Nanotechnology : Australia, Companies and Institutions

Advanced Nano Technology

NanoStaff — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:13:21 +0000

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http://www.advancednanotechnology.com/

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http://www.advancednanotechnology.com/contact_us.php

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+61 8 9458 0800

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+61 8 9458 0810

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Advanced Nanotechnology Limited (Advanced Nano) is a leading innovator and manufacturer of advanced nanomaterials and nanomaterials products. We aim to continually build on our core competencies. Our ability to manufacture mono dispersed nanoparticles with controlled size, shape, surface and chemistry enables us to deliver them in true nano dispersed forms that enhance product value.

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Nanotechnology Victoria Nanotechnology Victoria Ltd is the key organization for delivering nanotechnology research outcomes to V

vinay1210 — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:52:36 +0000

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http://www.nanovic.com.au/

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info@nanovic.com.au

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Wellington Road

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3172

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+61 3 9905 8618 / +61 3 9905 8619

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+61 3 9905 8501

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Nanotechnology Victoria Ltd is the key organization for delivering nanotechnology research outcomes to Victorian industry.

Nanotechnology Victoria Ltd is a venture between three major Victorian universities, Monash University, Swinburne University of Technology and RMIT University. With $12 million in funding from the Victorian Government and commitments to match this from the Members, Nanotechnology Victoria Ltd's role is to pursue commercialisation of nanotechnologies for Australian industry. Its major research Programs consist of product development activities for biotechnology or for the materials, manufacturing and environmental activities.

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AZoNano

vinay1210 — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 06:42:47 +0000

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azonano

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ianbirkby@azonano.com

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90 Mona Vale Rd

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2103

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+61 (0)2 9999 0070

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+61 (0)2 9999 0071

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A totally new concept in the field of Nanotechnology publishing and information provision - AZoNano.com (the A to Z of Nanotechnology) was formed with the primary aim of increasing the use of Nanotechnology by the science, engineering and design community worldwide.

Over 21 million engineers and scientists now use the internet as part of their daily lives, yet the vast majority of them are still unaware what can be achieved by the use of Nanotechnology. AZoNano.com is here to change that.

The aim of AZoNano.com is to become the primary Nanotechnology information source for the science, engineering and design community worldwide. It also aims to be the primary publicist of news, views and developments within the Nanotechnology community.

However, unlike many other Nanotech related organisations AZoNano.com is totally focussed on the needs of the end users of Nanotechnology. To achieve this aim, all of the educational, informative and news content on AZoNano.com is easy to access and search and is provided on a free of charge, no subscription, no charge per article, totally free basis.

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Viva Blu

vinay1210 — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 03:25:04 +0000

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http://www.vivablu.com

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18 Bulletin Place

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NSW 2000

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+61 (0)2 9300 0472

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+61 (0)2 9251 9808

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Viva Blu is a Water Treatment Technology Venture. Water purification through advanced oxidation process. Chemical-Free Water Purification and Treatment by Nano-Photocatalysis Technology.

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XRT

vinay1210 — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 17:38:59 +0000

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http://www.xrt.com.au

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info@xrt.com.au

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A3.0, 63 Turner Street

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3207

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+61 3 9249 2900

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+61 3 9646 3469

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XRT develops and manufactures X-ray systems optimised for phase contrast imaging. The Company also licenses its technology as applications solutions to partners world-wide.

Compared to absorption contrast alone, phase contrast can provide improved image sharpness and enables weakly absorbing features to be seen.

We are the only company that can deliver X-ray phase contrast imaging in commercially available, laboratory-scale products

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Xerocoat

vinay1210 — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 17:33:49 +0000

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http://www.physics.uq.edu.au/xerocoat

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meredith@xerocoat.com

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University of Queensland

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4072

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+61 (0)7 336 57050

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XeroCoat was formed in 2004 to manage and commercialise a new kind of coating technology. In 2001 Michael Harvey invented a new material and process for producing non-fogging, anti-reflecting and scratch proof coatings on glass and plastics.

Michael partnered with Paul Meredith to further develop this technology and together they are currently the drive behind XeroCoat's development.

Queensland's Sustainable Energy Innovation Fund, administered by the Environmental Protection Agency, recently awarded the team a grant to further develop the new coating. Their support will allow trials of this technology to improve the efficiency of solar cells, with the first improved prototypes expected by January 2005

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Warsash Scientific

vinay1210 — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 17:25:39 +0000

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http://www.warsash.com.au

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info@warsash.com.au

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1 Marian Street

Zip or postal code

2016

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+61 2 9319 0122

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+61 2 9318 2192

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Warsash Scientific is a leading supplier of state-of-the-art optoelectronics, piezoelectric and spectroscopy technology, serving Australia and New Zealand's scientific research and industry community for over 25 years.

We specialise, source, supply and service a comprehensive range of photonic equipment from components, modules and OEM subassemblies to industrial test and measurement and process control instrumentation. Our goal is the introduction of new technologies for the ultimate benefit of our society and our many Australasian customers including private industry, universities, government R&D and defence science facilities.

Whether your field is photonics, telecommunications, nanopositioning, spectroscopy, radiometry, forensics, cooling, thermometry, flow visualisation, vibrometry, velocimetry, remote sensing, colorimetry, profilometry, smart structures, stereolithography, holography, micromachining, astronomy, active, adaptive or fibre optics.

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Hydrexia

vinay1210 — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 09:11:50 +0000

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http://www.hydrexia.com.au/

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jeffrey.ng@hydrexia.vom

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PO Box 6069, St Lucia

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4067

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+61 431 879 928

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+61 7 3365 4433

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Hydrexia Pty Ltd is a start-up company based in Brisbane, Australia and has a dedicated hydrogen laboratory located at the St Lucia campus of The University of Queensland (UQ).

Hydrexia closed its seed round of financing on 30 June 2006, attracting equity investment from Australian investors, Uniseed and the teQstart Investment Fund.

The company is developing hydrogen storage systems based on proprietary magnesium hydrides and is initially targeting several current and emerging hydrogen applications, including:

Large-scale, industrial hydrogen storage
Transport fuelling storage, and
Storage for hydrogen fuel cell back-up, remote area and telecoms power

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GBC Scientific Equipment

vinay1210 — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 18:30:24 +0000

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http://www.gbcsci.com

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gbc@gbcsci.com

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Monterey Road

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+61 3 9213 3666

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+61 3 9213 3677

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GBC Scientific Equipment Pty Ltd commenced operations in 1978. GBC designs, manufactures and markets a range of scientific instruments comprising Atomic Absorption spectrometers (AAS), UV-Visible spectrometers (UV-Vis), Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission spectrometers (ICP-OES), Inductively Coupled Plasma Time of Flight Mass spectrometers (ICP-TOFMS), High Performance Liquid Chromatographs (HPLC) and Rheological Analysis Equipment.

Endorsed by the international quality standard, ISO 9001, the company prides itself on developing products, which exceed market expectations. GBC has been the recipient of many international export awards, acknowledging the superior standard and world acceptance of both the organisation and the products.

The company's head office is based in Melbourne, Australia. Worldwide, GBC is represented by one of the largest distribution networks, in over 85 countries. 20 years after it's inception, GBC is renowned in the elemental analysis field as a result of its successful AAS and ICP portfolio. The company is now leading the world in instrument development, launching the most technically advanced ICP Time of Flight Mass Spectrometers (ICP-TOFMS) and the new Micro Fourier Rheometer (MFR 2100).

GBC customers benefit from our efficient and effective global organization. Access to information, applications support and technical service is never more than a phone call or email away.

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Biomimetics is dedicated to the design, development and production of innovative medical materials, implants and devices

Biomimetics Australia — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 02:09:21 +0000

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http://www.biomimetics.com.au

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b.ben-nissan@biomimetics.com.au

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2000

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61432607349

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Biomimetics Group is dedicated to constant Research and development aswell as the design and production of quality,innovative and functional medical implants and devices for orthopaedic, maxillo-facial, dental and ocular applications.

By using the principles of Biomimetics we have applied a number of natural materials with nanotechnology and biomimetic methods to develop and produce superior medical implants and devices that have distinct advantages over currently existing commercial products.

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ATA Scientific

JohnT — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:01:27 +0000

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http://www.atascientific.com.au

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enquiries@atascientific.com.au

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PO Box 1005

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NSW 1499

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(02) 9543 0477

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(02) 9543 9459

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ATA Scientific specialises in marketing and servicing analytical and scientific instruments. We represent a group of international companies who are all highly regarded in their fields. Their innovative products focus on the Particle Sciences, Biotechnology and Spectroscopy. They include instruments applicable to nano particle, micro emulsion and bio-surface research.

We operate throughout Australia and New Zealand. Over the past 20 years we have built an extensive customer base. This includes Universities, CSIRO and a diverse range of companies in the pharmaceutical, polymer, chemical and mining industries.

Our people have a considerable range of skills and experience in analytical technologies, especially particle and protein analysis. We support our customers with ongoing applications assistance and by encouraging the adoption of standard operating procedures. A full range of technical services are provided by our engineers including operator training, preventative maintenance and breakdown repair.

The constant change in analytical technologies is both exciting and challenging. We will meet this challenge by continuing to invest in our people and capabilities. We aim to provide our customers with long term support, so that they can enjoy the maximum benefit from our products and services.

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AgActive ( Healthy Channels Pty Ltd. )

Benj — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 10:33:52 +0100

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http://www.agactive.com/

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info@agactive.com

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Street address

PO Box 1542

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NSW 2541

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+61 2 4422 8126

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+61 2 4422 8127

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We currently apply this process to a number of products :

* socks - destroy foot odour & help in prevention of athlete's foot/tinea
* bed linen - for home, hotels and hospitals. Kills bacteria on contact
* towels - bath towels, hand/face towels and tea towels.
* face masks - world's most advanced (they kill viruses & bacteria)

All AgActive products are backed by SilverSure 's Guarantee of Quality, and must meet 3 basic criteria:

* they must be natural and free from any added chemicals
* they must be Environmentally Friendly
* they must have some positive impact on Wellbeing and/or Lifestyle

AgActive products are safe, non-toxic, odourless and long-lasting. Because the silver nanoparticles are infused with the textile, they maintain their effectiveness even after repeated washing or heat application such as ironing.

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Scientific Solutions

Benj — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:54:01 +0100

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http://www.scisol.com.au/

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info@scisol.com.au

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PO Box 4033

Zip or postal code

4551

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+61 7 5438 2222

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+61 7 5438 2233

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Our philosophy is to provide the best quality equipment at a reasonable price, and to maintain applications and maintenance services second to none. As an example, we do not have a telephone call queue, you will speak directly to a person.

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Quickstep Technologies Pty Ltd

Benj — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 12:07:29 +0100

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http://www.quickstep.com.au/

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136 Cockburn Road, North Coogee

Zip or postal code

6166

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+61 8 9432 3200

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+61 8 9432 3222

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The Quickstep processes enable large composite parts to be rapidly manufactured and cured to aerospace standards without the need for an autoclave. Reduced capital, tooling and operational expenses are significant competitive advantages.

Utilising the Quickstep processes, the marine and automotive industries will be able to manufacture with either advanced composites or fiberglass to standards previously considered only in the realm of the aerospace industries, with faster cycle times at competitive costs and under automated conditions.

Quickstep reduces skill requirements and labour time. For the aerospace industry, Quickstep will enable improved surface finish with reduced void content and the added flexibility to co-cure parts to enable superior structural integration.

Parts manufactured to date utilising the Quickstep Process exhibit superior surface finish straight out of the mould. Even with thin laminates there is no significant print through from the cores, stiffeners, reinforcing gussets or backing structure. The mould face and inner face exhibit minimal voids, air pockets, pinholes and blemishes. With careful resin selection and process control an 'A'-grade automotive finish can be obtained on a low resin content lightweight aerospace grade part. This should dramatically reduce finishing time, painting time and the weight of paint on the finished component both on the inside and the outside skin.
In a world of increased environmental consciousness, Quickstep is a viable and innovative way to reduce excessive energy and material usage when compared to traditional composite manufacturing processing. Request further information...

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Centre for Quantum Computer Technology

Benj — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 11:11:40 +0100

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http://www.qcaustralia.org/

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Established in January 2000 through funds from the Australian Research Council and participating institutions, the Centre has nodes at the following institutions; University of New South Wales, University of Queensland, University of Melbourne, UNSW@ADFA, Department of Defence, Griffith University, Macquarie University and University of Sydney. The nodes maintain an important collaboration on this project with Los Alamos National Laboratory in the United States. The Centre encompasses major research infrastructure at each of the eight nodes, including an extensive semiconductor nanofabrication facility, crystal growth, ion implantation, surface analysis, laser physics, high magnetic fields/low temperatures, and has substantial theoretical support.

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Southern Cross Venture Partners ( Sxvp )

Benj — Wed, 23 May 2007 14:30:26 +0100

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http://www.sxvp.com/

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Level 5, 80 Mount Street

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2060

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+61 (0) 2 8314 7400

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+61 (0) 2 9957 6399

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Our team has a strong record of utilizing their start-up and management experience, industry knowledge, network of business/customer relationships, and recruiting skills to assist in building significant shareholder value.

Southern Cross is currently investing in companies that fit our investment criteria. We prefer to act as lead or co-lead in the early stages where we have experience that can help build value rapidly. We do not have a minimum investment amount, however, a typical initial investment will be $2 million to $5 million with an ability to invest more money in later rounds.

Key areas of experience and focus include:

* Software and software systems
* Telecommunications
* Materials and electronics
* Security
* Nanotechnology
* Environmental science and energy

Within these broad areas we are interested in everything from chips to services.

Southern Cross requires a formal submission before meetings or presentations are scheduled. This allows our partners to review and understand your ideas. It also greatly enhances the interactive value of conducting a meeting.

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Bridge8 Pty Ltd

Benj — Tue, 22 May 2007 12:20:18 +0100

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http://www.bridge8.com.au/

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GPO Box 1062

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5001

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+61 410 442 629

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Centre for Strategic Nano-Fabrication ( CSNF )

Benj — Tue, 22 May 2007 12:15:41 +0100

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http://www.strategicnano.uwa.edu.au/

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University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway

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6009

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+61 (08) 6488 3045

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+61 (08) 6488 8683

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The core of CSNF is continuous flow processing technologies, e.g.: spinning disc processing (SDP) technology, which can deliver specific nano-particles of uniquely uniform size distribution. Applications of SDP technology are far reaching, in nano-medicine including drug delivery and imaging, and non-invasive treatment of cancers, nano-forensics through to applications in catalysis for fine chemicals synthesis, mineral processing, and other nano-material production. CSNF will address as core business nano-toxicology and the impact of nano-technology on the environment (sustainability metrics), making products attractive to industry, safe and acceptable to the community.

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Nanocoatings Pty Ltd

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 15:31:51 +0100

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http://www.nanocoatings.com.au/

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b.ben-nissan@nanocoatings.com.au

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Strickland St

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2029

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61412424123

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Professor Besim Ben-Nissan

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Synthetic Bone Graft for Biomedical Load- bearing Applications

This new material and its production technique represent a significant advance on the materials currently available for bone graft and spinal implant technology.

The new product, BioAlmog, is a high-strength bone-graft material derived from hydroxyapatite. It has innovative features that give it specific advantages in its mechanical properties, in comparison to other commercially available hydroxyapatite products.

These advantages are due to the conversion treatment, and the nano-coating with carbonate apatite, which uses a novel sol-gel technique. The new bone-graft technology will be of great social benefit, particularly for sufferers of arthritis and related disabling diseases.

Potential uses for the technology include bone-grafting under load-bearing conditions, such as long bones and the spine, and bioactive coatings for artificial joints, such as total hip replacements, knee and dental implants.

When you consider that an estimated 500 million people worldwide have various forms of arthritis, you can see the great potential of BioAlmog to help these people. We developed this technology at UTS, Sydney and are collaborating with UNSW and a university in the UK.

We are now looking to generate further interest, form alliances and gain cooperations from companies and institutions interested to assist bringing this invention onto the market. Contact us at b.ben-nissan@nanocoatings.com.au

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Silverbrook Research Pty Ltd : Memjet Technologies

Benj — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 20:16:30 +0000

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http://www.silverbrookresearch.com/

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info@silverbrookresearch.com

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393 Darling Street

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2041

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Memjet technology is comprised of four tightly integrated components: page-width printheads, driver chips, ink and software. Printheads are comprised of individual microchip segments, joined together into page-width printing systems. Each chip measures just 20mm across and contains 6,400 nozzles. The printheads incorporate five color channels that can be flexibly configured to meet the needs of diverse markets. The driver chip is an integrated printing system that calculates 900 million drops per second and drives 70,400 nozzles in a standard A4/letter printer, delivering color page-width printing at 60 pages per minute. The Memjet software is highly portable and modular, allowing software developers to drive Memjet printers at rated speed and quality avoiding the details of printhead, nozzles or hardware. Printheads and driver chips can scale from 20mm to large format sizes, enabling printing in virtually any width. Customized water-based inks ensure great print quality whether printing photos, office documents or industrial labels.