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Researchers Design Fabricated Metamaterial Nanostructure

The union of theory and practice makes broadband, low-loss optical devices practical, which is why two groups of Penn State engineers collaborated to design optical metamaterials that have custom applications that are easily manufactured.

29 Mar 2013

Scientists Increase Efficiency of Nanofibre Production

Scientists from Contipro have managed to significantly increase the efficiency of nanofibre production. Thanks to efforts to develop technology capable of producing nanofibres from materials which are hard to spin, a jet has been created which is two to seven times more productive, depending on the solution used.

From Contipro 29 Mar 2013

QAS Loaded Polymide Nanofibers Demonstrate Potential Against Biological Decontamination

Chemical and biological threats pose a significant concern not only to the modern warfighter but an ever-increasing number of individuals and groups. This threat is compounded by the persistence of these agents and the possibilities of causing increased personnel exposure by the relocation of contaminated materials.

28 Mar 2013

ICES Researchers Begin Automating Construction of Nano-Scopic Models of the Human Brain

Vision is that powerful ability to see situations clearly, not only for what they are, but also for what they can become. When you combine vision with supercomputing, you have a strong force for predicting the future.

27 Mar 2013

Sidense Offers SLP Memory Macros in MagnaChip's HV CMOS and Mixed-Signal Process

MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation ("MagnaChip"), a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products, and Sidense Corp., a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) one-time programmable (OTP) memory IP cores today announced that Sidense's SLP 1T-OTP macros have been fully qualified for MagnaChip's 180nm 1.8/3.3/18V high-voltage CMOS and mixed-signal process.

26 Mar 2013

Scanning Electron Microscope Beam Helps Fabricate Nano-Capillary Tubes

EPFL researchers are using the electrical properties of a scanning electron microscope to change the size of glass capillary tubes -- Their method has already been patented as it could pave the way to many novel applications

26 Mar 2013

Graphene-Coated Ribbons of Vanadium Oxide Show Great Potential for Lithium-Ion Batteries

Hybrid ribbons of vanadium oxide (VO2) and graphene may accelerate the development of high-power lithium-ion batteries suitable for electric cars and other demanding applications.

26 Mar 2013

Synopsys’ Latest Galaxy Custom Router Supports Nanometer-Scale Process Technology Rules

Synopsys, Inc., a global leader providing software, IP and services used to accelerate innovation in chips and electronic systems, today announced advances in its Galaxy™ Implementation Platform with the introduction of Galaxy Custom Router technology.

From Synopsys, Inc. 26 Mar 2013

Paintable, Directly Writeable Nanoscale Plastic Electronics

Semiconducting polymers are an unruly bunch, but University of Michigan engineers have developed a new method for getting them in line that could pave the way for cheaper, greener, "paint-on" plastic electronics.

25 Mar 2013

SENTECH Report Sucessful Seminar on Plasma Processing in Berlin

More than 50 participants from industry, universities, and scientific institutions participated in SENTECH’s seminar “Plasma Process Technology” on February 28, 2013, in Berlin, Germany. The Seminar focused on issues of topical interest, including GaN processing, silicon nanostructuring, low temperature deposition of SiN, graphene components, and ALD barrier layers.

From Sentech Instruments 20 Mar 2013