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February 2003 Nanotechnology News

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196 articles posted this month

February 28th, 2003

3600 Atoms in Two Places at Once Quantum Computing

Breakthrough in nanocomposite rare earth magnets Discoveries

Carbon nanoscrolls roll up for the future Nanotubes

ASML, Canon, Nikon take dip into immersion litho Chip Technology

Altair Nanotechnologies Introduces RenaZorb Nanomedicine

Thailand's leader plants the seeds for a future in nanobiotech Profiles

Legislation Proposed to Raise Nanotech Funding Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy

February 27th, 2003

Universities compete for center to study bioterrorism detection Announcements

Boeing Donates Advanced Processing Patent to Vanderbilt Patents/IP/Tech Transfer/Licensing

Pace-Setting Nanotubes May Power Micro-Devices Nanotubes

Molecular memories Discoveries

FEI Opens Expanded Manufacturing Facility in Czech Republic Investments/IPO's/Splits

February 26th, 2003

Photronics, MII devise first 'nano-imprint templates' Chip Technology

Researchers Achieve Quantum Entanglement of Three Electrons Quantum Computing

Army launches biotech institute Investments/IPO's/Splits

Canada's Nanotech SWAT Team Recruits Small Tech Leaders Announcements

Bioforce Nanosciences releases tool for nanotechnology Tools

Student Designs Ionic Knife To Etch Transistors Tools

Quantum computing catches the bus Quantum Computing

Virtual DNA replicates Self Assembly

Optical trap provides new insights into motor molecules Molecular Machines

Pioneer brings motes to market Ubiquitious Computing

Ohio State's MicroMD Laboratory Deploys NetBotz Announcements

Carbon nanotubes may be magical molecular wands Nanotubes

February 25th, 2003

SC Biosciences and Quantum Dot Announce Strategic Partnership Announcements

Motorola shows 30-nm images with nano-imprint Tools

Argonne, NASA-Ames researchers build new biological machines Molecular Machines, Discoveries

Electronic Circuit Rides A Chemical Film Discoveries

Applied Nanotech demonstrates carbon nanotube TV Nanotubes

Building starts at London Centre for Nanotechnology Investments/IPO's/Splits

Combined optical trapping and single-molecule fluorescence Discoveries

Highly Branched Molecules Unite in a Giant Self-Assembled Liquid Crystal Lattice Self Assembly

Frugal Computer Uses DNA as Input, Fuel Discoveries

Nanomaterials swab the deck, clean the fish tank faster and safer Profiles

90nm production coming next year Chip Technology

Nanotech to pave way for micro-machines Possible Futures

February 24th, 2003

PNI Brings 'Developer's Corner' Resource to Customers Announcements

New gauze promotes natural healing Nanomedicine

Single molecule switches for less Chip Technology

U-M launches ambitious exploration of inner space Nanomedicine

Knotty Calculations Quantum Computing

Sensor startup Nanomix forges ahead despite CEO vacancy Profiles

State pins big hopes on nanos Miscellaneous

February 22nd, 2003

Nanotechnology Visionary Ralph C. Merkle Sets Up Independent Practice Announcements

Looking to nature to improve nanotech Discoveries

February 21st, 2003

Tiny Battery May Power Next-Gen Gadgets Discoveries

Teasing apart the molecules of life Discoveries

'Nano-lamp' discovered by coincidence Discoveries

Military Mixes "Smart" Coatings Miscellaneous

DNA strings along metal atoms Discoveries

Diatomists shell out on nanotechnology Profiles

Molecular Self-Assembly Technique May Mimic How Cells Assemble Self Assembly

Anatomy of a deal: how a new VC fund and nano startup got together Profiles

CORDIS offers more concrete results on nanotechnology research Announcements

Prof makes strides in carbon research Announcements

February 20th, 2003

EDB to help fund more start-up firms Investments/IPO's/Splits

ConocoPhillips funds Oklahoma-based Southwest Nanotechnologies Investments/IPO's/Splits

Nanowires approach the quantum realm Discoveries

LeTourneau receives $50K grant Investments/IPO's/Splits

Nanotech subject of luncheon Feb. 27 Announcements

The big (and little) squeeze Discoveries

Switched on Discoveries

Qubits are on solid ground Quantum Computing

UIC Researchers Develop New Method for Conducting Polymers Discoveries

Radio tags, nanotubes and a video Cyclops Miscellaneous

Nanoimprint equipment companies set to make market impression Tools

OGI researcher works toward smaller, cleaner and more efficient computer chips Miscellaneous

No more windows to clean Discoveries

February 19th, 2003

Tiny Nanotrains Could Power Big Changes In The Future Molecular Machines

Superconductor transistor breaks records Discoveries

DNA molecules form nanodevice scaffolding Chip Technology

Universities offer a 3-for-1 deal in pitch for federal nano funding Investments/IPO's/Splits

February 18th, 2003

Intel To Convert Arizona Factory To 300 MM Technology Chip Technology

Nanoporous magnet sucks up solvents Discoveries

Switzerland's 'Nanotechnology Road Show II' Strengthens Ties With U.S. Announcements

New nano bill would create permanent program Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy

February 17th, 2003

Compound Eases Even Distribution of Nano-particles Discoveries

Quantum-dot LED may be display of the future Discoveries

Human Body Version 2.0 Possible Futures

An aerial for light Discoveries

Oxford Applied Research offers nanocluster deposition system Tools

"...there's nothing fake about nanotechnology" Miscellaneous

Prions get wired Discoveries

Scientist looks at less to find out more about quantum materials Miscellaneous

Nanotechnology R&D Bill Introduced Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy

A better molecule-trap: Arryx's tweezers take on teams of particles Tools

Partners sought for Sydney nanotech projects Investments/IPO's/Splits

February 16th, 2003

Sci-Fi War Uniforms? Possible Futures

February 15th, 2003

Patchwork regulation of nanotech could be grave danger, warns CRN Ethics

Tiny technologies could help Oregon make it big Investments/IPO's/Splits

February 14th, 2003

Race on to build first robot insect Possible Futures

Biology to make mini machines Possible Futures

Governor breaks ground on advanced nano-research center at UCLA Investments/IPO's/Splits

Taking nanochips with grain of salt Chip Technology

NanoLights! Camera! Action! Discoveries

Stitching accuracy key to Nikon's EPL prototype Chip Technology

Researchers disclose work on inventive materials, structures MEMS

Ultraviolet Lithography Chip Technology

Salt: The Movie Miscellaneous

Spasers bring nanoscale optical fields Discoveries

After Columbia: small tech can help make space travel safer Miscellaneous

February 13th, 2003

Nanotech may spark fierce ethical row Ethics

Albany-area leaders seek to transform their town Investments/IPO's/Splits

UC Riverside Lecture on Nanotechnology Announcements

Nanotech firm gets $125K in venture capital Investments/IPO's/Splits

Building nano-machines, part by part Announcements

Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography Reaches Commercial Sector Chip Technology

Nanopeapods Tools

Oxygen atoms made directly visible Tools

Army Incubator aims for nanotech boom in New Jersey Miscellaneous

February 12th, 2003

Session examines novel semiconductor devices Discoveries

Zyvex founder: may you stay forever young in a nano world Possible Futures

Big money senses the 'next big thing' Possible Futures

North East launches Centres of Excellence Announcements

£52m for regions' scientists Investments/IPO's/Splits

Logic scheme gains power Chip Technology

Array of carbon nanotube devices detects gas molecules Nanotubes

Manipulating Nanoparticles Discoveries

Acid stops bacteria swimming Molecular Machines

SFU prof's switch could boost computer power 10,000-fold Chip Technology

February 11th, 2003

Best Nanotechnology Sites of 2002 Miscellaneous

Researchers push toward true lab-on-a-chip Nanomedicine

Kopin Shines Its Tiny Light Discoveries

Nanotechnology inspires joining of art, science at UCLA Academic/Education

Konarka Acquires Quantum Solar Energy Linz Investments/IPO's/Splits

To the Moon in a Space Elevator? Nanotubes

Researchers develop 'natural bandages' Nanomedicine

Ethics Lag in Nanotechnology Ethics

French laboratories have significant role to play in developing ERA Investments/IPO's/Splits

Man or Machine? New Program Strives to Put Both Into Space Investments/IPO's/Splits

For full-time futurist, life isn't practical Possible Futures

February 10th, 2003

Nanotechnology Called The Next Industrial Revolution Miscellaneous

Canadian NanoBusiness Alliance Releases Nanomedicine Taxonomy Nanomedicine

Nanoscience Instruments announces distribution agreement Tools

UC Riverside scientists synthesize new porous materials Materials

Choosing Automation for Fast Liquid Sample Handling Tools

Fluid morphs into startling designs Discoveries

The currency of respect Possible Futures

Imago slings fastest microscope in the midwest, maybe the world Tools

PSU will help drive high-tech recovery Academic/Education

Scientists of Very Small Draw Disciplines Together Miscellaneous

February 9th, 2003

Solubest raises $1.4m in internal round Investments/IPO's/Splits

February 8th, 2003

Nanoscience enables revolutionary molecular electric circuits Chip Technology

Nanofibre sacrifice results in nanopipes Nanotubes

February 7th, 2003

Top KurzweilAI.net News of 2002 Miscellaneous

Huge progress on tiny scale Miscellaneous

'Sticky' DNA crystals promise new way to process information Memory Technology

Patently silly Patents/IP/Tech Transfer/Licensing

Pity by the Bay: valley frets over other areas' newfound fortunes Miscellaneous

SPIE speaker to predict the end of Moore's Law Chip Technology

Researchers Announce World's Smallest Switch Chip Technology

February 6th, 2003

Experts say nanotechnology is future of local energy industry Miscellaneous

Drexel institute thinks small Investments/IPO's/Splits

Nanodiamonds change their coat Discoveries

NNI Gets 9.5 Percent Increase in Proposed Budget Investments/IPO's/Splits

Education overhaul urged for nanotech revolution Academic/Education

Foresight Institute Offers Nanotechnology Tutorial Academic/Education

Funding bonanza for research at Queen's Investments/IPO's/Splits

Another year, another threat to Advanced Technology Program Investments/IPO's/Splits

NanoInk Receives $1 Million in Tax Increment Financing Investments/IPO's/Splits

February 5th, 2003

Tiny Tech Promises Big Returns in Illinois Miscellaneous

Master's degree in NanoScience at Delft and Leiden, The Netherlands Academic/Education

Tech start-ups created 500 jobs last year Jobs

Foresight Challenge Grant Met Investments/IPO's/Splits

I've got you under my skin Possible Futures

Budget Contains New Money for N.M. Labs Investments/IPO's/Splits

Nanocluster catalyst aims to clean up fossil fuels Possible Futures

Protein Chips: Bound to Deliver Chip Technology

Bush's proposed budget makes nanotechnology 'a top priority' Investments/IPO's/Splits

February 4th, 2003

Biomix To Raise $10-15 Million To Buy Out CROs Investments/IPO's/Splits

Data Storage Leap Could Produce Film Library on a Disk Memory Technology

Nanocluster catalysts aim to clean up fossil fuels Possible Futures

DNA nanomotor expands and contracts Molecular Machines

Bucky Diamonds In The Rough Discoveries

State must risk to keep tech edge Miscellaneous

Ultratech Stepper Announces Delivery of Two Alpha Tools Announcements

Small tech's voice heard amid clamor of competing agendas Announcements

Purdue researchers connect life's blueprints with its energy source Molecular Machines

Problem solvers Miscellaneous

Plan would close Berkeley lab facility Investments/IPO's/Splits

PSU makes waves with scope Investments/IPO's/Splits

February 3rd, 2003

Scanning Probe Animation Gallery opens at nanoscience.com Announcements

Harvard Picks Thomas Swan Investments/IPO's/Splits

New research integrates microfluidics with nanotechnology Nanotubes

DNA acts like a "piston" Molecular Machines

SI Diamond pairs with Japanese company Investments/IPO's/Splits

Israeli nanotech group mourns loss of astronaut Miscellaneous

Harris & Harris Group Invests in Nanogram Devices Corporation Investments/IPO's/Splits

Tour de force microscopy Tools

Modified tips: molecules to cells Tools

New material research possibilities with AFM Tools

LaSys assists US Air Force with chem/bio weapons detection Investments/IPO's/Splits

BSU to receive grant for nanoscience studies Investments/IPO's/Splits

February 2nd, 2003

U of A signs another million dollar nano deal Investments/IPO's/Splits

February 1st, 2003

Shutdown of nanotech irresponsible and dangerous, says CRN Ethics

Illinois VC investment rises Investments/IPO's/Splits