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Scientists Decipher Mechanism that Illustrates How Mobile Cells Move on Diverse Surfaces

In order to effectively fight pathogens, even at remote areas of the human body, immune cells have to move quickly and in a flexible manner. Scientists from the Max Planck Institute (MPI) of Biochemistry in Martinsried near Munich, Germany, have now deciphered the mechanism that illustrates how these mobile cells move on diverse surfaces.

15 Nov 2009

Nanonex Receives Order from University of Massachusetts Lowell

Nanonex Corporation, the inventor and world's leading provider in nanoimprint lithography solutions with the longest history, announces the purchase of a Nanonex NX-2600 by University of Massachusetts Lowell. Nanonex...

From Nanonex Corporation 15 Nov 2009

NIST Physicists Demonstrate First "Universal" Programmable Quantum Information Processor

Physicists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have demonstrated the first "universal" programmable quantum information processor able to run any program allowed by quantum mechanics-the rules governing the submicroscopic world-using two quantum bits (qubits) of information.

From National Institute of Standards and Tech (NIST) 15 Nov 2009

Synopsys Signs Agreement with KACST

Synopsys, Inc., a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing and KACST, the King Abdulaziz City of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia, today signed an agreement to work together to promote a knowledge-based society in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

From Synopsys, Inc. 15 Nov 2009

C-CCNE Announces Fourth Cycle of its Pilot Grant Program in Cancer Nanotechnology

The C-CCNE is pleased to announce the fourth cycle of its Pilot Grant Program in Cancer Nanotechnology. This program is open to all faculty members at UNC-CH as well as to all members of the C CCNE and potential collabor...

14 Nov 2009

Modumetal Receives U.S. DOE Contract to Demonstrate Nanolaminated Materials for Gen IV Nuclear Power Application

Seattle-based Modumetal announced today that it has received a Small Business Innovative Research contract from the Department of Energy (DOE) to demonstrate application of its nanolaminate and functional gradation techn...

14 Nov 2009

Industry Veterans Tapped to Accelerate Adoption and Development of Advanced Energy Storage Technologies

A123 Systems (Nasdaq:AONE), a developer and manufacturer of advanced Nanophosphate(TM) lithium ion batteries and systems, today announced the creation of two focused business groups -- one dedicated to the transportation market and the other to cell design and development -- to best serve customers across all of A123's vertical markets.

From Wanxiang A123 Systems Corp 13 Nov 2009

Convergence in Microelectromechanical Systems for Automotive, Consumer, Medical and Energy Markets

MEMS industry execs attending the annual MEMS Executive Congress last week were rapt by presentations and panel discussions by leading innovators in automotive, bio/medical, consumer electronics, mobile communications and energy.

13 Nov 2009

Nanotechnology Institute to Host Global Symposium on Nanobiotechnology

Nanotechnology has shown great promise for applications in the areas of energy, information technology and the environment. In the health and medicine fields, however, its promise has progressed beyond possibility to bec...

13 Nov 2009

SouthWest NanoTechnologies Showcases Breakthrough CNT Ink Technology at MRS

SouthWest NanoTechnologies Inc., a privately-held specialty chemical company that manufactures high quality single-wall and specialty multiwall carbon nanotubes for a range of products, will be exhibiting at the 2009 Mat...

13 Nov 2009

Lead-Free Alternative to the Current Crop of Piezoelectric Materials

A lead-free alternative to the current crop of piezoelectric materials has been identified by researchers with the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) and the University of California (UC), Berkeley.

13 Nov 2009

German Nanotechnology in China

The "German Area" stand hosts a successful presentation of German nanotechnology at the China International Industry Fair (CIIF) 2009 in Shanghai China is a future contender in the area of nanotechnology tha...

13 Nov 2009

Dow Chemical Signs Multi-Year Research Collaboration with Caltech

The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) announced today that they had recently signed a multi-year research collaboration that is strategic to both organizations' int...

13 Nov 2009

LayTec Presentes Latest Product Called Pyro 400

At the International Conference on Nitride Semiconductors (ICNS) in Korea on 18-23 October LayTec presented its latest product: Pyro 400. Unlike conventional infrared pyrometry, which can only detect the susceptor surface temperature under sapphire or SiC wafers, Pyro 400 is the first real solution for measuring the exact surface temperature of GaN layers.

From LayTec GmbH 13 Nov 2009

Joining Forces to Tackle Quantum Issues

UQ's School of Mathematics and Physics has strengthened its bonds with Canada's Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI). UQ Physics has recently signed an agreement with the PI to strengthen collabor...

13 Nov 2009