nano tech 2011 Celebrates 10th Anniversary

nano tech 2011 International Nanotechnology Exhibition and Conference celebrated its 10th annual event from Feb. 16 to Feb. 18, 2011 in Tokyo.

638 exhibitors covering an exhibition surface of 6786 square meters presented their nano technologies and products at this world's largest nano technology fair. 190 exhibitors, around 30 percent, came from one of the 20 exhibiting foreign countries and regions.

46,502 visitors gathered at the International Exhibition Center Tokyo Big Sight to engage in business talks and to get the latest information on nanotechnology, making the event a huge success.

nano tech 10 years special program attracted the public's attention A 10-year anniversary special showcase with the theme "Towards the next innovation with nanotechnology" illustrated how nanotechnology can contribute to an abundant lifestyle. The exhibition space designed as a living room attracted the attention of visitors. Cosmetic products, an electric vehicle, LED lightening and a glassless 3D television, all based on the use of nano technology, were on display.

Moreover, a nanotechnology chronological table tracking all inventions and discoveries, which contributed to the development of nanotechnology, was distributed to visitors of the show. This table shows the importance of nanotechnology as a fundamental technology for research and development of Materials, ICT/Electronics, Biotechnology and Energy.

Contributions fromF Mitsubishi CorporationAToshiba CorporationAFUJIFILM CorporationAToray Industries, IncAAqua Clara, Inc.

nano tech Award Winners The 10th nano tech Award ceremony took place on the last day of the exhibition. Every year, members of the nano tech executive committee choose outstanding exhibitors showing original and advanced technologies.

The 2011 winners of the nano tech Awards are as follows:

• GRAND AWARD - FUJIFILM Corporation The committee commended the company's development of outstanding material solutions contributing to "Ambient" "Emotion" and "Wellness". Based on its competence in photographic technology built over many years, the company advances technologies as ITO-replacing transparent conductive materials, new coating concepts, honeycomb films for regenerative medicine and anti-aging cosmetics.
• Category Awards Materials: INOAC Technical Center Co., Ltd. IT & Electronics: Toshiba Corporation Biotechnology: Toray Industries, Inc. Nano Fabrication Technology: HOLON CO., LTD. Evaluation and Measurement: Bruker AXS K.K. Green Nanotechnology: National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science & Technology (AIST) Special Award: Spain Area
• NIKKAN KOGYO SHIMBUN Award: Advanced Scientific Technology & Management Research Institute of Kyoto