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Graphene May Become DNA Sequencing Material

Genome sequencing will have a profound effect on our understanding of genetic biology and could usher in a day when doctor and patient are able to review individual genome sequences to fully personalise medical treatment.

2 Dec 2010

RUB Researchers Confirm Superconductive Effect of Cooper Pairs

The results achieved by this research team headed by Prof. Kurt Westerholt and Prof. Hartmut Zabel (Department of Physics and Astronomy at RUB) could contribute to new, power saving components in the future. The resea...

2 Dec 2010

NanoMaterials Wins NoAE Innovation Award at Wuerzburg Automotive Summit

NanoMaterials, Ltd. Israel, a producer of nanotech products, was named a prize winner in the Network of Automotive Excellence Innovation Award 2010 competition.

2 Dec 2010

Applied Nanotech Launches EXCLUCENT Substrates for Display Applications at Printed Electronics 2010

Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:APNT)announced the introduction of EXCLUCENT™ , one of the most suitable potential replacements for ITO (Indium Tin Oxide) coated substrates currently used for multiple applic...

2 Dec 2010

IRIS International Buys Assets of Nanostart-Held BioMicro for US$3.2 Million

Nanostart holding BioMicro has sold its remaining assets for a profit to US diagnostics company IRIS for 3.2 million US dollars.

From Coreo AG 2 Dec 2010

DARPA Awards $5 Million to Crystal IS to Develop High Efficient 265nm LEDs

Crystal IS, Inc., the leading developer of ultraviolet light emitting diodes (UVC LEDs), today announced it has been awarded $5M by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). The goal of the program is the...

2 Dec 2010

Analysis on Role of Nanotechnology in Energy Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Role of Nanotechnology in the Energy Industry" report to their offering. Nanotechnology is the study of manipulating matter on an atomic and molecular...

2 Dec 2010

European Consortium Develops Ultrafast Camera Using Biosensor

A European consortium comprising the National Physical Laboratory, ST Microelectronics, the University of Edinburgh, and TU Delft has been involved in the development and application of the Megaframe Imager - an ultrafast camera capable of recording images at the incredible rate of one million frames.

1 Dec 2010

University of Queensland Receives $3.6 million Grant for Nanotechnology Projects

Groundbreaking research into nanotechnology and advanced polymers will be accelerated with $3.6 million in infrastructure funding awarded to The University of Queensland (UQ) today. UQ was awarded funding for 10 proj...

1 Dec 2010

ASML Semiconductor Scanners Reaches Productivity of 4,000 Wafers Per Day

ASML Holding NV (ASML) today announced that two chipmakers using TWINSCAN semiconductor lithography scanners have set a new productivity record of imaging more than 4,000 silicon wafers within 24 hours. The milestone ...

1 Dec 2010

Wasco Skylight Products Launches Nano-Based New Glazings

Wasco Skylight Products, Inc., one of the nation’s largest skylight manufacturers, announced today it has introduced a new glass into its portfolio of high performance glazings – one with the ability to respond to fluctuating sunlight and heat conditions by electronically changing its tint. Known as electrochromic or “smart” glazing, the glass is considered by Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory (LBNL) to be “the next major advance in energy-efficient window technology” and holds the promise of transforming windows and skylights into a source of energy rather than an energy drain.

1 Dec 2010

CNRS and Astrid Research Join to Develop Nanomedicine for Impaired Cells

Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, the National Center for Scientific Research of France and Astrid Research Inc, a Hungary-based bioinformatics company, today announced that they started a collaboration on a ...

1 Dec 2010

MicroProbe Extends Direct-Dock Options to Support Wafer Test Platform

MicroProbe, a leading supplier of wafer test technology to the global semiconductor industry, today announced that it is extending its direct-dock offering to support Advantest's T2000 SoC test platform.

1 Dec 2010

SiTime Launches First MEMS Resonator for Real Time Clock and Time-Keeping Applications

SiTime Corporation, the leader in MEMS-based silicon timing solutions, today introduced the SiT1052, the first MEMS resonator for real time clock and time-keeping applications.

1 Dec 2010

Xradia to Present Solutions for Semiconductor Failure Analysis at Semicon Japan

Xradia Inc., the leading provider of high-resolution non destructive 3D X-ray imaging systems, announced today that its solutions for semiconductor failure analysis will be presented by its representative, Canon Marketing Group Japan, in CMJ's booth 3C-701 during Semicon Japan.

1 Dec 2010