Quantum computing is expected to supersede conventional computers in terms of speed and ability to process complex computations. However, the development of quantum devices for real-world applications is a major challenge.
Scientists at the Biodesign Institute in Arizona State University have made use of DNA nanotechnology to produce a new group of synthetic vaccines. The team wanted to replicate the assembly of molecules in the body that initiate an immune response.
Polyonics has unveiled a new line of clear and white top coated polyimide flexible substrates called PolyFLEX for use in the printed electronics industry. This family of substrates allows printing with resistive, conductive and semi-conductive inks.
By G.P. Thomas
27 Jul 2012
A leader in plasma etch and deposition systems for research and industry, Oxford Instruments has recently received an order for a PlasmaPro® System100 ICP180 etch tool to the Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg in Germany, to facilitate its Power Semiconductor and HBLED research programme. The system will run GaN on Si etch processes to enable this research.
Ocean Thin Films, a precision optical coating provider, has qualified the SPECTOR-HT ion beam deposition system from Veeco Instruments, a process equipment solution provider for the production of wireless chips, MEMS, hard drives, power electronics, LEDs, and optoelectronics, for mass production of optical filters for lighting, aerospace, display, defense and biophotonics applications.
A subsidiary of the Itochu Group, Itochu Plastics has inked a distribution deal with SouthWest NanoTechnologies to supply its commercially-produced specialty single-wall and multi-wall carbon nanotubes and carbon nanotube dispersions, pastes and inks across Asia.
By Will Soutter
26 Jul 2012
Veeco Instruments, a process equipment solution provider for the production of wireless chips, MEMS, hard drives, power electronics, LEDs, and optoelectronics, has reported that its TurboDisc K465i gallium nitride (GaN) metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) system has been placed into production by AZZURRO Semiconductors, a German company specializing in gallium nitride on silicon (GaN-on-Si) technology.
Market research solutions provider Research and Markets has included the book titled "Experimental Micro/Nanoscale Thermal Transport" to their product offering. The book is authored by Xinwei Wang and published by John Wiley and Sons. It focuses on experimental methods in micro/nanoscale materials for thermal transport characterization.
Graphene, the single layered nanomaterial derivative of graphite, has been the focus of research studies across universities and countries. Its unique and superior properties such as strength, conductivity and impermeability to gases offer the potential for numerous applications ranging from medical imaging devices to electrical circuits to touch screens.
By Will Soutter
26 Jul 2012
Global Foundries and technology licensing company, Rambus have collaborated on numerous 28 nm super low power (28 nm SLP) test chips that incorporate Global Foundries 28 nm-SLP process and Rambus’ core memory architecture for server and mobile based applications.
Researchers at UK’s National Physical Laboratory (NPL) have devised the first three-dimensional ion microtrap that is scalable to handle many tens of ions serving as quantum bits (qubits).
By Will Soutter
26 Jul 2012
NaturalNano, a materials science company, has reported the issuance of a key patent by the United States Patent & Trademark Office.
By G.P. Thomas
26 Jul 2012
The semiconductor industry is working on the development of cost-effective technique to etch microscopic features onto microchips. The ultimate solution could be the extreme-ultraviolet (EUV) lithography technique that utilizes very-short-wavelength light to etch features that are four folds finer when compared to existing microchips. However, the industry requires huge investment to overcome the physics, chemistry and engineering challenges.
By Will Soutter
25 Jul 2012
Research and Markets has included a new book titled ‘Dendrimer-Based Drug Delivery Systems. From Theory to Practice’ to its catalogue.
Ania Bleszynski Jayich, an assistant professor of physics at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) has received the esteemed Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).
By Dr. Cameron Chai
25 Jul 2012