Nanotechnology : 3D printing

5th International Congress of NanoBio & Clean Tech 2008

btran@ianano.org — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:48:41 +0100

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About the 5th International Congress of NanoBIo & CleanTech 2008
The event will feature more than 80 distinguished speakers from 25 countries discussing the latest scientific advancement, state-of-the art product development and business opportunities in nanotechnology, nanobiotechnology, and clean tech. The four-day conference will also feature:
• Nano and clean tech training seminars
• Poster presentations
• Exhibits and demonstrations
• Panel discussions
• Keynote presentations by renown scientists, CEO of leading companies and legislators

Please check our website http://ianano.org for an updated list of speakers and exhibitors.

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Event precise location and contact information

San Francisco Airport Marriott
1800 Old Bayshore Highway
Burlingame, California 94010
United States of America

Contact:
Brian Tran
(408) 280 - 6222
btran@ianano.org

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http://www.ianano.org/

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International Association of Nanotechnnology

Business Re-Engineering

btran@ianano.org — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:14:57 +0100

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Business Re-Engineering provides insight on the state of nanotechnology from an industry perspective and highlights fundamental applications, environmental issues, and how to finance and run a successful nanotech venture. This intensive 3-day program consists of classroom style lectures, group discussions and requires completion of a mini-business proposal.

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Course Outline

Nanotech 100 BE: Introduction to Nanotechnology
An overview of the fundamental and applications of nanoscience and nanotechnology including nanoelectronics, nanomaterials, nanobiotechnology, nanomedicine and societal implications of the emerging industry.

Nanotech 120 BE: Nanotech Business: an Overview
An overview of the current market analysis, market trends and economic drivers of
nanotechnology.

Nanotech 140 BE: Environmental Health and Safety Implications of Nanotechnology
A brief overview of the Environmental Protection Agency’s perspectives on the impact of
nanomaterials and nano-composites, within their framework of green chemistry initiative.

Nanotech 220 BE: Essentials of Patent & Intellectual Property
An overview of patents, trademarks, trade secret, how to avoid patent infringement in the
emerging field of nanotechnology.

Nanotech 240 BE: Technology Licensing & Corporate Strategic Alliance
An introduction to technology transfer and technology licensing. Guidelines of how to find and negotiate a potential corporate partners and entering into strategic alliance in market and sales distribution for a start-up nanotech company in working with an major corporate partner.

Nanotech 320 BE: Financing a Start-up Enterprise in Emerging Technology
An overview of financing strategies and practical guidelines on how to raise seed money,
venture capital and how to apply for government research and development grants.

Nanotech 340 BE: Initial Public Offering Options for a High Growth Enterprise
An overview of the Initial Public Offering process, various stock exchanges in the USA, Europe
and Asia and case studies on successful IPO of emerging high growth companies in nanotech
industry.

Nanotech 440 BE: Nanotech Business Re-Engineering Mini Proposal
A step-by-step guideline on how to develop a mini business plan which can be presented to a potential investors and/or corporate stakeholders. Group discussion and business plan presentation will be a part of the course work.

Business Re-Engineering Level II- Industry Specific (20 Hours Total)

Nanotech 540 BE: Nanotech Business Re-Engineering- Case Studies
An advanced seminar on how to develop a formal business plan which can be presented
to potential investors and/or corporate stakeholders. Guest lecturers will include some
leading venture capitalists who will review actual business plan contest.

Nanotech 620 BE: Investment in Emerging Nanomaterials Companies
A seminar on market analysis and trends, investment opportunities and pitfall on investing in emerging technology companies.

Nanotech 625 BE: Nanotech Business Re-Engineering Presentation and Group Discussion

Upcoming Dates:

Business Re-engineering, Level 1 (20 hours)
August 25 – 27, 2008
September 29 – October 1, 2008
November 17 – 19, 2008

Business Re-engineering, Level 2 (20 hours)
August 27 – 29, 2008
October 1 – October 3, 2008
November 19 – 21, 2008

Registration: http://www.cinano.com/registration.htm

REQUIREMENTS:

The programs are designed to meet the needs of business executives, technical managers and academic professors in order to further advance their professional development in the high growth industries in nanotechnology, biotechnology, clean tech and related industries. Candidates must meet the following requirements:

1. Currently employed in the field of nanotechnology, biotechnology, clean tech or related industry; or from public education organizations such as universities, community colleges and technical institutes.

2. Meet the prerequisite requirements:
Business Re-Engineering - B.S. with 3 years of industry experience or equivalent
Train the Trainer - B.S. with 5 years of industry experience or PhD with 2 years of industry experience or equivalent

3. Participation in good faith: Participant agrees to take part in the classroom training and workshop in good faith and will communicate with the program organizers, instructors and staff with constructive input and feedback as to improve the quality of the training program in the future. Participants agrees to abide to the classroom best practice and show courtesy to instructors and other participants.

4. Residents of San Bernardino County have priority registration, although Non-San Bernardino County Residents are encouraged to register.

Registration: http://www.cinano.com/registration.htm
Tuition Fee - $395

Event precise location and contact information

Donald F. Averill Applied Technology Training Center
San Bernardino Community College District
114 South Del Rosa Drive
San Bernardino, CA 92408

Contact:
Ken Heiman
(408) 280-6266
info@ianano.org

Web site Url link

http://www.cinano.com/BE.html

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Business Re-Engineering

Certified Nanotech Clean Tech Professional

btran@ianano.org — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:08:32 +0100

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The Certified Nanotech Clean Tech Professional Program includes lectures, group projects, discussions and lab practicals, covering nano-characterization and fabrication, nanobiotechnology, thin films and photovolatics, emerging clean technologies and EPA regulations of nanomaterials. Lab practicals include hands-on training with a Scanning Electron Microscope.

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According to the U.S. government agencies, nanotechnology alone will be a trillion dollar business by the year 2015, and about 1 million employees will be required in U.S. alone. Clean technology, which has become a major application of nanotechnology, had a revenue growth from 55 billion in 2006 to 77.3 billion in 2007, a 40% annual increase. The time to enter this growing industry is now, and the CNCP certification program is designed to equip you with relevant knowledge and practical experience to be successful in the emerging industries.

The Certified Nanotechnology & Clean Technology Professional Program will be offered in a 8-week training from August 16- October 4, 2008 in San Jose.

The certificate program is designed to train the participants for professional jobs with an opportunity for advancement in the high growth industries of nanotechnology and clean technology. The certificate classroom/lab training courses will equip you to enter into the emerging nanotech and clean tech industries. Students will be expected to demonstrate their acquired knowledge through problem solving, group discussions, and project development.

In addition to classroom learning and group project research assignment, students are expected to participate in industry seminars which will be held on Thursdays at 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM and complete a hand-on learning coursework on how to use a Scanning Electron Microscope at our training laboratory.

Prerequisite: a 4 year degree (Bachelor of Art, Sciences or Engineering) or equivalent with at least 3 years of working experience.

Weekly schedule:
Saturday 9:00 AM- 5:30 PM (in classroom)
Tuesday and Thursday: 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM (online group project collaboration)
Thursday Industry Seminar: 11:30 AM- 1:30 PM (NanoLunch)

Course Schedule: http://cinano.com/cncp-8-week.html
Brochure: http://cinano.com/CNCP_8week_BROCHURE.pdf

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Candidates must have B.A or B.S. or BE degree or equivalent
2. Candidates must have at least three years of working experience.
3. Candidates must successfully complete an assessment test.

Event precise location and contact information

Location:
1290 Parkmoor Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126 USA
Tel. 408-280-6266
Fax. 408- 280-6255

Contact:
Alisha White
(408) 280-6266
info@cinano.com

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http://cinano.com/cncp.html

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Certified Nanotech Clean Tech Professional

Clearing the US and EU Regulatory Path to Product Approval – “What Similarities and Differences Exist and How Can Companies Mana

aneeshasks — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:46:42 +0000

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Clearing the US and EU Regulatory Path to Product Approval – “What Similarities and Differences Exist and How Can Companies Manage the Hurdles?”

Learn how to navigate through the complexities and policy changes that biotech and nanotech products face today. Expert advice and case studies will provide valuable lessons on how policy and regulation is influencing technology in the US and EU and what companies can do to save time and cost throughout the process. Do regulatory agencies have the legal authority to make judgments on nanomaterials? Are they ready for this responsibility?

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Clearing the US and EU Regulatory Path to Product Approval – “What Similarities and Differences Exist and How Can Companies Manage the Hurdles?”

Featured Speakers:

Kjell Srandberg, M.D., Ph.D.
Advisory Board Chairman NDA,
Regulatory Consultant Service AB,
Former Director General of the Swedish Medical Products Agency & member of CPMP

Ricardo Carvajal,
Esq. Of Counsel, Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C.,
former – FDA Counsel

Moderator: Michael A. Swit, Esq.
Vice President, The Weinberg Group

Place: Morrison & Foerster, 12531 High Bluff Drive, Suite 100, San Diego, California 92130

Date: Thursday, April 10, 2008

Time: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
5:30pm Reception and networking
6:30pm Program begins

Event precise location and contact information

Place: Morrison & Foerster, 12531 High Bluff Drive, Suite 100, San Diego, California 92130

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www.nanobionexus.org

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Professional Development in Nanotechnology: Train the Trainer

btran@ianano.org — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:32:03 +0100

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Train the Trainer features a series of technical workshops on state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing techniques, including nanocharacterization, nanofabrication, and the commercial applications for nanobiotechnology, thin films and carbon nanotubes. This 4-day intensive program consists of classroom style lectures, group discussions, a tour of a nanomanufacturing site, and requires completion of a mini-proposal.

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Course Outline:

Train the Trainer, Level I (Total: 30 hours)

Nanotech 120 BE: Nanotech Business: an Overview
An overview of the current market analysis, market trends and economic drivers of
nanotechnology.

Nanotech 225TT: Nanomaterials Characterization
An introductory course on the analytical methodology and nanoscale techniques using Atomic Force Microscope, Scanning Electron Microscope, Transmission Electron Microscope and X-ray Diffraction.

Nanotech 235TT: Surfaces and Thin Films
An overview of the fundamental of surface and thin film methodology and processes Applications
in thin film technology in semiconductors, solar energy products will be presented and discussed.

Nanotech 315 TT: Introduction to Carbon Nanotubes
Nanotubes: an overview of the discovery, physical and chemical properties, manufacturing process and challenges in large scale production of carbon nanotubes will be presented and discussed.

Nanotech 325 TT: Micro- and Nano- Fabrication
An introductory course on the fundamentals and applications of Micro and Nano fabrication.

Nanotech 425 TT: Nanobiotechnology and Nanomedicine
Fundamentals & Applications of Tissue Engineering: An overview of the applications of nanoscience in the biomedical field and the emerging field of nanotoxicology

Nanotech 525 TT: Nanotechnology Project
A step-by-step guideline on how to develop a mini business plan which can be presented to a potential investors and/or corporate stakeholders. Group discussion and presentation will be a part of the course work. Note: Training the Trainer Curriculum also includes a Workshop on How to Use AFM and SEM.

Nanotech 535 TT: Nanotech Training the Trainer Presentation and Group Discussion
Lab Tour, hand on learning experience on “How to use SEM and AFM for Nano Characterization”

REGISTRATION : http://www.cinano.com/registration.htm

Train the Trainer, Level II - Industry Specific Training (Total: 30 hours)

Nanotech 615 TT: Nanocomposites
Fundamental of nanocomposistes, manufacturing methods, and applications on nanocomposites in aerospace, semiconductors, automotive, electronics and biomedical industries.

Nanotech 625 TT: Nano-Fabrication
Advanced study on the fundamental of Micro and Nanofabrication and applications in
semiconductors and solar energy industry.

Nanotech 715 TT: Characterizations of Nanomaterials
An advanced study on the fundamental of analytical chemistry and chemical physics focusing
on nanoscale application. Analytical methodologies and techniques will be presented and discussed, including Atomic Force Microscope, Scanning Electron Microscope, Transmission Electron Microscope, X-ray Diffraction and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy.

Nanotech 725 TT: Nanomaterials Design and Modeling
Fundamental and application of nanomaterials design and methodology and applications of advanced computer modeling in design and prototype development and manufacturing of nanoscale particles and processes.

Nanotech 825 TT: Group Project & Presentation
This session is devoted to group discussion and presentation of group special projects during the coursework.

Upcoming Dates

Train the Trainer, Level I (30 hours)
August 25 – 28, 2008
September 29 – October 2, 2008
November 17 – 20, 2008

Train the Trainer, Level II (30 hours)
August 26 – 29, 2008
September 30 – October 3, 2008
November 18 – 21, 2008

Tuition Fee - $495

REGISTRATION : http://www.cinano.com/registration.htm

REQUIREMENTS:

4. Residents of San Bernardino County have priority registration, although Non-San Bernardino County Residents are encouraged to register.

Event precise location and contact information

Location
Donald F. Averill Applied Technology Training Center
San Bernardino Community College District
114 South Del Rosa Drive
San Bernardino, CA 92408

Contact
Ken Heiman
(408) 280-6266
info@cinano.com

Web site Url link

http://www.cinano.com/TT.html

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Train the Trainer

Solid Concepts, Inc

soconceptsrp — Thu, 22 May 2008 18:31:55 +0100

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http://www.solidconcepts.com/

Contact Email

quotes@solidconcepts.com

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Street address

28309 Avenue Crocker

Zip or postal code

91355

Telephone

(661) 295-4400

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Ceo, president

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Solid Concepts Inc. is a supplier of rapid prototyping, direct digital manufacturing, tooling and injection molding services. Founded in 1991, Solid Concepts has grown steadily to a four-facility, multiple technology company known to be a solutions provider with project management and engineering expertise. Capabilities in PolyJet™ high precision 3D printing, Stereolithography (SLA) models and patterns, HDSL (High Definition Stereolithography), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Direct Digital Manufacturing, CNC models and patterns, and QuantumCast™ advanced urethane castings, allows for low-volume production of plastic, urethane, and metal components directly from design data, resulting in significant time and cost savings. Capabilities in tooling and injection molding make Solid Concepts your one-stop source to bring your concept from prototype to finished product ready for market. ISO 9001:2000 certified. In addition, our SolidView® family of software allows you to view and measure CAD drawings without expensive CAD software and training.

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Stratasys, Inc.

Benj — Sun, 22 Oct 2006 15:11:14 +0100

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Web url

http://www.stratasys.com/

Contact Email

info@stratasys.com

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Street address

14950 Martin Drive

Zip or postal code

55344-2020

Telephone

+1 888.480.3548

Fax

+1 952.937.0070

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Ceo, president

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Using patented Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM™) rapid prototyping processes, Stratasys RP systems create precision three-dimensional prototyping parts directly from 3D CAD systems for use in testing form, fit and function throughout the design and development process.

Stratasys systems allow design engineers to model highly complex geometries in a wide range of high-performance engineering materials – right from their workstation or network – with in-office RP systems that require no chemical post processing, special venting or facility modification.

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Z Corporation ( Zcorp )

Benj — Sun, 22 Oct 2006 15:06:51 +0100

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http://www.zcorp.com/

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Street address

32 Second Avenue

Zip or postal code

01803

Telephone

+1 781-852-5005

Fax

+1 781-852-5100

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Ceo, president

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Z Corp.’s 3D Printers are used by companies to make prototypes ranging from toys for market feedback to fan blades for functional testing. In the same way that conventional desktop printers provide computer users with a paper output of their documents, 3D Printers provide 3D CAD users a physical prototype of real world objects such as a mobile phone, an engine manifold, or a camera.

Z Corporation’s straightforward product interface provides users a means to automatically build appearance prototypes from their 3D CAD designs quickly and inexpensively compared to alternative costly and labor-intensive methods. For example, a mobile phone design can be turned from a screen image into a prototype in less than an hour for less than $10. By using appearance prototypes early in the product development cycle, design engineers can receive critical feedback early in the design process. Z Corporation prototypes confirm market acceptance of new designs before the production process even begins, eliminating costly last-minute changes and enabling companies to be the first to market with their products.

The Company, through its direct sales force and over 75 distributors, currently sells its products globally into a wide range of industries, including consumer products, defense and weapons systems, architecture, automotive and education. The Company has over 1,000 customers including Sony, Fisher-Price, Adidas, Canon, Kodak, Clorox, NASA, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, BMW, Porsche, United Technologies, Ford, Daimler Chrysler, Harvard, MIT and Yale.

Z Corporation stands poised to change the way people design products and communicate, in the same way that low cost ink-jet and laser printers changed the way we use computers. Its technology advantage and proven management make Z Corporation uniquely able to develop the billion-dollar market for 3D Printing.