 4, 2009: Protea Biosciences Inc. has launched a new microfluidic protein recovery technology platform that it claims offers simultaneous recovery of eight proteins from gels in less than 20 minute.	Super-resolution microscopy: the 3rd dimension February 4, 2009 10:30 AM February 3, 2009: The shapes of some of the tiniest cellular structures are coming into sharper focus at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Janelia Farm Research Campus, where scientists have developed a new imaging technology that produces the best three-dimensional resolution ever seen with an optical microscope.
Korea develops MEMS telescope/camera February 4, 2009 10:28 AM February 3, 2009: Researchers at Korea's Ewha Womans University reportedly have developed a MEMS-based combination telescope and camera that can "instantly track and film events that occur without prior warning.	Rice rolls out new nanocars February 2, 2009 3:19 PM February 2, 2009: Researchers at Rice University report that modified versions of their "nanocar" creations have the ability to roll at room temperature, vs. the 200°C requirement of the originals. While practical applications for the tiny machines may be years away, the breakthrough suggests they'll be easier to adapt to a wider range of uses.
Applied, Obama dish on energy moves January 30, 2009 1:49 PM January 30, 2009: Mike Splinter, CEO of semiconductor/nanomanufacturing company Applied Materials Inc., was one of several business leaders who met with President Barak Obama this week to urge quick action on a plan to stimulate the US economy.	Bayer building big plant to churn out nanotubes January 29, 2009 12:04 PM January 29, 2009: Bayer MaterialScience is building a new facility in Germany that could churn out up to 200 tons of carbon nanotubes a year, making it the largest nanotube factory in the world
Smallest quantum dots bring real world applications closer January 28, 2009 8:20 PM January 28, 2009: Single-atom quantum dots created by researchers at Canada's National Institute for Nanotechnology and the University of Alberta make possible a new level of control over individual electrons, a development that suddenly brings quantum dot-based devices within reach.	Illumina's microarrays enable new genetics partnership January 28, 2009 8:17 PM January 28, 2009: Illumina Inc. is supplying the "DNA microarray inside" for a deal between personal genetics company 23andMe Inc. and Swiss research company mondoBIOTECH AG.
CETR releases new nano, micro indenters January 28, 2009 8:14 PM January 28, 2009: CETR has released its next-generation Apex nanomechanical test instrument designed for use with thin-films, PVD & CVD coatings, microelectronics, solar cells, MEMS, and other applications.	Patent granted to nanotech-based hazard suits January 27, 2009 4:02 PM January 27, 2009: Miami-based Radiation Shield Technologies has been granted a US patent that secures its rights to the nanotech inside the company's proprietary Demron protective materia
Report: Cell phones drive market for MEMS switches January 27, 2009 4:01 PM January 27, 2009: MEMS switches and varicap products are finding their way into commercial products despite the economic downturn, thanks to increased interest from cell phone companies, according to >a report from research group Yole Développement.	Micronit opens North American office January 27, 2009 4:00 PM January 27, 2009: Netherlands-based lab-on-a-chip company Micronit Microfluidics BV has set up a North American office in San Jose, CA, to cover customers in the US and Canada.
Nanotech-based catalyst paves way for ethanol fuel cells January 26, 2009 1:45 PM January 26, 2009: Sscientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory, in collaboration with researchers from the University of Delaware and Yeshiva University, have developed a nanotech-based catalyst that could make ethanol-powered fuel cells feasible, by performing two crucial and previously unreachable steps needed to oxidize ethanol and produce clean energy in fuel cell reactions.	Nano education group links with UC San Diego January 26, 2009 1:24 PM January 26, 2009: The education group NanoTecNexus is launching a chapter the University of California/San Diego's NanoEngineering department, and plans to launch a K-12 community outreach series this spring.
Cornell nano facility gets 5-year renewal January 26, 2009 11:52 AM January 26, 2009: The	SiTime intros low-power MEMS oscillators January 26, 2009 10:01 AM January 26, 2009: SiTime Corp., which develops MEMS-based silicon timing solutions, has introduced a new family of programmable oscillators that are designed to extend battery life in portable and consumer electronics by delivering what the company called the industry's lowest power consumption and fastest start-up time.
Duke team creates semiconducting nanotubes January 23, 2009 10:25 AM January 23, 2009: Nine months after debuting a method for growing exceptionally long, straight, numerous and well-aligned carbon cylinders only a few atoms thick, a Duke University-led team of chemists has now modified that process to create exclusively semiconducting versions of these single-walled carbon nanotubes.	SiMPore's slide a window into nanoworld January 23, 2009 10:24 AM January 23, 2009: SiMPore Inc., a company commercializing nanotechnology invented at the University of Rochester, has developed an ultrathin microscope slide that significantly improves high-resolution imaging of nanoscale materials such as proteins, viruses and carbon nanotubes.
GEN reports on microfluidics growth January 23, 2009 10:23 AM January 23, 2009: Biotechnology companies are building on what they have learned about microfluidics techniques over the past decade and are expected to drive this market toward $1.9 billion in three years, reports Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News.	Battelle creates nanotech coating to fight rust January 23, 2009 10:22 AM January 23, 2009: Researchers at Battelle have come up with a nanotech-based smart coating that can reveal where corrosion is forming on metal even though one can't see the degradation with the naked eye.
UTSA gets $1.2M for advanced microscope January 23, 2009 10:20 AM January 23, 2009: The University of Texas at San Antonio has received a $1.2 million gift from the Robert J. Kleberg Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Foundation to buy a second-generation aberration-corrected electron microscope, one of only two in the world, to help develop new cancer therapies and treatments.	Microbot motors fit to swim human arteries January 21, 2009 10:17 PM January 21, 2009: A range of complex surgical operations are about to be made safer thanks to researchers from Australia's Monash University, who are putting the final touches to the design of micro-motors small enough to be injected into the human bloodstream.
mPhase brings NanoBattery to next phase January 21, 2009 10:15 PM January 21, 2009: mPhase Technologies Inc. announced in a news release that a recent breakthrough that will allow the company to produce its Smart NanoBattery with a much greater cost efficiency has successfully passed rigorous testing.	Imago releases screen saver/calendar January 21, 2009 10:14 PM January 21, 2009: Imago Scientific Instruments Corp. is launching an online "atom probe calendar as a "new resource for the nanoscale analysis community."
Analog Devices' ADXL345 extends battery life January 21, 2009 10:12 PM January 21, 2009: Analog Devices Inc. has developed a new motion sensing device specifically for energy-constrained portable consumer products.	Dolomite expands microfluidic capabilities January 21, 2009 10:11 PM January 21, 2009: Dolomite, a microfluidics company, has introduced a new range of microfluidic valves and pumps that can be used in subsystems or built into fully integrated systems.
Scientists 'see' cell molecules more clearly January 20, 2009 11:07 AM January 20, 2009: Scientists have always wanted to take a closer look at biological systems and materials. From the magnifying glass to the electron microscope, they have developed ever-increasingly sophisticated imaging devices.	Catalyx Nanotech to generate energy from landfills January 20, 2009 11:06 AM January 20, 2009: Nanomaterials firm Catalyx Nanotech Inc. will partner with environmental consulting firm Dudek on building new facilities in southern California that will convert methane gas into green hydrogen.
Nanobiotech company PDS moving to Indianapolis January 20, 2009 9:43 AM January 20, 2009: PDS Biotechnology Corp., which develops nanoparticle-based anti-cancer agents, is moving from its Cincinnati birthplace to Indianapolis, according to a report in the Business Courier of Cincinnati.	Molecular forklifts overcome obstacle to 'smart dust' January 19, 2009 12:51 PM January 19, 2009: University of Florida engineering researchers have tapped the working parts of cells to clear a major hurdle to creating "smart dust," which signifies a new approach to "lab on a chip" technology.
Report: Li-ion battery market $9B by 2015 January 19, 2009 10:46 AM January 19, 2009: Worldwide nanotechnology thin film lithium-ion batteries are poised to achieve significant growth as units become more able to achieve deliver of power to electric vehicles efficiently, according to a new report by Electronics.ca Publications.	Researchers develop nanotube gas sensor January 19, 2009 10:20 AM January 19, 2009: Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have described a new method for creating gas detectors so sensitive that eventually they may be able to register tiny emissions from a single cell.
Penn State produces easy assembly of nanowires January 16, 2009 9:57 AM January 16, 2009: A handheld, ultra-portable device that can recognize and immediately report on a wide variety of environmental or medical compounds may eventually be possible, using a method that incorporates a mixture of biologically tagged nanowires onto integrated circuit chips, according to Penn State researchers.	Microfluidics files for patent on nanoparticle technology January 16, 2009 9:55 AM January 16, 2009: Microfluidics, a subsidiary of Microfluidics International Corp., has filed for a patent on its Microfluidics Reaction Technology (MRT), which will enable companies and research organizations to develop and manufacture smaller-sized nanoparticles than previously possible and to do so more efficiently than with other methods
Elionix expanding NanoTech System Center January 16, 2009 9:53 AM January 16, 2009: Elionix Inc., which supplies electron beam lithography systems, has begun construction to double its manufacturing output, scheduled to be completed in March.	Mazda3 to include new nanocatalyst technology January 15, 2009 2:45 PM January 15, 2009: Mazda Motor Corp. has announced what the company calls the world's first market application of single-nanocatalyst technology in automobile catalytic converters. The durable new catalyst significantly reduces the amount of precious metals used and effectively purifies vehicle exhaust gases.
Dyamed licenses MicroKit 'lab-in-cartridge' for early diagnosis January 15, 2009 2:45 PM January 15, 2009: Rapid, easy and affordable tests for cancer, avian flu and other infectious diseases move a step closer as Dyamed Biotech Pte Ltd licenses an all-in-one automated diagnostic system.	Food and Drug Law Institute to host nanotech conference January 15, 2009 2:36 PM January 15, 2009: The Food and Drug Law Institute will host its 2nd Annual Conference on Nanotechnology Law, Regulation and Policy Feb. 18 to 19 at the L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, in downtown Washington.
'2-faced' bioacids cause nanotube self-assembly January 14, 2009 11:16 AM January 14, 2009: A new study from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Rice University offers an inexpensive process that gets nanotubes to obediently line themselves up in neat rows, more like ducks.	Apogee launches nanotech power-tool batteries January 14, 2009 11:11 AM January 14, 2009: Apogee Power Inc., a Silicon Valley based clean tech battery research company, has launched nanotechnology-enhanced lithium cordless power tools and power tool replacement batteries
Penn State produces tiny capsules that deliver January 14, 2009 11:04 AM January 14, 2009: A tiny particle syringe composed of polymer layers and nanoparticles may provide drug delivery that targets diseased cells without harming the rest of the body, according to a team of chemical engineers. This delivery system could be robust and flexible enough to deliver a variety of substances.	Researchers: New technique beats microarrays for gene sequencing January 12, 2009 10:40 AM January 12, 2009: Using new technologies that make it easier to sequence the human genome -- one that researchers say beats microarray technology -- scientists at the University of Michigan's Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified a series of genes that become fused when their chromosomes trade places with each other. These recurrent gene fusions are thought to be the driving mechanism that causes certain cancers to develop.
Nano firms Illumina, Oxford make profit-sharing deal January 12, 2009 10:39 AM January 12, 2009: Illumina Inc. and Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd. have formed a profit-sharing alliance under which Illumina will exclusively market, sell, distribute, and service BASE Technology products developed by Oxford for DNA sequencing.	Nanotubes could "paint" photovoltaics January 9, 2009 2:33 PM January 9, 2009: Using a simple chemical process, scientists at Cornell and DuPont have invented a method of preparing carbon nanotubes for suspension in a semiconducting "ink," which can then be printed into such thin, flexible electronics as transistors and photovoltaic materials.
Northwestern, Baxter Healthcare form innovation alliance January 9, 2009 2:32 PM January 9, 2009: Northwestern Univesity and Baxter Healthcare Corp. will create a multidisciplinary research and innovation alliance, building on their existing collaboration on topics ranging from stem cell and nanotechnology research to student recruitment.	Researchers control assembly of nanobristles January 9, 2009 2:28 PM January 9, 2009: Researchers at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have discovered a way to synthesize and control the formation of nanobristles, akin to tiny hairs, into helical clusters and have further demonstrated the fabrication of such highly ordered clusters, built from similar coiled building blocks, over multiple scales and areas.
VeruTEK's nano-based product cleans soil, groundwater January 8, 2009 12:20 PM January 8, 2009: VeruTEK Technologies Inc. says it has successfully completed an in-place remediation of contaminated soils and groundwater at a legacy site of a Fortune 500 client using a proprietary surfactant-enhanced in situ chemical oxidation (S-ISCO) technology.	Australia honors nanotech-enabled wheelchair January 8, 2009 10:44 AM January 8, 2009: Lu Papi & Associates was recently honored at the Australian Engineering Excellence Awards for its nanotech-enabled "Freedom Wheelchair," which incorporates an ultralight, ultrastrong, nanotechnology-enhanced stainless steel tube to make the chair much stronger and lighter than titanium.
Researchers measure elusive repulsive force from quantum fluctuations January 8, 2009 10:33 AM January 8, 2009: Researchers from Harvard University and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have measured, for the first time, a repulsive quantum mechanical force that could be harnessed and tailored for a wide range of new nanotechnology applications.	NanoTecNexus evolves from NanoBioNexus January 8, 2009 10:32 AM January 8, 2009: NanoBioNexus, a nonprofit nanobiotechnology industry organization, is expanding its scope beyond life sciences and will change its name to NanoTecNexus (NTN).
Qualcomm's display tech adopted for G-CORE's GPS golf range finder January 8, 2009 10:29 AM January 8, 2009: In an announcement from this week's International CES show in Las Vegas, G-CORE Co. Ltd. says it is incorporating Qualcomm's MEMS-based mirasol display in its Mini Caddy GPS golf range finder to help golfers view the range finder in direct sunlight and for extended periods of time.	FDLI sponsors conference on nanotechnology law, regulation and policy January 8, 2009 10:28 AM January 8, 2009: Nanotechnology was incorporated into more than $60 billion in manufactured goods in 2008. By 2014, the market will grow to $2.6 trillion. By 2011, over $15 billion in nano-enabled drugs and therapeutics will be sold--up from more than $3 billion in 2006. And industry experts project that nanotechnology will be incorporated into $20 billion worth of consumer food products by 2010.
DALSA launches first phase of new 200mm MEMS line January 8, 2009 10:27 AM January 8, 2009: DALSA Semiconductor says it has launched the first phase of a 200mm MEMS manufacturing line at its semiconductor wafer foundry in Bromont, Quebec, Canada, following several new MEMS supply contracts the company has recently received for delivery of product in 2009 and for new product development.	Toronto physicists squeeze light to quantum limit January 7, 2009 10:18 AM January 7, 2009: A team of University of Toronto physicists have demonstrated a new technique to squeeze light to the fundamental quantum limit, a finding that has potential applications for high-precision measurement, next-generation atomic clocks, novel quantum computing and our most fundamental understanding of the universe.
Ushio, Intel give funding to EUV/DUV firm Energetiq January 7, 2009 10:16 AM January 7, 2009: Energetiq Technology Inc., a developer and manufacturer of specialized short-wavelength light products that enable nano-scale structures, has raised additional capital in its Series C round of financing, led by new investor Ushio Inc. and existing investors including Intel Capital and Shea Ventures.	RainDance, Harvard share grant for microdroplet technology January 7, 2009 10:13 AM January 7, 2009: RainDance Technologies Inc., a provider of microdroplet-based solutions for human health and disease research, will share in the first round of cooperative research grants by the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center to Harvard prof. David Weitz to explore fluorescence activated cell sorter technology.
Microfluidics, Horiba formalize R&D partnership January 7, 2009 10:11 AM January 7, 2009: Microfluidics, a supplier of advanced fluid processing equipment and reaction technology, and Horiba Instruments Inc., maker of analytical instrumentation and measurement technology, are deepening a longstanding partnership into R&D, events, and advertising activities.	Liquidia Technologies, Abbott to develop siRNA Therapeutics January 7, 2009 10:06 AM January 7, 2009: Liquidia Technologies Inc. and Abbott have entered into a collaboration and license agreement with to develop pattern-replication nanoparticles for delivering siRNA-based therapeutics.
Industrial Nanotech manufactures nansulate coatings in Germany January 7, 2009 10:05 AM January 7, 2009: Industrial Nanotech Inc. is continuing its expansion of manufacturing locations for its patented energy saving Nansulate coatings and will begin producing the products in Germany in 1Q09.	ISO releases new standards for nanomaterials January 7, 2009 10:03 AM January 7, 2009: The International Organization for Standardization has published new health and safety practices in occupational settings to nanotechnologies.
FEI acquires automated mineralogy company January 6, 2009 10:10 AM January 6, 2009: FEI Co., which provides high-resolution imaging and analysis systems, has acquired substantially all of the assets of Australia's Intellection Holdings Pty. Ltd. to gain a foothold in the mining sector with automated mineralogy systems.	Tiny parts could build better digital picture January 6, 2009 10:09 AM January 6, 2009: Scientists at the University of Glasgow have received around $700,000 to investigate ways of improving the quality of digital camera images through the manipulation of tiny particles.
Nanovere offers market-ready nanocoatings January 6, 2009 10:08 AM January 6, 2009: Nanovere Technologies has developed market-ready nanocoatings to reduce OEM surface scratching by more 50% and reduce surface cleaning by 60%.	Strasbaugh announces trading on OTC Bulletin Board January 6, 2009 10:05 AM January 6, 2009: Strasbaugh, a manufacturer of surfacing technology for the semiconductor, silicon, data storage, MEMS, LED, telecommunications and optics industries, has begun trading common stock on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "STRB."
South Bend's legacy of innovation sparks Ignition Park January 6, 2009 10:03 AM January 6, 2009: Through an aggressive environmental restoration effort in South Bend, IN, two sites near Notre Dame are set to house Indiana's first two-site State-Certified Technology Park.	Ensysce Biosciences appoints new top exec January 5, 2009 12:36 PM January 5, 2009: Ensysce Biosciences Inc., a nanotechnology company focused on the use of fullerene carbon nanotubes for therapeutic cancer applications, has appointed Dr. Lynn Kirkpatrick as president and CEO.
Gold nanoparticles could carry drugs to treat cancer, other diseases January 5, 2009 10:51 AM January 5, 2008: Using tiny gold particles and infrared light, MIT researchers have developed a drug-delivery system using gold nanoparticles that allows multiple drugs to be released in a controlled fashion. Such a system could one day be used to provide more control when battling diseases commonly treated with more than one drug.	Microvision to unveil MEMS-based projector at Macworld January 5, 2009 10:50 AM January 5, 2008: Microvision, which develops MEMS-based display products for mobile devices, plans to unveil the pre-production version of its laser display solution for mobile devices at Macworld Conference and Expo 2009 in San Francisco.
North American sites hold ancient nanodiamond-rich soil January 5, 2009 10:48 AM January 5, 2008: Abundant tiny particles of diamond dust exist in sediments dating to 12,900 years ago at six North American sites, adding strong evidence for Earth's impact with a rare swarm of carbon-and-water-rich comets or carbonaceous chondrites	Nanoparticles utilized to make 3D DNA nanotubes January 5, 2009 10:44 AM January 5, 2008: Arizona State University researchers have assembled intricate structures using as their medium the double-helical DNA molecule, a versatile building material offering near limitless construction potential.
Researchers find brain-tumor-targeting molecule December 30, 2008 2:05 PM December 30, 2008: UC Davis Cancer Center researchers report the discovery of a molecule that targets glioblastoma, a highly deadly form of cancer -- a finding that provides hope for effectively treating an incurable cancer.	Cadence Asia president expects $150B in MEMS sales December 30, 2008 1:51 PM December 30, 2008: MEMS will rack up sales worth $150 billion if its parts can be mass-produced, according to a report citing the president of Cadence Design Systems' Asian division.
FEI presents high-rez SEM at Pittcon 2009 December 30, 2008 1:50 PM December 30, 2008: FEI Co. introduced its new Magellan high-resolution scanning electron microscope at Pittcon 2009.	Ener1 lithium-ion battery maker to list on Nasdaq December 30, 2008 1:48 PM December 30, 2008: Ener1 Inc., which develops nanotech-based batteries and fuel cells, will switch the listing of its common stock from NYSE Alternext U.S. to the Nasdaq after the close of 2008
Platypus Technologies names new CEO to bring nano product to market December 30, 2008 9:54 AM December 30, 2008: Platypus Technologies LLC, a Madison, Wis., developer of nanotechnology based detection tools for life science and environmental monitoring, has named Richard S. Schifreen as president and chief executive.	Researchers find what drives one of nature's powerful nanoscale motors December 30, 2008 9:53 AM December 30, 2008: Peering at structures only atoms across, researchers have identified the clockwork that drives a powerful virus nanomotor.
UNC nanotech researcher named 'Tar Heel of the Year' December 30, 2008 9:52 AM December 30, 2008: A nanotechnology researcher at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill has been named "Tar Heel of the Year" by the Raleigh News & Observer, an annual honor given by the newspaper to recognize achievement at the university.	NCKU professor named as fellow of ASME December 30, 2008 9:49 AM December 30, 2008: Chair Professor Jen-Fin Lin from the department of mechanical engineering at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
Australian government to create nanotechnology advisory committee December 29, 2008 9:06 AM December 29, 2008: The New South Wales government says it will appoint a nanotechnology advisory committee to consider recommendations of a recent parliamentary inquiry that explored the benefits and potential risks of nanomaterials.	NIST seeks white papers on critical national needs December 29, 2008 9:05 AM December 29, 2008: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is looking for detailed pitches for critical national and societal needs that could be the basis for new competitions for research funding under its Technology Innovation Program (TIP), including nanomaterials and nanotechnology.
NCKU signs partnership with Ireland December 29, 2008 9:03 AM December 29, 2008: Taiwan's National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) and University College Dublin (UCD) have finalized a partnership agreement covering student and faculty exchange and research collaboration on cultural, technological and scientific cooperation, with special interest in the fields of renewable energy and nanotechnology.	Experts to launch new nanotech standards group December 29, 2008 9:00 AM December 29, 2008: The IEST has launched a new nanotechnology working group to specify the minimum requirements for design, operations, monitoring, and testing of nanotechnology facilities.
Growthink raising $6M for XCOM Wireless December 29, 2008 8:58 AM December 29, 2008: Growthink , an investment banking and business development services firm, is raising a $6 million Series B round for XCOM Wireless, a fabless developer of wireless semiconductor components for the industrial and consumer wireless industry.	IBM Scientists develop world's fastest graphene transistor December 29, 2008 8:51 AM December 29, 2008: IBM researchers have demonstrated the operation of nanoscale graphene field-effect transistors at GHz frequencies, and achieved the highest frequencies reported so far using this novel non-silicon electronic material.
UCLA develops HIV monitoring for cell phones December 23, 2008 10:30 AM December 23, 2008: Cell phones have already revolutionized the way people around the world communicate and do business. Thanks to advances being made at UCLA, they are about to do the same thing for medicine.	China researchers study cytotoxicity of carbon nanotubes December 23, 2008 10:26 AM December 23, 2008: Noting that the cell toxicity assay of carbon nanotubes can not be conducted by traditional methods employed in common toxicology, researchers in China are calling for more study of issues including chemical modification and realistic exposure, characterization, and physical/chemical mechanisms of CNTs' cycotoxicity.
Researchers create smaller, brighter probe for tumor targeting December 23, 2008 10:25 AM December 23, 2008: Researchers have developed a new generation of microscopic particles for molecular imaging, constituting one of the first promising nanoparticle platforms that may be readily adapted for tumor targeting and treatment in the clinic.	Volcano acquires Axsun Technologies December 23, 2008 10:24 AM December 23, 2008: Volcano Corp., a manufacturer of products for the diagnosis and treatment of coronary and peripheral artery disease, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Axsun Technologies Inc., a privately-held developer and manufacturer of lasers and optical engines based on its MEMS technology platform.
U. of Arkansas publishes nanomedicine textbook December 22, 2008 11:37 AM December 22, 2008: Formalizing progress in nanoscience and nanotechnology, engineering researchers at the University of Arkansas have published a textbook on the emerging field of nanomedicine.	Carbon nanotubes may be 'smart' materials for the brain December 22, 2008 11:33 AM December 22, 2008: Research done by scientists in Italy and Switzerland has shown that carbon nanotubes may be the ideal "smart" brain material. Their results are a promising step forward in the search to find ways to "bypass" faulty brain wiring.
Living Cell, Centocor to collab on encapsulation tech December 22, 2008 11:29 AM December 22, 2008: Living Cell Technologies Ltd. has commenced a research agreement with Centocor Research & Development Inc., through which Centocor will have access to LCT's proprietary encapsulation technology that utilizes nanoscale pores to allow injection of healthy living cells into patients to replace or repair damaged tissue without requiring immunosuppressive drugs.	EAG to acquire Nano Integrated Solutions December 22, 2008 11:28 AM December 22, 2008: EAG Inc., a global provider of services for surface analysis/materials characterization, microelectronic release-to-production (RTP), and failure analysis, has agreed to acquire Nano Integrated Solutions Inc., a provider of RTP and FA services.
USC unveils nano-imaging center December 19, 2008 8:01 PM December 19, 2008: A new Nano-Imaging Center has opened on USC's University Park Campus for scientists and engineers probing the mysteries of nanoscale materials and systems.	NanoInk launches NanoBioDiscovery division December 19, 2008 7:55 PM December 19, 2008: NanoInk Inc. has launched a NanoBioDiscovery division to utilize dip pen nanolithography nanofabrication techniques, in combination with proprietary detection systems, to produce uniquely sensitive assays for protein discovery and identification.
Integran awarded DoT contract to fix gas lines with nanometals December 19, 2008 7:54 PM December 19, 2008: Integran Technologies USA Inc. has been awarded a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program contract by the US Department of Transportation to develop a gas pipeline repair process which utilizes nanocrystalline metals to fill and structurally-reinforce areas of pipeline degraded by stress corrosion cracking.	BASF, Vorbeck Materials to research graphene-based materials December 19, 2008 7:51 PM December 19, 2008: BASF and Vorbeck Materials Corp. have established a joint research program to develop dispersions of highly conductive graphene for producing electrically conductive coating and compounds.
UPenn microscale system studies frustration December 18, 2008 11:50 AM December 18, 2008: A team of University of Pennsylvania physicists has demonstrated a simple system based on micron-sized spheres in water to study and control geometric frustration, research that generates questions about frustration and frustration relief and provides a new tool for scientists grappling with these issues in fields from magnetism to basic statistical mechanics.	Seeing the unseen with 'super-resolution' fluorescence microscopy December 18, 2008 11:48 AM December 18, 2008: Thanks to a new "super-resolution" fluorescence microscopy technique, Harvard University researchers have succeeded in resolving the features of cells as miniscule as 20-30nm, an order-of-magnitude smaller than conventional fluorescence light microscopy images
Industrial Nanotech signs deal to manufacture in South Africa December 18, 2008 11:47 AM December 18, 2008: Industrial Nanotech, Inc., maker of specialty coatings containing a nanotechnology based material, has signed a deal to manufacture its products in South Africa.	MEMSIC launches new line of magnetic sensors December 18, 2008 11:46 AM December 18, 2008: MEMSIC Inc. has announced a new line of magnetic sensors with enhanced digital compass functionality that will enable a host of new location-based services (LBS) in GPS (global positioning systems) enabled mobile phones and PNDs (personal navigation devices).
Epeius gains two EU nano-based patents for tumor targeting December 17, 2008 2:28 PM December 17, 2008: Epeius Biotechnologies Corp., which markets tumor-targeted gene delivery systems, has received two additional European patents for technologies and designs that enable precision gene delivery to primary cancers and metastatic lesions	Pitt researchers: Horseradish helps clean up toxic nano materials December 17, 2008 11:03 AM December 17, 2008: University of Pittsburgh researchers have developed the first natural, nontoxic method for biodegrading carbon nanotubes, a finding that could help diminish the environmental and health concerns that mar the otherwise bright prospects of the super-strong materials commonly used in products, from electronics to plastics.
USC researchers print dense lattice of transparent nanotube transistors on flexible base December 17, 2008 11:00 AM December 17, 2008: University of Southern California grad students have created a clear, colorless disk that bends and twists like a playing card, with a lattice of more than 20,000 nanotube transistors capable of high-performance electronics printed upon it using a potentially inexpensive low-temperature process.	Smart Cut technology inventor honored by IEEE December 17, 2008 10:54 AM December 17, 2008: former CEA-Leti researcher Dr. Michel Bruel has received the 2008 Cledo Brunetti Award during a ceremony at IEDM in San Francisco, for his invention of Smart Cut layer transfer technology that enabled widespread use of silicon-on-insulator (SOI) wafers.
Foresight Institute hands out Feynman nano awards December 17, 2008 10:52 AM December 17, 2008: Foresight Institute, a think tank and public interest organization focused on nanotechnology, awarded prizes to leaders in research in the field of nanotechnology whose work is moving our society toward the ultimate goal of atomically-precise manufacturing.	Fluidigm to develop microfluidic chip for stem cell institute December 17, 2008 10:22 AM December 17, 2008: California's Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), the state stem cell agency, has awarded Fluidigm Corp. and Stemgent Inc. a grant to develop a microfluidic cell culture chip (C2C) and support system that will help researchers accelerate stem cell research.
Nature, nanotechnology fuse in electric yarn that detects blood December 16, 2008 3:53 PM December 16, 2008: A carbon nanotube-coated "smart yarn" that conducts electricity could be woven into soft fabrics that detect blood and monitor health, engineers at the University of Michigan have demonstrated.	Alberta Center to use Heidelberg maskless litho for microfluidics, biosensors December 16, 2008 3:43 PM December 16, 2008: Heidelberg Instruments announced the sale of a μPG101 table top maskless laser patterning system to the Alberta Center for Advanced MNT Products, Canada. The system will be used for prototyping and fabrication of various devices including biosensors and microfluidics.
Omnetics' circular nano connectors now available with custom overmolding December 16, 2008 3:42 PM December 16, 2008: Omnetics Connector Corp., a manufacturer of miniature high-rel connectors, is now offering a custom molding service on it newly-introduced nano circular connectors.	iPhone mania boosts MEMS market, says iSuppli December 16, 2008 3:11 PM December 16, 2008: The success of Apple Inc.'s iPhone is spurring competitors to offer products with comparable features, fueling a sales boom for MEMS accelerometers used to detect motion in smart phones, according to the market research firm iSuppli Corp.
IMEC introduces 11-megapixel micromirror array December 16, 2008 3:05 PM December 16, 2008: IMEC, Europe's largest independent nanoelectronics and nanotech research center, introduced a monolithically integrated 11-megapixel micromirror array for high-end industrial applications at the IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting in San Francisco on Monday.	Method sorts out double-walled carbon nanotube problem December 15, 2008 3:25 PM December 15, 2008:Current techniques for synthesizing double-walled carbon nanotubes also produce unwanted single- and multi-walled nanotubes, but Northwestern researchers say they've solved this problem with a sorting method called "density gradient ultracentrifugation."
MIT engineers use CNTs to monitor chemo, detect toxins December 15, 2008 3:24 PM December 15, 2008: MIT engineers have developed carbon nanotubes into sensors for cancer drugs and other DNA-damaging agents inside living cells. The sensors, made of carbon nanotubes wrapped in DNA, can detect chemotherapy drugs as well as environmental toxins and free radicals that damage DNA.	Bangalore declared the Nanocity of India at nano event December 15, 2008 3:22 PM The government of Karnataka has declared Bangalore the "Nanocity of India," with promises to encourage nanoscience/nanotechnology R&D, create opportunities for the commercialization of nanoscience, and facilitate development of small-, medium-, and large-scale industry committed to nanotechnology.
Total invests $45M in nano firm Konarka December 15, 2008 11:37 AM December 15, 2008: Konarka Technologies Inc., which develops nanotechnology-based Power Plastic that converts light to energy, says it has reached an R&D agreement with Total, one of the world's largest publicly traded integrated international oil and gas companies.	MammaPrint microarray test identifies breast cancer patients December 15, 2008 11:14 AM December 15, 2008: Amsterdam-based Agendia says its MammaPrint DNA microarray test has helped identify a subgroup of patients with a 90%, 10-year survival rate in early breast cancer tests.
Researchers develop low-cost microfluidic diagnostic chip December 12, 2008 5:22 PM December 12, 2008: Using a combination of paper and double-sided adhesive tape, Harvard University researchers have designed a microfluidic analytical device that could be used as a cost-effective and safe method to diagnose disease in developing countries.	Light shines for potential early cancer diagnosis technique December 12, 2008 4:56 PM December 12, 2008: A team led by a Northwestern University biomedical engineer has developed a new optical technique that holds promise for minimally invasive screening methods for the early diagnosis of cancer.
Pitt, NETL researchers report "impossible" molecular chain reaction December 12, 2008 4:55 PM December 12, 2008: People said it couldn't be done, but researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and the US Department of Energy National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) in Pittsburgh demonstrated a molecular chain reaction on a metal surface, a nanoscale process with sizable potential in areas from nanotechnology to developing information storage technology.	Affymetrix microarray powers Jaundice Chip December 11, 2008 10:43 AM December 11, 2008: Affymetrix Inc., a manufacturer of DNA microarrays, say its technology was used by the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center to develop a molecular diagnostic test to help diagnose genetic defects in patients with inheritable forms of jaundice.
Boston Micromachines touts deformable mirrors for astro R&D December 11, 2008 9:19 AM December 11, 2008 Boston Micromachines Corp. (BMC) says its deformable mirrors are being widely used by leading astronomers around the world in the historic search for new galaxies and extra-solar planets.	SiTime expands MEMS portfolio with clock generators December 11, 2008 9:18 AM December 11, 2008: SiTime Corp. has expanded its portfolio of MEMS-based silicon timing devices with the introduction of high-performance, programmable clock generators.
Kopin gains NASA funding for InGaP solar cells December 11, 2008 9:08 AM December 11, 2008: Kopin Corp. has received a $600,000 contract from NASA to develop a solar cell design comprising indium gallium phosphide (InGaP) materials that is more efficient and less expensive than conventional multi-junction technology.	Epson Toyocom touts new clock modules December 10, 2008 12:24 PM December 10, 2008: Epson Toyocom Corp.' US-based Timing Products Division has announced the development of the world's smallest real-time clock modules.
GA Tech researchers set quantum info-storage record December 10, 2008 12:24 PM December 10, 2008 Physicists have taken a significant step toward creation of quantum networks by establishing a new record for the length of time that quantum information can be stored in and retrieved from an ensemble of very cold atoms, fast enough to allow transmission of data from one quantum repeater to another on an optical network.	Tronics forms US-based MEMS biz December 10, 2008 12:22 PM December 10, 2008: Tronics Microsystems SA, a custom MEMS components and microsystems manufacturer, has formed a new US business unit to provide prototyping, qualification, and volume-production services for custom MEMS components for the North American market.
New hybrid nanostructures detect nanoscale magnetism December 9, 2008 9:03 AM December 9, 2008: Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed and demonstrated a new method for detecting the magnetic behaviors of nanomaterials, using single multi-walled carbon nanotubes embedded with cobalt.	Nanomaterials a bright spot in high-tech market for 2009 December 9, 2008 9:02 AM December 9, 2008: Despite a sluggish forecast for the overall high-tech industry in 2009, nanomaterials consumption for electronics applications will grow 40% in 2009, according to a recent report from The Information Network, a New Tripoli, PA-based market research company.
Analyst: Auto stability control still a hot MEMS market December 9, 2008 9:01 AM December 9, 2008: With car sales plunging, demand for automotive electronics is dropping as well -- except for the key area of electronic stability control systems, for which sales are expected to continue to rise in the coming years and generate attractive opportunities for suppliers of microelectromechanical sensors, according to iSuppli Corp.	Memscap debuts nano-MUMPS service December 8, 2008 10:06 AM December 8, 2008: Memscap, a provider of innovative solutions based on micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology, is now offering what it says is the first manufacturing/prototyping services platform that can create submicron features on Mumps polysilicon wafers for mechanical structures.
OVP Venture Partners to expand efforts in digital biology in 2009 December 8, 2008 10:04 AM December 8, 2008: Early-stage venture capital firm OVP Venture Partners (OVP) announced that venture partner Carl Weissman will expand his role at the firm, becoming a managing director in 2009.	Industrial Nanotech wins first major order from China December 8, 2008 10:01 AM December 8, 2008: Industrial Nanotech Inc. has received an order for 12,000 gallons of its patented Nansulate nanotechology-based coatings from China's Golden Horse Real Estate Co. Ltd, with a retail value of US $863,400.
Dalsa intros new image sensors December 5, 2008 11:00 AM December 5, 2008: Dalsa Corp. has released two new High Quanta image sensors tailored for scientific, life sciences, and astronomy applications.	Proteus Biomedical lauded by World Economic Forum December 5, 2008 10:52 AM December 5, 2008: Proteus Biomedical Inc., a pioneer in intelligent medicine, has been selected a 2009 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum for its work with microsensors embeddable into drugs and devices.
ADA Technologies receives grant for cancer research December 4, 2008 5:27 PM December 4, 2008: ADA Technologies, Inc. received a $149,121 grant from the National Cancer Institute for research and development of nanotechnology imaging and sensing platforms for improved detection and diagnosis of cancer.	SMSC unveils high-accuracy, low-cost temperature sensors December 4, 2008 5:26 PM December 4, 2008: SMSC has announced two new families of high-accuracy, low-cost temperature sensors, targeting applications such as notebook PCs, servers, and industrial and embedded systems.
Oxford Nanopore participating in EU's READNA project December 4, 2008 5:24 PM December 4, 2008: Oxford Nanopore Technologies is participating in the Revolutionary Approaches and Devices for Nucleic Acid analysis project (READNA), a consortium of research institutions and developers of genomic technologies under the European Union's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7).	Ecliptek offers smallest MEMS spread spectrum oscillators December 3, 2008 9:46 AM December 3, 2008: Ecliptek Corp., a supplier of frequency control products, has introduced its new EMS4 series of MEMS-based spread spectrum programmable clock oscillators, which it says reduce cost and lead time as compared to similar quartz-based oscillator products.
TEL invests in Unidym, to collab in LCD, solar tech December 3, 2008 9:45 AM December 3, 2008: TEL Venture Capital Inc., the US investment arm of Tokyo Electron, has invested additional capital into Unidym, and the two plan to develop equipment for use in the production and integration of Unidym's films and advance Unidym's progress in printed electronics.	Siimpel achieves IS0 9001:2000 certification December 3, 2008 9:44 AM December 3, 2008: Siimpel Corp., a supplier of optical microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)-based solutions for the mobile market, has achieved ISO 9001 quality management systems certification.
Nanosensors introduces carbon nanotube AFM probes December 2, 2008 4:19 PM December 2, 2008: Nanosensors has added a carbon nanotube SPM probe to its scope of products.	Carl Zeiss microscope delivers faster detection of TB December 2, 2008 4:18 PM December 2, 2008: Carl Zeiss' Primo Star iLED fluorescence microscope detects tuberculosis pathogens four times faster and with 10 percent more sensitivity than traditional brightfield microscopes whilst offering a rugged, inexpensive and energy-efficient format, especially useful for field clinics. Key to the performance is the integration of an energy saving LED light source into the Zeiss optics.
Cambridge NanoTech expands management team December 2, 2008 4:17 PM December 2, 2008: Cambridge NanoTech, a leader in atomic layer deposition (ALD) science and equipment for research and industry, has expanded its leadership team with the promotion of Dr. Ganesh Sundaram to vice president of technology and Roger Coutu to vice president of engineering.	ALD NanoSolutions receives patent, and small business technology transfer grant December 2, 2008 4:15 PM December 2, 2008: The University of Colorado< has been awarded U.S. Patent number 7,426,067 "Atomic layer deposition on micro-mechanical devices," which has been exclusively licensed to ALD NanoSolutions Inc.
Applied Materials leads TSV drive for 3D ICs December 1, 2008 4:06 PM December 1, 2008: Applied Materials Inc. says it is leading a major effort to enable the widespread adoption of through-silicon vias (TSVs) for vertically stacking integrated circuits (ICs) to boost chip performance and functionality, working internally and with other equipment suppliers to develop an integrated, high-performance on-wafer process flow to lower costs, reduce risk, and accelerate time-to-market for customers.	Two winners of Taiwan's National Innovation Award from NCKU December 1, 2008 4:04 PM December 1, 2008: Two research teams from National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) are among 12 winners of the 2008 National Innovation Award, for work on a microfluidic system for rapid genomic DNA extraction and genetic diseases, and a "needle for simplified hepatic resection detection."
IBN's Ying named among "One Hundred Engineers of the Modern Era" December 1, 2008 3:53 PM December 1, 2008: IBN executive director Professor Jackie Y. Ying was recognized as one of "One Hundred Engineers of the Modern Era" at the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Centennial Celebrations in 2008. The list recognizes 100 chemical engineers who have made significant contributions to the profession after World War II.	Harnessing light to drive nanomachines November 28, 2008 10:40 AM November 28, 2008:A team led by researchers at the Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science has shown that the force of light indeed can be harnessed to drive machines — when the process is scaled to nano-proportions.
Aldrich Materials science catalog includes products for nanotechnology research November 28, 2008 10:36 AM November 28, 2008: Aldrich, a division of Sigma-Aldrich, has released its new "Materials by Application" materials science catalog.	NIST 'stress tests' compare EBSD, CRM for probing nanoscale strains in materials November 26, 2008 9:51 AM November 26, 2008: Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have demonstrated the ability to measure relatively low levels of stress or strain in regions of a semiconductor device as small as 10nm across -- while also addressing a long-standing disagreement in results between two different methods for measuring stress in semiconductors.
Raymor Industries' SE Techno Plus receives AS 9100 certification November 26, 2008 9:49 AM November 26, 2008: Raymor Industries Inc., a developer and producer of nanotubes and nanomaterials, says its SE Techno Plus division has received AS 9100 certification for its operations, which consists of the manufacturing, repair, and precision grinding of aerospace and industrial components.	Sono-Tek unveils ultrasonic atomization tech November 26, 2008 9:41 AM November 26, 2008: Sono-Tek Corp. says its new SonicSyringe ultrasonic atomization dispersion syringe pump provides accurate and cost-effective dispensing and depositing of nanomaterials on target substrates.
Epson Toyocom develops QMEMS-based atmospheric pressure sensor November 25, 2008 9:30 AM November 25, 2008: Epson Toyocom Corp.'s US-based timing products division has developed an extremely small, high-performance quartz crystal atmospheric pressure sensor that employs an original pressure-sensing structure using QMEMS technology, fabricated on quartz for better stability and accuracy.	Polymers "battered" with nanoparticles could create self-healing paints November 25, 2008 9:29 AM November 25, 2008: Research chemists at the University of Warwick have devised an process that cheaply covers small particles of polymer with a layer of silica-based nanoparticles, creating a highly versatile material that can be used to create a range of high performance materials.
Plastic nanocomposite lauded by Inventor Hall of Fame November 25, 2008 9:26 AM November 25, 2008: U. of Michigan graduate student Paul Podsiadlo took top honors at The National Inventors Hall of Fame Foundation's 2008 Collegiate Inventors Competition, for his ultrastrong and stiff, optically transparent plastic nanocomposite.	Carl Zeiss touts microscopy mark using scanning helium ions November 24, 2008 11:59 AM November 24, 2008: Carl Zeiss SMT says it has set a new record resolution benchmark for scanning electron and ion microscopy -- a surface resolution of 2.4Å (0.24nm) has repeatedly been achieved (25%-75% edge-rise criterion) on various samples, 3× better than the most sophisticated scanning electron microscopes are able to achieve today with the same surface sensitivity.
Daylight Solutions wins DARPA grant for mid-infrared laser system November 24, 2008 11:58 AM November 24, 2008: Daylight Solutions Inc., a manufacturer of molecular detection and illumination solutions in the mid-infrared, has been awarded a Phase 1 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), to advance the firm's compact, high-power ECqcL technology for infrared countermeasures (IRCM).	Solterra plucks new science chief from AZU display center November 24, 2008 11:54 AM November 24, 2008: Hague Corp., a solar technology and quantum dot manufacturing company, has appointed Ghassen E. Jabbour to the position of chief science officer, to lead development and characterization of thin-film quantum dot solar cell products at recently acquired Solterra Renewable Technologies.
Texas invests record $3.5M in UT startup November 21, 2008 10:50 AM November 21, 2008: NanoMedical Systems (NMS), a startup cofounded by Mauro Ferrari, Ph.D., of the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHSC-Houston) to improve the effectiveness of anti-cancer agents and other medications, has received a record $3.5 million Commercialization Award through the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (ETF).	Ecliptek delivers 1.2V miniature surface mount oscillator November 21, 2008 10:44 AM November 21, 2008: Ecliptek Corp., a supplier of frequency products, has introduced the EB17E2 Series of 2.5mm × 3.2mm SMD crystal clock oscillators. This innovative design offers the lowest supply voltage (1.2Volts) of any oscillator solution currently available.
Nanosensors introduces self-sensing self-actuating Akiyama-Probe November 21, 2008 10:43 AM November 21, 2008: Nanosensors has introduced the Akiyama-probe, developed in cooperation with the Institute of Microtechnology (IMT) at the University of Neuchâtel, targeting specialized on cutting edge scanning probes for atomic force microscopy (AFM) applications.	Avo Photonics to produce Luna Technologies' Phoenix 1000 November 20, 2008 12:53 PM November 20, 2008: Optical packaging specialist Avo Photonics has been selected as the manufacturing facility for Luna Technologies' PHOENIX 1000, a MEMS-based external cavity laser which offers low noise and precise tuning capability over the C-band.
Nanocoatings boost industrial energy efficiency November 20, 2008 12:48 PM November 20, 2008: Researchers at the US Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory are collaborating with other research labs, universities, and industrial partners to develop a coating for machine components to give them tough, "slippery" surfaces that reduces friction, reduces input energy, and extends the parts' lifetimes.	Nontoxic nanoparticle can deliver and track drugs November 20, 2008 12:47 PM November 20, 2008: A nontoxic nanoparticle developed by Penn State researchers is proving to be an all-around effective delivery system for both therapeutic drugs and the fluorescent dyes that can track their delivery.
BudgetSensors introduces tipless all-in-one AFM probes November 19, 2008 12:28 PM November 19, 2008: BudgetSensors, a Bulgarian manufacturer of silicon and silicon nitride probes as well as AFM accessories, has launched a tipless version of its recently introduced versatile silicon AFM probe with four different cantilevers on a single holder chip.	Omron releases RF MEMS switch with superior HF characteristics November 19, 2008 12:27 PM November 19, 2008: Omron Electronic Components LLC has released the 2SMES-01 high frequency mechanical relay developed to meet the needs of the automated test equipment market
Harnessing atom "nano-dancing" could lead to cooler computer chips November 18, 2008 9:38 AM November 18, 2008: Johns Hopkins researchers say they've figured out how to generate and control "atomic freestyle dancing", paving the way for tiny computer components that emit less heat and new sensors to detect bio-hazards and medical conditions.	Tiny Akustica MEMS microphone is now digital November 18, 2008 9:36 AM November 18, 2008: Akustica Inc. says its latest generation of digital microphones, the AKU2002C, improves voice quality in notebook computers and other consumer-electronic devices.
Report highlights research into drug delivery to treat eye disease November 18, 2008 9:35 AM November 18, 2008: Researchers are investigating microneedles, nanoparticles, and polymer carriers as potential new techniques to combat the leading cause of visual impairment and blindness in the United States, according to a report from the Third Annual ARVO/Pfizer Ophthalmics Research Institute Conference.	Physicists extend the quantum lifetime of electrons November 17, 2008 12:15 PM November 17, 2008: Physicists in the USA and at the London Centre for Nanotechnology have found a way to extend the quantum lifetime of electrons by more than 5000%, as reported in the Nov. 14 edition of Physical Review Letters.
Surface plasmon resonances of metal nanoparticles in array can have narrower spectral widths November 17, 2008 12:14 PM November 17, 2008: Researchers at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have demonstrated experimentally and theoretically that the surface plasmon resonances of metal nanoparticles in a periodic array can have considerably narrower spectral widths than those of isolated metal nanoparticles. Further, as the optical fields are significantly more intense in a periodic array, the method could improve the sensitivity of detecting molecules at low concentrations.	Siimpel completes investment round for MEMS camera development for handsets November 17, 2008 12:13 PM November 17, 2008: Siimpel Corp., a supplier of optical microelectricalmechanical systems (MEMS)-based solutions for the mobile market, announced today that it has completed an investment round in support of its MEMS technology and product development for mobile camera applications.
NIST: Cold atoms could replace hot gallium in focused ion beams November 14, 2008 10:00 AM November 14, 2008: Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a radical new method of focusing a stream of ions into a point as small as 1nm, using a different approach -- cooling a cloud of atoms to very low temperature with a magnetic field from which to generate an ion beam.	Ceramic conditioner improves fuel economy in cars and light trucks November 14, 2008 9:58 AM November 14, 2008: CerMet Lab Co. has introduced CerMet-Auto, a ceramic coating nanotechnology formulated to reduce friction which in turn improves fuel economy in gas-powered engines.
ZT Systems' datacenter servers powered by AMD's new 45nm quad-core Opterons November 14, 2008 9:56 AM November 14, 2008: ZT Systems announced servers based on the newest Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors, and will display platforms based on this new technology at the Supercomputing 2008 industry exposition.	NaturalNano awarded two broad patents in energy technologies November 14, 2008 9:56 AM November 14, 2008: NaturalNano Inc. announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued the company two patents for the use of naturally occurring nanotubes (HNTTM) in clean energy areas: one in hydrogen storage, and another for the use of mineral based nanotechnology in ultracapacitors.
NIST discovers more, smaller nanoparticles generated in the home November 13, 2008 2:48 PM November 13, 2008: Extremely small nanoscale particles are released by common kitchen appliances in abundant amounts, greatly outnumbering the previously detected, larger-size nanoparticles emitted by these appliances, according to new findings by researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).	Silicon Clocks appoints semi IP/MEMS vet Didier Lacroix as CEO November 13, 2008 2:46 PM November 13, 2008: Silicon Clocks, a leading semiconductor IP licensing company, has appointed former MoSys VP Didier Lacroix as president and CEO to lead the company into a new phase of growth with a pure IP licensing model for its CMEMS technology.
Nanogate AG strengthens sport/leisure activities November 13, 2008 2:45 PM November 13, 2008: Nanogate AG, an international nanotechnology enabler, is significantly expanding its market position in the sport/leisure segment and restructuring its activities in this sector.	Dolphin-inspired coating reduces ship drag November 12, 2008 11:43 AM November 12, 2008: A new paint for ship hulls developed by a Japanese company helps reduce drag and improve fuel efficiency by ~4%, according to local media reports.
Freescale: New inertial sensors enhance airbag system sensitivity November 12, 2008 10:52 AM November 12, 2008: Freescale Semiconductor has introduced a family of inertial sensors designed to enhance the performance, sensitivity and reliability of next-generation automotive airbag systems. Freescale's new medium- and high-acceleration (medium-g and high-g) accelerometers are engineered to detect a crash by measuring the abrupt deceleration of a vehicle and then triggering airbag deployment.	Suss MicroTec intros iVista LC high-res microscopy tool November 12, 2008 10:50 AM November 12, 2008: Suss MicroTec Test Systems, a premier supplier of wafer-level test solutions for semiconductor devices, has announced the iVista LC high-resolution digital microscope, to meet the increasing need in failure-analysis labs for an advanced microscopy tool capable of delivering high-resolution digital images in conjunction with laser-cutting capabilities.
Asylum Research debuts small-sample Cypher AFM November 12, 2008 10:47 AM November 12, 2008: At the upcoming MRS conference in Boston, MA (Dec. 2-4), Asylum Research will unveil its new Cypher high-resolution atomic force microscope (AFM) that it says provides more capability, more control, and more modularity.	Nanotech council launches EHS database tool November 11, 2008 11:14 AM November 11, 2008: Researchers can now do their own analysis of research on the risks of nanomaterials with a new tool unveiled by the International Council on Nanotechnology (ICON).
Kionix uncrates low-power accelerometer November 11, 2008 11:13 AM November 11, 2008: Kionix has expanded its digital-output, tri-axis accelerometer product line with the KXTE9 product series, featuring embedded algorithms for orientation and activity monitoring.	U. of Alberta MEMS spinoff recognized November 11, 2008 11:12 AM November 11, 2008: Micralyne Inc., a global independent MEMS manufacturer, was recently recognized by TEC Edmonton for its success as a spin-off innovation company from the University of Alberta.
JPK Instruments named fastest-growing nanotech company November 11, 2008 11:02 AM November 11, 2008: JPK Instruments, a manufacturer of nanoanalytic instruments for the life science and soft matter sectors, is the fastest-growing company in Germany's nanotechnology industry for the second year in a row, according to new Deloitte Technology rankings.	Arteriocyte awarded DARPA funding for blood pharming technology November 10, 2008 10:53 AM November 10, 2008: Arteriocyte has received a $1.95M award from DARPA for the company's NANEX nanofiber-based system technology for the production of red blood cells project.
Nanogen, Menarini target EU molecular diagnostic market November 10, 2008 10:51 AM November 10, 2008: Nanogen Inc., developer of molecular and rapid diagnostic products, has entered into an agreement with Italy's A. Menarini Diagnostics Srl. to commercialize CE marked IVD infectious disease kits based on Nanogen's proprietary MGB technology.	Wyncrest Group eyes M&A in solar nanotechnology November 10, 2008 10:50 AM November 10, 2008: Wyncrest Group Inc. announced plans to target acquisitions in solar nanotechnology. WynGreen, a strategic Green Technology Division, is positioning the company to grow with the promise of solar nanotechnology.
EPA issues notice on carbon nanotubes November 7, 2008 11:21 AM November 7, 2008: The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Federal Register notice regarding carbon nanotubes (CNTs), in what may be a sign the agency intends to flex its muscles more than rely on voluntary industry efforts.	Micromem unit adding sensors to Unotron keyboards November 7, 2008 11:18 AM November 7, 2008: Micromem Applied Sensor Technologies Inc. (MASTInc) has signed a joint development agreement with Unotron Ltd., inventors of washable keyboard technology, to integrate and deploy MASTInc's magnetic sensor technology into Unotron's patented washable keyboards.
NanoSight nabs £925k funds to expand nanoparticle characterization work November 7, 2008 11:17 AM November 7, 2008: NanoSight Ltd., a nanoparticle characterization company, has completed a new round of financing that will provide £925,000 to enable the company to expand the business with the development of new products and sales channels in the US market.	Nano industry shifts from R&D to commercialization November 6, 2008 11:12 AM November 6, 2008: With nanotechnology shifting from an emphasis on R&D to a focus on commercialization -- $147B worth of products enabled by nanotech was sold in 2007 -- the strategies of global corporations and start-ups working on nanotechnology have shifted, according to a new report by Lux Research.
Cell Biosciences intro's first protein analysis kits November 6, 2008 11:10 AM November 6, 2008: Cell Biosciences Inc., a provider of protein detection and characterization systems to life science researchers, has released assay kits for its Firefly 3000 Protein Analysis System, an ultrasensitive nano-immunoassay system that quantifies the phosphorylation of signaling proteins in samples as small as 25 cells.	Funding pours in for Green Valley Initiative November 6, 2008 11:04 AM November 6, 2008: The Green Valley Initiative (GVI), a Southern California economic development plan promoting renewable energy sources and industries, says it has received nearly $200,000 in grants and pledges to help fund future efforts to bring clean and green technologies to the region.
Battelle hires Jonnalagadda to develop innovative nanotechnology November 5, 2008 11:08 AM November 5, 2008: Global independent R&D organization Battelle has hired former Motorola engineering/bizdev exec Krishna Jonnalagadda to direct its nanotechnology strategy development with various national laboratories.	Microvision's MEMS scanning mirror proves shock-resistant November 5, 2008 11:06 AM November 5, 2008: Microvision Inc., a maker of ultra-miniature projection display and image-capture products for mobile devices, has received external validation of key shock-resistance susceptibility performance for its wide-angle MEMS scanning mirror, in tests by the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems.
Turck introduces dual axis inclinometer for angular tilt detection November 5, 2008 11:05 AM November 5, 2008: Turck has introduced a new dual axis inclinometer sensor for angular tilt detection, for use in a wide variety of industries to solve unique feedback requirements where the customer needs to level platforms, control tilt angle, or control a dancer.	New nanocluster to boost thin films for semiconductors November 4, 2008 4:15 PM November 4, 2008: Oregon researchers have synthesized an elusive metal-hydroxide compound in sufficient and rapidly produced yields, potentially paving the way for improved precursor inks that could boost semiconductor capabilities for large-area applications. The key to a "bottom-up" production of possibly the first heterometallic gallium-indium hydroxide nanocluster was the substitution of nitroso-butylamine as an additive in place of nitrosobenzene.
Boston researchers develop nanoscale torsion resonator November 4, 2008 4:14 PM November 4, 2008: Researchers at Boston University working with collaborators in Germany, France and Korea have developed a nanoscale torsion resonator that measures miniscule amounts of twisting or torque in a metallic nanowire. This device, the size of a speck of dust, might enable measurements of the untwisting of DNA and have applications in spintronics, fundamental physics, chemistry and biology.	Carl Zeiss receives R&D 100 award for helium-ion-microscope November 4, 2008 4:08 PM November 4, 2008: Carl Zeiss SMT, a global provider of electron- and ion-beam imaging and analysis equipment, was honored recently with a prestigious R&D 100 Award for one of the 100 most technologically significant new products in 2008.
SiTime introduces smallest programmable spread spectrum clock oscillator family November 4, 2008 4:07 PM November 4, 2008: SiTime Corp., a manufacturer of MEMS-based silicon timing solutions, has introduced a new family of programmable spread spectrum clock oscillators that are the smallest in the industry and offer the widest frequency range and lowest cycle to cycle jitter.	NeoPhotonics climbs Deloitte's "Technology Fast 50" list November 3, 2008 11:25 AM November 3, 2008: NeoPhotonics has been named the 4th ranked firm in Deloitte's "Technology Fast 50" for Silicon Valley, a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, and life sciences companies in the region based on revenue growth over five years from 2003-2007.
Freescale unveils MEMS sensors for handheld devices November 3, 2008 11:24 AM November 3, 2008: Freescale Semiconductor has introduced two MEMS-based 3-axis digital accelerometers to help mobile device developers meet the demand for sleeker, more sophisticated portable electronics products.	Nanoco scoops Clean Technology Award November 3, 2008 11:22 AM November 3, 2008: Manchester, UK-based Nanoco Technologies, manufacturer of heavy metal free quantum dots, has won the UKTI Business Innovation Award in the category of Clean Technologies.
Nanoscience Instruments introduces All-Diamond AFM probes October 31, 2008 9:42 AM October 31, 2008: Nanoscience Instruments, a US-based distributor of nanotechnology instrumentation and supplies, is the first worldwide distributor of Advanced Diamond Technologies' NaDiaProbe line of all-diamond atomic force microscopy (AFM) probes.	Nanoparticles target multiple cancer genes, shrink tumors more effectively October 31, 2008 9:40 AM October 31, 2008: Nanoparticles filled with small interfering RNA (siRNA) molecules targeting two genes that trigger melanoma have shown that they can inhibit the development of melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer, according to researchers from the Penn State College of Medicine.
NIH awards $3M grant for lung disease research using WaferGen's SmartChip October 31, 2008 9:37 AM October 31, 2008: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded a ~$3M grant to researchers at the University of Pittsburgh to conduct novel gene expression research in the area of lung disease. WaferGen Biosystems Inc.'s SmartChip platform will be used to validate the researcher's gene expression.	NIST: "TSOM" optical technique simplifies nanoscale dimensioning October 30, 2008 3:22 PM October 30, 2008: A novel technique under development at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) uses a relatively inexpensive optical microscope to quickly and cheaply analyze nanoscale dimensions with nanoscale measurement sensitivity. Termed "Through-focus Scanning Optical Microscope" (TSOM) imaging, the technique has potential applications in nanomanufacturing, semiconductor process control and biotechnology.
SEMATECH acquires etch system from Tokyo Electron October 30, 2008 3:18 PM October 30, 2008: SEMATECH and the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) at the U. at Albany will use TEL's Telius SP UD system in a 300mm 3D R&D center.	Wake Forest using "lab-on-bead" to seek cancer-fighting drugs October 30, 2008 3:17 PM October 30, 2008: Wake Forest University scientists are developing a process by which nanotechnology could dramatically speed the search for new cancer-fighting drugs.
Helios receives TECS funding to develop 3D nano fabrication tool October 29, 2008 10:19 AM October 29, 2008: Helios Applied System says its proposal for the world's first HAS1000 commercial nano 2-photon lithography tool has won a grant from Singapore's Technology Enterprise Commercialization Scheme (TECS).	IPS unveils Thinergy ADP for micro-batteries October 29, 2008 10:16 AM October 29, 2008 Thin-film battery manufacturer Infinite Power Solutions (IPS) unveiled the Thinergy Application Development Platform (ADP) at the Embedded Systems Conference in Boston, MA. Coupled with IPS' Thinergy family of thin-film micro-energy cell products, the ADP empowers designers to create new microelectronic applications, such as perpetually powered and deeply embedded systems.
Finetex Technology to supply nano fiber membrane to Roki Techno October 29, 2008 10:15 AM October 29, 2008: Finetex Technology Global Ltd., a producer of electrospun nano fibers, has entered into a supply agreement with Roki Techno Co. Ltd., which manufactures and supplies filter cartridge and filter system with its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.	Aphios awarded SBIR grant for nano treatment of marijuana addiction October 28, 2008 3:43 PM October 28, 2008: Aphios Corporation has received a Phase I Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to develop an improved oral formulation of Δ9-THC for marijuana addiction and unmet medical needs.
Dolomite sees 200% sales growth in microfluidic products October 28, 2008 3:40 PM October 28, 2008: Microfluidic pioneer Dolomite is celebrating both the opening of its Japanese office and sales growth of over 200% during the past year.	Sorenson Legacy Foundation gives $15M to U. of Utah October 28, 2008 3:38 PM October 28, 2008: The University of Utah has announced that the Sorenson Legacy Foundation has made the lead donation of $15 million to begin constructing a 193,000-sq. ft. biomedical and neurosciences building designed to help create and develop the next wave of health sciences technology.
FDA approves Orphan Drug status for nano-based pediatric cancer drug October 27, 2008 10:56 AM October 27, 2008 The Cure Our Children Foundation, a nonprofit charitable foundation dedicated to children, announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Orphan Drug Designation of the foundation's unique drug product for children with Ewing's Sarcoma cancer.	Heidelberg Instruments supports bioMEMS work at Thailand university October 27, 2008 10:54 AM October 27, 2008 Heidelberg Instruments announced the sale of a μPG101 tabletop maskless laser patterning system to the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Chulalongkorn University in Thailand, to be used for various research in the BIOMEMS area.
Hitachi Plant Technologies uncrates ZigNET-TAGMO Wi-Fi sensor October 27, 2008 10:53 AM October 27, 2008: Hitachi Plant Technologies Ltd. has unveiled a wireless sensor based upon low-power Wi-Fi semiconductor and software provided by GainSpan, designed for use in a broad range of commercial and industrial applications that uses ubiquitous, installed Wi-Fi infrastructure.	NanoPacific Holdings licenses UCLA's nanoemulsion, polypeptide tech October 24, 2008 10:39 AM October 24, 2008: NanoPacific Holdings Inc. (NPH) has executed two additional licenses with UCLA for nanoemulsions (including double nanoemulsions) and polypeptides seen as highly adaptable and may be used in a variety of applications.
AlphaRx, Gaia BioPharma ink nano drug-delivery deal October 24, 2008 10:37 AM October 24, 2008: AlphaRx Inc. and Gaia BioPharma Ltd, a privately held early stage biopharmaceutical company focused on hospital-based injectable therapeutics, have signed an agreement whereby AlphaRx will use its proprietary nano drug delivery platforms to formulate two injectable products targeting underserved medical conditions.	NaturalNano, OPM to codevelop thermoplastics October 24, 2008 10:30 AM Oct. 24 2008: NaturalNano and Oxford Performance Materials (OPM) have signed an exclusive joint development and supply agreement to develop products, applications, and markets for the combination of OPM's OXPEKK and NaturalNano's Pleximer technology.
Northeastern receives $1.5M NIH grant to study nanocarrier-based pharmaceuticals October 23, 2008 10:19 PM October 23, 2008: Vladimir Torchilin, professor and chair of the department of pharmaceutical sciences at Northeastern University's Bouvé College of Health Sciences, was recently awarded a 5-year, $1.54 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to investigate ways to increase the efficacy of nanocarrier-based pharmaceuticals for drug and gene therapy.	HRL Labs to research neuromorphic electronics that function like the brain October 23, 2008 10:17 PM October 23, 2008: HRL Laboratories LLC will begin research to develop electronics that simulate the cognitive capabilities and efficiencies of the biological brain as part of the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency's (DARPA) SyNAPSE, or Systems of Neuromorphic Adaptive Plastic Scalable Electronics, program.
Novel CMOS image sensor provides early warning road safety October 23, 2008 10:16 PM October 23, 2008: Melexis says its newest CMOS image sensor, the MLX75307, is specifically designed for automotive front vision applications such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), high-beam assist, and night vision, dramatically improving road safety by proactively alerting the driver of potential dangers.	Ambios introduces Q-View White Light Interferometer October 23, 2008 10:09 PM October 23, 2008 Ambios Technology, Inc. introduced its new Q-View White Light Interferometer/SPM system at the 23rd Annual Meeting of the American Society for Precision Engineering in Portland, OR. This new system combines the capability of white light interferometry and SPM technology.
European taskforce releases Emerging Nanophotonics Roadmap October 22, 2008 1:13 PM October 22, 2008: The development of concepts, technologies and devices in nanophotonics during the next few years is envisaged in a new Emerging Nanophotonics Roadmap, released within the framework of the Photonics21 strategic research agenda and promoted by the EU Network of Excellence on nanophotonics (PhOREMOST), composed by 34 partners and over 300 researchers.	SMI sells NanoH CVD system October 22, 2008 12:54 PM October 22, 2008: Structured Materials Industries Inc. says it has sold a NanoH CVD system to an unidentified customer, specifically focused on Si, SiO₂, and Si_xN_y deposition and film annealing.
Omnetics offering high-reliability polarized nano connectors October 22, 2008 12:53 PM October 22, 2008: Omnetics Connector Corp., a manufacturer of miniature high-rel connectors, is now offering a series of miniature polarized nano connectors for military, aerospace, defense and medical applications where size and weight are critical.	UCLA Children's hospital launches "nanopediatrics" program October 22, 2008 12:50 PM October 22, 2008: Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA announced the launch of the Mattel UCLA NanoPediatrics Program, which will explore the future of personalized medicine for children, including the opportunities and risks involved. The program is one of the world's first dedicated solely to nanomedicine and pediatric patients.
UAlbany NanoCollege launches 'NANOvember' educational outreach initiative October 21, 2008 3:41 PM October 21, 2008: The College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) of the University at Albany announced plans for the first celebration of "NANOvember," a month-long series of events and activities that showcase the exciting world of nanotechnology and the global leadership of the UAlbany NanoCollege in the most important science of the 21st century.	Wolfson introduces high-performing ultracompact MEMS microphones October 21, 2008 3:40 PM October 21, 2008: Wolfson Microelectronics has launched the first devices in its new family of silicon microphones due for release over the next 12 months.
Micralyne named one of Alberta's Top 40 employers October 21, 2008 3:38 PM October 21, 2008: Independent MEMS foundry Micralyne Inc. has been named one of Alberta's Top 40 Employers for 2009 by Mediacorp Canada, for the third year in a row.	T-Ray Science's Saeedkia awarded Colton research medal October 20, 2008 12:30 PM October 20, 2008: T-Ray Science Inc., an emerging leader in the field of terahertz (THz) research, is pleased to announce that its CTO, Daryoosh Saeedkia, was awarded the prestigious 2008 Douglas R. Colton Medal for Research Excellence from CMC Microsystems.
Cambridge NanoTech uncrates new ALD system October 20, 2008 12:29 PM October 20, 2008: Cambridge NanoTech, a supplier of atomic layer deposition (ALD) systems for research and industry, has released the Savannah S300 system, which offers the same combination of ease of use, reliability and experimental flexibility as earlier models in a larger format, capable of handling substrates up to 300mm in size.	TopChim, IWT, Ghent U. to develop polymer nanoparticles October 20, 2008 12:27 PM October 20, 2008: To extend its research and development projects on polymer nanoparticles, TopChim NV has signed an agreement with the Institute for the Promotion of Innovation by Science and Technology in Flanders (IWT) and the Centre for Materials Science and Engineering (CMSE) of Ghent University.
Gold nanostars outshine the competition October 17, 2008 9:44 AM October 17, 2008: Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) used surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) to demonstrate that gold nanostars exhibit optical qualities that make them superior for chemical and biological sensing and imaging. These uniquely shaped nanoparticles may one day be used in a range of applications from disease diagnostics to contraband identification.	Altair Nanotechnologies receives $540,000 order for hybrid electric vehicle battery packs October 17, 2008 9:42 AM October 17, 2008 Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. has received an initial $540,000 order for four hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) demonstration battery packs from DesignLine International. The battery packs will be utilized in buses for three city transit customers, and one will be used for a modular testing program.
T2 Biosystems raises $10.8M for diagnostic tool dev't October 17, 2008 9:40 AM October 17, 2008 T2 Biosystems Inc., which develops portable medical diagnostic products that combine nanotechnology and miniaturized magnetic resonance (MR) technology, has raised $10.8 million in a Series B financing. Proceeds will be used to accelerate the development of T2's rapid diagnostic platform.	Samsung Electronics demos first color CNT-based electrophoretic display October 16, 2008 3:20 PM October 16, 2008: Samsung Electronics is demonstrating the world's first carbon nanotube-based color active matrix electrophoretic display (EPD) e-paper, codeveloped with Unidym Inc., at this week's International Meeting on Information Display (iMiD) in Korea.
Micronas uncrates new Hall-effect sensor for autos, industrial apps October 16, 2008 3:18 PM October 16, 2008: Micronas, a supplier of application-specific IC system solutions for automotive and consumer electronics, announced the HAL 880 programmable linear Hall-effect sensor, which uses digital technology to deliver superior sensor performance while offering a linear analog output for compatibility with existing sensor designs.	Utah launches Nano Institute October 16, 2008 3:06 PM October 16, 2008: The U. of Utah has established the Nano Institute of Utah, representing a significant and decisive step in the state's quest to bring together the university's and the state's nano science experts in diverse areas of chemistry, physics, biology, engineering, medicine, and pharmacy.
New leadership at Houston Technology Center's Emerging Technology Council October 15, 2008 10:01 AM October 15, 2008: The Houston Technology Center's Emerging Technology Council (ETC) has a new leadership team headed by Chair Michael Garfield. Bill Arend, a regional manager with ETC founding sponsor Oracle and a member of HTC's Advisory Board, is assuming the position of vice chair.	OrthoMEMS names new CFO October 15, 2008 9:59 AM October 15, 2008: OrthoMEMS Inc., a developer of sensor and telemetry technologies, has appointed Frank Lordeman as chief financial officer and director effective immediately.
US Army awards grant to QuantumSphere for methanol fuel cell technology October 14, 2008 9:16 PM October 14, 2008: QuantumSphere Inc. has been awarded a grant by the United States Army for the development of advanced fuel cell technology that improves efficiency, integration and portability and reduces costs for portable power applications.	Harvard, SiOnyx to commercialize "black silicon" October 14, 2008 9:14 PM October 14, 2008: SiOnyx Inc.has exclusively licensed a portfolio of patents from Harvard U.'s Office of Technology Development covering black silicon, a laser implant technique that alters photonic properties of semiconductor devices.
Researchers write protein nanoarrays using a fountain pen, electric fields October 14, 2008 9:13 PM October 14, 2008: A team of researchers at Northwestern U. has demonstrated the ability to rapidly write nanoscale protein arrays using a tool they call the nanofountain probe (NFP).	Nanotechnology boosts war on superbugs October 13, 2008 1:57 PM October 13, 2008:Scientists from the London Centre for Nanotechnology (LCN) at University College London, are using a novel nanomechanical approach to investigate the workings of vancomycin, one of the few antibiotics that can be used to combat increasingly resistant infections such as MRSA.
Satcon to deliver energy storage module to US ships October 13, 2008 1:55 PM October 13, 2008: Satcon Technology Corp., a provider of utility scale distributed power solutions for the renewable energy market, has been awarded a ~$6M contract by the Office of Naval Research to design and test an advanced modular 500kW Energy Storage Module (ESM) for the DDG-51 Arleigh Burke class ships.	Dolomite, Japan's NFT collaborate on microfluidic pumps October 13, 2008 1:53 PM October 13, 2008: Microfluidics company Dolomite is collaborating with Japan's Nano Fusion Technologies (NFT) to apply electro-osmotic micropump technology for use in microfluidic applications. This collaboration will enable the development of very small scale pumping systems for use in drug delivery, drug discovery, point of care systems, and a broad range of biotech applications.
CNT adhesive boasts gecko-like grip October 10, 2008 11:47 AM October 10, 2008: The race for the best "gecko foot" dry adhesive got a new competitor this week with a stronger and more practical material conjured by a team of researchers from four US institutions.	Nanosurf strengthens its presence in Eastern Europe October 10, 2008 11:45 AM October 10, 2008: Nanosurf AG has appointed RL Artal Co. LLC in Budapest as its official agent for Hungary, and Anamet SRO in Prague and Modra, as its distributor for the Czech Republic and Slovakia, to extend the global distribution network for its microscopes.
Indian university to establish nanotech center October 10, 2008 11:44 AM October 10, 2008: The Aligarh Muslim U. (AMU) will set up a state-of-the-art Nanotechnology centre to facilitate advanced research and studies in material sciences	New material could act as a "nanofridge" for microchips October 9, 2008 11:38 AM October 9, 2008: Researchers at Spain's UAB Department of Physics and the Barcelona Institute of Materials Science (ICMAB-CSIC) have developed a new material based on supernets formed with two alternative layers, one made of silicon (Si) and the other of germanium (Ge) nanocrystals (quantum dots). The discovery could pave the way for the creation of nanofridges for common semiconductor devices, given that the structure is compatible with silicon technology.
Using living cells as nanotechnology factories October 9, 2008 11:37 AM October 9, 2008: A researcher at Arizona State U.'s Biodesign Institute is using cells as factories to make DNA based nanostructures inside a living cell. The results were published in the early online edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.	Holiday Creations, Evident Technologies to sell quantum-dot LED light strands October 9, 2008 11:34 AM October 9, 2008: Holiday Creations/Diogen Lighting Inc. and Evident Technologies Inc. plan to enable a new type of LED based on semiconductor nanocrystals (quantum dots), that enable never-before-seen colors and new design possibilities, to be commercialized in the seasonal light strand market in the US and Canada.
Particle Sciences sells microfine titanium dioxide line to Sensient October 8, 2008 9:28 AM October 8, 2008: Particle Sciences has sold T-COTE, its proprietary line of microfine titanium dioxide, to Sensient, which assumes all marketing and sales responsibilities and acquires the associated trademarks and existing business.	Merck KGaA, Nano-Terra extend nano alliance October 8, 2008 9:23 AM October 8, 2008 Merck KGaA and Nano-Terra Inc. have extended their existing strategic alliance to develop nanotechnology-based products and solutions based on Merck's materials, to now focus on specific application development for Merck customers and move the technical capabilities into the marketplace for commercialization.
Nanogate AG debuts PermaStatic products for improved filter efficiency October 8, 2008 9:20 AM October 8, 2008: At the European filtration trade fair Filtrex, Nanogate AG is presenting PermaStatic, its first product development based on the new N_charge technology platform in which individual filter fibers are covered in a layer of less than 100nm.	SUSS adds large area nanoimprint litho to mask aligners October 7, 2008 8:26 PM October 7, 2008: SUSS MicroTec, a supplier of solutions for the 3D, MEMS, advanced packaging and nanotechnology markets, announced that the capabilities of its manual mask aligners are now enhanced with a new nanoimprint toolkit that enables them to pattern large areas with repeatable sub-50nm printing capability.
Luna Innovations receives funding for brain cancer diagnostic agent using nanotechnology October 7, 2008 8:25 PM October 7, 2008: Luna Innovations Incorporated has received an award from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to improve the detection and diagnosis of brain tumors.	MAST ramps up for commercial growth in magnetic sensors October 7, 2008 8:23 PM October 7, 2008: Micromem Applied Sensor Technologies Inc. (MAST), a wholly owned US subsidiary of Micromem Technologies, has established a corporate office in New York City, part of the parent company's strategic plan to focus on magnetic sensor opportunities independent of the magnetic random access memory (MRAM) market.
Automatic high-content image analysis simplifies cell research October 6, 2008 3:55 PM October 6, 2008: New software from Carl Zeiss and content screening specialist Cellomics automatically extracts biologically relevant data from micrographs by combining high-resolution fluorescence imaging and complex image analysis.	EV Group receives orders from leading European universities for MEMS R&D October 6, 2008 3:53 PM October 6, 2008: EV Group (EVG), a supplier of wafer bonding and lithography equipment for the MEMS, nanotechnology and semiconductor markets, announced that three European universities have placed orders for multiple EVG systems worth >$2.9M.
Altairnano branding supports focus in energy storage October 6, 2008 3:51 PM October 6, 2008: Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. a provider of advanced materials and products for power and energy systems, has unveiled its new corporate brand identity, including a new logo, tagline, website and targeted advertising campaign, to tout its new focus on energy storage in the transportation, stationary power and military markets.	Carbon molecule with a charge could be tomorrow's semiconductor October 3, 2008 1:05 PM October 3, 2008: Virginia Tech chemistry professor Harry Dorn has developed a new area of fullerene chemistry that may be the backbone for development of molecular semiconductors and quantum computing applications.
TDI tips new tools for molecular transfer lithography processes October 3, 2008 1:03 PM October 3, 2008: In providing a product solution to implement patented molecular transfer lithography (MxL) processes, a class of nanopatterning procedures that use water-dissolvable nanostructured polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) templates, TDI announces for sale the exaGlide 10 series.	Asylum research appoints ex-MEMS foundry exec October 3, 2008 1:01 PM October 3, 2008: Asylum Research, a maker of atomic force and scanning probe microscopy (AFM/SPM) for materials and bioscience applications, has named small-tech veteran Monteith Heaton as EVP of marketing and business development for the company's line of atomic force and scanning probe microscopes (AFM/SPM).
Michelson Diagnostics diversifies into non-medical markets October 3, 2008 12:59 PM October 3, 2008: Michelson Diagnostics Ltd. (MDL) says it is broadening the commercial application of its 'multibeam' optical coherence tomography (OCT) technology into markets outside its core target of cancer diagnosis, such as industrial metrology, product inspection, tissue engineering, and developmental biology.	Purdue researchers use nanoparticles to treat brain, spinal cord injuries October 2, 2008 11:20 AM October 2, 2008: Purdue U. researchers have developed a method of using nanoparticles to deliver treatments to injured brain and spinal cord cells, according to two recently papers.
Ecliptek: New MEMS oscillators provide cost savings, reduce EMI October 2, 2008 11:19 AM October 2, 2008: Ecliptek Corp. has expanded its EMO family of MEMS oscillator products to include a new MEMS spread spectrum low EMI output surface mount oscillator.	ShengdaTech: No melamine sales to dairy farmers October 2, 2008 11:18 AM October 2, 2008: ShengdaTech Inc., a manufacturer of nano precipitated calcium carbonate (NPCC) in the People's Republic of China and a major manufacturer of coal-based chemical products in Tai'an City, says that its melamine products have no connection to the recent reports of dairy products contamination in China.
Virtus launches first sensor product October 2, 2008 11:17 AM October 2, 2008: Virtus Advanced Sensors Inc. has unveiled a three-axis analog accelerometer, the first product of its multi-axis motion sensor family to meet the growing demand for motion sensors in cost-sensitive consumer electronics.	NIL Technology launches stamps with grating patterns at low-cost October 1, 2008 11:44 AM October 1, 2008: NIL Technology has launched a new line of grating stamps, extending the company's standard stamp product line, targeting a broad range optics and photonics applications.
STMicroelectronics introduces MEMS accelerometer for automotive applications October 1, 2008 11:43 AM October 1, 2008: STMicroelectronics has introduced its first automotive-qualified three-axis MEMS accelerometer, the first of a range of products spearheading a strategy to bring economies of scale from its MEMS consumer business consumer to new automotive MEMS applications.	Enable IPC acquires ultracapacitor developer SolRayo October 1, 2008 11:42 AM October 1, 2008: Enable IPC Corp. has acquired a controlling interest in SolRayo LLC, a Wisconsin technology company that develops ultracapacitor technology for improving the storage, delivery, and usage of energy. Terms of the deal are to be in exchange for in-kind contributions from a major grant to be announced shortly.
Microfluidics expands bench-top microfluidizer processor line October 1, 2008 11:38 AM October 1, 2008: Microfluidics has added three new Microfluidizer bench-top processors to its M-110P family. The new M-110P-20, M-110P-20S and M-110PS deliver all the features and benefits of the M-110P bench-top lab machine, while adding new capabilities and benefits to address unique needs.	Bosch Sensortec steps up customer support in Asia September 30, 2008 2:23 PM September 30, 2008: Bosch Sensortec has opened new regional offices in Shanghai,China and in Taipei, Taiwan to allow for optimal customer support.
Fraunhofer IMS installs memsstar's SVR etch capability September 30, 2008 2:21 PM September 30, 2008: memsstar Technology, a supplier of etch and deposition equipment to the global MEMS industry, announced the successful installation and process qualification of one of its sacrificial vapor release (SVR) etch systems at Fraunhofer IMS.	New graphene-based material clarifies graphite oxide chemistry September 29, 2008 11:29 AM September 29, 2008 - Researchers at the U. of Texas at Austin have created a new "graphene-based" material that they claim helps solve the structure of graphite oxide, a precursor to chemically modified graphenes, which will enable further study of the material and optimization of its properties for a range of applications.
SWeNT opens commercial-scale nanotube plant September 29, 2008 11:27 AM September 29, 2008: Norman, OK-based SouthWest NanoTechnologies Inc. (SWeNT) has dedicated a new 18,000-square-foot, $3.9 million facility to increase output of single-wall carbon nanotubes.	Sun Pharma chooses FEI for nanoparticle research September 29, 2008 11:24 AM September 29, 2008 FEI Company, a provider of high-resolution imaging and analysis systems, has installed a solution based upon its Tecnai Spirit cryo-transmission electron microscope (TEM) and three-dimensional (3D) tomography software at Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd. in Mumbai, India. The firm will use FEI's 3D imaging solution for quality control of drug-loaded vesicles to speed up the development of new therapeutics.
Mouser Electronics to distribute SiTime's MEMS oscillators September 26, 2008 12:44 PM September 26, 2008 Mouser Electronics Inc. has signed a global distribution agreement with SiTime, a supplier of MEMS-based silicon resonators, oscillators, and complete timing solutions.	Colibrys, Avnet sign franchise agreement for NA September 26, 2008 12:43 PM September 26, 2008: Colibrys and the Avnet Electronics Marketing business region of Avnet Inc., announced Avnet will distribute Colibrys' full line of motion sensors in North America, and expand Colibrys' visibility and coverage here.
STMicroelectronics' Free Fall Detection prevents data damage in Fujitsu Siemens notebooks September 25, 2008 11:29 AM September 25: STMicroelectronics' complete free-fall detection solution, which consists of a 3-axis motion sensor and software application, has been chosen to protect the user's data stored on hard-disk drives in the new Esprimo Mobile family of professional notebooks from Fujitsu Siemens Computers.	Microscale pumps, turbines to be reality September 25, 2008 11:26 AM September 25, 2008: A team of researchers at the U. of Maryland's A. James Clark School of Engineering, funded by the US Army Research Laboratory and US Army Research Office, has succeeded in manufacturing micromachines -- tiny pumps, motors, and turbines to be integrated into a microscale liquid-fuel power generation system to significantly reduce a soldier's battery load.
Scientists develop more sensitive test for chemical DNA modifications September 25, 2008 11:18 AM September 25, 2008: Researchers at The Johns Hopkins U. School of Medicine in Baltimore have developed a novel nanotechnology-based test to screen for chemical modifications to DNA known as methylation. The technology, which uses quantum dots coated with the protein streptavidin to attract DNA segments, could be used both for early cancer diagnoses and for assessing patients' response to cancer therapie	Jefferson scientists deliver toxic genes to effectively kill pancreatic cancer cells September 24, 2008 2:18 PM September 24, 2008: A research team led by investigators at Thomas Jefferson U. has achieved a substantial "kill" of pancreatic cancer cells by using nanoparticles to successfully deliver a deadly diphtheria toxin gene.
*Columbia, IBM researchers win Applied Physics* prize** September 24, 2008 2:16 PM September 24, 2008: This year's Julius Springer Prize for Applied Physics will be awarded to Phaedon Avouris and Tony Heinz for their pioneering work on the electrical and optical properties of nanoscale carbon materials including carbon nanotubes.	Evident Technologies awarded patent for semiconductor nanocrystals September 24, 2008 2:13 PM September 24, 2008: Evident Technologies Inc. announced the issuance of US Patent No. 7,399,429 covering the ability to make semiconductor nanocrystals from III-V materials, including indium gallium phosphide, which it claims will contribute to development of quantum dot applications.
Bosch to produce halogen-free MEMS sensors September 23, 2008 7:10 PM September 23, 2008: By the end of the year, Bosch Sensortec will manufacture its newest microelectro-mechanical (MEMS) pressure and acceleration sensors for mobile consumer goods without halogen as a voluntary environmental protection measure.	Nanobiotix gains EU patent for anticancer platform September 23, 2008 7:08 PM September 23, 2008: Nanobiotix, an emerging nanomedicine company focused on cancer therapy, announced that the European Patent Office (EPO) has issued Patent No. 1744789 to the company, related to its "novel activable particles that can be used in the health sector."
ADI's new MEMS microphone targets consumer electronics devices September 23, 2008 7:06 PM September 23, 2008: Analog Devices Inc., (ADI) has created a MEMS-based microphone capable of high-fidelity audio/video playback, conference calling, TIA-920-compliant VoIP (voice-over-IP), voice recognition, and other functions.	ACAMP appoints Yallup as CTO September 23, 2008 7:04 PM September 23, 2008: ACAMP, the Alberta Centre for Advanced Microsystems and Nanotechnology (MNT) products has appointed Dr. Kevin Yallup as chief technology officer, to lead the center's product development efforts to build a world-class capability in Alberta for the packaging and assembly of micro- and nano-scale technology devices, turning them into market-ready commercial or industrial products and applications.
Awa Paper, Finetex Technology develop nanofilter media September 22, 2008 2:23 PM September 22, 2008: Japan's Awa Paper Co. Ltd, a manufacturer of various specialty paper products, has jointly developed a new filter media with Finetex Technology Global Ltd. from Hong Kong. The new filter media is coated with Finetex's nanofiber web on its surface for automobile engine and gas turbine applications.	Nanostructures that respond to stimuli offer safer chemical reactors September 22, 2008 2:20 PM September 22, 2008: A consortium of UK universities is developing unique nanostructures that respond to stimuli, such as pH, heat, and light will pave the way for safer, greener and more efficient chemical reactors.
Nanoscience Instruments to distribute Nascatec's AFM probes, sensors September 22, 2008 2:18 PM September 22, 2008: Nanoscience Instruments, a distributor of nanotechnology instrumentation, now offers the Nascatec line of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) probes and sensors. The Nascatec line includes NSOM probes, micro/nanogrippers (tweezers), self-sensing cantilevers, AFM probes, and MEMS devices.	Nanotech safety study established at Duke September 19, 2008 2:47 PM September 19, 2008: The National Science Foundation and the Environmental Protection Agency have awarded $14.4 million to create the Center for Environmental Implications of NanoTechnology (CEINT) at Duke University to explore the potential ecological hazards of nanoparticles.
Egypt to house Arab world's first nanotech center September 19, 2008 2:45 PM September 19, 2008: Egypt will establish a nanotechnology center, the first one in the Arab countries and North Africa with the help of IBM, according to the official MENA news agency.	Magnetic sensors bring next generation tech in sight September 19, 2008 2:43 PM September 19, 2008: Micromem recently announced that its foundry tests have demonstrated a number of valuable benefits for a magnetic-based sensor and memory device including high sensitivity, thermal stability, and low-cost manufacturing.
Carbon material shows promise for storing renewable electrical energy September 18, 2008 2:50 PM September 18, 2008: Engineers and scientists at the U. of Texas/Austin have achieved a breakthrough in the use of graphene as a new carbon-based material for storing electrical charge in ultracapacitor devices, perhaps paving the way for the massive installation of renewable energies such as wind and solar power.	Ecology Coatings appoints new CEO September 18, 2008 2:49 PM September 18, 2008: Ecology Coatings Inc., a maker of nanotechnology-enabled, ultra-violet curable advanced materials, has appointed Robert Crockett as its CEO, replacing Richard Stromback, who will remain chairman of the company's board.
Peptide drug candidate found to treat solid tumor cancers September 18, 2008 2:47 PM September 18, 2008: Compugen Ltd. says its DAC Blockers platform has led to the discovery of CGEN-25008, a novel peptide antagonist of the Clusterin protein, which has been shown to reduce the growth rate of several cancer cell lines and significantly enhances the anti-cancer activity of Taxol, a frequently used cancer chemotherapeutic drug.	Konarka licenses Université Laval's polycarbazoles September 18, 2008 2:44 PM September 18, 2008: Konarka Technologies Inc., a maker of a material that converts light to energy, has obtained an exclusive license for a new family of photoactive polymers (polycarbazoles) developed at the Université Laval, extending a four-year collaboration.
Simulations help explain fast water transport in nanotubes September 17, 2008 4:14 PM September 17, 2008:By discovering the physical mechanism behind the rapid transport of water in carbon nanotubes, scientists at the U. of Illinois have moved a step closer to ultra-efficient, next-generation nanofluidic devices for drug delivery, water purification, and nano-manufacturing.	NC State: Nanoparticles can break on through September 17, 2008 4:12 PM September 17, 2008: In a finding that could speed the use of sensors or barcodes at the nanoscale, North Carolina State U. engineers have shown that certain types of tiny organic particles, when heated to the proper temperature, bob to the surface of a layer of a thin polymer film and then can reversibly recede below the surface when heated a second time.
Green Earth's G-Lube lubricating oil is ready for retail September 17, 2008 4:10 PM September 17, 2008: Green Earth Technologies says its G-Lube lubricant penetrating oil, a green solution for freeing sticky mechanisms and unlocking frozen parts, is now available.	QuantumSphere files patent on tech to increase lithium ion battery life September 17, 2008 4:08 PM September 17, 2008: QuantumSphere Inc., a developer of advanced catalyst materials, electrode devices, and related technologies for portable power and clean-energy applications, has filed a patent for technology that extends the capacity of rechargeable lithium ion batteries up to five times.
Nano-C awarded patents for carbon nanotube and fullerene manufacturing September 16, 2008 3:17 PM September 16, 2008: Nano-C, Inc., developer of nanostructured carbon materials, has been issued US Patent Nos. 7,335,344 and 7,396,520 by the Department of Commerce's United States Patent and Trademark Office. These newly issued patents cover the manufacture of Nano-C's core products, carbon nanotubes and fullerenes.	Veeco becomes charter member of CPV consortium September 16, 2008 3:16 PM September 16, 2008: Veeco Instruments Inc. has become a charter member in the CPV Consortium, a global industry organization that supports the development and long-term success of the concentrator photovoltaics industry, with the goal of providing a low-cost, reliable source of renewable energy.
El-Mul selects Aixtron Black Magic to produce carbon nanotube-based electron sources September 16, 2008 3:13 PM September 16, 2008: El-Mul Technologies'E-Beam On-a-Chip platform, which demands precision placement and step repeatability of vertically-aligned carbon nanotubes (CNTs), will be produced using Aixtron's Black Magic system, a fully automatic deposition system capable of thermal and plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) of CNTs.	Tata chairman joins Nanobiosym global advisory board September 15, 2008 10:45 AM September 15, 2008: Nanobiosym says that Ratan Tata, chairman of multibillion-dollar global conglomerate Tata Group, has joined the firm's global advisory board.
Researchers capture high-re snapshot of nanoscale structure transformation September 15, 2008 10:41 AM September 15,2008: Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory claim to have achieved a milestone in materials science and electron microscopy by taking a high-resolution snapshot of the transformation of nanoscale structures.	QualSec establishes ops in NC's Research Triangle September 15, 2008 10:38 AM September 15, 2008: QualSec" has moved operations from North Logan, Utah to Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The company's flagship product is the NanoNose, an electronic nose technology that instantaneously analyzes and quantifies airborne particles for the homeland security, health care, environmental, petrochemical, and food industries.
STMicroelectronics offers new ultra-compact MEMS gyroscope September 15, 2008 10:36 AM September 15, 2008: STMicroelectronics says its new ultra-compact MEMS gyroscope provides design flexibility and system partitioning by providing a choice of analog or digital absolute angular-rate outputs.	PowerMetal Technologies, Dupont Engineering Polymers extend partnership September 12, 2008 11:10 AM September 12, 2008: PowerMetal Technologies Inc., an advanced nanotechnology supplier to the sporting and consumer goods industries, announced a long-term strategic alliance and an equity investment from DuPont Engineering Polymers. The extension of an existing business relationship established in 2007 represents a strategic initiative to apply PowerMetal's alloys to engineering polymers in new consumer markets.
Researchers deploy nano 'cargo ships' to battle tumors September 12, 2008 11:07 AM September 12, 2008: Scientists have developed nanometer-sized 'cargo ships' that can sail throughout the body via the bloodstream without immediate detection from the body's immune radar system and ferry their cargo of anti-cancer drugs and markers into tumors that might otherwise go untreated or undetected.	Evident Technologies launches nanotechnology-based LED products September 12, 2008 11:05 AM Sept. 12, 2008: Evident Technologies Inc. announced the commercial availability of its evidot LED products based on semiconductor nanocrystal technology. Whereas traditional LEDs are available in a limited set of standard colors (blue, green, red, etc.), Evident's new products enables LEDs to emit any color, including high-quality white light.
SRI International, Elionix to advance FRASTA technology September 11, 2008 9:41 AM September 11, 2008: SRI International is using a new SEM from Japan's Elionix to further develop fracture surface topography analysis technology, enabling failure analysis down to nanometer scales. Application areas include fracture mechanics, MEMS, coatings, ceramics, and biology.	Tronics Microsystems acquires MedTech Development September 11, 2008 9:40 AM Sept. 11, 2008: Tronics Microsystems SA, a French manufacturer of custom MEMS components and microsystems, has acquired all the assets of California-based MedTech Development LLC, a medical device design and development company, to increase its presence in the US and strengthen inroads into implantable and external medical devices.
Calando Pharmaceuticals launches clinical study for nano-based cancer treatment September 11, 2008 9:36 AM September 11, 2008 Calando Pharmaceuticals Inc., a majority owned subsidiary of Arrowhead Research Corp., has initiated a Phase II clinical trial in the US evaluating the safety and efficacy of its drug candidate, IT-101, in patients with platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer. The study is open for enrollment, with expectations of 150 patients in the US.	Centipede tool to streamline SMI's MEMS testing September 10, 2008 1:49 PM September 10, 2008: Centipede Systems, an emerging supplier of advanced connectors for electronics, announced that Silicon Microstructures Inc. (SMI), has ordered a Centipede Systems tester to speed micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) and improve quality at its Milpitas, CA fabrication facility.
SA Photonics wins USAF contract for space-qualified 3D MEMS switch September 10, 2008 1:48 PM September 10, 2008: SA Photonics, an engineering company focused on photonics-based solutions, has won a US Air Force Phase 2 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to build a space-qualified MEMS switch system, using Glimmerglass' Intelligent Optical switch module.	Advanced Diamond Technologies' All-Diamond AFM Probes now available September 10, 2008 1:46 PM September 10, 2008: Advanced Diamond Technologies (ADT) announces the immediate availability of NaDiaProbes all-diamond atomic force microscopy (AFM) probes, claiming they have 30× the price performance of industry-standard silicon nitride (SiN) probes.
Nanotechnology paints could kill superbugs in hospitals September 10, 2008 1:43 PM September 10, 2008: New nanotechnology-based paints for walls, ceilings, and surfaces could also be used to kill hospital superbugs when fluorescent lights are switched on, according to a presentation made at the Society for General Microbiology's Autumn meeting, September 9, at Trinity College, Dublin.	Superlattice Power produces high-purity nanocathode materials September 9, 2008 10:28 AM September 9, 2008: Superlattice Power Inc., a global developer of lithium-powered batteries, announced that its North Carolina production facility has successfully produced 200kg of a new high-purity nanocathode material, to be used in making batteries for electric vehicles.
Virtus, Acutronic developing MEMS inertial testing tools September 9, 2008 10:26 AM September 9, 2008: Virtus Advanced Sensors and Acutronic USA announced a collaboration to develop advanced tools for the testing of 5- and 6-axis MEMS inertial sensors based on Virtus' proprietary next-generation sensor technology. The alliance brings together two leaders in the inertial sensing market.	Microstaq unveils silicon expansion valve September 9, 2008 10:24 AM September 9, 2008: Microstaq Inc., a developer of advanced silicon MEMS-based fluid control technology, has launched the Microstaq SEV, a silicon microvalve that it says improves AC system fluid control to reduce their energy consumption by 25%.
Planar acquires technology for safer lithium ion batteries September 9, 2008 10:14 AM September 9, 2008: Planar Energy Devices Inc. has licensed technology and manufacturing rights from Policell Technologies for a new generation of safe large-format lithium ion batteries based on a bondable nanocomposite separator technology, which features a chemically engineered shutdown feature that prevents cells from triggering thermal runaway which can result in batteries catching on fire.	NIST, partners: Tiny gold clusters are top-notch catalysts September 8, 2008 8:25 PM September 8, 2008: Using a pair of scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) instruments, researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Lehigh U., and Cardiff U. for the first time have viewed active gold nanocrystals absorbed onto iron oxide surfaces, with resolution sensitive enough to visualize individual gold atoms.
NSF funds community college nanotechnology program September 8, 2008 8:24 PM September 8, 2008: Danville Community College and Luna Innovations Inc. have entered into a partnership to provide nanotechnology technician training to Southside Virginia residents. The partnership is being funded through a three-year, $638,000 grant from the National Science Foundation.	Altair Nanotechnologies develops battery for US Navy September 8, 2008 8:21 PM September 8, 2008: Altair Nanotechnologies Inc., a provider of advanced nanomaterials technology used in power and energy systems and other applications, said it has completed the 500th full depth cycle of a lithium titanate battery developed for the US Navy.
Nanometrics searching for new CFO September 8, 2008 8:20 PM September 8, 2008: Nanometrics Inc., a supplier of advanced process control metrology equipment, has launched a search for a new chief financial officer following the resignation of Gary Schaefer to pursue other interests, effective immediately.	NIST studies how new helium ion microscope measures up September 5, 2008 8:38 PM September 5, 2008: Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) are probing the newest microscope technology based on helium ions to generate the signal used to image extremely small objects, to improve measurement accuracy at the nanoscale and help set standards and improve production in the semiconductor and nanomanufacturing industries.
Fairway Medical Technology to develop biosensor for blood pathogens, warfare threats September 5, 2008 8:35 PM September 5, 2008: Fairway Medical Technologies, Inc. has received a $900,000, 3-year contract from the Department of the Navy to apply its optoacoustic technology, which uses targeted nanoparticle contrast agents, to the real-time detection of blood-borne pathogens and biological warfare agents under battlefield conditions.	Evident Technologies licenses nanocrystal patents from Philips Electronics September 5, 2008 8:32 PM September 5, 2008: Evident Technologies, Inc. and Philips Electronics signed a non-exclusive licensing agreement paving the way for commercialization of nanocrystal-based light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Evident intends to immediately launch a new line of low-power LED and LED based products that use semiconductor nanocrystals as a phosphor.
Stevens' Shi awarded NSF grant to test MEMS actuator for medical apps September 5, 2008 8:31 PM September 5, 2008: Dr. Yong Shi of the Stevens Institute of Technology was recently awarded a NSF grant for his project, a "MEMS umbrella-shaped actuator with active structure for medical applications." The objective of the research is to design, fabricate and test an umbrella-shaped micro-actuator based on an integrated micro/nanofabrication technique for thrombus retrieval in stroke therapy.	Scientists produce nanoscale droplets with cancer-fighting implications September 4, 2008 8:07 PM September 4, 2008: UCLA scientists have succeeded in making unique nanoscale droplets that are much smaller than human cells and can potentially be used to deliver pharmaceuticals.
Nano device detects immune system cell signaling September 4, 2008 8:05 PM September 4, 2008: Using a new technology, called a multi-trap nanophysiometer, scientists at the Vanderbilt Institute for Integrative Biosystems Research and Education have detected previously unnoticed chemical signals that individual cells in the immune system use to communicate with each other over short distances. This is one of the first microfluidic devices that has been applied successfully to the study of cell-to-cell signaling in the immune system.	Pioneer Surgical Technology receives FDA clearance to market nano-based bone graft substitute September 4, 2008 8:04 PM September 4, 2008: Pioneer Surgical Technology has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market FortrOss, a novel bone graft substitute utilizing the power of nanotechnology for orthopaedic applications. The FortrOss bone void filler is a scaffold for the in-growth of new bone and other connective tissues, when superior bone regeneration is required.
IEEE, IEC expand agreement to co-develop international tech standards September 4, 2008 8:00 PM September 4, 2008: The IEEE, a globally recognized standards-setting body, and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), which publishes standards for all electrical technologies including nanotechnology, have agreed to extend their existing cooperation agreement to include joint, parallel development of a project in both organizations leading to an IEC/IEEE International Standard.	Stand Alone Mission of Opportunity Notice (SALMON) Announcement of Opportunity (AO) September 3, 2008 5:33 PM September 3, 2008 -- NNH08ZDA009O, titled "Stand Alone Missions of Opportunity Notice (SALMON)" is being released by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on September 3, 2008. This Announcement of Opportunity (AO) solicits investigations that address the science objectives of the Science Mission Directorate's (SMD) astrobiology, lunar science, and planetary science programs and the Exploration Science Mission Directorate's (ESMD) fundamental space biology program.
Scientists grow 'nanonets' to snare added energy transfer September 3, 2008 11:19 AM September 3, 2008: Using two abundant and relatively inexpensive elements, Boston College chemists have produced nanonets, a flexible webbing of nanoscale wires that multiplies surface area critical to improving the performance of the wires in electronics and energy applications.	Tegal to Acquire Alcatel Micro Machining product lines September 3, 2008 11:18 AM September 3, 2008: Tegal Corp., a designer and manufacturer of plasma etch and deposition systems, has agree to acquire Alcatel Micro Machining Systems' (AMMS) and Alcatel-Lucent's deep reactive ion etch (DRIE) and plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) products and related IP, directed at advanced 3D wafer-level packaging applications.
FEI releases X-FEG extreme field emission gun September 3, 2008 11:16 AM September 3, 2008: FEI Co., a provider of atomic-scale imaging and analysis systems, has released its new extreme field emission gun (X-FEG) electron source module for the Titan family of scanning transmission electron microscopes (S/TEMs).	X-FAB to ramp of 0.35μm high-voltage production September 3, 2008 11:13 AM September 3, 2008: X-FAB Silicon Foundries' 200mm facility in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, now is fully qualified for volume production and second sourcing of the company's 0.35μm high-voltage process technology.
Caltech scientists create DNA tubes with programmable sizes for nanoscale manufacturing September 2, 2008 4:08 PM September 2, 2008: Scientists at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have developed a simple process for mass producing molecular tubes of identical -- and precisely programmable -- circumferences, a technological feat that may allow the use of the molecular tubes in a number of nanotechnology applications.	Bruker AXS acquires AFM company SIS September 2, 2008 4:06 PM September 2, 2008: Bruker AXS GmbH has completed the acquisition of Surface Imaging Systems GmbH (SIS), a developer of advanced atomic force/scanning probe microscopy (AFM/SPM) systems. SIS will be renamed Bruker Nano GmbH and will operate under its previous management.
NanoGram signs OTB as partner for SilFoil solar module pilot plant September 2, 2008 4:05 PM September 2, 2008: NanoGram Corp., a developer and manufacturer of silicon-based photovoltaics and advanced nanomaterials, has selected OTB Group, a manufacturer of inline production equipment, as one of its contributing partners in building out the company's solar pilot plant currently under construction in Milpitas, CA.	BioForce Nanosciences, UAlbany NanoCollege announce collaboration August 29, 2008 11:55 AM August 29, 2008: BioForce Nanosciences Holdings, Inc., a developer of systems integration at the micro- and nanoscales to create products for the life sciences, has entered into a collaboration agreement with the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) of the U. at Albany, through which faculty, scientists, and researchers at CNSE will utilize BioForce's Nano eNabler molecular printer for the development and evaluation of novel applications.
I-Mite indium nanoparticles available for anti-static packaging and coatings August 29, 2008 11:53 AM August 29, 2008: American Elements, a manufacturer of nanoscale materials, now offers I-Mite, a new nanoscale indium powder, which can be produced in commercial scale batches to meet the needs of many recently developed transparent anti-static coatings and surfaces.	Canadian nano center to turn big ideas into real products August 28, 2008 3:51 PM August 28, 2008: Small or large companies and tech-savvy entrepreneurs who want to bring nanotechnology products to world markets can now access technical and business services at a new facility in Edmonton's Research Park.
SAE test confirms fuel economy improvements with ceramic nanoparticle conditioner August 28, 2008 3:44 PM August 28, 2008: An SAE J1321 Type II fuel consumption test, performed by Claude Travis & Associates, an independent testing company, has verified the ability of a ceramic nanotechnology product from CerMet Lab to increase fuel economy in a heavy-duty truck.	Hyperspectral imaging technology integrated with CytoViva nano-scale microscope August 28, 2008 3:38 PM August 28, 2008: CytoViva Inc., a provider of optical imaging solutions to the nanotechnology research market, has integrated new hyperspectral imaging technology (HSI) with its advanced nanoscale microscope system. This combination of technologies will enable scientists to make advances in a wide range of nano-medicine and nano-materials research initiatives.
SUSS MicroTec uncrates wafer bonders for advanced MEMS August 27, 2008 9:00 AM August 27, 2008: SUSS MicroTec, a supplier of process and test solutions for the semiconductor industry, announced the CB Series semi- and fully automated wafer bonders, for advanced MEMS devices used in automotive and consumer applications.	Arrowhead announces $4.4 million investment by current shareholders August 27, 2008 8:58 AM August 27, 2008: Arrowhead Research Corp., a publicly traded nanotechnology company, sold $4.4M worth of common stock and common stock purchase warrants in a registered direct offering to investors. Net proceeds will help fund operations and contribute to Arrowhead's runway to monetization events of its subsidiaries.
G-Oil now available at Home Depot August 27, 2008 8:56 AM August 27, 2008: Green Earth Technologies announced that its nanotechnology-based G-Oil 2 Cycle ECO Engine Oil and ECO Bar & Chain Oil are now sold through The Home Depot, as a result of a distribution agreement with Techtronic Industries (TTI), manufacturer of Ryobi and Homelite outdoor power equipment.	IBM tips CNT-based light emitter August 26, 2008 3:55 PM August 26, 2008: IBM says it has integrated and controlled an electrically driven light emitter based on a single carbon nanotube, which it says is a first step in developing nanotube-based integrated electronic and nanophotonic devices.
New Mahle Symmetrix air filter uses Finetex nanofiber August 26, 2008 3:53 PM August 26, 2008: Finetex Technology Global Ltd., a mass manufacturer of electrospun nanofibers, has provided nanofiber coated filter media for Mahle, the Stuttgart-based engine components and systems specialist, to produce the new Symmetrix air filter system. The Mahle Symmetrix filter system was designed to deliver maximum filter performance with minimal installation space.	Nano-sized 'trojan horse' to aid nutrition August 26, 2008 3:51 PM August 26, 2008: Researchers from Monash U. have designed a nano-sized "trojan horse" particle to ensure healing antioxidants can be better absorbed by the human body.
Dolomite microfluidics project pursues portable environmental monitoring August 25, 2008 2:43 PM August 25, 2008: Dolomite, a microfluidics company, in collaboration with the UK's National Centre for Atmospheric Science have announced the development of a new generation of microfluidics-based environmental testing equipment for use in air quality monitoring.	MEMS-based asthma monitor offers low-cost solution for developing countries August 25, 2008 2:41 PM August 25, 2008: An inexpensive web-enabled MEMS-based device for measuring lung function in patients with asthma and other disorders is being developed by researchers at Texas Instruments in Bangalore, India, and co-workers.
Nanogate technology platform offers permanent storage of electric charges August 25, 2008 2:40 PM August 25, 2008: The new N_charge technology platform, developed by Nanogate AG, enables the low-cost storage of electric charges in different underlying media, such as glass, textiles, and plastics.	Gold nanoparticles in stained-glass act as air-purifiers August 22, 2008 12:25 PM August 22, 2008: Stained glass windows that are painted with nanoparticles of gold purify the air when they are lit up by sunlight, a team of Queensland U. of Technology experts have discovered. Associate Professor Zhu Huai Yong, from QUT's School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, said that glaziers in medieval forges were the first nanotechnologists who produced colors with gold nanoparticles of different sizes.
Navy inventors involved in 7 of every 10 nanotech patents August 21, 2008 4:38 PM August 21, 2008: A study by researchers at the U. of Arizona reports that the US Navy ranks third, behind IBM and the U. of California system, in the number of nanotechnology patents granted by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in 1976-2006. Nanotechnology patents were identified by searching for certain keywords in the title or abstracts of published patents.	Nano-positioner may have atomic-scale precision August 21, 2008 4:35 PM August 21, 2008: Engineers at Purdue U. have created a tiny motorized positioning device that has twice the dexterity of similar devices being developed for applications that include biological sensors and more compact, powerful computer hard drives. The device, called a monolithic comb drive, could be used as a "nanoscale manipulator" that precisely moves or senses movement and forces.
Fujifilm Nanocubic technology supports three terabytes of data storage on a single tape drive August 21, 2008 4:13 PM August 21, 2008: FujiFilm Recording Media USA announced that media manufactured by Fujifilm for the new Sun StorageTek T10000B Tape Drive is capable of storing up to three terabytes (TB) of data, ideal for magneto-resistive (MR) and giant magneto-resistive (GMR) heads.	Octillion to expand development of photovoltaic window technologies August 19, 2008 8:03 AM August 19, 2008 -- Octillion Corp., a next-generation alternative and renewable energy technology incubator, has entered into a Sponsored Research Agreement with scientists at Oakland University to further the development of its NanoPower Window technology.
Phoenix microscope takes first image of Martian dust particle August 19, 2008 7:55 AM August 19, 2008 -- NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander has taken the first-ever image of a single particle of Mars' ubiquitous dust, using its atomic force microscope.	Nanophase CEO resigns August 19, 2008 7:51 AM August 19, 2008 -- Nanophase Technologies, a developer of nanomaterials and advanced nanoengineered products announced that Joseph Cross, president, CEO and board director, has tendered his resignations to pursue other management opportunities effective August 13, 2008.
Nanoscale catalysts could tap syngas as cheap source of ethanol August 18, 2008 8:13 AM August 18, 2008 -- Gasification for the production of biofuel's is getting a new look from researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory and Iowa State University. By combining gasification with high-tech nanoscale porous catalysts, they hope to create ethanol from a wide range of biomass	Accelerator takes Nanogen license to create novel therapeutics August 18, 2008 8:06 AM August 18, 2008 -- Accelerator Corporation, a privately–held biotechnology investment and development company, announced the formation of a new company, Mirina Corporation, focused on developing therapeutics using Minor Groove Binder technology to affect cellular processes involving microRNAs.
Nanotubes deliver high-potency punch to cancer tumors in mice August 18, 2008 8:01 AM August 18, 2008 -- Cancer researchers have long faced the challenge in chemotherapy of how to get the most medication into the cells of a tumor without "spillover" of the medication adversely affecting the healthy cells in a patient's body. Now researchers at Stanford University have addressed that problem using single-walled carbon nanotubes as delivery vehicles.	Nanoscientist prints Olympic logo 15,000 times in one square centimeter August 15, 2008 10:07 AM August 15, 2008 -- Northwestern University nanoscientist Chad A. Mirkin has mass-produced the 2008 Summer Olympics logo -- 15,000 times in one square centimeter of space. Mirkin and his colleagues printed the logos, as well as an integrated gold circuit, using a new printing technique called Polymer Pen Lithography (PPL), that can write on three different length scales using only one device.
100,000 Rugby fans' names printed on a single thread August 15, 2008 9:59 AM August 15, 2008 -- Fiber imprinting nanotechnology developed at the MacDiarmid Institute of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology at the University of Canterbury is going to get rugby fans closer than ever to the All Blacks rugby team. The names of as many as 100,000 fans are to be printed onto a single thread which will be sewn into the Silver Fern on a special edition jersey in a campaign organised by All Blacks sponsor adidas.	Nanogen combines with the Elitech Group August 15, 2008 9:53 AM August 15, 2008 -- Nanogen, Inc. and The Elitech Group, a private French diagnostics company, announced a definitive agreement to combine the two companies. The combination will create a global provider of products to the molecular, point-of-care, clinical chemistry and microbiology diagnostics markets with expected first year revenues of more than $150 million and positive EBITDA.
BBSRC researchers get a detailed picture of self-assembled peptides on a nanoparticle August 14, 2008 9:43 AM August 14, 2008 -- When you make a new material on a nanoscale how can you see what you have made? A team lead by a Biotechnology and Biological Sciences research Council (BBSRC) fellow has made a significant step toward overcoming this major challenge faced by nanotechnology scientists.	Nano-solution to clean drinking water for a thirsty world August 14, 2008 9:27 AM University of South Australia scientists have discovered a way to remove bacteria and other contaminants from water using tiny particles of pure silica coated with an active nano-material. The water treatment process is a new concept that has the potential to make a significant contribution to the health of nations worldwide.
Lockheed Martin acquires nanotechnology business August 14, 2008 9:21 AM August 14, 2008 -- Lockheed Martin Corp. has acquired the government business unit of a company that develops nanotechnology-enabled devices such as memory, logic and sensors used in military and intelligence applications. It also entered a license arrangement with privately-held Woburn, Mass.-based Nantero Inc. for government applications of Nantero's intellectual property portfolio.	Oxantium adds RF Nano to its investment portfolio August 14, 2008 9:15 AM August 14, 2008 -- Oxantium Ventures closed a B Series funding round with RF Nano Corporation, a developer of radio frequency devices from carbon nanotubes. Dr. Richard Wirt, a managing director at Oxantium, joins RF Nano's Board.
Zeox develops nano-based surfactant technology August 14, 2008 9:10 AM August 13, 2008 -- ZEOX Corporation's subsidiary, ZEOX Performance Materials, LLC (ZPM), a developer of products utilizing nanostructured materials for coatings, nanoparticle reinforced composites, and nanostructured polymers, has developed a new class of surfactant technology based on a newly developed molecular structure, called Lipotrope. Surfactants are surface active agents required in the chemical processing of many industrial products.	Shocking Technologies scales up production of XStatic material August 14, 2008 9:07 AM August 13, 2008 -- Shocking Technologies, Inc. is preparing to ramp up commercial scale production by moving to a new 51,000 square foot facility in San Jose, California. The facility will house Shocking's nanotechnology research and development labs as well as manufacturing for its XStatic voltage switchable dielectric material.
Siimpel's MEMS-based camera tech shipping in Motorola's A1600 handset August 14, 2008 8:50 AM August 12, 2008 -- Siimpel Corporation, a supplier of optical microsystems solutions, announced that it's SiimpelFocus SF9x MEMS-based silicon camera technology is now shipping in Motorola's recently announced MING A1600 cellular handset, which integrates the industry's first MEMS-based, continuous autofocus camera, enhanced GPS capabilities, and a suite of mobile business applications.	ULIS to supply French army with uncooled thermal sensors August 14, 2008 8:43 AM August 11, 2008 -- ULIS, a maker of uncooled thermal sensors based on amorphous silicon technology, has signed a five-year contract with Sagem Défense Sécurité (Groupe SAFRAN) as a primary source of supply for major weapon sights, handheld equipment and military programs for cameras, including the French army's Future Infantry Soldier System (FELIN).
Yole predicts MEMS switch and varicaps market to reach $700 million by 2012 August 14, 2008 8:26 AM August 11, 2008 -- Yole Developpement released a report stating that the MEMS switch and varicaps markets will reach $700 million in sales by 2012. Growth is driven by handset applications.	Asylum research settles patent dispute with Veeco August 14, 2008 8:10 AM August 11, 2008 -- Asylum Research Corporation announced that the nearly five-year-old patent litigation between it and Veeco Instruments Inc. has been settled.
IntelliSense ships new version of IntelliSuite, introduces Clean Room August 8, 2008 9:41 PM August 8, 2008: IntelliSense, a supplier of design and development solutions for the MEMS industry, has released a new version of its MEMS software, IntelliSuite v8.5, which includes upgrades to almost every module of IntelliSuite and introduces several new features.	Boston Micromachines delivers high speed deformable mirror controller August 8, 2008 9:39 PM August 8, 2008: Boston Micromachines Corp., a provider of MEMS-based deformable mirror (DM) products for adaptive optics systems, has launched a new high speed, high precision controller for its award winning Multi-DM. With >30kHz frame rate and 14bit resolution, the Multi-DM Controller provides a fifty fold improvement in speed and resolution over its predecessor.
International competition of scientific papers in nanotechnology for young researchers August 8, 2008 9:38 PM August 8, 2008: The First International Competition of Scientific Papers in Nanotechnology for Young Researchers will be held within the framework of the Nanotechnology International Forum RusNanoTech'2008, lead by the Russian Corporation of Nanotechnologies on December 3-5, 2008 in the International Exhibition Center of Moscow - "The Expocenter."	Scientists tout flexible silicon-based "eye" August 7, 2008 4:34 PM August 7, 2008 -- Researchers at the U. of Illinois/Urbana-Champaign and Northwestern U. say they have create a hemispherical "eye" camera using an array of single-crystalline silicon detectors and electronics in a stretchable, interconnected mesh, an achievement they say points the way toward advanced camera designs.
Nansulate used in alternative energy efficient housing project in Australia August 6, 2008 10:44 AM August 6, 2008 -- Industrial Nanotech, Inc., a nanotechnology-based coatings company, announced that its patented Nansulate PT thermal insulation and corrosion resistance coating has been incorporated into the first display home of a LandCorp alternative housing project in Seville Grove, Western Australia.	Carl Zeiss SMT releases new SEM and additional ion beam column to workstation August 6, 2008 10:32 AM August 6, 2008 -- Carl Zeiss SMT made several new product announcements at the recent Microscopy and Microanalysis Meeting and Exhibition in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Among them are a new class of SEM, and an additional Argon ion beam column in its NVison 40 CrossBeam workstation.
NanoSight opens US office August 6, 2008 10:24 AM August 6, 2008 -- NanoSight Limited a, nanoparticle characterization company, has opened offices in the USA to provide local sales, applications and service support to its growing family of users.	Nanotechnology prize competition bill to drive U.S. innovation August 6, 2008 8:42 AM August 5, 2008 -- Congressman Dan Lipinski (D-IL) , Vice Chairman of the House Science and Technology Committee, and Congressman Todd Akin (R-MO), have introduced H.R. 6661, the Nanotechnology Innovation and Prize Competition Act, which establishes an X-Prize competition for nanotechnology.
Dolomite achieves fabrication of large scale multi-layer microfluidic devices August 6, 2008 8:33 AM August 5, 2008 -- Royston based microfluidic company, Dolomite has succeeded in the development and fabrication of large-scale multi-layer microfluidic devices also known as 'lab on a chip.'	University of Illinois develops novel nanofiber testing device August 6, 2008 8:26 AM August 5, 2008 -- The University of Illinois Urbana Champaign has developed a novel testing device for understanding the tensile properties of single nanofibers. In addition to the ability to test a single nanofiber, the technology allows for testing at virtually any loading rate and temperature.
Crossbow develops new OEM AHC for aviation August 4, 2008 8:10 AM August 4, 2008 -- Crossbow Technology, Inc., a developer of stand-alone Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified MEMS attitude heading reference systems (AHRS), announced a new OEM single-card AHC525 attitude heading reference.	EDF complains about poor showing in EPA's nanotech reporting program August 4, 2008 8:04 AM August 8, 2008 -- Six months after launching its voluntary reporting program for nanomaterial producers, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made virtually no information public about the limited number of submissions it has received.
Nanotechnology tagging system could help solve gun crime August 4, 2008 7:58 AM August 4, 2008 -- Successful convictions in the fight against rising gun crime could be given a boost thanks to new DNA tagging technology developed by scientists at the University of Surrey. The breakthrough uses nanotechnology to coat gun cartridges which captures the user's DNA.	New Scale licenses SQUIGGLE to Alps Electric Co. August 1, 2008 12:54 PM August 1, 2008 -- New Scale Technologies, Inc. has licensed its patented SQUIGGLE motor technology to Tokyo-based Alps Electric Company, Ltd. (www.alps.com), a global manufacturer of electromechanical components for mobile devices, consumer electronics and automotive systems.
Altair Nanotechnologies Ships Battery Packs to Phoenix MotorCars August 1, 2008 10:14 AM August 1, 2008 -- Altair Nanotechnologies Inc., a provider of advanced nanomaterials technology for use in energy, life sciences and industrial applications, has signed a new Principles Of Agreement letter with Phoenix Motorcars, Inc.	Analyst: Next big MEMS market is cell phones July 31, 2008 11:28 AM July 31, 2008 -- A new report from Yole Développement criticizes MEMS-based sensor and actuator firms for not figuring out how tap into what it says is the largest growth opportunity for MEMS devices over the next five years: wireless handsets.
Nanoscale mass sensor from Berkeley weighs individual atoms and molecules July 31, 2008 11:12 AM July 31, 2008 -- Using the same technology with which they created the world's first fully functional nanotube radio, researchers with Berkeley Lab and the University of California (UC) at Berkeley have fashioned a nanoelectromechanical system (NEMS) that can function as a scale sensitive enough to measure the mass of a single atom of gold.	NIST chooses SWeNT CNTs for standard reference material July 31, 2008 11:02 AM July 31, 2008 -- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will use SouthWest NanoTechnologies Inc.'s (http://swentnano.com) SWeNT SG65 single-wall carbon nanotubes, manufactured by the CoMoCAT process, as the starting material for a Standard Reference Material (SRMs).
Nanogate coats Europe's largest city tunnel in Stockholm July 31, 2008 10:51 AM July 31, 2008 -- Nanogate and its cooperation partner ALRON, a Swedish manufacturer of special chemical products for the construction industry, will coat the city of Stockholm's tunnel system, with Nanogate Technology, a nano-based product that repels dirt and grime.	FramingNano website launched July 29, 2008 11:56 AM July 30, 2008 -- The Innovation Society announced launch of the official project website. FramingNano is an FP7 funded two-year project aimed at building a deliberative process amongst nanotechnology stakeholders in order to inform the development of a future EU governance framework for the responsible and safe development of nanotechnologies
BudgetSensors introduces all-in-one AFM probes July 29, 2008 11:43 AM July 30, 2008 -- Innovative Solutions Bulgaria Ltd.'s BudgetSensors, a Bulgarian manufacturer of silicon and silicon nitride probes, and AFM accessories for Atomic Force Microscopes (AFM), has commercially introduced its All-In-One AFM Probe a silicon AFM probe with four cantilevers on a single holder chip.	Draper Laboratory establishes BioMEMs and MCM centers in Tampa Bay July 29, 2008 11:37 AM July 29, 2008 -- The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, a non-profit, research and development lab, is establishing a BioMEMS R&D Center at the University of South Florida in Tampa, and a Multi Chip Module (MCM) Center in St. Petersburg.
Nanotoxicology research center to be established in UK July 28, 2008 9:27 AM The Health Protection Agency's Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards (CRCE) at Chilton, Oxfordshire, UK is to be the site of a new center for experimental toxicology research examining possible health effects of human exposure to nanoparticles: the National Nanotoxicology Research Centre (NNRC).	Acutronics releases AC217 two-axis motion table for MEMS industry July 28, 2008 9:17 AM July 28, 2008 -- Acutronics USA has released its AC217 two-axis motion table, a new product aimed at providing manufacturers of inertial MEMS devices and inertial MEMS-based products a cost effective solution for product testing.
NanoViricides Inc. appoints Dr. Kazuo Tsubota to scientific advisory board July 28, 2008 9:07 AM July 28, 2008 -- NanoViricides, Inc., has added Japanese ophthalmologist and corneal researcher, Kazuo Tsubota, MD, PhD, to its scientific advisory board. Dr. Tsubota is currently professor and chairman of the department of ophthalmology at Keio University School of Medicine in Tokyo, Japan.	Advanced Energy Consortium funding micro- and nanosensor research to boost energy production July 24, 2008 6:59 AM July 24, 2008 -- The Advanced Energy Consortium, a research consortium managed by the Bureau of Economic Geology at The University of Texas at Austin's Jackson School of Geosciences, has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to develop micro- and nanoscale technology for enhanced reservoir characterization and hydrocarbon detection in conventional oil and gas reservoirs with the ultimate goal of increasing hydrocarbon recovery from known fields.
ANI receives patent for nano-based filtration system July 24, 2008 6:58 AM July 24, 2008 -- Applied Nanoscience Inc. (ANI), a nanotechnology-based filtration development company, has been issued a patent in New Zealand for its core technology platform encompassing "Filtering Devices Incorporating Nanoparticles."	Lehigh University awarded Flextech Alliance July 24, 2008 6:20 AM July 24, 2008 -- The FlexTech Alliance (formerly known as the U.S. Display Consortium, or USDC)announced a contract with Lehigh University's Display Research Laboratory, which will investigate the suitability of a number of different metal foils for use in the manufacture of flexible display backplanes.
JPK announces NanoTrackerT nano optics platform July 23, 2008 9:24 AM July 23, 2008 -- JPK Instruments, a manufacturer of nanoanalytic instruments, has released its new NanoTrackerT optical tweezers and 3D particle tracking system to deliver live cell imaging at a new level.	Nano-bio research center developing cancer treatment to ease chemo side effects July 23, 2008 9:22 AM July 23, 2008 -- The University of North Carolina, Greensboro (UNCG) and the NC Nanotech Accelerator (NCNA) have joined forces to develop a treatment for cancerous tumors that could reduce the side effects, such as hair loss and nausea, associated with current treatment methods.
APM and UMC partner for MEMS wafer fab July 23, 2008 9:18 AM July 23, 2008 -- Asia Pacific Microsystems Inc. (APM) has reached an alliance agreement with semiconductor foundry UMC for 8-inch MEMS wafer fab capacity.	STM spectroscopy of graphene flakes yields new surprises July 22, 2008 7:41 AM July 22, 2008 -- Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the University of California at Berkeley have performed the first scanning tunneling spectroscopy of graphene flakes equipped with a "gate" electrode.
Enable IPC developing clean energy ultracapacitors for European research institute July 22, 2008 7:36 AM July 22, 2008 -- Marking a major milestone with the first commercial use of its breakthrough ultracapacitor nanotechnology, Enable IPC Corp., an intellectual property commercialization company, has partnered with the Madrid, Spain-based IMDE Energy Institute to jointly develop ultracapacitors based on Enable IPC's patent-pending energy technology.	Nanotechnology-based breast cancer treatment launched in India July 21, 2008 7:30 AM July 21, 2008 -- Biotechnology companies Biocon Limited, and Abraxis BioScience, Inc., have launched nanotechnology-based ABRAXANE (paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension) (albumin-bound) in India for the treatment of breast cancer after failure of combination therapy for metastatic disease or relapse within six months of adjuvant chemotherapy.
EC wants public discussion on nanotechnology July 21, 2008 7:25 AM July 21, 2008 -- A stable, reliable regulatory framework is essential to advancing the R&D of nanotechnologies, European Commission (EC) vice president Gunter Verheugen said as the commission initiated a public dialogue on nanotech safety and the best way to apply existing laws to nanotech products entering the market.	National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act enters U.S. Senate July 18, 2008 11:40 AM July 18, 2008 -- The U.S. Senate this week introduced the National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2008. The legislation, which passed the House of Representatives last month, aims to toughen the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) by increasing its commitment to environmental health and safety research.
Agilent's new large-stage AFM guarantees single atomic steps July 18, 2008 11:13 AM July 18, 2008 -- Agilent Technologies's new 5600LS high-resolution atomic force microscope (AFM) uses a fully addressable 200mm x 200mm stage to image large samples in air or smaller samples in liquid. Created for a range of nanotechnology applications, the system guarantees single atomic steps thanks to its .05nm low-noise design.	USC researchers design micro drug-delivery systems July 17, 2008 2:06 PM July 17, 2008 -- Researchers at the University of Southern California's Information Sciences Institute (ISI) have demonstrated a way to manufacture micro-scale containers from polysilicon sitting on top of a thin film of gold. The containers, they say, could be used to deliver precise micro- or even nano- quantities of drugs.
Study reveals principles behind stability and electronic properties of gold nanoclusters July 14, 2008 8:45 AM July 14, 2008 -- A report published in the July 8 issue of the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) is the first to describe the principles behind the stability and electronic properties of tiny nanoclusters of metallic gold. The study, which confirms the "divide and protect" bonding structure, resulted from the work of researchers at four universities on two continents.	SiGen's kerf-free wafering equipment moves into pilot line July 11, 2008 10:48 AM July 11, 2008 -- Silicon Genesis, a provider of process and technology for engineered substrates has successfully produced solar substrates for the PV industry using a "kerf-free" wafering process technology developed by SiGen called PolyMax.
NexPlanar secures $14.5 million to commercialize next generation CMP Pad technology July 11, 2008 10:38 AM July 11, 2008 -- NexPlanar Corporation recently completed a $14.5 million round of funding to commercialize the next generation of chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) pad technology for semiconductor devices.	Carbon nanotubes double as "double quantum-dot" devices July 10, 2008 3:44 PM July 10, 2008 -- Researchers at Hitachi Cambridge Laboratory (Cambridge, England) and the Nano-Science Center, Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen have created a so-called "double quantum dot" by placing two 50 nm titanium electrodes on the carbon nanotube to act as source and drain, along with three central top-gate electrodes of aluminum oxide and titanium.
Moncada brings photovoltaic production line to Italy July 9, 2008 10:50 AM July 9, 2008 -- The Moncada Energy Group s.r.l., a private producer of renewable energy in Italy, has awarded Applied Materials, Inc. a contract to establish what will be Moncada's first photovoltaic (PV) module production facility and Applied's first SunFab line in Italy	Arrowhead subsidiary to commercialize nanotech energy storage devices July 9, 2008 10:46 AM July 9, 2008 -- Arrowhead Research Corporation has formed Agonn Systems Corporation to explore, develop and commercialize nanotechnology-based energy storage devices for electric vehicles and other large format applications.
Siimpel and VistaPoint ship first MEMS-based autofocus camera July 9, 2008 10:41 AM July 9, 2008 -- Siimpel Corporation, a supplier of optical microsystems solutions, and VistaPoint Technologies a business unit of Flextronics and supplier of mobile camera solutions have introduced the first silicon MEMS-based autofocus camera for the handset market.	SV introduces two new probe card solutions July 8, 2008 9:01 AM July 8, 2008 -- SV Probe (SV), a wholly owned subsidiary of SGX mainboard-listed Ellipsiz Ltd, has introduced two new probe cards: LogicTouch, a MEMS-based fine pitch vertical probe card, and SureTouch, a one touch full wafer probe solution for NAND Flash Memory.
Greatbatch and ISSYS announce strategic partnership July 8, 2008 8:57 AM July 8, 2008 -- Greatbatch, Inc. and Integrated Sensing Systems, Inc. (ISSYS) have entered into an agreement to collaboratively develop miniature wireless implantable sensing solutions to be commercialized in partnership with OEM medical device manufacturers servicing the cardiac rhythm management (CRM), neurosurgical, neuromodulation, ophthalmology and orthopedic markets.	FEI introduces extreme high resolution scanning electron microscopy July 7, 2008 9:36 AM FEI Company has introduced a new class of instruments called extreme high-resolution scanning electron microscopes (XHR SEMs). The Magellan XHR SEM images samples at very low beam energies, avoiding distortions otherwise caused by the beam penetrating into the material below.
Rigaku introduces curved detector X-ray diffraction (XRD) system July 7, 2008 9:31 AM July 7, 2008 -- Rigaku Americas Corporation has introduced a high-resolution X-ray diffraction system, the Rigaku RAPID II for applications ranging from applied crystallography to chemical crystallography.	Hybrid solar cell researchers order advanced sputtering tool July 3, 2008 12:58 PM July 3, 2008 -- Ludwig-Maximilians University (LMU) has ordered an advanced sputtering tool from Surrey NanoSystems, to support fundamental research into the fabrication of hybrid solar cells. The tool will be used to develop production techniques that utilize precisely ordered nanowire structures as templates for organic material.
Epson Toyocom develops SAW resonator with original quartz cutting angle July 3, 2008 12:55 PM July 3, 2008 -- Epson Toyocom Corporation, a global quartz devices manufacturer, has announced the development of the NS-34R surface acoustic wave (SAW) resonator.	No Venture-Backed IPOs Issued In The Second Quarter Of 2008 July 2, 2008 10:44 AM July 2, 2008 -- For the first time since 1978, there were no venture-backed Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) in the second quarter of 2008 according to the Exit Poll report by the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) and Thomson Reuters.
Shin-Etsu develops silicone rubber for micro-contact printing July 2, 2008 9:44 AM July 2, 2008 -- Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. has developed a silicone rubber for a stamp that deposits molecules on surfaces, which is essential for micro-contact printing, a key technology of next-generation printable electronics.	Tiny Tech VC added to Russell Indexes July 2, 2008 9:36 AM July 2, 2008 -- Harris & Harris Group, Inc. the publicly traded venture capital company that makes initial investments exclusively in tiny technology, including nanotechnology, microsystems and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), was added to the U.S. small-cap Russell 2000 Index.
Dainippon Screen acquires Cypress's Silicon Light Machines subsidiary July 2, 2008 9:19 AM July 2, 2008 -- Cypress Semiconductor Corp. and Dainippon Screen Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (DNS) announced that DNS has acquired Silicon Light Machines (SLM), a Cypress subsidiary. DNS is Silicon Light Machines' largest Grating Light Valve (GLV) customer.	Not Your Father's Summer School: Nanoscale Science Summer Institute Launched July 1, 2008 10:57 AM July 1, 2008 -- Twenty-five middle-school students from the Capital Region of New York will spend their summer vacation immersed in nanotechnology as they attend the first-ever Excelsior Scholars Nanoscale Science Summer Institute. They will study such fields as nanoelectronics, optoelectronics, nanobioscience and solar-powered devices
Veeco Launches "Veeco Labs Research Grant Program" July 1, 2008 10:14 AM July 1, 2008 -- Veeco Instruments Inc., a provider of instrumentation to the nanoscience community, has introduced the "Veeco Labs Research Grant Program," designed to stimulate the generation of new scientific investigation for researchers in the atomic force microscopy community.	Novomer announces clean-burning binder for advanced industrial applications July 1, 2008 10:10 AM July 1, 2008 -- Novomer Inc., a renewable plastics, polymers and chemicals company, has made its first product commercially available. NB-180 is a poly (propylene carbonate) (PPC) sacrificial binder that burns cleaner, more uniformly and at lower temperatures than currently available products.
Sonion MEMS microphone business to be renamed Pulse July 1, 2008 10:07 AM July 1, 2008 -- Pulse, an electronic component and subassembly design and manufacturer, announced that its Sonion division, which manufactures micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) microphone technology, is now operating under the Pulse name.	Nextreme awarded NC Green Business Fund Grant to enhance efficiency of thermoelectrics July 1, 2008 9:19 AM July 1, 2008 -- Nextreme Thermal Solutions, a manufacturer of microscale thermal and power management products for the electronics industry, has been awarded a grant from the North Carolina Green Business Fund to enhance the efficiency of thin-film thermoelectrics used to convert waste heat into electricity.
Acquisition strengthens Agilent's nanomeasurements portfolio June 30, 2008 3:34 PM June 30, 2008 -- Agilent Technologies Inc. announced that it has acquired the Nano Instruments business unit of MTS Systems Corp. The acquisition will strengthen Agilent's portfolio of instrumentation for imaging, characterizing and quantifying nanomechanical material properties.	Virage Logic acquires Impinj's logic non-volatile memory IP business June 30, 2008 8:33 AM June 30, 2008 -- Virage Logic Corporation has acquired Impinj Inc.'s logic non-volatile memory (NVM) intellectual property (IP) business for an aggregate purchase price of $5.2 million.
Microsphere Technology signs deal with Trelleborg for weight saving aerospace technology June 30, 2008 8:30 AM June 30, 2008 -- Microsphere Technology, the Edinburgh-based micro-technology company, has signed an intellectual property license deal worth in excess of $1m with Sweden's Trelleborg Engineered Systems, part of Sweden's Trelleborg Group AB.	Industrial Nanotech cancels US retail/warehouse expansion plans June 30, 2008 8:26 AM June 30, 2008 -- Industrial Nanotech, Inc., a manufacturer of specialty nanotech-based coatings for industrial, residential, and automotive parts, announced today that it will not open regional warehouse/retail centers in the US at this time as previously announced.
Yole Developpement announces Top 30 MEMS manufacturers June 30, 2008 7:58 AM June 30, 2008 Sanyo is entering the TOP30 MEMS manufacturers and STMicroelectronics is the fourth largest MEMS manufacturer according to Yole Développement, the consulting company that has published the fifth annual ranking of MEMS companies by sales.	SVTC Technologies selects SUSS processing tools fors MEMS development June 27, 2008 10:16 AM June 27, 2008 -- SUSS MicroTec, Inc., a supplier of process and test solutions for the semiconductor industry, announced that a suite of processing tools, which enable new generations of micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), has been selected for SVTC Technologies' facility in Austin, Texas.
Nano-Proprietary and Universitaet Stuttgart advance the application of carbon nanotubes for flexible electronics June 27, 2008 10:09 AM June 27, 2008 -- The Chair of Display Technology, Universitaet Stuttgart and Nano-Proprietary, Inc.'s subsidiary Applied Nanotech, Inc. (ANI) have achieved significant advancement in the application of carbon nanotubes for the flexible electronics industry	Francois Blateyron of Digital Surf awarded French national metrology prize June 27, 2008 10:02 AM June 27, 2008 -- François Blateyron, R&D director at Digital Surf, received a 2008 Normalisation Trophy 2008 from the UNM, the French union for normalisation in the domain of mechanical engineering, for his work on surface metrology on French and ISO standards committees.

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