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New Book Explores the Potential Hazards and Benefits of Nanotechnology

AMEC, the international engineering and project management company, announces that the potential hazards and benefits of nanotechnology are revealed in a newly published book co-authored by four AMEC scientists. The h...

20 Nov 2008

Nanosafe Launches Nanosafe Tested Program

NANOSAFE INC. is pleased to announce the launch of its NANOSAFE TESTED(TM) Program and companion nanotechnology product registry-the NANOTECH REGISTER(TM). The first product to receive the NANOSAFE TESTED(TM) designation and be added to the NANOTECH REGISTER(TM) is the Labconco Inc. XPert® Nano(TM) System, which recently was shown to contain 99.99% of a 20 nm aerosol challenge.

13 Nov 2008

Executives at Global Corporations are No Longer in the Dark on Nanotechnology

Lux Research report finds that executives are adapting their strategies and partnering with more sophisticated start-ups to find profits from nanotechnology With nanotechnology shifting from an emphasis on R+D to a f...

7 Nov 2008

Cummins Filtration Engineers Recognized for Research on Nanofiber Engine Air Filter Design

Engineers from Cummins Filtration, the leader in filtration, exhaust, coolant and chemical technology for all engine-powered systems, recently received the prestigious Diploma of Recognition from the International Federa...

6 Nov 2008

ORNL Nanomanufacturing Technologies Wins $8.4 Million in Funding from DOE

Eight Oak Ridge National Laboratory nanomanufacturing technologies have won $8.4 million in funding from the Department of Energy's Industrial Technologies Program. The awards, which will bring $6.8 million to the...

From Oak Ridge National Laboratory 24 Oct 2008

Nanoparticles and the Health of the Soil Ecosystem

New research reveals that many microorganisms, including bacteria and protozoa, show little sensitivity to fullerene nanoparticles applied to soil samples. However, fast-growing bacteria decreased in number and the genet...

19 Oct 2008

Reducing Pollution from Nanoparticles by 25 Percent

A study undertaken by researchers from the University of Alcalá (UAH) shows that if the "super-polluters", the high-polluting vehicles, such as certain buses and lorries in a poor condition, were removed, pollution from nanoparticles could be reduced by up to 25% and 48%, depending on the parameter analysed. These minute particles cause serious health problems.

16 Oct 2008

Skyray XRF Introduces Low-Cost Desktop XRF Analyzer

A wide range of industries and product lines are affected by both state and federal hazardous substance regulations (RoHS, Proposition-65, etc). The ability to prove compliance may be required to maintain current business and can also help to develop new business opportunities.

From Skyray Instrument Inc 14 Oct 2008

MAST Ramps Up For Rapid Commercial Growth In The Magnetic Sensor Market

Micromem Applied Sensor Technologies, Inc. (MAST), a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Micromem Technologies, has established a corporate office in New York City. The opening of the stateside office is part of the parent c...

8 Oct 2008

No Regulatory Void on Nanotechnology, Says European Commission

While knowledge gaps remain regarding the potential risks of nanotechnologies, the European Commission again expressed confidence that existing EU regulation can be applied to this emerging sector, stressing that the cha...

8 Oct 2008