Nanotechnology : Victoria

Starpharma Pooled Development Ltd.

Benj — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 12:44:38 +0000

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Web url

http://www.starpharma.com/framemaster.htm

Contact Email

info@starpharma.com

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Street address

Baker Building, 75 Commercial Road

Zip or postal code

3004

Telephone

+61 3 8532 2700

Fax

+61 3 9510 5955

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Starpharma Pooled Development Ltd is an ASX listed company established in 1996 to develop a polyvalent technology based on large molecules called dendrimers. Commencing in 1992, the Biomolecular Research Institute (BRI) in Melbourne, Australia, first investigated dendrimers as protein mimics for pharmaceutical applications, before licensing the technology to Starpharma Pooled Development Ltds subsidiary company, Starpharma Pty Ltd (Starpharma).

Today, Starpharma Pooled Development Ltd has parallel investments to develop both pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical applications of dendrimer nanotechnology.

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Marion Nanosystems

marion — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 16:51:26 +0000

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Web url

http://www.marionnanosystems.com/

Contact Email

nick@marionnanosystems.com

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Street address

50 Elida Crescent

Zip or postal code

3805

Telephone

+61 3 9704 9061

Fax

+61 3 9704 9061

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Ceo, president

Nicolas Marion

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Molecular manufacturing technology promises to address each of the following major global issues whilst maintaining minimal impact on our environment.

- Making clean water available globally
- Portable and adaptable energy devices
- Increasing the health & longevity of human life
- Maximising agricultural productivity
- Making powerful information technology available everywhere

At Marion Nanosystems, we are dedicated to maintaining the highest level of quality and integrity. We take continual steps to reinforce our valuable reputation. By adhering to the principles of good corporate governance, Marion Nanosystems protects its reputation, assets, investor confidence, and customer loyalty.

Our management and staff are highly committed to the development of molecular manufacturing, which promises to bring clean and affordable methods of manufacturing goods. The staff and research team at Marion Nanosystems have many years combined experience in software development, engineering, project management and scientific research and development. We provide our employees with the resources and knowledge required to conduct their roles ethically and efficiently.

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Iatia Limited

Benj — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 13:02:46 +0000

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Web url

http://www.iatia.com.au/

Contact Email

info@iatia.com.au

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Street address

Suite 2, 935 Station Street

Zip or postal code

3129

Telephone

+61 (0)3 9898 6388

Fax

+61 (0)3 9899 6388

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IATIA's QPI technology was developed by Professor Keith Nugent, then Head of the School of Physics at the University of Melbourne and an inaugural Federation Fellow, and his research team.

IATIA's QPI algorithm utilises the inter-relationship between phase and amplitude (intensity) for a propagating wave.

Similar mathematical techniques apply to reflection images, where the sample surface profile is imprinted on the wavefront. The combination of conventional lateral and wavefront depth inputs provide 3-dimensional shape information.

While phase enhancement systems are available for improved sample contrast and visualisation in certain fields, such as optically microscopy, they are not convenient or commonplace for other radiations. Moreover, where available, the phase enhancement systems constrain the sample types and experimental configurations available. Additionally, the amplitude and phase components remain mixed so that interpretation remains confusing.

IATIA's mathematical solution for phase characterisation allows the generation of phase information of a broad range of radiations and is not limited by the experimental constraints of physical configurations. QPI is able to bring phase data analysis to a large range of industries and fields while utilising their current imaging capabilities.

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Micronisers Pty, Ltd.

Benj — Sat, 19 Aug 2006 16:19:09 +0000

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Web url

http://www.micronisers.com/

Contact Email

info@micronisers.com

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Street address

6-8 England Street

Zip or postal code

3175

Telephone

+61 3 9768 3277

Fax

+61 3 9768 3986

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Micronisers Pty Ltd is a manufacturing company specializing in fine milling. We have a continuing Research and Development grant from the Australian Government which is leading to many
exciting commercial opportunities coming to fruition.

Micronisers Pty Ltd was founded in 1987 to jet mill neucleating agents for polypropylene, then developed into contract milling with a wide range of mills for industries ranging through Veterinarian, Pharmaceutical, Industrial and personal care. Through an extensive R&D program into nano particles Micronisers developed in house patented products which involved encapsulation, coating and milling. Micronisers is currently a world leader in nano technology working closely with the CSIRO in new product development.

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Ceramic Fuel Cells Limited

Benj — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:37:14 +0000

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Web url

http://www.cfcl.com.au/

Contact Email

enquiries@cfcl.com.au

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Street address

170 Browns Road

Zip or postal code

3174

Telephone

+ 61 3 9554 2300

Fax

+ 61 3 9790 5600

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Ceramic Fuel Cells Limited (CFU) is focused on meeting the requirements in the field of stationary power (electricity).

Our unique fuel cell design, is based on work done within the leading Australian institution, the CSIRO (Commonwealth Science and Industry Research Organisation), from which the Company spun off in 1992 with the support of many contributing partners before listing on the Australian Stock Exchange in 2004. In that time we improved the design, systems and product configuration of our solid oxide fuel cells, whilst winning an international reputation in our field.

The Company has a pragmatic business strategy to take our fuel cells first to the international appliance industry where they will provide both highly efficient electricity plus heat for hot water systems (generally known as micro-CHP). We will also continue to examine other product options.

CFCL is initially focused on an existing and growing micro-CHP market in Europe. We established a UK subsidiary in August 2004 and engaged staff immediately to focus on European prospects. We will then move into other growing micro-CHP markets in Asia and North America.

We also recognise that our testing services, expertise in powders, seals and materials handling are world-class and may provide additional business opportunities.

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Nanotechnology Victoria a.k.a. NanoVic

Benj — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 12:50:00 +0000

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Web url

http://www.nanovic.com.au/

Contact Email

enquiries@nanovic.com.au

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Street address

Building 75 (Monash STRIP)

Zip or postal code

3800

Telephone

+61 3 9905 8618

Fax

+61 3 9905 8501

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Ceo, president

Dr. Peter Binks

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Nanotechnology Victoria Limited was formed in September 2002 as a new venture between three major Victorian universities (Monash University, Swinburne University of Technology, RMIT University) and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). Nanotechnology Victoria is a Company incorporated in Victoria and limited by guarantee of its Members (initially Monash, Swinburne, and RMIT).

Nanotechnology Victoria was awarded A$12 million of Victorian Government funding for the period 2003-2005.This funding has been matched with commitments of $16 million from the universities and the CSIRO. The Membership Agreement of Nanotechnology Victoria allows for membership by other institutions, and participation by research organisations and commercial firms will be actively sought.

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Quantum Precision Instruments

Benj — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 12:46:28 +0000

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Web url

http://www.quantum-pi.com/

Contact Email

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Street address

69 Alma Street

Zip or postal code

3012

Telephone

+61 3 9689 9855

Fax

+61 3 9689 9855

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Dr Marek T. Michalewicz

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The company is developing metrological devices for ultra-high precision positioning and MEMS/NEMS (Micro/Nano-Electro Mechanical Systems) devices.

The prime application areas are lithographic mask alignment for the new generation of wafers (sub-0.13 micrometer pattern, 300 mm diameter) and profilometery of wafer surface. Quantum Precision Instruments nanoTrekTM devices belong to a totally new class of electro-mechanical nanodevices capable of extremely precise measurement of translations, angular alignment, accelerations, and vibrations as well as several other measurements.