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MEMS technology

Energy lab's microscopic robots assemble selves, can move larger objects
The asters exert more force than lasers, but are more delicate than mechanical grips, which opens the potential for a variety of applications in micro-scale engineering and research. But to get there, more must be understood about how objects assemble ...
today GCN.com - MEMS technology

MEMS business

Science Foundation grant helps IRSC launch photonics training center
The growing field of photonics includes technologies used in advanced medical instrumentation, semiconductor manufacturing, nanotechnology, micro-electromechanical systems, fiber-optic telecommunications, security and defense. ...
yesterday TCPalm - MEMS business
Government of Canada Supports Partnerships Between Businesses and Ryerson ...
Ryerson's expertise in the area of Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) will enable ACS Corp.'s development of next generation automotive alcohol interlocks, which will help minimize the number of fatalities related to drunk driving. ...
today Marketwire (press release) - MEMS business
Consumer MEMS Leader Introduces World's Smallest 3-Axis Gyroscope
The L3G3250A combines the same robust and field-proven micromachining technology that ST has already used to produce nearly 1.54 billion motion sensors with the Company's aggressive package-shrinking roadmap, making it the first 3-axis gyroscope to ...
today MarketWatch (press release) - MEMS business
thumbnailSII NanoTechnology Releases the SMI4050 Focused Ion Beam System
(Nanowerk News) Analysis instruments manufacture SII NanoTechnology Inc. (SIINT) a 100% subsidiary of Seiko Instruments Inc. (SII), releases the SMI4050 Focused Ion Beam system on August 30 which is improved Processing Speed, Processing Accuracy and ...
today Nanowerk LLC - MEMS business
NuGEN Announces Exclusive Partnership with Advanced Liquid Logic to Co-Develop ...
"We are excited to work with Advanced Liquid Logic and NuGEN to improve the performance of current sample prep processes, and develop entirely new genomic capabilities based on the digital microfluidics technology platform," commented Robert Nicol, ...
today MarketWatch (press release) - MEMS business
SVTC Technologies Announces President of SVTC Solar
SVTC Technologies, the premier innovation partner for accelerating nanotechnology development and commercialization, has named Gunter Ziegenbalg as President of SVTC Solar. In his role, Mr. Ziegenbalg will focus on growing the company's global solar ...
today San Francisco Chronicle (press release) - MEMS business
Innovative Composite Technologies to be Showcased in the Asia-Pacific Region
To meet the requirements of cost-effective mass production required in industries such as aerospace, automotive and wind energy, process automation is a critical step to optimize processes for machining composites such as rotary tools, micro machining ...
yesterday Azom.com - MEMS business
Microscope Market to Reach $9 Billion by 2017
Increased government and corporate funding in life sciences, materials research and nanotechnology is leading to sustained growth in microscopy. Optical microscopes currently account for the majority of the microscopy market but will lose market share ...
today Marketwire (press release) - MEMS business
thumbnailLatest Additions to Freescale Tower System Accelerate Development of ...
“We're extending our automotive MEMS leadership by delivering easy-to-use, affordable development tools that encourage innovative design.” The Tower System automotive sensor development kit combines 8-bit microcontrollers (MCUs), ...
yesterday EON: Enhanced Online News (press release) - MEMS business

Nanotechnology

UNC study shows potential for nanotechnology-based therapy for ovarian cancer
CHAPEL HILL, NC - A UNC-led study has shown the potential for nanotechnology therapy for ovarian cancer. Scientists at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and Duke University Medical Center conducted a preclinical study using nanoparticle ...
today HealthCanal.com - Nanotechnology
thumbnailQuantum Dot Thermometers Take the Temperature of Individual Living Cells
Using nanoscale thermometers, researchers have shown for the first time that living cells can exist at different temperatures. Busy sections are warmer, and less-active ones are cooler. Scientists know plenty about what happens inside a living cell, ...
yesterday Popular Science - Nanotechnology
The use of smoldering nanoparticles in cancer nanotechnology
The use of smoldering nanoparticles in cancer nanotechnology.
yesterday - Nanotechnology
New research offers breakthrough in nanotechnology
Experts from the University of Sheffield have shed new light on the application of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) on a nano scale, paving the way for improved medical imaging techniques, computing, telecommunications, data storage and photovoltaics. ...
today Scientist Live - Nanotechnology
thumbnailGold wires go brittle at nanoscale
At the nanoscale, however, gold wires (<20nm wide) become "brittle-like" under stress, according to a new study at Rice University. Rice materials scientist Jun Lou and his team studied nanowires under strain conditions expected to be found in flexible ...
yesterday ElectroIQ - Nanotechnology
Loves oil, hates water: Nanotechnology and the “Lotus Effect ...
The nanotechnology lab's mission is, in essence, to reproduce the success of the Lotus leaf. They seek to create coatings that can keep unwelcome water and ice from airplane engines and keep water and contaminants from ...
txchnologist yesterday - Nanotechnology

Nanotech business

Nano research center opens at University of Rochester
The center will be used for nanoscale physics, optics, chemistry, biomedicine and bioengineering research on commercialization of fuel cells, biosensors and other high-tech devices. URnano comprises a 1000sq.ft. metrology facility and a 2000sq.ft. ...
yesterday ElectroIQ - Nanotech business
thumbnailThink small, for that is the way of the future
''The applications of nanotechnology seem to be limitless'' ... John Hooke has donated $5 million to the study of nanoscience. Photo: Dean Sewell FROM the back of an old Arnott's van, he screened the first ever television broadcast in Australia during ...
today Sydney Morning Herald - Nanotech business

Featured Event

MEMS Testing and Reliability Conference
MEMS Investor Journal and MEPTEC are pleased to bring you their 3rd Annual Conference on MEMS Testing and Reliability. Topics will include:
  • State-of-the-art MEMS testing and reliability strategies
  • Wafer-level MEMS testing;
  • Post-packaging MEMS testing
  • Specific tips and techniques
  • MEMS test equipment status and development
For more information: www.memsinvestorjournal.com/mtr2011.html

Event Calendar

COMS 2011
2011-08-28 - 2011-08-31
Greensboro NC
Commercialization of Micro - Nano Systems
Visit MNX at this event.
Improving Performance of MEMS Designs Using Optical Characterization
2011-09-14
Webinar - 11:30 AM ET, 8:30 AM PT
MEMS Education Series by MEMS Industry Group
BSAC Fall IAB Conference
2011-09-21 - 2011-09-23
University of CA, Berkeley
Next 25 Years of MEMS - Come join us in Berkeley to Celebrate
Overview of Current State of MEMS Reliability and Test
2011-09-26
Webinar - 11:30 AM ET, 8:30 AM PT
MEMS Education Series by MEMS Industry Group
MicroTAS 2011
2011-10-02 - 2011-10-06
Seattle, Washington
The 15th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences
SENSORS Tech Forum '11 Boston
2011-10-10 - 2011-10-12
Boston, MA
NASA Tech Briefs Presents SENSORS Tech Forum
MEMS in Motion Collaboration Summit
2011-10-12 - 2011-10-13
Palm Springs, CA
It's not who you know today. It's who you're going to need to know tomorrow.
MEMS Testing and Reliability Conference
2011-10-20
San Jose CA
Increase yields, decrease waste and increase profitability for your company
MEMS Executive Congress 2011
2011-11-02 - 2011-11-03
Monterey, CA
Connecting the MEMS supply chain with MEMS end-users
Visit MNX at this event.
American Manufacturing Strategies Summit 2011
2011-11-07 - 2011-11-08
Chicago IL
Network with 150 + senior level manufacturing professionals from many disciplines.
SPIE Photonics West 2012
2012-01-21 - 2012-01-26
San Francisco CA
The world's leading photonics, laser, and biomedical optics conference
IEEE MEMS 2012
2012-01-29 - 2012-02-02
Paris, France
Focus on Strategies for Reducing Time and Cost of MEMS Testing
MEMS Executive Congress 2012
2012-03-20
Zurich, Switzerland
MEMS Industry Group event co-located with Smart Systems Integration
Hilton Head Workshop 2012
2012-06-03 - 2012-06-07
Hilton Head Island, SC
A Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems Workshop

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