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NanoKTN Members Now Have Free Access to Over 1,000 Micro and Nanotechnology Academics and Organisations in UK

The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN), one of the UK's primary knowledge-based networks for Micro and Nanotechnologies, has launched The Directory, an online guidebook to the UK's world-class MNT sector, featuring over 600 frontline academics and over 400 organisations active in nanotechnology in the UK.

30 Apr 2009

Report Examines Nanotechnology Usage in Medicine

Research and Markets has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report "Nanotechnology: Volume 5: Nanomedicine" to their offering. The most authoritative reference covering nanotechnolo...

30 Apr 2009

Collaboration Between AIXTRON and Semileds Resulted in Successful Fabrication of GaN-Based Blue LED Chips on 6-inch Sapphire Wafers

A collaboration between AIXTRON and Semileds has resulted in the successful fabrication of GaN-based blue LED chips on 6-inch sapphire wafers. Not only were optical results encouraging but also the process is sufficientl...

From AIXTRON SE 30 Apr 2009

Microscope User Workshop Attracted over 150 Scientists

More than 150 scientists and users of the ZEISS CrossBeam® and Helium Ion Microscope systems met at the 1st European user workshop in Dresden. In several sessions the participants got an overview on current product developments and new applications.

From Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 30 Apr 2009

FRT Introduces New Optical Profilometer at CONTROL 2009 Exhibition

FRT presents a new profilometer at this year's CONTROL 2009 in Stuttgart. The optical profiler has been optimized for the non-destructive measurement of surfaces. The MicroSpy Profile measures roughness, contour, 3D topography, step height, planarity, geometry, volume, bearing contact area and more with metrological precision.

From Fries Research + Technology GmbH 30 Apr 2009

Nanotechnology Funding Landscape has Changed Dramatically with New Players such as Russia and China

With over $40 billion in government funds having been poured into nanotechnology research worldwide over the last five years, countries are now emphasizing the importance of application-driven research in this emerging f...

30 Apr 2009

Fujitsu Microelectronics Announces Collaboration on Leading-Edge Process Technology Production

Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. (TWSE: 2330, NYSE: TSM) today announced that they will collaborate on leading-edge process technology production for the manufacturing...

30 Apr 2009

Method to Integrate High-Speed CMOS Electronics and Nanophotonic Circuitry Based on Plasmonic Effects

IMEC, Europe's leading independent nanoelectronics research institute, reports a method to integrate high-speed CMOS electronics and nanophotonic circuitry based on plasmonic effects. Metal-based nanophotonics (plasmonics) can squeeze light into nanoscale structures that are much smaller than conventional optic components.

From IMEC 30 Apr 2009

Microscopic Medical Instruments on Road to Becoming Highly Functional

Nozomu Mishima, Tsuneo Kurita, and others of the Environmentally Conscious Design and Manufacturing Group, the Advanced Manufacturing Research Institute, the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) have developed a combined laser and electrochemical machining system that can machine a microscopic metal tube with a diameter of less than 100 µm into a complex shape.

30 Apr 2009

Electronic Nose Detecting Odour Differences in Normal and Cancerous Brain Cells

An unlikely multidisciplinary scientific collaboration has discovered that an electronic nose developed for air quality monitoring on Space Shuttle Endeavour can also be used to detect odour differences in normal and cancerous brain cells.

30 Apr 2009

Research Making Quantum Cryptography Practical

Quantum cryptography, a completely secure means of communication, is much closer to being used practically as researchers from Toshiba and Cambridge University's Cavendish Laboratory have now developed high speed detectors capable of receiving information with much higher key rates, thereby able to receive more information faster.

30 Apr 2009

Nanotechnology News

NanoKTN Members Now Have Free Access to Over 1,000 Micro and Nanotechnology Academics and Organisations in UK

Report Examines Nanotechnology Usage in Medicine

Collaboration Between AIXTRON and Semileds Resulted in Successful Fabrication of GaN-Based Blue LED Chips on 6-inch Sapphire Wafers

Microscope User Workshop Attracted over 150 Scientists

FRT Introduces New Optical Profilometer at CONTROL 2009 Exhibition

Nanotechnology Funding Landscape has Changed Dramatically with New Players such as Russia and China

Fujitsu Microelectronics Announces Collaboration on Leading-Edge Process Technology Production

Method to Integrate High-Speed CMOS Electronics and Nanophotonic Circuitry Based on Plasmonic Effects

Microscopic Medical Instruments on Road to Becoming Highly Functional

Electronic Nose Detecting Odour Differences in Normal and Cancerous Brain Cells

Research Making Quantum Cryptography Practical

Nano Method for Inducing Immunity to Certain STDs

New Research Effort Focusing on Opportunities for Suppliers and Materials Used in Photovoltaics

Nanotechnology Improving Lithium Ion Battery Function

Compact Lasers for Novel Nanomaterials Research

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