Scientists from the University of California Berkeley and The City College of New York have achieved a significant progress towards the realization of quantum computing by finding a method to produce rewritable computer chips utilizing a light beam.
By Will Soutter
28 Jun 2012
A research team directed by scientists from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy and the University of California Berkeley has fabricated an ‘indefinite metamaterial’ by alternating ultrathin silver and germanium layers.
In a paper, ‘Understanding the Nature of Superhard Graphite,’ published in the Scientific Reports journal, an international research team headed by Artem R. Oganov from the Stony Brook University has confirmed the structure of a new type of carbon.
By Will Soutter
28 Jun 2012
Nanometrics has reported that a major Asian device maker has qualified Nanometrics’ SPARK-API macro defect inspection system for advanced 2X nm devices.
By Will Soutter
27 Jun 2012
Analog Devices has made an addition to its iSensor MEMS inertial measurement unit (IMU) product range with the ADIS16480. This latest addition is a MEMS IMU with 10-degree-of-freedom (DoF) and incorporates a sensor fusion algorithm. It also employs the ADSP-BF512 Blackfin as an integrated core processor.
Lab-on-a-chip microfluidic systems developer, MiniFAB, is all set to display its range of disposable polymer-based microfluidic solutions at the 2012 American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) Exhibit. MiniFAB adopts a “design for manufacture” approach that enables it to quickly turn around a concept into manufactured microfluidic medical and diagnostic products.
Sirnaomics has received yet another NIH SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) grant for its scar-less wound healing small interfering RNA (siRNA) solution, STP705. The funding is expected to aid in quicker completion of the IND enabling studies of this nanoparticle-based siRNA product. Since its inception in 2007, Sirnaomics has received five NIH SIBR grants as well as other government grants.
By G.P. Thomas
27 Jun 2012
Researchers at UCLA have developed a very powerful nanoscale microwave oscillator that could impact the mobile communication industry by paving the way for energy efficient and economical communication devices.
Market research solutions provider, Research and Markets, has added “Smart Textiles and Nanotechnologies” to its suite of report offering. The report provides a detailed analysis of the technology advancement in textile industry, most of which can be attributed to nanotechnology. Market opportunities at a global level are demonstrated with the aid of 30 tables and 98 figures.
By Will Soutter
27 Jun 2012
A research project headed by scientists from the University of Warwick has discovered that nanodiamonds, which are nano-scale carbon pieces, can help remove crystallized fat from surfaces. The project aims at transforming the capability of washing powders to remove dirt in environmentally friendly low-temperature laundry cycles.
By Will Soutter
27 Jun 2012
Abakan has reported that PComP, an innovative high-performance nanocomposite coating range from Powdermet and MesoCoat, has won the prestigious R&D 100 Award from R&D magazine, which has recognized the product family as the most important materials science innovation of 2012.
By Will Soutter
27 Jun 2012
Zyvex Technologies’ division, Zyvex Marine has collaborated with Pacific Coast Marine to fabricate long-lasting and lightweight marine closures such as doors and hatches utilizing nanocomposites.
By Will Soutter
27 Jun 2012
North Carolina State University researchers have developed a novel technique to fabricate ultra-thin-film solar cells without compromising the solar energy absorption capability, thus paving the way to reduce production costs of solar cells.
Research and Markets has included a new research report titled ‘Smart Textiles & Nanotechnologies: Applications, Technologies & Markets’ to its catalogue.
BD Biosciences, a division of Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD), has introduced a next-generation flow cytometer, BD FACSJazz Cell Sorting System, which enables researchers expecting high sample integrity to perform cellular isolation and analysis in a simple manner. This new sorter occupies 20"x20" (51x51 cm) of space in benchtop, and has high sensitivity to isolate and identify target cells.
By Will Soutter
26 Jun 2012