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Scientists Determine Number of Atoms in Current Flow at Nanoscale Level

Thanks to collaborative work between scientists in Donostia-San Sebastian and the University of Kiel (Germany) it has been shown that it is possible to determine and control the number of atoms in contact between a molec...

1 Dec 2010

New Probing Technique to Measure Temperature of Nanoparticles

One of the holy grails of nanotechnology in medicine is to control individual structures and processes inside a cell. Nanoparticles are well suited for this purpose because of their small size; they can also be engine...

1 Dec 2010

German Researchers Fabricate Hybrid Quantum Computer Using Nano-Diamonds

Quantum information processing is arguably one of the most fascinating facets of modern quantum physics.

1 Dec 2010

Columbia University Professor Unveils Failure Mechanism of Graphene

In 2008, experiments at The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science at Columbia University established pure graphene, a single layer of graphite only one atom thick, as the strongest material known to man...

1 Dec 2010

Novel Silicon-Germanium Technology for Designing Space Electronics

A five-year project led by the Georgia Institute of Technology has developed a novel approach to space electronics that could change how space vehicles and instruments are designed. The new capabilities are based on silicon-germanium (SiGe) technology, which can produce electronics that are highly resistant to both wide temperature variations and space radiation.

1 Dec 2010

LG Display Signs Agreement with QD Vision to Create Quantum Dot LED Displays

QD Vision, Inc. and LG Display (NYSE: LPL, KRX : 034220), today announced a joint development agreement focused on creating highly-efficient, high-performance active matrix displays based on electroluminescent quantum do...

1 Dec 2010

NanoBio to Develop RSV Intranasal Vaccine with $6 Million Grant

NanoBio Corporation announced today that it has received a $6M grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support the development of a safe and effective intranasal vaccine for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).

From BlueWillow Biologics 1 Dec 2010

SUSS MicroTec Bags Orders for Mask Integrity Platform for Advanced Lithography

Today, HamaTech APE GmbH & Co. KG, a wholly owned subsidiary of SÜSS MicroTec AG announced that it has received a double-digit number of orders for MaskTrack Pro, the mask integrity platform for Next Generation Lithography, since its launch in July 2009.

From SUSS MicroTec AG 1 Dec 2010

ItN Nanovation Signs Follow-on Contract for Nanoceramic-Based Water Filtration Technology

ItN Nanovation AG (ISIN DE000A0JL461), a portfolio company of Nanostart AG has been awarded a major follow-on contract in Saudi Arabia for its CFM Systems® nanoceramic flat filter membrane system.

1 Dec 2010

Models 655 and 665 Now Ship with Either 380V or 480V Power Supplies Facilitating Adoption of CVD Diamond Deposition Technology Globally

sp3 Diamond Technologies, Inc. (sp3), a leading supplier of diamond products, equipment and services, today announced the ability to ship its Model 655 (single-chamber) or Model 665 (dual-chamber) hot filament CVD diamon...

From sp3 30 Nov 2010

AIXTRON Announces New Order for MOCVD Reactors from Aqualite

AIXTRON AG today announced a new order for MOCVD reactors from LED power chip expert and existing customer Aqualite Co. Ltd.

From AIXTRON SE 30 Nov 2010

Fischione Instruments 1060 SEM Mill Now Available in the UK + Ireland from Agar Scientific

Agar Scientific, a leading supplier of microscopy accessories and consumables, announces the new 1060 SEM Mill from Fischione Instruments to provide tabletop precision preparation for producing high-quality SEM samples for a wide variety of applications

From Fischione Instruments 30 Nov 2010