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Queensgate Instruments to Introduce New Nanopositioning Products at Laser World of Photonics 2013 Conference

Queensgate Instruments – an Elektron Technology brand – is to introduce three exciting new nanopositioning products at this year’s Laser World of Photonics in Munich, Germany, from the 13th to the 16th of May.

From Queensgate Instruments Ltd 10 May 2013

New Report on MEMS Gyroscope Patent Investigation

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "MEMS Gyroscope Patent Investigation Report" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 10 May 2013

Bristol Researchers Build Artificial Inorganic Protocells from Silica Nanoparticles

Researchers at the University of Bristol have led a new enquiry into how extremely small particles of silica (sand) can be used to design and construct artificial protocells in the laboratory. The work is described in an article published in Nature Chemistry.

10 May 2013

Nanotubes Capture Electrons from Plant Material for Generating Power

The sun provides the most abundant source of energy on the planet. However, only a tiny fraction of the solar radiation on Earth is converted into useful energy.

10 May 2013

Northwestern University Nanotechnology Scientist Wins Royal Society of Chemistry Award

Northwestern University scientist Chad A. Mirkin, a world-renowned leader in nanotechnology research and its application, has been named 2013 Chemistry World Entrepreneur of the Year by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). The award recognizes an individual’s contribution to the commercialization of research.

10 May 2013

Altairnano Battery Pack Powers Proterra’s EcoRide EV Bus

Today, Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. (Altairnano), a lithium-titanate battery systems manufacturer, hosted its client Proterra Inc, a manufacturer of clean commercial transportation solutions, for a demonstration at its Anderson, Ind., facility.

From Altair Nanotechnologies 10 May 2013

WaferGen Introduces SmartChip TE PCR-Based Enrichment System for Targeted Sequencing

WaferGen Bio-systems, Inc. today announced the launch of its new SmartChip TE product – a PCR-based target enrichment solution for sample preparation prior to targeted re-sequencing on Next-Gen platforms.

From Takara Bio USA, Inc. 10 May 2013

Germany Trade & Invest to Participate in Nano Science and Technology Institute Conference 2013

World is getting smaller. That will be illustrated in Washington D.C. from May 12-16 not only by the number of different nationalities represented, but also by the subject matter of the Nano Science and Technology Institute (NSTI) Conference & Expo 2013.

10 May 2013

Cambrios Appoints Sriram Peruvemba as Chief Marketing Officer for Worldwide Operations

Cambrios Technologies Corporation, the leader in silver nanowire-based solutions for the transparent and flexible conductor markets, announced today the appointment of Sriram Peruvemba as chief marketing officer for the company’s worldwide operations. In the role of CMO, Peruvemba will lead the company’s global marketing, applications engineering and business development efforts.

9 May 2013

Comprehensive Manual to Calculate Energy Levels of Atoms Modified by Light from Optical Tweezers

A small piece of paper sticks to an electrically charged plastic ruler. The principle of this simple classroom physics experiment is applied at the microscopic scale by so-called optical tweezers to get the likes of polystyrene micro-beads and even living cells to "stick" to a laser beam, or to trap atoms at ultra-low temperatures.

From Springer - Science and Technology Publishers 9 May 2013

Nikon to Distribute CGI Italia’s Oncology-Focused DNA-FISH Probes

Cancer Genetics, Inc.’s (“CGI” or the “Company”) wholly-owned subsidiary, Cancer Genetics Italia, S.r.l. (“CGI Italia”), has entered into an agreement with Nikon Instruments S.p.A. (“Nikon”) for the distribution of oncology-focused DNA Probes intended for fluorescence in situ hybridization (“FISH”) in the Italian market.

9 May 2013

TKM-Ebola Program to Incorporate More Potent Lipid Nanoparticle Formulation

Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corporation, a leading developer of RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics, today announced that its contract with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has been modified to support development plans that integrate advancements in Tekmira's lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulation and manufacturing technologies, and provide for additional funding for the TKM-Ebola program.

9 May 2013

Plasmonic Nanocomposites Hold Promise for Laser-Based Tissue Repair

A new "solder" for laser welding of tissue during surgical operations has the potential to produce stronger seals and expand use of this alternative to conventional sutures and stapling in intestinal surgery, scientists are reporting. Their study, which involves use of a gold-based solder, or sealing material, appears in the journal ACS Nano.

From American Chemical Society 9 May 2013

Novel Technique to Control Sensitivity of Graphene Chemical Sensors

Researchers have discovered a technique for controlling the sensitivity of graphene chemical sensors.

9 May 2013

APIX’s Nano Silicon Gas Chromatography Sensors Win PITTCON 2013 Awards

Analytical Pixels Technology (APIX) was awarded the coveted Bronze Award for ‘Best New Product’ at Pittcon 2013 in Philadelphia for its nano-silicon sensors used in its MAX ONE and GCAP Gas Chromatography Systems.

9 May 2013

Nanotechnology News

Queensgate Instruments to Introduce New Nanopositioning Products at Laser World of Photonics 2013 Conference

New Report on MEMS Gyroscope Patent Investigation

Bristol Researchers Build Artificial Inorganic Protocells from Silica Nanoparticles

Nanotubes Capture Electrons from Plant Material for Generating Power

Northwestern University Nanotechnology Scientist Wins Royal Society of Chemistry Award

Altairnano Battery Pack Powers Proterra’s EcoRide EV Bus

WaferGen Introduces SmartChip TE PCR-Based Enrichment System for Targeted Sequencing

Germany Trade & Invest to Participate in Nano Science and Technology Institute Conference 2013

Cambrios Appoints Sriram Peruvemba as Chief Marketing Officer for Worldwide Operations

Comprehensive Manual to Calculate Energy Levels of Atoms Modified by Light from Optical Tweezers

Nikon to Distribute CGI Italia’s Oncology-Focused DNA-FISH Probes

TKM-Ebola Program to Incorporate More Potent Lipid Nanoparticle Formulation

Plasmonic Nanocomposites Hold Promise for Laser-Based Tissue Repair

Novel Technique to Control Sensitivity of Graphene Chemical Sensors

APIX’s Nano Silicon Gas Chromatography Sensors Win PITTCON 2013 Awards

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