API Nanotronics Corp. (OTCBB: APIA) ("API" or the "Company") a leading supplier of electronic components, systems and sub-systems, nano-optics and nanotechnology products to the aerospace, defense and communications sectors, today announced that its Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Martin Moskovits was invited as the keynote presenter at the 2009 International Conference on Nanotechnology for the Forest Products Industry held on June 23-26, 2009 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The event was sponsored by TAPPI and Alberta Ingenuity fund.
This year's event was titled "Unlocking the Potential of Nano-Enabled Biomaterials" and Dr. Moskovits presented "Nanooptics: Illuminating Nanostructures." to an audience of leading members of industry and the scientific community.
As Chief Technology Officer at the Company, Dr. Moskovits has established API's NanoOpto Division as the industry leader in highly specialized nanofabricated optical components. API's NanoOpto Division has developed and commercialized a broad line of proprietary nanostructure based optical polarizers that cover the entire optical spectrum including the deep ultraviolet, filters, optical isolators and sensors and is currently working with a variety of leading global technology companies on next generation nano-optical components for imaging, sensing, storage, optical communications and deep UV lithography.
Stephen B. Pudles, Chief Executive Officer of API Nanotronics Inc., said, "We are proud to have Dr. Moskovits represent the company at this prestigious event. His participation is testament to the work we are doing at API and the company's leadership position in nano-structured optical components."