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New Piezo Motor Linear Slide from Physik Instrumente Ideal for MEMS Applications

P-653-series PILine piezoelectric ultrasonic motor drives are ideal for OEM applications where quantities are high and space is at a premium. The systems were optimized for moving small objects such as optical fibers, micro-optics, or micro-electro-mechanical elements fast and precisely.

From Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co KG 30 Apr 2008

CEMMNT, the Centre of Excellence in Metrology for Micro and Nano Technologies, Appoints New Business Development Director

CEMMNT, the Centre of Excellence in Metrology for Micro and Nano Technologies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Newbatt as its Business Development Director. Paul has more than 20 years technical sales mana...

30 Apr 2008

Advances in Data Storage and Quantum Computing to Come From Simulation That Shows How Graphene Can Form Iridium Muffins

Graphene flakes are notoriously difficult to work with. Still, they are stronger than diamond, better heat-shedders and conductors than silicon, and thought to have great potential in the worlds of microelectronics and sensors. If only they could be tamed.

30 Apr 2008

Copper Nanowires Set to Play Major Role in the Development of Next Generation Flat Panel Displays

A new low-temperature, catalyst-free technique for growing copper nanowires has been developed by researchers at the University of Illinois. The copper nanowires could serve as interconnects in electronic device fabricat...

29 Apr 2008

First Nanometer Level Image of Soil Reveals Intricate Patterns and Variety

A handful of soil is a lot like a banana, strawberry and apple smoothie: Blended all together, it is hard to tell what's in there, especially if you have never tasted the fruits before. But when you look at soil&#...

29 Apr 2008

Advances in Physics Leads to Better Understanding of Nano Level Optics

An advance by North Carolina State University physicists improves our understanding of how light interacts with matter, and could make possible the development of new integrated-circuit technologies that result in faster...

29 Apr 2008

Springer and Nanoethics Group Publish Anthology Looking at Issues Facing Nanotechnology

Springer and The Nanoethics Group have released a collection of important papers addressing a range of near-term issues related to nanotechnology’s ethical and social implications. The anthology “Nanotechnolo...

From Springer - Science and Technology Publishers 29 Apr 2008

First Prototype Nanoassembler Built, Further Advances in Nanotechnology Expected Including Nano Sized Robots or Nanobots

The first real steps towards building a microscopic device that can construct nano machines have been taken by US researchers. Writing in the peer-reviewed publication, International Journal of Nanomanufacturing from Ind...

29 Apr 2008

Researchers Measure Peel Forces for Sticky Nanotubes That May Lead to Advanced Materials and Technologies of the Future

Researchers at Purdue University are the first to precisely measure the forces required to peel tiny nanotubes off of other materials, opening up the possibility of creating standards for nano-manufacturing and harnessing a gecko's ability to walk up walls.

29 Apr 2008

New Institute for Molecular and Nanoscale Innovation, IMNI, Opens at Brown University

Brown professors, students and affiliated scholars will engage in the study of matter at the molecular and nanoscale level at the new Institute for Molecular and Nanoscale Innovation at Brown University. The center holds its official opening from May 5-7, 2008.

29 Apr 2008

Nanotechnology News

New Piezo Motor Linear Slide from Physik Instrumente Ideal for MEMS Applications

CEMMNT, the Centre of Excellence in Metrology for Micro and Nano Technologies, Appoints New Business Development Director

Advances in Data Storage and Quantum Computing to Come From Simulation That Shows How Graphene Can Form Iridium Muffins

Copper Nanowires Set to Play Major Role in the Development of Next Generation Flat Panel Displays

First Nanometer Level Image of Soil Reveals Intricate Patterns and Variety

Advances in Physics Leads to Better Understanding of Nano Level Optics

Springer and Nanoethics Group Publish Anthology Looking at Issues Facing Nanotechnology

First Prototype Nanoassembler Built, Further Advances in Nanotechnology Expected Including Nano Sized Robots or Nanobots

Researchers Measure Peel Forces for Sticky Nanotubes That May Lead to Advanced Materials and Technologies of the Future

New Institute for Molecular and Nanoscale Innovation, IMNI, Opens at Brown University

SUSS Microtech Signs Up for New Nanoimprinting Technology, Substrate Conformal Imprint Lithography or SCIL

Global Solar Energy Selected by Dow Chemical as Key Team Member in Developing Energized Building Products

Quantum Cryptography Using Quantum Mechanics to Outpace Codebreakers

Specialty Gases Supplied by Matheson Tri-Gas to Enable IBM Semiconductor Advances

Society of Manufacturing Engineers Tour Nanotechnology, Nanoscience and Nanobiotechnology Facility

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