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ICES Researchers Begin Automating Construction of Nano-Scopic Models of the Human Brain

Vision is that powerful ability to see situations clearly, not only for what they are, but also for what they can become. When you combine vision with supercomputing, you have a strong force for predicting the future.

27 Mar 2013

Cascade Microtech among Finalists for Oregon Technology Awards

Cascade Microtech, Inc., a leader at enabling precision measurements of integrated circuits at the wafer level, was recently named an Oregon Technology Award finalist in the category "Technology Company of the Year - Enterprise."

27 Mar 2013

Nanocomposite Membrane makes it Easier to Filter Waste Water

A newly developed membrane used to separate waste from water could become key in the treatment of pollutants ranging from acid mine drainage to oil-containing wastewater, as well as in processes ranging from desalination to kidney dialysis.

27 Mar 2013

Silicon Nanowire Integrated with Metal Nanocavity Makes ‘Bulk’ Silicon to Emit Light

Electronic computing speeds are brushing up against limits imposed by the laws of physics. Photonic computing, where photons replace comparatively slow electrons in representing information, could surpass those limitations, but the components of such computers require semiconductors that can emit light.

27 Mar 2013

New Report on Carbon Nanotubes for Electronics & Electrics

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Carbon Nanotubes (CNT) for Electronics & Electrics 2013-2023: Forecasts, Applications, Technologies" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 27 Mar 2013

IDT Launches Differential MEMS Oscillators with Low Phase Jitter and Adaptable Output Frequency

Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®), the Analog and Digital Company™ delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced the industry’s first differential MEMS oscillators with 100 femtosecond (fs) typical phase jitter performance and integrated frequency margining capability.

27 Mar 2013

Anasys Announce Lorentz Contact Resonance Imaging is Now Available for afm+ and nanoIR Instruments

Anasys Instruments continues to expand the capabilities of their nanoscale materials characterization techniques with the Lorentz Contact Resonance (LCR) imaging mode. This is now available for their afm+® and nanoIR™ systems.

26 Mar 2013

Superior-Grade Aluminum Oxide Nanofiber Producer ANF Technology Receives Additional Investment

FPI Innovation Fund LP, (“FPI”), the seed and venture capital fund targeting high return investments in the scientific, engineering and entrepreneurial sectors, today announces it has attracted and arranged a co-investment of €10m into ANF Technology, the producer of NAFEN™. NAFEN™ is the first ever superior-grade aluminum oxide nano fiber to be produced at commercially viable industrial volumes.

26 Mar 2013

Northrop Grumman Introduces MEMS Based Attitude and Heading Reference System

Northrop Grumman Corporation is introducing its new LCR-200 Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS), based on micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology, at the Aircraft Electronics Association's International Convention and Trade Show, which takes place in Las Vegas from March 25-28.

26 Mar 2013

Solar Cells Fabricated on Cellulose Nanocrystal Substrates Can be Recycled in Water

Solar cells are just like leaves, capturing the sunlight and turning it into energy. It’s fitting that they can now be made partially from trees.

From Georgia Institute of Technology 26 Mar 2013

Researchers Investigate Nanofoams for Structural Protection

Engineers at the University of California, San Diego are developing nanofoams that could be used to make better body armor; prevent traumatic brain injury and blast-related lung injuries in soldiers; and protect buildings from impacts and blasts. It’s the first time researchers are investigating the use of nanofoams for structural protection.

26 Mar 2013

DARPA Awards $9.25M Contract to Develop Microfluidic Device to Treat Bloodstream Infections

The Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University announced today that it was awarded a $9.25 million contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to further advance a blood-cleansing technology developed at the Institute with prior DARPA support, and help accelerate its translation to humans as a new type of sepsis therapy.

26 Mar 2013

Sidense Offers SLP Memory Macros in MagnaChip's HV CMOS and Mixed-Signal Process

MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation ("MagnaChip"), a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products, and Sidense Corp., a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) one-time programmable (OTP) memory IP cores today announced that Sidense's SLP 1T-OTP macros have been fully qualified for MagnaChip's 180nm 1.8/3.3/18V high-voltage CMOS and mixed-signal process.

26 Mar 2013

Scanning Electron Microscope Beam Helps Fabricate Nano-Capillary Tubes

EPFL researchers are using the electrical properties of a scanning electron microscope to change the size of glass capillary tubes -- Their method has already been patented as it could pave the way to many novel applications

26 Mar 2013

Graphene-Coated Ribbons of Vanadium Oxide Show Great Potential for Lithium-Ion Batteries

Hybrid ribbons of vanadium oxide (VO2) and graphene may accelerate the development of high-power lithium-ion batteries suitable for electric cars and other demanding applications.

26 Mar 2013

Nanotechnology News

ICES Researchers Begin Automating Construction of Nano-Scopic Models of the Human Brain

Cascade Microtech among Finalists for Oregon Technology Awards

Nanocomposite Membrane makes it Easier to Filter Waste Water

Silicon Nanowire Integrated with Metal Nanocavity Makes ‘Bulk’ Silicon to Emit Light

New Report on Carbon Nanotubes for Electronics & Electrics

IDT Launches Differential MEMS Oscillators with Low Phase Jitter and Adaptable Output Frequency

Anasys Announce Lorentz Contact Resonance Imaging is Now Available for afm+ and nanoIR Instruments

Superior-Grade Aluminum Oxide Nanofiber Producer ANF Technology Receives Additional Investment

Northrop Grumman Introduces MEMS Based Attitude and Heading Reference System

Solar Cells Fabricated on Cellulose Nanocrystal Substrates Can be Recycled in Water

Researchers Investigate Nanofoams for Structural Protection

DARPA Awards $9.25M Contract to Develop Microfluidic Device to Treat Bloodstream Infections

Sidense Offers SLP Memory Macros in MagnaChip's HV CMOS and Mixed-Signal Process

Scanning Electron Microscope Beam Helps Fabricate Nano-Capillary Tubes

Graphene-Coated Ribbons of Vanadium Oxide Show Great Potential for Lithium-Ion Batteries

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