Toray Industries, Inc. have announced that it has succeeded in developing a “nano-scale processing technology” that allows the formation of molecular arrangement and molecular assembly necessary to bring out further advanced functionalities in textile processing than the existing nano processing.

This “nano-scale processing technology” is the technology named “NanoMATRIX” which forms the functional material coating consisting of nano-scale molecular assembly on each of the monofilament that forms the fabric (woven/knitted fabric.)
The application of this technology is expected to lead to development of new functionalities, creation of complex functionalities, remarkable improvements in the existing functions (quality, durability etc) and expansion of usage in materials/application without losing the fabric’s texture.
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Breakthrough Ferroelectric Spintronics | Michael E. Thomas

Breakthrough Ferroelectric Spintronics

by Michael E. Thomas

CEO/President/Chairman of
Colossal Storage Corporation
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UPTON, NY -- Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory have uncovered another possible clue to the causes of high-temperature superconductivity, a phenomenon in which the electrical resistance of a material disappears below a certain temperature. In a superconducting compound, they found evidence of a rarely seen arrangement of "holes" -- locations where electrons are absent...read the wave

going dutch... | with Prof.dr.ir. Ruud Smits

Reactie op “Voorstellen
Sleutelgebieden-aanpak” van het Innovatieplatform

Innovatieplatform laat kennis en ervaringen links liggen
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 3DM, Inc., a Cambridge-based developer of synthetic biomaterials, has raised $1.7 million in a first round of venture capital from Technology Directors, Inc., and other investors. The funding will accelerate 3DM's clinical development of its lead product, PuraMatrix(TM) synthetic peptide hydrogels for use in orthopedic applications ranging from bone fill, to spinal fusion, to implant coatings, to drug delivery. The Company has successfully completed pre-clinical safety and efficacy testing of PuraMatrix in animal studies and plans to submit its bone fill indication to the FDA early in 2005. Human clinical trials for other orthopedic applications will occur later in 2005...read the wave

When ultraviolet light hits a certain type of colorless crystal that looks like rock sugar, the crystal immediately turns red like a ruby. Some of these crystals turn blue, yellow or other colors. However, they instantly become colorless again when they are exposed to visible light.

These mysterious crystals are diarylethenes...read the wave

Sterling, VA: Sterling, Virginia: NanoMarkets, a leading advanced technology analyst firm based here, has released a new market analysis report that forecasts the market for nano-enabled electronics will reach $10.8 billion ($US) in 2007 and grow to $82.5 billion in 2011. The report, "Emerging Nanoelectronics Markets, The Next Opportunity for the Semiconductor and Advanced Materials Industries" . identifies present and future opportunities for semiconductor, materials and manufacturing equipment companies targeting the budding nanoelectronics industry...read the wave

The Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) Group runs 12 research laboratories nationwide. Among them, NTT Communications Science Laboratories and NTT Basic Research Laboratories are engaged in conducting basic research. NTT Basic Research Laboratories was headed by Dr. Ishihara until June 2003. NTT Basic Research Laboratories has been conducting basic research to generate breakthroughs under its basic research policy, "From NT (Nanotechnology) to QIT (Quantum Information Technology)," making use of new knowledge and discoveries in device physics, quantum solid-state physics and functional materials science...read the wave

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) expects its 90nm process will more than double its revenue contribution in a slowing fourth quarter.

Sales for 90nm processes will exceed 5% of UMC’s revenues for the fourth quarter, compared to 2% in the third quarter, said company CEO Jackson Hu during an October 27 investor conference.

UMC is currently producing 15 products at its 90nm node, including FPGAs (field programmable gate arrays), baseband ICs and high-speed SRAM, as well as other types of chips used in consumer electronic devices, Hu commented...read the wave

What's happened to the godfather of nanotechnology, K. Eric Drexler?

"[T]here have always been scientists who considered Drexler part of the lunatic fringe. Six months before the NanoSummit [held in June 2004 in Washington, DC], his critics landed what may be a decisive one-two punch. On December 1, the technical journal Chemical and Engineering News published a series of letters between Drexler and Smalley in which the Nobelist made his position clear: Molecular assembly is impossible...read the wave

As chipmakers look beyond silicon for the Next Big Thing, single-wall carbon nanotubes seem like a good bet. Never heard of them? Well here's a brief introduction to what may just be the most multitalented natural structures in existence -- and some of the most cantankerous.

Measuring between one and five nanometers in diameter -- that's roughly 1/50,000 the width of a hair -- they're nearly 100 times stronger, one-sixth as heavy, and 20% more flexible than steel. They far exceed copper's heat-retaining capacity, accounting for almost no thermal leakage, and they can carry an electrical charge at twice the speed of circuits embedded in silicon...read the wave

Alameda, CA and Brussels, Belgium – October 28, 2004 – The European Nanobusiness Association (ENA), an industrial and trade organisation founded to promote the professional development of the emerging business of nanotechnology at the European level, announced today the launch of a Career Center that focuses on European jobs in nanotechnology. The job center will be hosted by tinytechjobs and can be found at: http://www.nanoeurope.org.

Tim Harper, Executive Director of the ENA explained "until now there has been no single career resource specifically focused on European nanotechnology. The partnership with tinytechjobs allows both job seekers and employers to specifically, and uniquely, target Europe."

Pamela Bailey, President of tinytechjobs says, "the ENA Career Center will provide global visibility for European nanotechnology jobs in industry, government, and academia."

Employers may post jobs for positions located in Europe at no charge until the end of 2004. Job seekers can register to apply for jobs, submit their CVs to be reviewed by potential employers, or set up job agents to be notified of new postings as they occur. All job seeker services are free.

About tinytechjobs

tinytechjobs is a unique career web site focused on jobs in nanotechnology, microtechnology, biotechnology, and information technology. The site also contains many resources, including education and research information and links, a database of company information, a calendar of industry events, and links to journals, associations, and societies. For more information, visit http://www.tinytechjobs.com or contact info@tinytechjobs.com.

About ENA

Founded in 2002, the European NanoBusiness Association is a Brussels based non profit organization dedicated to promoting a strong and competitive European nanotechnology based industry. Established by leading players in European nanotechnology, the European NanoBusiness Association provides a forum to link, inform and enable European nanotechnology companies, from start-ups to multi-nationals.

A new effort by industry leaders and others to engender public trust in nanotechnology, the young science of making invisibly small materials, has run into difficulties on the eve of its first meeting after environmental and citizen groups declined to join for now because of doubts the initiative will serve the public interest.

None of the three invited representatives of environmental groups has agreed to join the newly created International Council on Nanotechnology at its inaugural meeting in Houston today...read the wave

In its report, the UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) identified approximately 2,000 people in the UK currently working in universities, research centres and new nanotechnology companies who could potentially be exposed to nanoparticles in some form.
But while 500 workers are considered to be potentially exposed to nanoparticles through existing ultrafine manufacturing processes, mostly the manufacture of carbon black, around 100,000 individuals may be exposed to fine powders through various powder handling processes...read the wave

Scientists in Singapore have invented a contact lens capable of releasing precise amounts of medication to treat glaucoma and other eye diseases, the developers said on Thursday.

The government-backed Institute of Bio-engineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) is now looking for partners to commercialise the product, which also minimises the harmful seepage of drugs to other body organs...read the wave