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Kionix Announces its Latest MEMS Motion-Sensing Technology – FlexSet Performance Optimizer

Kionix, Inc., a leading supplier of MEMS inertial sensors and software solutions, today announced its latest breakthrough in MEMS motion-sensing technology – FlexSetTM performance optimizer. The innovative FlexSetTM technology enables system designers, for the first time, to set and dynamically adjust power and noise values to meet their system’s unique requirements and obtain optimal performance.

From ROHM 8 Nov 2013

Vishay Intertechnology Launches Two New 940 nm High-Speed Infrared Emitting Diodes in Compact Side-View Packages

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is broadening its optoelectronics portfolio with the introduction of two new 940 nm high-speed infrared emitting diodes in compact 3.2 mm by 2.51 mm by 1.2 mm clear SMD side-view packages. Based on GaAIAs surface emitter and multi quantum well (MQW) technologies, the VSMY14940 and VSMB14940 combine high radiant intensity and optical power with fast switching times.

8 Nov 2013

Metamaterial Cells by Duke Engineers to Provide Efficient Electric Power Comparable to Solar Panels

Using inexpensive materials configured and tuned to capture microwave signals, researchers at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering have designed a power-harvesting device with efficiency similar to that of modern solar panels.

From Duke University - Fitzpatrick Center for Photonics 8 Nov 2013

ASU and 7 Research Universities to Setup New Science and Technology Center Sponsored by NSF

Arizona State University is teaming up with seven other research universities to establish a new Science and Technology Center (STC), sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF), with an initial five-year, $25-million grant (extendable for another five years).

From Arizona State University 8 Nov 2013

Researchers Develop New Technique of Using Nanotubes to Detect Molecules at Very Low Concentrations

Researchers from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich have developed a new method of using nanotubes to detect molecules at extremely low concentrations enabling trace detection of biological threats, explosives and drugs.

From Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory 8 Nov 2013

Engineering Tetrapod Quantum Dots to Improve Diagnostic Accuracy of Biomedical Assays and Devices for Quantum Materials Corp.

Quantum Materials Corp. announced today that it has provided Tetrapod Quantum Dots (TQD) to an advanced medical device manufacturer to optimize performance of an “engineered spectrum” quantum dot-enabled ligh...

From QM Cell Dots 7 Nov 2013

UltraSM® Membranes for Chip-Sized Diagnostics from SiMPore

A groundbreaking collaboration between researchers at SiMPore Inc., the University of Rochester and the Rochester Institute of Technology has led to the development of a highly efficient automated chip-sized pump.

From SiMPore Inc. 7 Nov 2013

Nanocontainers with Anticorrosion Payloads Hold Promise for Self-Healing Rust Protection

A particularly ingenious remedy for the problem of rust may be available soon. Scientists from the Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung GmbH in Düsseldorf and the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research in Mainz have succeeded in making two enormous strides towards developing a self-healing anticorrosion coating.

7 Nov 2013

Researchers Discover How Nanoscale Features of Locust’s Eardrum Processes Sound

The remarkable mechanism by which the tiny ears of locusts can hear and distinguish between different tones has been discovered by researchers from the University of Bristol. Understanding how the nanoscale features of the insect eardrum mechanically process sound could open up practical possibilities for the fabrication of embedded signal processing in extremely small microphones.

7 Nov 2013

Epigem Secure EU Funding For Project Symphony To Improve Quality And Safety Of Milk

Epigem, a hi-tech British company, has secured €499k to play a key role in SYMPHONY, an integrated systems project to improve the quality and safety of milk. A key target is the prevention of a potent carcinogen, Af...

From Epigem Ltd. 7 Nov 2013

Silex and AMFitzgerald Announce First Results of RocketMEMS Program

Silex Microsystems, a leading pure-play MEMS foundry, and A.M. Fitzgerald & Associates (“AMFitzgerald”), a MEMS product development firm, today announced that first results of the AMFitzgerald RocketMEMS(tm) program validate the original goal to reduce MEMS development time by 6-12 months.

From Silex MicroSystems 7 Nov 2013

SilTerra and CMT Release MTP Embedded Non-Volatile Memory Solution in 110nm High Voltage Technology

SilTerra Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysian home grown leading semiconductor wafer foundry, and Chip Memory Technology, Inc, an innovative memory IP design house, jointly announced today the production release of Multiple-Time-Programming (MTP) embedded non-volatile memory solution in SilTerra’s advanced 110nm High Voltage technology.

7 Nov 2013

SUNY College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering’s CMOST to Recognize Partners at Anniversary Celebration

Supporting Governor Andrew Cuomo’s innovative strategy to build a high-tech educational pipeline for New York’s emerging nanotechnology sector, the SUNY College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering’s Children’s Museum of Science and Technology (CNSE CMOST) will recognize The Junior League of Troy, General Electric, and the Arsenal Business & Technology Partnership with its highest honors, the “Explore * Discover * Imagine” Awards, during CNSE CMOST’s 60th Anniversary Celebration to be held on Tuesday, November 12 at CNSE Kiernan Plaza.

From College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering, University at Albany 7 Nov 2013

NSF Commits $25 M for X-ray Laser Study of Atomic Structure of Proteins

Rice University will help probe the structure of ever-smaller molecules as part of a new National Science Foundation (NSF) consortium that was announced today.

7 Nov 2013

Applications Invited for 2014 Eli and Britt Harari Graphene Enterprise Award Competition

The Eli and Britt Harari Graphene Enterprise Award, in association with Sir Andre Geim, is a £50,000 annual award to help establish new enterprises in graphene at The University of Manchester. The award aims to encourage the development of new graphene enterprises identified through the submission of a business plan by current students or recent graduates of the University.

7 Nov 2013

Nanotechnology News

Kionix Announces its Latest MEMS Motion-Sensing Technology – FlexSet Performance Optimizer

Vishay Intertechnology Launches Two New 940 nm High-Speed Infrared Emitting Diodes in Compact Side-View Packages

Metamaterial Cells by Duke Engineers to Provide Efficient Electric Power Comparable to Solar Panels

ASU and 7 Research Universities to Setup New Science and Technology Center Sponsored by NSF

Researchers Develop New Technique of Using Nanotubes to Detect Molecules at Very Low Concentrations

Engineering Tetrapod Quantum Dots to Improve Diagnostic Accuracy of Biomedical Assays and Devices for Quantum Materials Corp.

UltraSM® Membranes for Chip-Sized Diagnostics from SiMPore

Nanocontainers with Anticorrosion Payloads Hold Promise for Self-Healing Rust Protection

Researchers Discover How Nanoscale Features of Locust’s Eardrum Processes Sound

Epigem Secure EU Funding For Project Symphony To Improve Quality And Safety Of Milk

Silex and AMFitzgerald Announce First Results of RocketMEMS Program

SilTerra and CMT Release MTP Embedded Non-Volatile Memory Solution in 110nm High Voltage Technology

SUNY College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering’s CMOST to Recognize Partners at Anniversary Celebration

NSF Commits $25 M for X-ray Laser Study of Atomic Structure of Proteins

Applications Invited for 2014 Eli and Britt Harari Graphene Enterprise Award Competition

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