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Microscope Shows Faults In Smallest, Most Advanced Circuits - New Technology

Scientists at Brown University have created a magnetic-sensing microscope that allows them to watch electricity flow through the world’s tiniest components. They are using the device to find defects in integrated circuits and micromachinery. Posted May 7 2003

5 Dec 2003

Mercedes-Benz To Use Nanotechnology In Paint - New Product

Four years of development are set to pay off for Mercedes-Benz with nanotechnology being used to produce a new clear lacquer. The lacquer uses nano-sized ceramic particles to make it more scratch-resistant than conventional paint. Posted December 4th 2003

5 Dec 2003

Synthetic Extracellular Matrix For Growing Body Parts - New Technology

3D Matrix has created a system of peptides that self-assemble into strands. These then become framework for cells to grow into tissue. Posted August 21 2003

4 Dec 2003

Twisted Carbon Nanotubes Can Be Used As Springs - New Technology

Researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have found that by twisting carbon nanotubes they will act as miniature springs for use in nanoscale devices. Posted March 6 2003

4 Dec 2003

New Process For Waterproofing - New Product

MIT researchers have demonstrated a technique for depositing a very thin layer of a water-repellent coating that will make it possible to waterproof new kinds of materials and may offer ways to combine waterproofing with antibacterial and other active coatings. Posted February 5 2003

4 Dec 2003

Researchers Fill Tobacco Virus With Metal - New Technology

Researchers from the University of Bristol, Vanderbilt University, and the University of Maryland have found a way to make shaped metal structures on a nanoscale by coating other tiny items. Posted March 12 2003

4 Dec 2003

Motorola Labs Announces Significant Progress in Carbon Nanotube Technology - New Product

Carbon nanotube research advances have the potential to reduce cost of large, flat panel displays and enable other applications. Posted July 1 2003

From Motorola Technology 4 Dec 2003

Nanomanufacturing Patent Issued To Nanogen - News Item

Nanogen, Inc. has announced that it has been issued a U.S. Patent on "Methods for the Electronic Assembly and Fabrication of Devices" which describes a unique electric field 'pick and place' process that facilitates the integration of diverse DNA nanocomponents. Posted December 3 2003

4 Dec 2003

President Bush Signs Nanotechnology Research and Development Act - News Item

The President of the United States today signed into law the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act at the White House. Posted December 3 2003

4 Dec 2003

Nanotex Set To Provide Technology To Indian Textile Firm - News Item

Major Indian textile manufacturer, Grasim, is in talks with Nano-tex of the US to acquire a technical know-how licence produce superior quality synthetic textile in India. Posted December 1 2003

3 Dec 2003