Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre (IMEC), a nanotechnology and nanoelectronics research center, and Solliance have announced that IMEC will be Solliance’s general partner and will carry on its thin film photovoltaic research and development in Solliance.
Alchimer, a developer of processes and chemical formulations for the deposition of nanometric films for MEMS and microelectronic applications, has introduced an advanced film-deposition technology called the AquiVia TSV for through-silicon via (TSV) barrier-layer process.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
7 Sep 2011
Scientists at the School of Arts and Sciences at Tufts University have devised a single molecule electrically-driven motor, first-of-its-kind device with a size of only 1 nm diagonally.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
6 Sep 2011
Researchers at the University of California at Berkeley and the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have devised a tunable instrument based on graphene, which exhibits strong responsiveness to light at terahertz wavelengths.
Mercedes-Benz will use its pioneering twin-wire arc spraying technology called NANOSLIDE technology in the series production of its V6 diesel engines. Since 2006, the company has been utilizing the technology successfully in its 6.3-L AMG engines.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
5 Sep 2011
The Nanodermatology Society has released a pilot study titled ‘Nanotechnology and dermatology education in the United States: Data from a pilot survey’ that assesses attitudes, perceptions and knowledge of dermatologists in the US concerning nanotechnology.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
5 Sep 2011
University of Arkansas researchers have discovered that nanoscale superconductors and associated materials retain their original properties even when developed under strain as atomically thin layers, which is essential to obtain synthetically created superconductive materials at room temperature.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
5 Sep 2011
Wyatt Technology Corporation, the world leader in absolute macromolecular characterization instrumentation and software, today announced that its Calypso Composition-Gradient Multi-Angle Light Scattering (CG-MALS) system achieves accurate measurements of biomolecular interactions.
Toyohashi Tech researchers develop a low cost and efficient method for producing electrically conducting composites based on electrostatic adsorption of CNTs onto resin and ceramic particles for applications including the production of enzymes and cosmetics.
CRANN, the Science Foundation Ireland funded research centre based at Trinity College Dublin, today announced a collaboration with Western Digital on the development of new technology to improve data storage. Western Dig...
Dais Analytic proclaimed that it has been awarded a US patent titled ‘Nanoparticle Ultracapacitor’ by the United States Patent Office.
Synopsys and Achronix Semiconductor have declared a multi-year renewal of their OEM deal for Synopsys field-programmable gate array (FPGA) synthesis tools.
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Applied Research Associates have demonstrated the application of their innovative microfluidic system to examine the chemical elements of complex samples.
Texas A&M University researchers have demonstrated that polymer-based 'nano intumescent' can be utilized as flame retardants for fabrics used in childerns wear as it is less toxic than existing retardants.
Xiaoting Zhang, who serves as Assistant Professor at University of Cincinnati’s cancer and cell biology department, has received a U.S. Department of Defense Breast Cancer Idea Award worth $587,000 to devise tissue-specific nanotherapeutics for human breast cancer treatment.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
3 Sep 2011