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IMEC Reports Improved Performance for Planar CMOS

At today's VLSI Symposium, IMEC reports an improved performance for its planar CMOS using hafnium-based high-k dielectrics and tantalum-based metal gates for the 32nm CMOS node. The inverter delay advanced from 15ps ...

From IMEC 18 Jun 2008

Laser Calibration System Setting New Industry Standard

Agilent Technologies Inc. today introduced a new Dynamic Calibrator, a laser-based calibration system for measuring machine-tool and coordinate-measuring-machine (CMM) accuracy. New sensors in the system offer accuracy to 0.4ppm, setting a new industry standard.

18 Jun 2008

Agreement Reinforces Harvard’s Commitment to Global Health

Harvard University and Diagnostics-For-All, Inc., (DFA) have entered into an agreement aimed at developing a new generation of portable, low-cost, user-friendly diagnostic solutions and make this technology accessible to...

18 Jun 2008

Company Views Investment as Endorsement of CNT Products

Arrowhead Research Corporation announced today that Unidym, Inc., its majority-owned subsidiary, has received a $2.0 million strategic investment from Entegris, Inc., a leading provider of products for purifying, protect...

18 Jun 2008

Selah Technologies Receives Patent for Carbon Nanotube Production

Selah Technologies, an advanced materials manufacturer, announced today that it has received a patent covering the carbon single wall nanotube enrichment process to produce Selah Tubes(TM). Selah has the worldwide exclusive license for US Patent No. 7,374,685 from Clemson University.

18 Jun 2008

NEXX Systems Announces Participation in IMEC's IIAP on 3D Integration

NEXX Systems, a leading provider of process equipment for advanced wafer-level packaging applications, today announced its participation in IMEC's Industrial Affiliation Program (IIAP) on 3D integration. As a member ...

From IMEC 18 Jun 2008

Researchers Developing Super Batteries and Storage Bags

Innovative solutions to the problem of storing energy generated by renewable sources are being developed by researchers at The University of Nottingham.

18 Jun 2008

Knowledge and Awareness About the Potential of Nanotechnologies

Nanotechnologies have enormous potential benefits for manufacturers, consumers, employees, patients and the environment. They will bring more energy and resource efficient processes, improve computer memories and process...

18 Jun 2008

MMFX Technologies Corporation Receives Financing from Institutional Investors

MMFX Technologies Corporation, an Irvine-based materials science company that, among other things, uses nanotechnology to manufacture high-strength, corrosion-resistant steel, has received a $55 million commitment in sec...

From CMC 18 Jun 2008

Moral and Material Support to Research Centers on Nanotechnology

Higher Education Minister Dr. Khaled Al-Anqari yesterday commended King Abdullah's moral and material support to research centers on nanotechnology and its applications in the Kingdom. Opening an international co...

18 Jun 2008

The Development of Next-Generation Drug-Eluting Coronary Stents

Coinciding with the BIO International Convention held in San Diego CA, NanoInterventions introduces the "Mouse Stent Model" for rapid screening of new coronary stent therapeutics. The model, complete with a mini-stent of spectacularly small size and its ability to replicate the human diseased vessel, represents a new starting point in the development of next-generation drug-eluting coronary stents.

18 Jun 2008

Addition of Carbon Nanotubes Improves Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Composites

Nano-Proprietary, Inc. announced that its subsidiary Applied Nanotech, Inc. ("ANI") has achieved substantial improvements in the epoxy-based materials used in a variety of industries. ANI has been performing re...

18 Jun 2008

CN Probes Selects First Nano to Complete Flagship Product

Carbon Nanoprobes, Inc. (CN Probes) and First Nano have signed an agreement that enables CN Probes to finish development of their high-tech nano imaging platform. CN Probes has selected First Nano's Applications ...

From CVD Equipment Corporation 17 Jun 2008

The Effects of Synthetic Nanoparticles on the Environment

Recently over a hundred scientists from all over the world met at Empa's invitation on the «Mountain of Truth» - Monte Verità near Ascona - to discuss the effects of synthetic nanoparticles on the en...

17 Jun 2008

NanoBoost Fast Becoming A NASCAR Standard

Industrial Nanotech, Inc., an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, announced today that a fourth NASCAR race team has purchased the Company's patented nanotechnology based coating, NanoBoost, for use on race cars to control heat transfer and improve performance.

17 Jun 2008