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Oxford Instruments Install 1000th X-Max EDS Detector

Oxford Instruments NanoAnalysis, the world leader in Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) solutions for electron microscopes, has completed the installation of its 1000th X-Max.

From Oxford Instruments NanoAnalysis 10 Feb 2011

mPhase Signs Three-Year Agreement with the U.S Army to Evaluate Smart NanoBattery

mPhase Technologies, Inc. today announced that it has signed a 3 year CRADA (Cooperative Research and Development Agreement) with the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development, and Engineering Center (ARDEC) at Picatinny, New Jersey.

From MyPebble 10 Feb 2011

Rice University's Programmable Bio-Nano-Chip Uses Microsponges to Diagnose Diseases

Microsponges derived from seaweed may help diagnose heart disease, cancers, HIV and other diseases quickly and at far lower cost than current clinical methods.

10 Feb 2011

Boston Scientists Develop Nano-Scale Lattice for Clean Energy Applications

Coating a lattice of tiny wires called Nanonets with iron oxide – known more commonly as rust – creates an economical and efficient platform for the process of water splitting, an emerging clean fuel science that harvests hydrogen from water, Boston College researchers report in the online edition of the Journal of the American Chemical Society.

10 Feb 2011

Comprehensive Report on Global Microscopes Market

Over the years, the global market for microscopes has largely been driven by the increased demand from the industrial and biological sectors. Developments in areas involving semiconductors, MEMS (micro electrical mech...

From Global Industry Analysts 10 Feb 2011

New Nanotechnology Method to Detect Cholera at Faster Rate

With cholera on the rampage in Haiti and almost 40 other countries, scientists are reporting the development of a key advance that could provide a fast, simple test to detect the toxin that causes the disease.

From American Chemical Society 10 Feb 2011

MITRE and Harvard University Develop World's First Programmable Nanoprocessor

Engineers and scientists collaborating at Harvard University and the MITRE Corporation have developed and demonstrated the world's first programmable nanoprocessor.

10 Feb 2011

FutureCarbon to Exhibit Electrically Heated Coatings at Nano Tech 2011 Show

The company is presenting it for the first time to the international public at this year's nano tech show in Tokyo, Japan from 16 through 18 February.

10 Feb 2011

New Combination of Nanoparticles and Graphene Helps to Improve Fuel Cell Design

A new combination of nanoparticles and graphene results in a more durable catalytic material for fuel cells, according to work published today online at the Journal of the American Chemical Society.

10 Feb 2011

Global Strategic Business Report on Nanocomposites Market

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Nanocomposites market. World nanocomposites market is forecast to reach 1.3 billion pounds (lbs.) by the year 2015. With the recession now at its tail end,...

From Global Industry Analysts 10 Feb 2011

Synopsys Releases Enhanced DesignWare Universal DDR Memory Controller

Synopsys, Inc. a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced the release of its enhanced DesignWare® Universal DDR Memory Controller, which delivers up to 30 percent lower latency and offers up to 15 percent higher throughput than the previous generation controller.

From Synopsys, Inc. 10 Feb 2011