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Nano Treatment Enables Low-Cost Transition to High-Performance Substrates and Printed Circuit Boards

ZettaCore, Inc., a developer of molecular electronics, today announced Molecular Interface(TM) (MI) technology. This nano treatment technology makes possible dramatic improvement in interconnect density without requiring expensive and often time-consuming introduction of new materials and processes.

15 Apr 2009

Controlling the Spin of Electrons Using a Ballistic Technique

In the first demonstration of its kind, researchers at the University of British Columbia have controlled the spin of electrons using a ballistic technique--bouncing electrons through a microscopic channel of precisely c...

15 Apr 2009

In the Quest for Quantum Information Processing, Diamonds a Physicist's Best Friend

According to scientists at UC Santa Barbara, diamonds could revolutionize the field of quantum mechanics in computing by leading to ultra-secure communication, lightning-fast database searches, and code-cracking ability.

15 Apr 2009

Frost + Sullivan Recognizes Zecotek Photonics for Enabling Technology

Based on its recent analysis of the U.S. positron emission tomography (PET) and PET/computed tomography (CT) markets market, Frost + Sullivan recognizes Zecotek Photonics, Inc. with the 2009 North American Frost + Sulliv...

From Zecotek Photonics 15 Apr 2009

Small Additions of Potassium Drastically Improve Hydrogen-Storage Properties of Compounds

An international research team, including Professor Rajeev Ahuja's research group at Uppsala University, has shown that small additions of potassium drastically improve the hydrogen-storage properties of certain types of hydrogen compounds.

15 Apr 2009

ADI Wins Awards for Medical Ultrasound, Digital Power Control and MEMS Technologies

Analog Devices, Inc. (NYSE: ADI), a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, was recognized by the editorial staff of the electronic industry's EDN magazine when it capture...

15 Apr 2009

Project Seeks to Utilize Nanotechnology to Control Breast Cancer Cell Interaction

The $400,000 grant was awarded through the highly distinguished Faculty Early Career Development ("CAREER") Program, an NSF initiative that supports junior faculty who exemplify the role of scholar-teacher through outstanding research, excellent education, and the integration of education and research within the context of the strategic mission of their organizations.

From College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering, University at Albany 15 Apr 2009

Moving DNA Through Solid-State Nanopore using Magnets

Since the human genome was sequenced six years ago, the cost of producing a high-quality genome sequence has dropped precipitously. More recently, the National Institutes of Health called for cutting the cost to $1,000 or less, which may enable sequencing as part of routine medical care.

15 Apr 2009

Precise Production of Tiny Ribbons by Slicing Open Carbon Nanotubes

A world of potential may lie tied up in graphene nanoribbons, particularly for electronics applications. But researchers have been hampered in their efforts to fully explore that potential because they had no reliable wa...

15 Apr 2009

Expanding the Development and Use of Solar Energy in California

The University of California, San Diego, in collaboration with UC Davis will use a two-year, $700,000 grant from the California Energy Commission to expand the development and use of solar energy in the state. The new Ca...

15 Apr 2009

Researchers Found A Way to Unzip Carbon Nanotubes to Make Flat Nanoribbons

Scientists at Rice University have found a simple way to create basic elements for aircraft, flat-screen TVs, electronics and other products that incorporate sheets of tough, electrically conductive material. And the...

15 Apr 2009

Leading MEMS Manufacturer Achieves 10 Consecutive Profitable Quarters

Tronics, a leading global integrated manufacturer of custom MEMS, today announced that 2008 revenue totaled 11 million Euros ($16.3 million), representing a 5 percent increase (13 percent USD) compared to 2007. Net profi...

15 Apr 2009

Asymtek Receives Two Prestigious Awards during APEX 2009

Asymtek, a Nordson company and leader in dispensing, coating and jetting technologies, announces it has received two prestigious awards during APEX 2009. For the sixth consecutive year, Asymtek has won the Circuits Assembly Service Excellence Award, receiving the highest customer service ratings in the dispensing category for electronics assembly equipment suppliers.

15 Apr 2009

Major Impact Envisioned for Pharmaceutical, Food and Agriculture Industries

Scientists studying how marine bacteria move have discovered that a sharp variation in water current segregates right-handed bacteria from their left-handed brethren, impelling the microbes in opposite directions.

15 Apr 2009

Improving the Speed and Sensitivity of Scanning Tunnelling Luminescence Spectroscopy

Andor Technology plc (Andor), a world leader in scientific imaging and spectroscopy solutions, has applied Electron Multiplying (EM) technology for the first time to dramatically improve both the speed and sensitivity of Scanning Tunnelling Luminescent spectroscopy (STL) by replacing the standard CCD camera, used to detect photons, with one of its Electron Multiplying CCD (EMCCD) cameras.

15 Apr 2009

Nanotechnology News

Nano Treatment Enables Low-Cost Transition to High-Performance Substrates and Printed Circuit Boards

Controlling the Spin of Electrons Using a Ballistic Technique

In the Quest for Quantum Information Processing, Diamonds a Physicist's Best Friend

Frost + Sullivan Recognizes Zecotek Photonics for Enabling Technology

Small Additions of Potassium Drastically Improve Hydrogen-Storage Properties of Compounds

ADI Wins Awards for Medical Ultrasound, Digital Power Control and MEMS Technologies

Project Seeks to Utilize Nanotechnology to Control Breast Cancer Cell Interaction

Moving DNA Through Solid-State Nanopore using Magnets

Precise Production of Tiny Ribbons by Slicing Open Carbon Nanotubes

Expanding the Development and Use of Solar Energy in California

Researchers Found A Way to Unzip Carbon Nanotubes to Make Flat Nanoribbons

Leading MEMS Manufacturer Achieves 10 Consecutive Profitable Quarters

Asymtek Receives Two Prestigious Awards during APEX 2009

Major Impact Envisioned for Pharmaceutical, Food and Agriculture Industries

Improving the Speed and Sensitivity of Scanning Tunnelling Luminescence Spectroscopy

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