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High Gain Detector Could Replace Stacked MCPs in Critical Applications

Arradiance, Inc. announced today the demonstration of the world's highest gain microchannel plate, with measured gain reaching 1 million at selected operating parameters.

15 Oct 2009

NHGRI to Support USCS on Nanopore Technology for Analyzing DNA

The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has awarded a $1.1 million grant to researchers in the Jack Baskin School of Engineering at UC Santa Cruz to support their work on nanopore technology for analyzing DNA.

14 Oct 2009

Research Could Lead to a Reassessment of Current Magnetism Theories

A magnetic charge can behave and interact just like an electric charge in some materials, according to new research led by the London Centre for Nanotechnology (LCN) which could lead to a reassessment of current magnetis...

14 Oct 2009

Tiny Steps to Electrode Surfaces Double Efficiency of Fuel Cells

Fuel cells, devices that can produce electricity from hydrogen or other fuels without burning them, are considered a promising new way of powering everything from homes and cars to portable devices like cellphones and laptop computers.

14 Oct 2009

Researchers Discover Novel Electronic Properties in Graphene

Rutgers researchers have discovered novel electronic properties in two-dimensional sheets of carbon atoms called graphene that could one day be the heart of speedy and powerful electronic devices. The new findings, p...

14 Oct 2009

Argonne and Berkeley Lab to Examine Cloud Computing for Scientists to Accelerate Nanotechnology Discoveries

A new program funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will examine cloud computing as a cost-effective and energy-efficient computing paradigm for scientists to accelerate discoveries in a variety of disciplines, including analysis of scientific data sets in biology, climate change and physics.

From Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory 14 Oct 2009

Award Winning Nansulate Coating Announce Exclusive Distributor in Saudi Arabia

Industrial Nanotech, Inc. , an emerging global leader in nanoscience solutions, today announced a shipment to Saudi Environmental Projects Ltd. in Saudi Arabia, exclusive distributor for the sales and distribution of the...

From Industrial Nanotech, Inc. 14 Oct 2009

Scientists Apply Optical Methods to Nano-Mechanical Objects

A team of scientists from the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics and the Ludwig Maximilians University have succeeded in applying a novel optical method to nano-mechanical oscillators. New fabrication techniques have enabled the development of on-chip mechanical elements whose dimensions are on the nanometre (one millionth of a millimetre) scale.

14 Oct 2009

SMIC Extends 45-nm Bulk CMOS Technologies to 40nm and 55nm Geometries

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation ("SMIC", NYSE: SMI and SEHK: 0981.HK) today announced that it will extend its 45-nanometer bulk complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) technologies to 40nm and 55nm geometries.

From Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) 14 Oct 2009

Fluidigm Appoints Nano Gen Teknolojileri as Exclusive Distributor

Fluidigm Corporation, the inventor of integrated fluidic circuits (IFCs), has appointed Nano Gen Teknolojileri Ltd. as its exclusive distributor for the BioMark and EP1 Systems for genetic analysis in Turkey. The BioMark...

From Standard BioTools 14 Oct 2009

Event to Promote Benefits of Silicon on Insulator (SOI) for IC Designers

The SOI Industry Consortium today announced an initiative to deliver a silicon on insulator (SOI) educational event in conjunction with ARM TechCon3 to help the electronics industry reap the benefits of SOI. Responding t...

14 Oct 2009

Vietnam to Introduce First Nano-Coated Sanitary Ware

The well publicized national launch event took place last month in Hanoi, Vietnam, and was attended by governmental officials as well. In addition, this event marks the FIRST introduction of Nanotechnology into commercial manufacturing of sanitary ware in Vietnam.

From DFI- Diamon-Fusion International, Inc. 14 Oct 2009

Revolutionary 3D CMOS Camera Makes Impact in Biomedical Imaging

European researchers have created a world-leading camera in CMOS that can record photons at a million times a second. Best of all, it will be really cheap to manufacture, offering applications in consumer products, entertainment and in-car safety systems.

14 Oct 2009

Nanonex Address Development in Nanostructure Engineering

The talk presented some intriguing phenomena manifested in nanostructures and their applications in the areas of electronics, optics, magnetic, biotech and materials. Furthermore, the talk addressed one of the grand challenges that are essential to the success of nanotechnology and its commercialization.

From Nanonex Corporation 14 Oct 2009

Fujitsu Microelectronics Selects Cadence Advanced Verification Solution

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. , the leader in global electronic design innovation, announced today that Fujitsu Microelectronics Solutions Limited (FMSL) has adopted the Cadence® Incisive® metric-driven verificati...

From Cadence Design Systems 14 Oct 2009