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?

Metamaterials’2008

2nd International Congress on Advanced Electromagnetic Materials in Microwaves and Optics
Pamplona, Spain , September 21-26, 2008

The Congress is organized by the Virtual Institute for Artificial Electromagnetic Materials and Metamaterials - METAMORPHOSE VI AISBL and encompasses a Conference and European Doctoral School. The conference aims to address a wide area of research related to metamaterials, artificial electromagnetic materials and surfaces in the microwave and optical ranges, encompassing general theory, design, applications, fabrication and measurements.

New surface coating possibilities at Danish Technological Institute

Picosun Oy, a company developing and manufacturing Atomic Layer Deposition reactors in Finland, has entered into a demonstration agreement with Nagoya University in Japan.

A completely new nano size surface finish is introduced by Ormecon International into the Printed Circuit Board market. The thickness is only 55 nanometres, the layer consists of a nanoparticle complex formed between the Organic Nanometal and Silver (the Silver only contributes up less than 10% to it).

The IASTED conference on nanotechnology and applications (NANA 2008) will cover nanobiotechnology, nanomaterials, nanoelectronics and nanomaterials, as well as the ethical and environmental implications of nanotechnology.