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Leading Asian Solar Cell Manufacturer Accepts Tempress’ PECVD Production Tools

Amtech Systems, Inc., a global supplier of production and automation systems and related supplies for the manufacture of solar cells, semiconductors, and sapphire and silicon wafers, today announced its solar subsidiary, Tempress Systems, has received field acceptance of its PECVD production tools from a leading Asian solar cell and panel manufacturer.

From Amtech Systems 24 Sep 2014

Case Center for Synchrotron Biosciences to Become No. 1 Beamline Facility for Biology

Case Western Reserve University’s synchrotron facility at Brookhaven National Laboratory is on its way to becoming the No. 1 beamline facility for biology in the world by early 2016, thanks to a jumpstart grant of $4.6 million from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

24 Sep 2014

Nanotechnology-Based Thermal Insulation Paint Developed by Taiwan Entrepreneur

Alan Hsiung is a young entrepreneur in Taipei who loves exercising and interacting with other people. Every summer, though, he becomes particularly busy, from morning to night, taking care of many things, including answering phone calls, confirming details, scheduling work, and overseeing construction projects. In fact, from the moment he opens his eyes until the moment closes them, he is busy, and weekends and holidays are no exception.

23 Sep 2014

KYOCERA Joins Imec's Multi-Partner R&D Program

Belgian nanoelectronics research centre imec and Kyocera Corporation announced today that Kyocera, the Japanese high-tech electronics company and manufacturer of photovoltaic (PV) cells, modules and systems, has joined imec’s industrial affiliation program (IIAP) to advance next-generation crystalline silicon solar cells.

From IMEC 23 Sep 2014

Unique Nanoscale Device Demonstrates Mechanical Transportation of Light

University of Minnesota electrical engineering researchers have developed a unique nanoscale device that for the first time demonstrates mechanical transportation of light. The discovery could have major implications for creating faster and more efficient optical devices for computation and communication.

23 Sep 2014

Highly Sensitive Chemical Sensor Created Based on Crystalline Flaws in Graphene Sheets

Researchers have discovered a way to create a highly sensitive chemical sensor based on the crystalline flaws in graphene sheets. The imperfections have unique electronic properties that the researchers were able to exploit to increase sensitivity to absorbed gas molecules by 300 times.

23 Sep 2014

In-Depth Study Report on Global Thin Film Solar Cell Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Thin Film Solar Cell Industry Report 2014" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 23 Sep 2014

Interaction of Light with DNA Amplified using Optical Microstructure and Gold Nanoparticles

Being able to track individual biomolecules and observe them at work is every biochemist’s dream. This would enable the scientists to research in detail and better understand the workings of the nanomachines of life, such as ribosomes and DNA polymerases. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light have taken a big step closer to this goal.

23 Sep 2014

FDA Authorizes Tekmira to Provide Treatment to Subjects with Confirmed/Suspected Ebola Virus Infections

Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corporation, a leading developer of RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics, today announced that the FDA has authorized Tekmira to provide TKM-Ebola for treatment under expanded access protocols to subjects with confirmed or suspected Ebola virus infections.

23 Sep 2014

New Tumor-Microenvironment-On-Chip Device Tests Effectiveness of Nanoparticles

Researchers have developed a chip capable of simulating a tumor's "microenvironment" and plan to use the new system to test the effectiveness of nanoparticles and drugs that target cancer.

23 Sep 2014

New Report on Global and Chinese Slit Lamp Microscope Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global and Chinese Slit Lamp Microscope Industry Report 2014" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 23 Sep 2014

3-D Microfluidic System Built with LEGO-Like Modular Components

Thanks to new LEGO®-like components developed by researchers at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering, it is now possible to build a 3-D microfluidic system quickly and cheaply by simply snapping together small modules by hand.

23 Sep 2014

Greatest Nanoscale Achievements Displayed at 2014 Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility Annual Meeting

The latest and greatest scientific achievements at the nanoscale were on display at the 2014 Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility (CNF) annual meeting, Sept. 18, which featured a lineup of speakers in materials science, biomedical engineering and more, and a research poster session and vendor show. Attendees also heard a brief update on the facility’s long-term future.

23 Sep 2014

NANOBIOTIX Opens First US Office in Boston, Massachusetts

NANOBIOTIX, a clinical-stage nanomedicine company pioneering novel approaches for the local treatment of cancer, announces today the opening of its first US office in Boston, Massachusetts, the global center for life sciences.

From Nanobiotix 23 Sep 2014

New, High-Tech Dental Microscope at Advance Dental

Granger dentist Dr. Ronald Stangebye of Advance Dental announces the addition of a new, high-tech dental microscope. He says that the advanced technology incorporated into the microscope improves the dentist's ability to complete successful restoration work.

22 Sep 2014