Nanotechnology : Pennsylvania

Advanced Fibers & Powders LLC ( AFP )

Benj — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 10:17:54 +0000

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Web url

http://www.afpllc.net/

Contact Email

contact.us@afpllc.net

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Street address

3770 Ridge Pike

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19426-3170

Telephone

610-489-2590

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610-489-3185

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The primary businesses of AFP are high temperature process technology development, the manufacture and sale of advanced ceramic powders and the sale and licensing of speciality process technology. AFP utilizes patented technology for the manufacture of our speciality ceramic powders. Our current high-performance nano-powder products are targeted for use in the high precision polishing, speciality ceramics, solid electrolytic membrane (SEM) and catalyst markets. AFP-s unique precision polishing nano materials allow hard disk drive and integrated circuit manufacturers to increase throughput, reduce defects, and improve profitability. AFP also performs contract research and participates in collaborative research with customers and technology partners to develop new ceramic materials.

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Aerotech, Inc.

Benj — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 10:26:10 +0000

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http://www.aerotech.com/

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sales@aerotech.com

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Street address

101 Zeta Drive

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15238-2897

Telephone

412-963-7470

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412-963-7459

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Aerotech’s precision motion control products provide the critical performance for today’s demanding applications in markets such as: medical device and life sciences, semiconductor and flat panel, photonics, automotive, data storage, laser processing, military/aerospace, electronic manufacturing and test, assembly, research and development, and others requiring high precision, high throughput motion solutions.

Aerotech’s commitment to consistently advancing our product and value-added service capabilities is summed up in our motto, “Dedicated to the Science of Motion”. Always guiding our development efforts is our
commitment to providing our customers with products and services that
provide:

• The lowest cost of ownership
• Highest throughput
• Highest accuracy
• Best return on investment

The results of this commitment can be seen in our Aerotech Timeline.
We are gratified that these efforts have been recognized by our peers and colleagues in the industry through awards we have won.

Our philosophy of building superior motion control systems starts with designing and manufacturing technically superior components. Other suppliers integrate general purpose components into their motion systems and claim to sell you a “superior” system. An Aerotech system begins with Aerotech motion components that are already best in class and specifically designed and optimized for the highest performance, and lowest cost of ownership available.
From technically superior components to high performance sub-assemblies to best-in-class highly integrated motion subsystems, Aerotech can accommodate the requirements of your application and outperform competitive solutions.

The performance of our products is complemented by the depth and breadth of our product line, providing our customers with a “one stop” supplier for a quick and efficient solution for your application.

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Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

Benj — Sat, 19 May 2007 11:48:59 +0000

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http://www.airproducts.com/

Contact Email

info@airproducts.com

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Street address

7201 Hamilton Boulevard

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18195-1501

Telephone

610-481-4911

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610-481-5900

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Recognizing that new users of nanomaterials will experience learning curve difficulties relating to handling and formulating nanoparticles, we offer a "solutions" approach to customers. If nanoparticles are not dispersed properly in solution, many of their beneficial properties targeted for the product can be lost. Air Products' Performance Material group has more than 40 years experience in developing chemistries and processes to stabilize the most intricate dispersions. We have applied that knowledge into patented technology to create stable nanoparticle dispersions in aqueous, solvent-borne and 100% solids systems. To assure optimum performance, only the highest quality nanoparticles are used . . . particles that disperse uniformly and are consistently sized. By supplying ready-to-use nanoparticle dispersions, we eliminate the need for customers to disperse the particles themselves, and the hassles of handling dry powders.

Air Products offers a series of standard nanoparticle dispersions specifically tailored for the development of transparent, colorless coatings with antistatic, conductive, fade-resistant and heat-blocking properties. Custom dispersions are also available. Our application engineers look forward to the opportunity to discuss your unique application. They will help determine the right particles and the best dispersing system to add-in needed properties to your system.

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ANSYS, Inc.

Benj — Sat, 19 Aug 2006 15:49:23 +0000

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http://www.ansys.com/

Contact Email

ansysinfo@ansys.com

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Street address

Southpointe , 275 Technology Drive

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15317

Telephone

724.746.3304

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724.514.9494

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To substantially minimize costs and improve time-to-market, companies rely on design simulation and virtual prototyping to maximize their product development process. ANSYS, Inc. develops and globally markets engineering simulation software used by designers and engineers across a broad spectrum of industries, including aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, nuclear, electronics and biomedical. The company develops open and flexible simulation solutions that enable users to simulate design performance directly on the desktop, providing a common platform for fast, efficient and cost-effective product development, from design concept to final-stage testing and performance validation. ANSYS, Inc. distributes its ANSYS, AI*NASTRANО, ICEM CFD and CFX products and technologies through a network of channel partners in more than 40 countries, in addition to its own direct sales offices in strategic locations throughout the world.

ANSYS, Inc. is the first developer of simulation software to obtain ISO 9001:2000 certification, the internationally accepted quality standard for the software industry. The company also has been chosen to provide software solutions to 85 of Fortune's top 100 industrial companies, including nine out of the top 10.

As a result of ANSYS, Inc.'s solid financial standing and continued technological advancements, the company has been recognized by Forbes magazine as one of its "200 Best Small Companies." Furthermore, Business 2.0 magazine named ANSYS one of the "Fastest-Growing Tech Companies." Also, for the third consecutive year, ANSYS, Inc. appeared on BusinessWeek's list of "Top 100 Growth Companies." Locally, ANSYS, Inc. was named a "Tech 50" award winner by the Pittsburgh Technology Council.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania

Benj — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 11:42:58 +0000

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Web url

http://www.sep.benfranklin.org/

Contact Email

info@sep.benfranklin.org

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Street address

1835 Market Street Suite 1100

Zip or postal code

19103

Telephone

215.972.6700

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215.972.5588

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BFTP/SEP, part of a statewide network supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, provides capital and expertise in technology, finance and business that helps entrepreneurs and established businesses overcome challenges and plan for growth. Through our network of resources, the organization fosters dynamic relationships among companies, institutional and private investors, research institutions and the university community.

In 2001 the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania passed the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority Act. The legislation established the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority and charged it with coordination of BFTP programs and investments that advance the competitiveness of Commonwealth companies in the global economy.

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BioNanomatrix ( BNM )

Benj — Sat, 02 Sep 2006 17:44:21 +0000

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http://www.bionanomatrix.com/

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info@bionanomatrix.com

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Biomedicine is making progress in its understanding of the mechanisms of biology and disease through the gradual transition from an era of genome sequencing and functional annotation towards an era of genome information utilization. However, many pre-genome technologies are encountering problems in answering post genome questions. This has created demand for smaller, faster, cheaper, more accurate and more direct tools to address today's challenges from biopathogen detection, new drug target discovery to system biology, personalized and preventive medicine.

BioNanomatrix (BNM) is a bionanotech designer and maker of nanostructured chips, devices and systems for fast, comprehensive, and low-cost analysis of genomic, epigenomic and proteomic information with sensitivity at the single cell / single molecule level. Currently, BNM develops nanodevices and systems for cancer diagnostics, complex disease therapeutics and personalized medicine on its NANOANALYZER™ platform.

Molecular diagnostics is a 600 million dollar market while complex diseases such as schizophrenia cost 40 billion dollars a year in the US alone.

Borne of a multi-million dollar Department of Defense project funded by DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Project Agency) at Princeton University, BioNanomatrix is currently one of seven platform startups of Princeton University as it builds upon an already strong portfolio of patents and other intellectual property.

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CarboLex Inc.

Benj — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 13:07:17 +0000

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http://carbolex.com/

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Street address

460 Parkway

Zip or postal code

19008

Telephone

(859) 226-9210

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(859) 226-9211

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CarboLex was conceived in the Advanced Science and Technology Commercialization Center at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. CarboLex is now a self-sufficient, off-campus company providing carbon nanotubes to clients worldwide.

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Carnegie Mellon Nanofabrication Facility

Benj — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 12:06:05 +0000

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http://www.nanofab.ece.cmu.edu/

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Carnegie Mellon University, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Zip or postal code

15213-3891

Telephone

412-268-2471

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412-268-4323

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The facility includes a cleanroom with 2,600 square feet of class 100 space and 1,200 square feet of class 10 space, as well as three thin film labs. The Nanofab is a self supporting facility managed by the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and occupies space on the F level of Hamerschlag Hall and on the 2nd floor of the College of Engineering building, Roberts Hall.

The facility was originally constructed by the university to support the thin film and solid state electronics research conducted primarily by the DSSC and the ECE department. Research requiring the use of the facility is inherently multidisciplinary. Faculty, staff, and students access the labs and collaborate on projects originating from the ECE, Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Robotics, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, DSSC, MEMS Lab, ICES, CNEXT, and industry. Areas of research include process development of data storage materials and devices, microelectromechanical systems, semiconductor materials and quantum structures, and integrated electro-optics.

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Carnegie Mellon Nanofabrication Facility ( CMNF )

Benj — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 13:18:02 +0000

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Web url

http://www.ece.cmu.edu/research/dssc/nanofab/

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Nanofabrication Facility, Carnegie Mellon

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15213-3891

Telephone

412-268-2471

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412-268-4323

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The facility includes a 4,000 square foot cleanroom, three thin film labs, and a photo reduction darkroom. The Nanofab is managed by the Data Storage Systems Center (DSSC) and occupies space in the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department in Hamerschlag Hall and in the College of Engineering building, Roberts Hall.
The facility was constructed by the university to support the wide variety of thin film and solid state electronics research conducted primarily by the DSSC and the ECE department. Research requiring the use of the facility is inherently multidisciplinary. Faculty, staff, and students access the labs and collaborate on projects originating from the DSSC, ECE, Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Robotics, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and industry. Areas of research include process development of magnetic recording and magneto optic recording thin films and device structures, microelectromechanical systems, semiconductor materials and quantum structures, and integrated electro-optics.

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ChemImage Corporation

Benj — Sun, 27 Aug 2006 15:02:27 +0000

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Web url

http://www.chemimage.com/

Contact Email

info@chemimage.com

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Street address

7301 Penn Avenue

Zip or postal code

15208

Telephone

412-241-7335

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412-241-7311

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Molecular Chemical Imaging combines Digital Imaging with Molecular Spectroscopy to provide molecular images that detail material morphology, composition and structure.

Using our hardware and software solutions, you can selectively detect, analyze and identify chemical and biological samples, then picture the data on any dimension-of-interest using both traditional image-processing techniques and sophisticated chemometric spectral analysis techniques. The combined spatial and spectral information reveals subtle features of a material often not observable using traditional imaging techniques.

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Commercialization of NanoMaterials 2007

Benj — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 15:41:50 +0000

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This conference brings together Fortune 500 companies that can make high volume production of nanomaterials a reality; emerging nanomaterials companies introducing products to the market; university research centers transferring nanomaterials knowledge; and government laboratories supporting the development of nanotechnologies.

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Nanomaterials are receiving increasing attention from the technical community and the public at large. Numerous activities throughout the world are focusing on a wide range of developments, including privately and publicly funded work.
Commercialization of NanoMaterials 2007 brings together industrial, government and academic groups focused on producing nanomaterials today.
The purpose of this conference is to discuss the multi-faceted technical, manufacturing and business issues related to the commercialization and rational use of nanomaterials as well as to provide a forum for discussion among all the contributors to this effort. Planned program highlights include:
• Nanomaterials and nanotechnologies in today’s materials industry
• Global perspectives on nanomaterial commercialization
• Nanomaterials environmental, health and safety forum
• Nanomaterials enterprise: investors, entrepreneurs and big business

Event precise location and contact information

TMS Meeting Services
184 Thorn Hill Road
Warrendale, PA 15086 USA
Tel: (724) 776-9000 x243
Fax: (724) 776-3770
Email: mtgserv@tms.org

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http://www.tms.org/Meetings/specialty/nano07/home.html

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NanoMaterials 2007

Crystalplex Corporation

Benj — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 19:09:58 +0000

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http://www.crystalplex.com/

Contact Email

info@crystalplex.com

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Street address

890 William Pitt Way

Zip or postal code

15238

Telephone

(412) 826-3081

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(412) 826-3083

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Alan W. Seadler

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Our flagship proprietary products, members of the PLxBeadTM family, are encoded with semiconductor nanocrystals and can be as small as 50 nanometers.1 PLxBeadsTM enable researchers to collect multiple results simultaneously from very small sample volumes. PLxBeadsTM provide an easy-to-use solution to the cumbersome methods currently used to measure protein and genetic information. Crystalplex products promise to reduce the labor and shorten the time required for academic and pharmaceutical research.

Our evolving nanosensor technology will provide the next generation of reagents for point of care diagnostics and drug discovery. Crystalplexs nanosensors are PLxBeadsTM whose fluorescent color is modified or turned on when they encounter specific biological components in blood, saliva, or other fluids. This will enable faster, easier, and less expensive clinical diagnostics.

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Draper Triangle Ventures

Benj — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 22:32:20 +0000

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http://www.drapertriangle.com/

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2 Gateway Center, Suite 2000

Zip or postal code

15222

Telephone

412 288-9800

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412 288-9799

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Our Managers have significant experience in founding, investing in and growing early stage technology companies. Through the Draper Network, we have access to the tremendous benefits afforded by the cooperation of 15 affiliated firms, 25 funds, approximately $3 billion under management, unparalleled resources, and the global reach of powerful relationships around the world.

In the majority of cases, Draper Triangle will be the lead investor for a company's first round of financing. We focus on technology businesses with enormous market potential. Our role is to help entrepreneurs achieve their maximum potential through team building, partnership, advice, and support, as well as investments. We see a tremendous need for venture capital investing in Pennsylvania and Ohio, where technology is flourishing. By pursuing a people-focused aproach to venture capital investing, we will continue to fund entrepreneurs with the energy, vision, experience and desire to build great companies.

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Drexel Nanotechonlogy Institute ( DNI )

Benj — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 13:32:25 +0000

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http://nano.materials.drexel.edu/DNI/

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Drexel University, 3141 Chestnut Street

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19104

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In recent years, Drexel University has gained significant momentum in establishing a strong foothold and being recognized as a leader in the nanotechnology research. Research in this area will allow scientists to manipulate matter at the molecular and atomic levels in order to produce materials with unique and controllable properties. There are endless potential applications for such materials, from computer chips to medical devices. Much of the success in nanotechnology will depend on the development of new nanostructured materials, micro and nanoscale characterization techniques, and nano manipulation and manufacturing tools. Drexel University has faculty working in these areas and many instruments that will enable it to create a major center of expertise. DNI will also manage a central materials characterization facility.

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Drexel University : Nanomaterials Group ( NMG )

Benj — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 11:10:50 +0000

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http://nano.materials.drexel.edu/

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Current research topics include:
• Carbide derived carbons with tunable porosity for applications in:
- Supercapacitors and batteries
- Gas (hydrogen, methane) storage
- Biomedical materials (selective adsorption, etc.)
• Carbon nanopipes for nanofluidic devices and fundamental fluid behavior at the nanoscale
• Composites containing carbon nanotubes and diamond nanoparticles
• Detonation nanodiamond – surface modification, properties and applications
• Carbon coatings on SiC fibers and whiskers
• Raman spectroscopy, including in situ studies under pressure, high temperatures and in reactive environments, and surface enhanced Raman
• Environmental SEM and TEM study of nanomaterials and nanostructures
NMG is a part of the A.J. Drexel Nanotechnology Institute (DNI).

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E.A Fischione Instruments, Inc.

Benj — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 21:47:21 +0000

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http://www.fischione.com/

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9003 Corporate Circle

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15632

Telephone

+1-724-325-5449

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+1-724-325-5449

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Bart Simpson

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The mission of Fischione Instruments is to ensure a customer focus while providing the highest quality, most innovative instrumentation to the microscopy community.

Fischione will continue to both serve existing needs and address the requirements of emerging microscopy and nanotechnology applications.

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EnerTech Capital

Benj — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 18:13:40 +0000

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Web url

http://www.enertechcapital.com/

Contact Email

info@enertechcapital.com

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Street address

435 Devon Park Drive, 700 Building

Zip or postal code

19087

Telephone

610.254.4141

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610.254.4188

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EnerTech is widely acknowledged as one of the leading venture capital firms focused on energy technology, clean technology, and other related technologies that have influenced the energy landscape.

Since EnerTech began investing in 1996, it has focused on companies offering innovative solutions in areas such as alternative energy, distributed generation, grid management, and emissions control. EnerTech has a deep understanding of the energy value chain and helps create companies that address the challenges of this complex industry.

Alongside our core energy technology investments, EnerTech has leveraged its knowledge and network to capitalize on key external trends and developments in the global energy sector. As an example, e-commerce and telecommunications were key strategic initiatives in recent years and EnerTech was able to successfully identify and capitalize on growth in these areas. We now believe the focus on alternative energy, environmental, and resource optimization issues will yield the next great opportunity to build market defining businesses.

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GE Water Technologies

Benj — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 19:06:19 +0000

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http://www.gewater.com/

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4636 Somerton Rd.

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19053-6783

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We continuously strive to offer the highest quality people, products and services at prices commensurate with value, and to meet the needs of our customers in a highly responsive manner. We work with our customers in strong and long-lasting relationships built on trust and centered around a mutual interest in quality, productivity and profitability. It is a way of doing business that gets results by providing value. Our customers' satisfaction is based on the gains we make together, as is our continuing success as a business.

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Gelest, Inc.

Benj — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 12:15:02 +0000

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http://www.gelest.com/

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Street address

11 East Steel Road

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19067

Telephone

(215)547-1015

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(215)547-1015

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Since the start of Gelest, Inc., the company has continuously added experts in the fields of silanes, silicones and metal-organics. Our technical staff includes individuals with extensive hands-on experience and academic credentials (see Key Personnel below). Our customers and staff have helped increase the product listings from several hundred to the current listings of over 2000 materials.

The company has focused its research efforts toward expanding the offering of Silicon-based, Germanium-based and Tin-based products. Gelest, Inc now offers the most comprehensive selection of silane and silicone materials in the world. The company is currently expanding into a more extensive offering of other metal-organics, particularly metal alkoxides and diketonates.

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Haverford College: Averford college nanoscience program

Benj — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 16:40:47 +0000

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http://www.haverford.edu/biology/Nanoscience_Program/nanoscience.htm

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The goal of this program is to design biomaterials with useful optoelectronic properties. Research efforts are currently underway for making arrays for 1-dimensional transport, namely, molecular wires. Extensive work in the area of nanotechnology and biomaterial development has identified three main criteria for the design of nanodevices, especially those with applications in molecular electronics: (1) controlled synthesis of functionalized macromolecules; (2) electronic coupling over long distances; and (3) modulation of structural and electronic properties.