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Scientists Work on New System to Capture Ovarian Cancer Cells Using Magnetic Nanoparticles

A paper published in the January issue of the journal Nanomedicine could provide the foundation for a new ovarian cancer treatment option -- one that would use an outside-the-body filtration device to remove a large portion of the free-floating cancer cells that often create secondary tumors.

From Georgia Institute of Technology 27 Jan 2011

Researchers Develop New Metamaterial-Based Cloaking System to Hide Objects in Visible Light

The idea of being able to become invisible, especially by simply covering up a person or an object with a special cloak, has a perennial appeal in science-fiction and fantasy literature.

From Massachusetts Institute of Technology 27 Jan 2011

Novel System to Deliver Nanoparticles Containing Growth Factors to Chronic Wounds

Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators have developed a novel system for delivery of growth factors to chronic wounds such as pressure sores and diabetic foot ulcers. In their work published in the Jan. 18...

27 Jan 2011

Ecliptek Adds Six New MEMS Clocks to its Product Line

Once again responding to engineers requests, Ecliptek Corporation has strengthened its line of clock oscillator solutions with six new product series covering an extensive breadth of technology.

27 Jan 2011

Purdue Researchers Invent New Technique to Create Microfluidic Devices

Researchers have invented a technique that uses inexpensive paper to make "microfluidic" devices for rapid medical diagnostics and chemical analysis.

27 Jan 2011

SiTime Offers New MEMS-Based Clock Generator for High-Performance Networking Applications

SiTime Corporation, the leader in MEMS-based silicon timing solutions, expanded its Programmable Clock Generator family with the SiT9105, a 3-PLL, 5 output device that is ideal for high-performance networking applications.

27 Jan 2011

InvenSense Exhibits Breakthrough in MEMS Motion Sensing Technology

InvenSense, Inc., the leading solution provider of MotionProcessor™ technology for consumer electronics, is showcasing the MPU-6000™, the world’s first and only 6-axis integrated MotionProcessor (gyroscope + accelerometer), with built-in Digital MotionProcessing™ (DMP) hardware accelerator to perform 10-axis sensor fusion.

27 Jan 2011

Eulitha and Dai Nippon Printing Announces Successful Patterning of 4” Wafers

Today, Eulitha AG of Switzerland and Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) of Japan announced the successful patterning of 4” wafers with Eulitha’s proprietary PHABLE technology. Photonic crystal patterns with 600 nm period and hexagonal symmetry was created uniformly over 4” wafers.

27 Jan 2011

Rubicon Technology Produces New 12-Inch Sapphire Wafers for LED Applications

Rubicon Technology, Inc. a leading provider of sapphire substrates and products to the LED, RFIC, Semiconductor, and Optical industries, today announced the production of 12-inch polished wafers, the largest high-quality, sapphire wafer ready for production of LEDs (light emitting diodes).

27 Jan 2011

Applied Seals North America Leads Task Force to Develop Semiconductor-Grade Sealing Standards

To help the global semiconductor industry prepare for the 22 nm technology node and the use of 450 mm wafers, sealing products supplier Applied Seals North America, Inc. is leading a new SEMI Standards task force to develop the first substantial standards for perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) o-rings and sealing elements.

27 Jan 2011

Abound Solar's AB1-Series of Photovoltaic Modules Receive UK MCS Certification

Abound Solar, a leading manufacturer of cadmium telluride thin-film photovoltaic solar modules, announced today that it has received UK MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) certification for its AB1-series of photovoltaic modules.

27 Jan 2011

HelioVolt Announces Completion of Lifetime Testing of First Commercial Thin-Film Modules

HelioVolt announced today the company’s first commercial modules have completed rigorous accelerated lifetime testing, with results showing degradation rates one to two orders of magnitude lower than typical module performance required to pass UL and IEC certification.

From CEA-Leti 27 Jan 2011

University of Manitoba to Characterize Liquid Crystal Nanoparticle Composites

Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments, have been chosen by the Chemistry Department of the University of Manitoba to characterize liquid crystal composites conjunction with SAXS.

27 Jan 2011

Mico Manufacturing Moves to Larger Location in Birmingham

Rapid News Communications Group is delighted to announce a significant development for MM Live UK in 2011. Having reached capacity at the previous venue, MM Live UK will relocate to the NEC Birmingham, enabling continued...

26 Jan 2011

Vistec Secures An Order for An Electron Beam Lithography System From SUNAC

Vistec Lithography Inc. is pleased to announce that is has received an order from Turkey for one of its electron-beam lithography systems. The global supplier of advanced electron-beam lithography systems will deliver an EBPG5000plusES to the newly formed Nanotechnology and Application Center (SUNAC).

26 Jan 2011

Nanotechnology News

Scientists Work on New System to Capture Ovarian Cancer Cells Using Magnetic Nanoparticles

Researchers Develop New Metamaterial-Based Cloaking System to Hide Objects in Visible Light

Novel System to Deliver Nanoparticles Containing Growth Factors to Chronic Wounds

Ecliptek Adds Six New MEMS Clocks to its Product Line

Purdue Researchers Invent New Technique to Create Microfluidic Devices

SiTime Offers New MEMS-Based Clock Generator for High-Performance Networking Applications

InvenSense Exhibits Breakthrough in MEMS Motion Sensing Technology

Eulitha and Dai Nippon Printing Announces Successful Patterning of 4” Wafers

Rubicon Technology Produces New 12-Inch Sapphire Wafers for LED Applications

Applied Seals North America Leads Task Force to Develop Semiconductor-Grade Sealing Standards

Abound Solar's AB1-Series of Photovoltaic Modules Receive UK MCS Certification

HelioVolt Announces Completion of Lifetime Testing of First Commercial Thin-Film Modules

University of Manitoba to Characterize Liquid Crystal Nanoparticle Composites

Mico Manufacturing Moves to Larger Location in Birmingham

Vistec Secures An Order for An Electron Beam Lithography System From SUNAC

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