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National Nanotechnology Initiative Facing Change

In 2001, the U.S. launched the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), the federal coordinating program for nanotechnology research which has channeled $7.2 billion in funding since inception. The NNI has been a great ...

28 Apr 2008

New North American Headquarters for Carl Zeiss SMT

Carl Zeiss SMT, a leading global provider of electron- and ion-beam imaging and analysis solutions, today officially opened its new North American headquarters in Peabody, Mass., near Boston. Representing an investment o...

From Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 28 Apr 2008

US Senator Kerry Pushes for Funding of Nanotechnology Environmental Safety Research

Senator John Kerry presided over the Commerce Subcommittee hearing, “National Nanotechnology Initiative: Charting the Course for Reauthorization,” urging that the Senate reauthorize funding for cutting-edge nanotechnology research, including increased funding for studies that research how nanotechnology affects human bodies and the environment over time.

28 Apr 2008

XetaComp Nanotechnology Scores Grant Through the Oklahoma Nanotechnology Applications Program

A two-year $344,800 grant has been awarded to XetaComp Nanotechnology LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NanoBioMagnetics, Inc., (NBMI) through the Oklahoma Nanotechnology Applications Program (ONAP). The program is...

24 Apr 2008

From Hummers to Golf Clubs and Cosmetics, Three or Four New Consumer Products Containing Nanotechnology Hit The Market Every Week

New nanotechnology consumer products are coming on the market at the rate of 3-4 per week, a finding based on the latest update to the nanotechnology consumer product inventory maintained by the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies

24 Apr 2008

Australian Nanotechnology Researcher Recognised for Work Using Nanotech to Develop Clean, Green, Sustainable Energy

One of Australia's leading nanotechnology researchers has been recognised for his work at The University of Queensland on sustainable energy with a second Federation Fellowship. The prestigious Australian Research...

24 Apr 2008

Improved Governance Needed to Fully Expolit Benefits of Nanotechnology

Without an improved governance structure, the benefits of nanotechnology may be difficult to fully realize because the public will not trust the cutting-edge technology, says David Rejeski, director of the Project on Eme...

From Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies 24 Apr 2008

Nanotechnology Company, Rushford Hypersonic, Teams Up With University of Minnesota to Help With Flash Flood Recovery

Just seven months ago the southeastern Minnesota town of Rushford was ravaged by flash floods. Today, an agreement between the University of Minnesota and local company Rushford Hypersonic is a hopeful sign that the town...

23 Apr 2008

Nanopoint Announces Strong Network of Asian Distributors

Nanopoint Inc., an award-winning developer of cellTRAY® Fluidics and Imaging System products, is announcing the strong network of Asian distributorships the Company is building in order to provide the best-of-the-bes...

23 Apr 2008

Nanotechnology Takes Off With Flight of Unidym Carbon Nanotube Aircraft

The first flight has been successfully completed of an aircraft incorporating carbon nanotubes into its airframe for increased strength and flexibility to combat the effects of aerodynamic stress and engine vibration

22 Apr 2008