WEBINAR: 'Latest techniques in Laser-based Spinning Disk Confocal Systems and the Andor Revolution'

This event will be a forum for applications of optical tweezers and tweezers-related technologies in the life sciences and is part of the NanoBioVIEWS™ international meeting series, which has been initiated by JPK Instruments to further the scientific knowledge exchange on instrumentation and applications of nanotechnology in the life sciences.

Invited speakers from leading research groups in Europe and the USA will present their ground-breaking research.

Website: http://www.nanobioviews.net/opticaltweezers.html

NT-MDT will participate in the Spring 2008 ACS National Meeting & Exposition in New Orleans, LA, USA, April 6th to10th . During the ACS exhibition, NT-MDT will debut their newest product innovation the Solver Next, the first general-purpose SPM automated for ease-of-use at any user level. The system offers complete automation, intelligent software and ergonomic design making this general-purpose SPM acceptable for state-of-the-art scientific laboratories and multi user facilities.

The Nano-Net conference positions itself at the intersection of two worlds, namely, emerging nano-technologies on one-side, and network/communication theory on the other side. The standing question that this conference will address is: What are the new communication paradigms that derive from the transition from micro- to nano-scale devices? The related degrees of freedom and constraints associated with these new technologies will change our notions about efficient network and system design. Nano-Net provides a multi-disciplinary forum for the discussion of new techniques in modeling, design, simulation, and fabrication of network and communication systems at the nano-scale.

Sponsors: Create-Net, ICST, EU (IST-FET), ENIAC
Industry Sponsor: STMicroelectronics

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?

Early in February ‘08 NT-MDT company promoted a training SPM NanoEducator compatible with Mac OS. NT-MDT is the first company who introduced the world of SPM nanoinvestigations to Mac OS users.

Early in February ‘08 NT-MDT company promoted a training SPM NanoEducator http://www.ntmdt.com/Products/Scanning_Probe_Microscopes/product79.html compatible with Mac OS. NT-MDT is the first company who introduced the world of SPM nanoinvestigations to Mac OS users.

On the 9th of January, 2008 NanoVision Center’s opening took place at Queen Mary of London University and this event has been widely covered by British and international mass media (BBC, Daily Mirror, British Satellite News etc.).
The ceremony was opened by Professor Nigel Brown, the head of university, who has solemnly cut the nanoribbon which was specially made with Quanta 3D device (FEI Company). In his report the professor expressed appreciation to sponsors (NT-MDT, Atocube, FEI, Jeol) and especially noted unique opportunities of scanning probe microscopy (SPM).

There is an avalanche-like increase of reports, where molecules of
nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) appear as an object of nanotechnology
research and/or as material for nano-sized devices. In many cases
scanning probe microscopy (SPM) is the most powerful and
informative research tool. Examinations as well as precise
manipulations can be performed this way. What is important when
SPM is applied to molecular level experiments? Three facets are
illustrated further.

NANOTEC2008 will show how nanotechnology can lead to the development of a new generation of products, devices and processes which can revolutionise sectors of great relevance. The agenda will mirror the objectives of the Strategic Programme launched by the Italian Government, Industry 2015, which focus also on themes that are at the front line at world level:

• Energy efficiency;
• Sustainable mobility;
• New technologies for life sciences;
• New technologies for Made in Italy;
• Innovative technologies to preserve the cultural heritage.

The conference focuses on the state-of-the-art research and development in Micro- and Nano-scale phenomena, devices, systems, manufacturing, as well as the commercialization of Micro- and Nano-technologies. The conference will consist of plenary talks, invited talks, contributed oral and poster presentations, and exhibitions and will provide opportunities for communication and collaboration between industry and academia.

COMS2008: The Premier Conference on Micro-Nanotechnology Commercialization Education!