Nanotechnology : Utah

Nanopartz, a division of Concurrent Analytical Inc.

cschoen — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 11:23:05 +0000

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Web url

http://www.nanopartz.com/

Contact Email

info@nanopartz.com

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Street address

420 Chipeta Way Su 2250

Zip or postal code

84108

Telephone

3077600733

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8772184010

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Shelley Coldiron, PhD

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In partnership with the State University of New York at Binghamton (SUNY), Rice University, and the University of South Carolina, Nanopartz has commercialized the nanoparticle technology. This technology has been developed through funding by the National Defense Center of Excellence for Research in Ocean Sciences (CEROS), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), National Institute of Health (NIH) as well as private investment and commercial sales.

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NanoClays and Technologies, Inc.

Benj — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 12:20:57 +0000

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Web url

http://www.nanoclaytech.com/

Contact Email

rrp@nanoclaytech.com

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Street address

P.O. Box 320

Zip or postal code

84628

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(435) 433.2230-31

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As a new division of Atlas Mining Nanoclay and Technologies is in a unique position to offer a unique product to the halloysite clay market. Ron Price president of Nanoclay and Technologies Inc is a research scientist with several patents utilizing halloysite clays for controlled release, electroactive composites, antifouling coatings and polymeric fillers. He is currently expanding the range of intellectual property for NTI and in addition many of his patents are available for licensing from the U.S. Navy for interested end users. His experience as a scientist and background in controlled release (currently serving on the editorial board of he Journal of Microencapsulation) offers NTI clients in-house expertise to aid in solving applications problems. In addition the NTI scientific and technical staff and geologist have years of experience with halloysite clays which we bring to the customer.

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University of Utah : Center of Excellence for Nanosized Powders

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 19:27:17 +0000

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http://www.nanocoe.com/

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n.dasgupta@utah.edu

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The center has several reactors for the synthesis of nano powders by the proprietary technique. The following are available on-site:

* An array of furnaces (tube as well as box) going up to a maximum temperature of 1700°C
* Two high energy planetary mills and an attrition mill for making dispersions of nano powders and for general size reduction
* A spin coater for the deposition of thin, transparent, nano-composite films
* A complete set of conventional ceramic processing equipment such as pot mills, uniaxial presses, and isostatic presses
* Several optical microscopes for material characterization
* Regular and easy access to a scanning electron microscope, X-ray diffraction equipment, spectrophotometer, surface area analyzer, and a thermal analyzer within the Materials Science and Engineering department

The Center has access to the College of Engineering Micro/Nanofabrication Facility at the University of Utah. This is a multi-purpose cleanroom facility with approximately 5,300 ft² of laboratory floor space which provides the clean environment necessary for semiconductor materials and device research, micromachining, microfabrication, and semiconductor materials systems research. The laboratory has equipment for the deposition of materials, photolithography, test/characterization/inspection equipment, and many other planar processes necessary for micro and nano system research and characterization.

The recently established Surface Analysis and Nano Imaging Laboratory is equipped with various instrumentation including the Tencor P-10 Stylus profilometer, a Kratos AxisUltraDLD (Imaging XPS, Auger, ISS), a Digital Instruments Dimension 3000 AFM, a Polyvar optical microscope with digital imaging with Nomarski, etc.

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Headwaters, Inc.

Benj — Sat, 19 Aug 2006 22:51:28 +0000

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Web url

http://www.hdwtrs.com/

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Street address

10653 S. River Front Pkwy Suite 300

Zip or postal code

84095

Telephone

(801) 984-9400

Fax

(801) 984-9410

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Headwaters Incorporated is a world leader in creating value through innovative advancements in the utilization of natural resources. The Company is focused on providing services to energy
companies, conversion of fossil fuels into alternative energy products, and generally adding value to energy. Headwaters generates revenue from managing coal combustion products
(CCPs) and from licensing its innovative chemical technology to produce an alternative fuel.
Through its CCP business and its solid alternative fuels business, the Company earns a growing revenue stream that provides the capital needed to expand and acquire synergistic new business opportunities.

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nCoat, Inc.

Benj — Sat, 02 Sep 2006 17:53:02 +0000

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http://www.ncoat.com/

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(800) 668-5455

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(800) 491-3043

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The coatings industry is a long-established and vast market with multiple competitors. nCoat products incorporate traditional macro and micron level (reference to the measurement scale of a product source material, chemical reaction and/or structure after configuration) products and new nano-scale products with distinctly novel properties and functionality. Such products are structured with nano-scale particulates, creating and taking advantage of nano-level reactions and interactions, thus impacting existing molecular structures, thereby becoming nano-structured materials.

nCoat has identified key nano-level particulates and processes that produce previously unknown and unexploited properties for use in multiple markets. The company saw an emerging opportunity to use nano-structured coatings and processes in mature industries. In particular, using recent nanotechnology developments, nano coating products can be formed with superior binding, penetration, preservation and other commercially beneficial qualities.

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High Performance Coatings, Inc. ( HPC )

Benj — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 13:49:58 +0000

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http://www.hpcoatings.com/

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14788 S. Heritagecrest Way

Zip or postal code

84065

Telephone

801-501-8303

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801-501-8315

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HPC provides protective, lubritic and appearance coatings for the motorsports, industrial, food processing, medical, aerospace and OEM automotive and trucking industries. HPC is recognized as a leader and innovator of coating technology in these fields.

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Moxtek, Inc.

Benj — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 17:02:51 +0000

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http://www.moxtek.com/

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Street address

452 West 1260 North

Zip or postal code

84057

Telephone

(801) 225-0930

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(801) 221-1121

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MOXTEK is an international leader in innovative original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. MOXTEK specializes in the development and application of near atomic nano-structures used in technology enabling optical, x-ray, and other high-tech applications. MOXTEK is a company that combines steady growth and profitability in its established x-ray division with explosive-growth possibilities in optical products division.

Digital optics is a radically new type of optic that enables a new generation of systems in the display, telecommunications, medical and instrumentation markets. Produced by engineering structures on the near atomic level, digital optics represent a breakthrough in optical element design. Utilizing technology developed with NASA assistance,

MOXTEK has developed alternating structures of high index of refraction materials such as conductors or insulators and low index of refraction materials such as air or polymer/glass to create a micro-wire pattern. These Microwire structures can be engineered to contain functionality that has been impossible to create utilizing established technologies. The company's initial offering into the competitive world of optical elements is a normal incidence reflective polarizer and a polarizing beam splitter that have superior performance to products currently offered. MOXTEK is the established leader in soft x-ray technologies and dominates the component market to OEM manufacturers of x-ray fluorescence and diffraction systems. It has been a market leader in this field for 10 years and numbers every major manufacturer as a customer. Technology drives product development and MOXTEK enjoys significant intellectual property in the field of nano-structures, angstrom thick polymer films, ultra low noise JFETs and specialty coatings.

Ownership The Company is privately held, with 85% of the stock being controlled by the initial founders, employees, and directors of the Company.

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Nano-Oxides, Inc. - A Nano-Powder Company

nano07 — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:10:34 +0000

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Web url

http://www.nano-oxides.com

Contact Email

nano_service@nano-oxides.com

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Street address

5395 W. 700 S., Salt Lake City, UT

Zip or postal code

84104

Telephone

801-355-1895

Fax

801-530-4820

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Ceo, president

Anil Virkar

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Nano-Oxides, Inc. has particular expertise in the synthesis and post-processing of nano-oxide powders. Nanosize oxide powders and dispersions for such cutting edge applications as coatings and nano-porous membranes are under development. Collaboration for the development of nano-products, contract research and custom development in response to market requirements are of prime interest.
View site at: www.nano-oxides.com

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Intelligent Enclosures, inc.

Benj — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 13:46:54 +0000

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http://www.minienvironments.com/

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Street address

660 West Sandy Parkway

Zip or postal code

84070

Telephone

801-553-0827

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801-576-1587

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The production of nano-sized structures requires precise control of many environmental factors. Precise control of parameters such as temperature stability, vibration (both acoustic and physical), airborne contaminants, electrical magnetic interference (EMI), and molecular contamination are required for the effective realization of nano-scale technologies.
The exacting environmental control required of nanotechnology necessitates a comprehensive approach to controlling each individual environmental aspect. Whether it be an application for lifesciences, such as nano-scale genomics research, biomedical implants, alternative drug delivery mechanisms, or others like structural composites, industrial coatings or integrated circuits, the tools and instruments used to explore nano-scale applications demand a new set of environmental control solutions.

Mini-environments are a crucial part of a comprehensive environment control plan. Mini-environments provide precise and efficient temperature and humidity control, sound attenuation, and can be designed to reduce EMI. In addition, mini-environments provide these high levels of environmental control in an integrated, economical package and can be implemented faster than facility construction or modification. These attributes make mini-environments a good solution to unexpected environmental issues as well as part of a planned nano-scale facility.

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Ceramatec, Inc

JohnT — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 23:53:40 +0000

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Web url

www.ceramatec.com

Contact Email

info@ceramatec.com

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Street address

2425 South 900 West

Zip or postal code

84119

Telephone

(801) 972-2455

Fax

(801) 972-1925

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Ceo, president

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Ceramatec is internationally recognized with an extensive patent portfolio covering its achievements in the fields of solid-state ceramic and aqueous ionic electrochemical technologies.

Ceramatec’s pursuit of innovative products and new business focuses in several major technological areas capitalizing on our core competencies. Ceramatec’s expertise in development of fuel cells, ionic gas separation, customized sensor and membrane technology, microreactors, and advanced batteries stems from three decades of experience in solid state ceramic materials and structures.

In addition, Ceramatec has ongoing efforts in aqueous ionic systems, including controlled-release fluid delivery systems and air and water purification.

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Qualsec (QLSC)

Admin — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:42:06 +0000

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Web url

http://www.qualsensors.com/

Contact Email

mail@qualsensors.com

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Street address

1770 N. Research Parkway

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Utah 84341

Telephone

(435) 713-0566

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QualSec (QLSC) is the developer of the NanoNose, the next generation of electronic olfactory sensory technology. We develop cutting-edge proprietary detection systems which meet the discrimination, sensitivity, and portability requirements of the homeland security market, as well as applications in other high volume markets including the health care, environmental, petrochemical, and food industries. QualSec's technology also has near-term applications for protection against biological warfare agents and the spread of terrorist-initiated epidemics.

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Headwaters Incorporated

NanoStaff — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 13:16:16 +0000

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http://www.headwaters.com/

Contact Email

smadden@headwaters.com

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Street address

10653 S River Front Parkway Suite 300

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84095

Telephone

801-984-9400

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801-984-9410

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Whether it is improving processes that generate or consume energy or improving materials that comprise our built environment, Headwaters is committed to sustainable business practices and sustainable products.

With leading positions in each of their markets, Headwaters operating companies discover and capitalize on opportunities for making more efficient use of our world’s natural resources – especially fossil fuels. Many opportunities can be found on the coal value chain.
Headwaters Energy Services is the largest provider of technology and chemical reagents to the coal-based synthetic fuels industry. The company is using its engineered fuels expertise to develop new opportunities in the burgeoning clean coal marketplace.
Headwaters Resources is America’s largest manager and marketer of coal combustion products, including fly ash. Utilization of these materials improves performance of building products while creating significant environmental benefits.
Headwaters Construction Materials is a market leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing architectural stone veneer under the Eldorado Stone brand and also holds regional market leadership positions in manufacturing and marketing concrete blocks and brick. HCM also developed innovative FlexCrete aerated concrete.
Headwaters Technology Innovations Group continues to develop and deploy a range of breakthrough technologies that improve natural resource utilization, including heavy oil upgrading, coal liquefaction and nanocatalyst applications.