Nano Sensors

Europe researches ferroelectrics for tunable components

Submitted by nestorb on Thu, 2006-10-19 21:14.
The project is called Nanostar (Nano-Structured Ferrolectric Films for Tuneable Acoustic Resonators and Devices) and also includes Chalmers University of Technology of Sweden, Temex of France, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and Electrotechnical University of Russia...
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Motorola, Arizona State advance carbon nanotube sensing capabilities

Submitted by nestorb on Mon, 2006-10-16 18:52.
"Integration of nanosensors into devices and sensor networks will enable the detection of biological and chemical agents at very low concentrations, which could be vital in the areas of public safety and homeland security,"
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Apogee Files Five U.S. Patent Applications for Its PyraDerm Drug Delivery System

Submitted by nestorb on Fri, 2006-09-29 22:22.
Three of the new patent applications pursue the protection of methods and compositions for specific biomedical applications and two of the patent applications pertain to novel drug delivery formulations for biomedical devices and associated microfabrication processes.
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AT&T Gives $200,000 to Nano Pressure Sensor Project

Submitted by nestorb on Thu, 2006-09-28 22:22.
The AT&T Foundation says it has awarded a $200,000 grant to support The University of Texas Health Science Center’s Janey Briscoe Center of Excellence in Cardiovascular Research in its goal of developing a new medical device. The grant will fund research programs to develop an implantable intravascular biosensor that will monitor health and disease progression in humans.
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Compact, Noninvasive Nano Flow Sensor

Submitted by nestorb on Thu, 2006-09-28 22:22.
Using the proprietary MEMS-based thermal anemometry technology, the instrument directly measures the mass-flow rate of liquids in an isolated flow channel and displays it on an LCD readout...
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nanoporous silicon-based biosensor detect selected bacteria

Submitted by nestorb on Fri, 2006-09-22 22:42.
The product will be based on the company's recently licensed nanoporous silicon-based biosensor technology to detect selected bacteria. One of the bacteria covered in the field of use by the company's license is e-coli...
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Bell Labs Scientist and Innovator In Nonlinear Optics Aref Chowdhury to Join National Academy of Engineering Symposium

Submitted by nestorb on Thu, 2006-09-21 23:35.
Bell Labs' Aref Chowdhury, a scientist and innovator in the field of nonlinear optics, will participate in the 2006 U.S. Frontiers of Engineering Symposium; Event Brings Together Experts In Academia, Government and Industry on Key Engineering Topics...
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Rensselaer Nanotechnology 2006

Submitted by nestorb on Tue, 2006-09-19 22:20.
Nanotechnology 2006 will bring you up to speed on the current state of knowledge in this vitally important area.  Leading experts from industry, academia and government will provide insights into trends, dissociating myths from realities and highlighting future areas of commercial potential...
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Bourne Research Assesses the Industrial Use of MEMS and Nanotechnology

Submitted by nestorb on Fri, 2006-09-15 20:04.
The Bourne Report Market Briefs provide a concise overview of each market and the specific needs being addressed by MEMS and Nanotechnology-based solutions, as well as recent product and application-specific developments, and identification of emerging opportunities for suppliers, OEMs and investors...
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JPK Instruments acquires lpi light power instruments GmbH

Submitted by nestorb on Sun, 2006-09-10 16:45.
"Especially in cell and molecular biology, nanotechnology based instruments enable better understanding of life at the molecular scale. High-end optical techniques play an important role and have a huge potential for the life sciences. light power instruments becomes JPK's business unit for advanced optical technologies, strengthens and diversifies our R&D capabilities in this field...
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