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BioNano Genomics Introduces Automated Platform for Analysis of Genomic DNA

BioNano Genomics today announced the commercial rollout of its breakthrough Irys™ System, an intuitively designed genome mapping system that empowers genomics researchers with a new way of analyzing genomic DNA. Irys makes it possible to routinely and accurately detect genomic structural variation and to finish genome assemblies.

7 Nov 2012

Workshop on Nanotechnology for Safe and Sustainable Environmental Remediations

An inaugural workshop on the safe use of nanomaterials in environmental remediation will be held at Southeastern Louisiana University June 5-7, 2013.

7 Nov 2012

Baldwin Filters Introduces New Line of Heavy-Duty Nanofiber Air Filters

Baldwin Filters released its new line of Extreme Performance heavy-duty air filters featuring Baldwin's patented ProTura® nanofiber technology this week.

7 Nov 2012

Synopsys Launches Memory Test Solution for 20-Nanometer SoC Designs

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS), a global leader providing software, IP and services used to accelerate innovation in chips and electronic systems, today announced a new release of its DesignWare® STAR Memory System®, an automated pre- and post-silicon memory test, debug, diagnostic and repair solution that enables designers to improve quality of results (QoR), reduce design time, lower test costs and optimize manufacturing yield.

From Synopsys, Inc. 7 Nov 2012

Researchers Combine DNA Fragments with Nanoparticles to Create Bigels

Controlling and modifying at will the transparency, electrical properties, and stiffness of a gel – such are the promises of a new discovery by physicists at EPFL and the University of Cambridge. This marks an important step for materials used in healthcare, high-tech, and the cosmetics industry.

7 Nov 2012

New European School of DNA Nanotechnology to Enhance Research and Development

The use of DNA strands as nano building materials is on the way to creating revolutionary new opportunities in the development of medicine, optics and electronics.

7 Nov 2012

Berkeley Design Automation’s AFS Nano SPICE Circuit Simulator Selected by Episil

Berkeley Design Automation, Inc., provider of the world’s fastest nanometer circuit verification, today announced that Episil Technology, Inc., a pure-play foundry house specializing in epitaxial and silicon wafer foundry services for power and analog semiconductor products, has selected the company’s AFS Nano SPICE simulator for analog and power device characterization.

7 Nov 2012

Gold Nanoparticles Improve Readability of Fingerprints

Identifying fingerprints on paper is a commonly used method in police forensic work, but unfortunately it is not easy to make those fingerprints visible. Now, scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed a new approach for making such fingerprints more readily readable.

7 Nov 2012

Avid Nano Appoint SciPro Inc. as Exclusive North American Distributor

Specialist scientific equipment supplier, SciPro Inc. of Sanborn, NY have concluded an exclusive distribution agreement to supply and support Avid Nano DLS products in the United States of America and Canada.

6 Nov 2012

Analytik Reports on the NPL's Use of the CPS Instruments Disc Centrifuge System for Nanoparticle Characterisation

Analytik, leading suppliers of innovative analytical instrumentation, report on the use of the CPS Instruments Disc Centrifuge in the Surface and Nanoanalysis group at the National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, UK.

From Analytik Ltd 6 Nov 2012

CIC biomaGUNE Researchers Use JPK Tip Assisted Optics in Biomolecular Hydrogel Studies

JPK Instruments, a world-leading manufacturer of nanoanalytic instrumentation for research in life sciences and soft matter, reports on the use of their Tip Assisted Optics module by Dr Ralf Richter at the CIC biomaGUNE, Biosurfaces Unit in San Sebastian, Spain.

From Bruker BioAFM 6 Nov 2012

Pixelligent Nanocrystal Dispersions Help Reduce Parasitic Energy Losses in Lubricants

Pixelligent Technologies, an innovator in manufacturing nanocrystal dispersions for the electronics, semiconductor and industrial markets, has signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory.

From Pixelligent 6 Nov 2012

Industrial Nanotech Reports Increase in Sales of Nansulate Roof Coating Insulation Solutions

Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets:INTK), an emerging global leader in nanotechnology based energy saving and sustainable solutions is pleased to update its shareholders and supporters of recent activity and progress. The Company has worked diligently to establish substantial relationships and progress in market sectors that provide the opportunity for significant growth in 2013 and beyond.

From Industrial Nanotech, Inc. 6 Nov 2012

imec Introduces Custom Lenslet Array for Advanced Electron Beam Lithography

Imec announces that it has designed and fabricated an electrostatic micro-lens (lenslet) array for KLA-Tencor’s anticipated Reflective Electron Beam Lithography (REBL) tool. The REBL technology potentially enables ...

From IMEC 6 Nov 2012

Nano-Sized Film Pitted with Nanocavities for Greener Chemical Processes

Oxide catalysts, typically formulated as powders, play an integral role in many chemical transformations, including cleaning wastewater, curbing tailpipe emissions, and synthesizing most consumer products.

6 Nov 2012