Nanotechnology : Austin

Wade Adams and nanotechnology

JohnT — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 10:41:45 +0000

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A Rice Alliance Austin Chapter Speaker Event on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. features Wade Adams, Director, Smalley Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology at Rice University.

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Dr. Wade Adams is the Director of the Richard E. Smalley Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology at Rice University. The Smalley Institute is devoted to the development of new innovations on the nanometer scale. Some of the Smalley Institute's current thrusts include research in carbon nanotubes, medical applications of C60, nanoporous membranes, molecular computing, and nanoshell diagnostic and therapeutic applications. The Smalley Institute is part of a major initiative at Rice to expand activities in nano, bio, info and enviro science and engineering, and to expand interactions with the Texas Medical Center, the largest concentration of medical research facilities in the world.
Dr. Wade Adams retired from the US Air Force senior executive ranks in January 2002, as the Chief Scientist of the Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. He was responsible for providing advice to the laboratory director and staff on the technical and scientific merit of the laboratory's research and development programs, and he also directed the in-house research program.
Wade was appointed a senior scientist (ST) in the Materials Directorate of the Wright Laboratory in 1995. Prior to that he was a research leader and in-house research scientist in the directorate. For the past 31 years he has conducted research in polymer physics, concentrating on structure-property relations in high-performance organic materials. He is internationally known for his research in high-performance rigid-rod polymer fibers, X-ray scattering studies of fibers and liquid crystalline films, polymer dispersed liquid crystals, and theoretical studies of ultimate polymer properties. He has written more than 190 publications on these topics, including several review articles and two edited books. He is a Fellow of the American Physical Society and the Air Force Research Laboratory. Dr. Adams retired from the Air Force Reserve in the rank of Colonel in 1998.

Event precise location and contact information

Location: Stephen F. Austin Hotel, 701 Congress Ave., Austin, TX
Online pre-registration deadline: Monday, January 14 at 5:00 p.m.

Cost: $15: Early Registration (early registration by Jan. 14 deadline); $20: Walk-up Registration
Questions? Please email alliance@austinricealliance.org

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Pyxis Technology

vinay1210 — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 13:22:51 +0000

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http://www.pyxistech.com

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9020 Capital of Texas Hwy N

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78759

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(512) 637-0500

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(512) 276-5051

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Pyxis Technology, Inc. delivers next generation IC routing software and service solutions for system-on-chip designs. Existing IC physical design tool architectures are aging and struggling to keep up. Their solutions are primarily focused on multiple iterative repair steps resulting in only minimal local improvements to the design. The Pyxis NexusRoute IC router is unique in the industry as it uses a new patent-pending architecture and one-pass flow to perform correct-by-construction optimization of IC performance, power and yield during the routing process.

Using NexusRoute, customers have seen as much as a 4X improvement in design closure cycle time with faster design performance, lower power and up to a 10% increase in predicted yield. The NexusRoute router is designed to efficiently solve the problems arising from physical effects of < 65nm technologies while blending seamlessly into the common EDA environments of IC design customers.

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Nascentric

vinay1210 — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:21:40 +0000

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http://www.nascentric.com

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support@nascentric.com

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8303 North Mopac Expressway

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78759

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512-225-8800

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512-225-8900

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The rapid increase in integrated circuit size and complexity, coupled with the smaller feature sizes, has caused significant challenges to the design community in adopting nanometer process technology. Nanometer geometries introduce challenges in timing delay, power consumption, signal integrity, power supply variation and electro-migration.

Due to the inadequacies of traditional verification technologies, designers are forced to divide their transistors into smaller blocks for verification, thereby sacrificing the accuracy of their simulation and analysis. Inaccurate simulation of interdependent nanometer effects are the cause of catastrophic chip failures, functional failures, or degraded system performance. Iterative chip fabrication runs are the result, often costing one half million dollars or more per iteration. This also lengthens schedule, burns additional engineering hours, delays time-to-market, and decreases the market potential of the eventual products based upon the chip.

Power Consumption

Power consumption continues to grow in importance. Supply voltages are continually trending lower as geometries continue scaling downward. Reduced voltages cause active devices to operate closer to their switching thresholds and, as a result, never fully turn off. Smaller transistors also have reduced channel lengths, causing a decrease in threshold voltages. This causes increased leakage currents (source to drain currents that are known as subthreshold leakage currents). Additional leakage also takes place from the gate to drain as well as source and drain to substrate. In cumulative, leakage power, due to higher leakage currents, contributes up to 50% of the chip's total power consumption. Effectively managing the power consumption requires more accurate simulation and management of all sources of power (switching, leakage and hidden.)

Supply Variation

Supply voltage variations, commonly known as IR drop, is a function of the current (I) drawn from the power grid and the resistance (R) of the interconnect. If the current demand is higher than anticipated, or the wire resistance is too large, supply voltage drops below what is required. This causes larger gate and signal delays, timing discrepancies in signals and clock skew. IR drop on power and ground grids can also affect the noise margins and compromise the signal integrity of the design.

Noise

With nanometer scaling, the height of the interconnect becomes greater than the width, and the coupling between adjacent parallel interconnect lines is now greater than the coupling of interconnect between lines. As signals (currents) travel along the interconnect, glitches or crosstalk with neighboring nets ("victim" nets) can occur, given the relative rate of switching (rise and fall times of the signals) and the amount of mutual capacitance. If the amplitude and timing of the glitch occurs at a critical moment, it may cause a cell to accelerate or slow its transitioning, or even exceed the logic threshold of the receiver cell and force a transition that should not take place. To avoid these types of timing problems or functional failures, accurate simulation of these noise effects is essential.

The Need

The interesting characteristic that binds all of these nanometer effects together is that they are current-based problems. They are also transient and interdependent. The ideal approach to analyze and prevent these problems from adversely impacting designs, prior to fabrication, would be current-based, and would take into account the transient and interdependent nature of nanometer effects.

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Nascentric

vinay1210 — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 17:29:32 +0000

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http://www.nascentric.com

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support@nascentric.com

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8303 North Mopac Expressway

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78759

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512-225-8800

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512-225-8900

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Nascentric provides the fastest, highest capacity, and most accurate SPICE verification and analysis for complex nanometer designs. Our patented products enable you to analyze and optimize your custom digital and SRAM by accurately predicting system functionality and performance in the presence of nanometer effects such as delay, power, signal integrity, electro-migration, and power supply variation. Nascentric technology enables design teams to accurately analyze and functionally verify larger and more complex circuits dramatically faster than previously possible; thus reducing design iterations, improving quality and facilitating higher yield silicon.

Power Consumption

Supply Variation

Noise

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The Solution

Nascentric has developed unique current-based technologies to address nanometer effects, and owns a diverse, valuable patent portfolio in this and many other unique verification and analysis techniques. Nascentric is the first and only company to develop SPICE entirely based on current instead of voltage, which has significant advantages in performance, accuracy and capacity over traditional SPICE, particularly as integrated circuit geometries shrink and leakage currents grow.

Nascentric develops and markets design automation tools that enable leading edge semiconductor companies to analyze and optimize their designs. Our products accurately predict performance in the presence of nanometer effects such as delay, power, signal integrity, electro-migration, and power supply variation. Our advanced simulation and analysis technology allows design teams to accurately analyze larger and more complex circuits dramatically faster than previously possible; thus reducing design iterations, improving quality and facilitating higher yield silicon.

Background

Nascentric's board of directors represents a prestigious cross section of the semiconductor and Electronics Design Automation (EDA) industries. Its Technical Advisory Board is composed of leading industry professionals and academics. Nascentric has also built an extensive University program including Carnegie Mellon, Purdue University, University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M, University of Toronto and Mississippi State. Nascentric supports the world's leading foundries including TSMC, Charter and UMC.

A privately held company, Nascentric Inc. was founded in October 2003. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company is led by an experienced EDA management team, an industry recognized Board of Directors, and has assembled a highly respected technical advisory board. Nascentric's principle investors include Intel Capital, Austin Ventures, Needham Partners, and Silverton Partners.

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CameronWeeks Public Relations

cameronweeks — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 07:49:04 +0000

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http://www.cameronweeks.com/

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pr@cameronweeks.com

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5114 Balcones Woods Drive, 307.182

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78759

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512.745.3686

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Patti D. Hill

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New technologies are today's reality. They're are fascinating, mind-expanding, challenging, provocative, and riveting. They continue to positively impact the world in which we live, creating new wealth and reshaping economic and social policy.

Having clear messages and public relations programs in place that enable you - today’s technologists, scientists, pundits, and executives - to distinctly articulate your vision will not only enable you to become industry leaders and advance your technologies, but provides your organization with a voice in the marketplace of ideas, facts, and viewpoints to aid informed public debate.

CameronWeeks Public Relations has perfected the art and science of building relationships between an organization and its key publics. Our practices have the ability to take your technology from obscurity to prominence - creating important visibility and generating deal flow.

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BlabberMouth PR

Benj — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 13:26:00 +0000

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http://www.blabbermouthpr.com/

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5114 Balcones Woods Drive, #307.182

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78759

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866.295.5145

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We provide the best product possible by setting objectives, developing strategies, devising and implementing tactics, and then measuring results. All of us at BlabberMouth PR are driven by the relentless pursuit of ROI on behalf of our clients.

Our team of seasoned professionals has taken the PR bull by the horns. Not only do our revered executive public relations strategists treat editors and reporters with respect and provide them with the services they need in a fast, professional manner, but we’ve earned a prominent place in our clients' companies by providing much-needed strategic counsel.

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2007 Texas’ Nano Future Statewide Conference

Sat, 21 Jul 2007 10:33:03 +0000

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Conference on nanotechnology and the economic benefits of this emerging field.

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The 2007 Statewide Conference on Nanotechnology, organized by Austin Community College in cooperation with SEMATECH, provides a forum for educators, business leaders, and policy makers to learn about the emerging field of nanoscience and technology, how to incorporate nanotopics into science education curriculum, and encourage economic development within their community.

Distinguished speakers and experts in the nanotechnology field will discuss key topics, including current advances related to biomedical applications, energy generation and utilization, defense applications, and the electronics/semiconductor industry.

Properties of nanomaterials, tools and processes utilized in industry, and consumer applications will be addressed, as well as economic development, environmental and societal factors and other related topics.

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Omni Hotel Downtown, 700 San Jacinto (at 8th Street) in Austin, Texas.

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http://www.austincc.edu/nanotech/2007conference/

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Austin Community College

ATDF

Benj — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 13:37:15 +0000

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http://www.atdf.com/

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general.info@atdf.com

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2706 Montopolis Drive

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78741

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(512) 356-7000

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ATDF is where semiconductor manufacturers, equipment and materials suppliers, universities, and other high tech firms from around the world come to perform cutting-edge research and development.

Our engineers develop baseline processes that bring new tools and materials to manufacturing at reduced cost. With highly customized development activities, our customers have access to the processes, electrical data and equipment necessary to bring products to market—fast.

Because ATDF helps set the Roadmap for future technology nodes, we are able to offer next-generation technology today.

ATDF Nanofabrication Capabilities:

Advanced transistor technologies

* Atomic layer deposition
* High-k dielectrics, metal gates

Non-classical CMOS processing

* MuGFET
* Nanomaterials

Cu/Low-k processing for etch, cleans, and CMP

* Wide variety of low-k materials
* Large selection of integration schemes

Electrical and analytical testing

* Parametric testing
* Bench testing
* TEM, SEM, Auger, SIMS, TXRF, FIB-SEM, ICP-MS, AFM, FTIR

Lithography

* 193 nm patterning (200/300mm)
* 248 nm patterning (200/300mm)

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AeonClad Coatings

Benj — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 11:04:15 +0000

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http://www.aeonclad.com/

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info@aeonclad.com

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2508 Ashley Worth Blvd., Suite 200

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78738

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512.697.8148

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512.263.3236

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Our unique nanocoating method enables the creation of highly controllable, ultra thin and ultra smooth surfaces with no pinholes in a single-step, solventless process. We are able to create uniquely functionalized surfaces, enabling improved biocompatibility, specialized attachment chemistry, or other unique properties.

AeonClad Offers:

* Highly tunable plasma coating technology
* Flexible, durable, scalable and efficient coated materials
* Variable polymer film thickness and film composition
* Extremely gentle processing conditions
* More reliable performances of coated material,
especially for precisely designed device

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Systems and Materials Research Corporation ( SMRC )

Benj — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 10:04:04 +0000

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http://www.systemsandmaterials.com/

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info@systemsandmaterials.com

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1300 W. Koenig Lane #230

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78756

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(512) 535-7791

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(512) 206-4966

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Systems and Materials Research Corporation (SMRC) was founded in 1998 by a group of professionals committed to scientific research for the purpose of product development and commercialization. SMRC projects originate in contract programs such as SBIRs, STTRs, BAAs, commercial R&D, and commercial consulting. Our commitment to excellence is exemplified by the people we hire and the relationships we forge to bring the best solutions to market.

SMRC areas of expertise:

* Coating thickness sensors
* Elastomers and elastomeric sealants
* Extreme environment materials
* High temperature intumescent coatings
* High temperature sealants
* Material characterization/suitability
* Microwave NDE devices/systems
* Nanocomposite formulation/prototyping
* Nanocomposites/nanoputties/nanofluids
* Polymeric materials development
* Self-sealing fasteners
* Tailored nanocomposite sealants and coatings
* Transparent armor materials
* Underwater connector technology

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Nanohmics, Inc.

Benj — Tue, 22 May 2007 10:31:57 +0000

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http://www.nanohmics.com/

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info@nanohmics.com

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6201 East Oltorf Street, Suite 400

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78741

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(512)389-9990

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(512)389-9850

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Nanohmics’ management has extensive knowledge in the identification of business opportunities that are attractive for continued investment following successful technical development. In particular, they have a proven track record of developing SBIR-initiated products as well as securing and directing venture capital backing for product commercialization. Nanohmics has low volume manufacturing capabilities and has manufactured a number of devices for commercial sale in low volume (10-100 devices) production runs.

Nanohmics’ personnel understand the process necessary to select, and strategically position opportunities developed through contract research and the SBIR programs. Nanohmics’ intension is to keep its core focus on technology incubation while pursuing other vehicles for commercialization of mature or ready-for-market technology. Commercialization mechanisms include selling or licensing the technology, setting up subsidiary corporations in order to attract follow-on and/or matching capital from established venture capital firms, angel investors, and investments from larger corporations interested in the technology. Nanohmics intends to partner with a large volume manufacturer to manufacture and sell this device into the military and commercial markets.

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Emergent Technologies Inc. ( ETI )

Benj — Mon, 07 May 2007 10:17:26 +0000

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http://www.emergenttechnologies.com/

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info@etibio.com

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2508 Ashley Worth Boulevard, suite 200

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78738

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(512) 263-3232

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(512) 263-3236

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Objectives:

* To assist scientist-entrepreneurs in creating start-up companies
* To support technology-based economic development throughout Texas, Oklahoma, the Southwest and the U.S.
* To develop and negotiate licensing agreements to generate revenue for all parties
* To provide funding and management support for entrepreneurial development and commercial success
* To secure major market revenue and technology-leadership advantage for our industry partners
* To facilitate commercialization of university research discoveries and innovative technologies for public use and benefit

ETI is committed to building the future of life sciences with strategic commercialization of research and technology through university and industry collaboration. ETI's mission is to enhance states' business competitiveness through technology innovation. ETI provides access to universities' technology expertise, expands the states' R&D and technology infrastructure and creates collaborative environments to advance the technology future of the nation.

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nanoTox, Inc.

Benj — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 16:31:07 +0000

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http://www.nanotox.com/

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info@nanotox.com

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PO Box 1548

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78767

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866-411-NANO (866-411-6266)

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The emergence of nanotechnology has ignited a revolution in products and the industries that manufacture them. Governments and private investors worldwide clearly recognize nanotechnology's potential and are investing substantially in its development within critical markets.

But there are questions about potential hazards affecting the safety and welfare of consumers and those involved in the manufacturing, as well as the potential for large-scale environmental risks.

* nanoTox™ has the expertise and know-how to help advance safe nanotechnology products into multiple market sectors.
* nanoTox™ performs and standardizes the characterization of nanoscale materials intended for use in commercial products and developed by researchers from academia, government, and industry.
* nanoTox™ serves as an international resource and knowledge base for all stakeholders involved in nanotechnology, and facilitates the development and translation of nanoscale materials and devices for commercial applications.

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Nano Science Diagnostics, Inc.

Benj — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 12:21:49 +0000

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http://www.nanosciencediagnostics.com/

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1826 Kramer Lane, Suite E

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78758

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(512) 873 9620

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(512) 532 6142

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NSD is focused on product development in the area of

1. Point Of Care Tests (POCTs) for Medical diagnostics

2. Rapid test for Food testing

NSD's test will enable rapid, sensitive and cost effective screening of samples. Other tests currently in the market require long periods of time to produce results, have low sensitivity, and comparatively higher cost.

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HelioVolt Corporation

Benj — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 13:24:13 +0000

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http://www.heliovolt.com/

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8201 E. Riverside Dr Suite 600

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78744-1604

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512-767-6000

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HelioVolt's breakthrough manufacturing technology, FASST™ can produce thin film semiconductor coatings on traditional construction materials using CIS - a proven copper-based semiconductor alloy that is superior to all ofher thin films. CIS is as efficient and reliable as crystalline silicon - and can displace silicon and accelerate market growth, especially for architectural solar power applications.

NREL estimates that it will take high efficiency devices with manufacturing costs of $1 per watt or less to make PV power competitive the price of electricity generated by burning fossil fuels. HelioVolt believes that with FASST™ the photovoltaic market can reach that stage much sooner that with silicon.

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Nanocoolers

Benj — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 18:07:30 +0000

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http://www.nanocoolers.com/

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5307 Industrial Oaks Blvd., Suite 100

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78735

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512-583-8000

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512-583-8075

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Our thin-film thermoelectrics redefine small scale refrigeration with smaller, more efficient, and more reliable chip-level products. nanoCoolers products will revolutionize the way we think about, design and fabricate cooling solutions for our computers, cars, homes and lives.

The thin-film thermoelectrics incorporate novel device structures to achieve unprecedented cooling densities for commercial thermoelectrics. When integrated into cooling applications with high-heat flux heat sources, system power efficiencies can be significantly improved over systems built with conventional thermoelectrics. These products also enable new markets in small-scale refrigeration. Future advancements of this technology could eventually replace the compressor-based technology used in applications as diverse as automobile climate control, air conditioning and food storage. nanoCoolers manufacturers these thin-film thermoelectrics using proprietary processes similar to those used in IC manufacturing. This will significantly enhance reliability by eliminating the solders in the electrical path within the thermoelectric, a leading cause of failure in conventional thermoelectrics.

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Lizard Fire Studios

Benj — Sun, 27 Aug 2006 15:43:05 +0000

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http://www.lizardfire.com/

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2004 Pompton Dr.

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78757

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512 458 1855

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John Burch

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I run a 3d animation studio and I was an electronic engineer for 18 years. That background allowed me to work with Dr. Drexler to co-design and animate his concept of a desktop nanofactory. We can create accurate chemical molecules in 3d and animate them with larger stuctures to show the operation of nano devices.

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NovaCentrix, Corp ( Formerly Nanotechnologies, Inc )

Benj — Sat, 26 Aug 2006 14:06:52 +0000

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http://www.novacentrix.com/

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1908 Kramer Lane, Building B, Suite L

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78758

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1-866-336-NANO, 512-491-9500

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NovaCentrix' silver can be found in FDA approved wound dressings and conductive inks that enable high-speed printing of electronic circuits on paper or plastic. Our aluminum particles offer the most controlled energy release enabling unique nanoenergetic applications for defense, pyrotechnics, and commercial explosives.

Leveraging our expertise in producing and processing some of the world's most sought after nano-metals, NovaCentrix provides integrated solutions that address the entire production process. From functionalizing particles and formulating inks, to producing and delivering equipment, NovaCentrix' proprietary technology offers our printable electronics, life sciences and energetics' customers exceptional value-driven solutions.

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Molecular Imprints, Inc.

Benj — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 19:52:25 +0000

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http://www.molecularimprints.com/

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info@molecularimprints.com

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Street address

1807-C West Braker Lane

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78758-3605

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1-512-339-7760

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1-512-339-3799

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MII offers a novel technique of lithography and 3-dimensional printing, capable of patterning nano-scale devices and structures. The technique is based on step and flash imprint lithography (S-FIL) technology that delivers a lower cost, low complexity alternative to expensive optical lithography tools. The patented S-FIL technology is a step and repeat, room temperature, low pressure (<1psi) nano-imprint process that demonstrates sub-20nm resolution.

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Quantum Logic Devices, Inc.

Benj — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 19:50:58 +0000

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http://www.quantumlogicdevices.com/

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info@QuantumLogicDevices.com

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Street address

7801 North Lamar, Suite D-98

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78752

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512.302.5030

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512.302.5030

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Were developing technology that will make the world faster, smarter, safer, and SMALLER!

We are the first company to combine the dry and the wet of nanotechnology.

Our focus is on single-electron transistor platforms, based on quantum dots, that use very low power. These represent the future of computation and data communication as Moore's Law nears its limit. Our proprietary designs afford inexpensive fabrication and room temperature operation -- which cannot be done with other approaches.

These devices can also directly detect single molecular reactions electronically. This level of sensitivity is most useful for applications such as medical diagnostics, drug-discovery, and bio/chemical warfare defense systems.