Nanotechnology : Canada

1st Annual Unither Nanomedical & Telemedical Technology

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Join us for the 1st Annual Unither Nanomedical & Telemedical Technology
Conference.

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Join us for the 1st Annual Unither Nanomedical & Telemedical Technology
Conference. This three-day conference is a fascinating opportunity for futurists
in the medical, pharmaceutical and nanotechnology fields. An exploration
of wireless in vivo machines down to microscopic size, and their future
implementation in the medical field, the 1st Annual Unither Nanomedical
& Telemedical Technology Conference is not to be missed.

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Adnavance Technologies, Inc.

Benj — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 12:00:21 +0000

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Web url

http://www.adnavance.com/

Contact Email

info@adnavance.com

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Street address

860 - 410, 22nd Street East

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S7K 5T6

Telephone

(306) 651-1930

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(306) 651-1931

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Founded on discoveries made at the University of Saskatchewan, Adnavance completed two seed financings and commenced operations in early 2003. The Company’s headquarters and engineering facilities are located in Vancouver, BC and its research laboratories are located in Saskatoon, SK.
M-DNA is a novel form of DNA generated by applying the company’s proprietary method of introducing metal ions along the DNA helix. This hybrid, novel form of DNA provides for the highly efficient conduction/exchange of electrons, enabling improved sensitivity and selectivity for application in molecular diagnostics and the development of biosensors. The conductivity properties of DNA also enable the generation and storage of hydrogen.

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Alberta Centre for Advanced MNT Products

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:48:54 +0000

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http://www.acamp.ca

Contact Email

acamp@bluetrain.ca

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Street address

10180-101 Street

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T5J 3S4

Telephone

17804300982

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The Alberta Centre for Advanced MNT Products (ACAMP) assists you from prototype to commercial markets by providing infrastructure, nano and MEMS packaging and assembly, product development, and commercialization strategy.

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Alft

Benj — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 14:31:21 +0000

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http://www.alft.com/

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Street address

349 Terry Fox Drive

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K2K 2V6

Telephone

613-271-3605

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ALFT was founded in 1987 by Dr. Emilio Panarella. His vision was to take the more than 20 years of fusion research he did at the National Research Council of Canada and convert it into a marketable product aimed at the high technology industry.
Federal and local governments initially provided financial support. Later, in 1996, venture capital funding from the Business Development Bank of Canada, Innovatech du Grand-Montréal and CGD Capital provided sufficient financial support to verify that either the X-Ray or EUV technology being explored by ALFT could become a product suitable for the production of advanced semiconductors. Hence, ALFT is developing two products, one suitable as an X-Ray Point Source (VSX), the other (SPX) as an Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) Source.

Over half of ALFT's international staff has university degrees, four members with PhDs. To date, over $10M USD has been invested in developing these two products. The company has secured sufficient financing and has the proper team in place to bring both products to market. The VSX system will be introduced to the semiconductor market in 2002. Demonstrations are currently being conducted.

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AlphaRx Inc.

Benj — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 16:33:06 +0000

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Web url

http://www.alpharx.com/

Contact Email

info@alpharx.com

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Street address

168 Konrad Crescent, Suite 200, Markham

Zip or postal code

L3R 9T9

Telephone

905/479-3245

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416/352-6120

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Ceo, president

Michael Lee

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The Company's product candidates address various pharmaceutical markets, including arthritis, tuberculosis, ocular infection, ocular inflammation, hospital acquired pneumonia and sepsis.

Alpha is the first letter of the Greek alphabet. Its' English language usage defines something which is pre-eminent, at the foundation or forefront in importance and influence.

AlphaRx's goal is to become foremost in the development of effective and innovative medicines and drug delivery platforms to address the unmet needs of patients and improve their health, longevity and quality of life.

We adhere to certain values in achieving this goal: conducting our activities with the highest of ethical standards, with an entrepreneurial spirit, in an atmosphere of cooperation with our employees and collaborators and with an unrelenting passion and drive for excellence.

We intend that these values be reflected in all that we do, to the benefit of patients, shareholders and society as a whole.

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American Dye Source, Inc.

Benj — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 18:10:48 +0000

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Web url

http://www.adsdyes.com/

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Street address

555 Morgan Blvd.

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H9X 3T6

Telephone

514.457.0070

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514.457.0071

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We are committed to exceeding our customers' expectations while enriching the lives of our family of employees, demonstrating continued respect for our environment, enhancing the communities in which we operate and providing growth and profitability for our investors.

American Dye Source, Inc. was formed in 1995 to engage in development and manufacturing of laser dyes, near infrared absorption dyes, polymeric dyes, conjugated polymers, light emitting polymers, hole transport materials and laser imaging materials.

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Anti-aging medical corporation

Benj — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 15:35:33 +0000

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Web url

http://www.aamgcorp.com/

Contact Email

info@aamgcorp.com

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Street address

7030 Woodbine Ave, # 500 Markham

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L3R 6G2

Telephone

905 943 4938

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1501 636 9647

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Anti-Aging Medical Corporation has adopted a multidisciplinary approach to product development. We have formed networks with top scientists from the fields of cellular and molecular biology, chemistry, controlled release drug delivery systems and medicine. They work to further our understanding of the processes of skin aging, photoaging, and other individual skin conditions. Through our unique relationship with these multidisciplinary networks, we are able to collaborate with the international medical community to deepen our knowledge of the skin and skin health.

Along with our Our innovations and steadfast desire to help further the pursuit of technologies to improve skin health and with the proven effectiveness of existing products and applications, Anti-Aging Medical Corporation is at the forefront of the industry. Our acceptance and application of new technologies such as nano technology enables the successful distribution of the products� potency to be achieved amongst its users-namely you.

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Aurora NanoDevices

Benj — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 19:14:45 +0000

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Web url

http://www.aurorand.com/

Contact Email

info@aurorand.com

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Street address

#402, 42 Prideaux St.

Zip or postal code

V9R 2M4

Telephone

877 249-4187 (US & Canada), 250 739-2161 (Int'l)

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780 665-6084 (fax)

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The Mission of Aurora NanoDevices is to provide the highest quality calibration standard for scanning probe microscopy at a price affordable to our customers. Our task is to help you determine that what you see from your scope is what is there.

Aurora NanoDevices Inc. was formed as a partnership in 2001, and incorporated a year later to carry on the product lines of General MicroDevices Inc. Our main products are the Tipcheck and Nioprobe AFM imaging devices which have proven to be highly effective tip characterisation tools for deconvolving tip-surface interactions from the true surface image during atomic force microscopy scans.

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AWMA Chemicals, Health and the Environment Conference

Benj — Sat, 14 Oct 2006 15:51:55 +0000

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The Canadian NanoBusiness Alliance on behalf of the Air & Waste Management Association is pleased to announce a Nanotechnology session at the AWMA Chemicals, Health and the Environment Conference taking place in Ottawa on November 1, 2006.

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Co-chairs

François Lauzon
Area Manager Jacques Whitford

John Hilborn

Senior Advisor, Science and Risk Assessment Directorate, Science and Nanotechnology Branch, Environment Canada

-8:30 – 8:50 Canadian Federal Government’s Approach to Nanotechnology

Nigel Skipper

Director, Departmental Biotechnology Office, Health Canada

-8:50 – 9:10 OECD and Nanotechnology

Jim Willis

Director, Chemicals Control Division,

Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, U.S. EPA

-9:10 – 9:30 Legal, Ethical, and Social Aspects of Nanotechnology

Lorraine Sheremeta

Research Associate, HealthLaw Institute, University of Alberta

-9:30 – 9:50 Will Canadian Industry Be World Leaders in Nano-environmental Solutions?

Neil Gordon

President, Canadian NanoBusiness Alliance Inc.

Event precise location and contact information

Sheraton Ottawa Hotel
150 Albert Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5G2
Phone: 613-238-1500

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http://www.awma.org/events/confs/CanChemicals/default.asp

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Air & Waste Management Association

Axion Power International

Benj — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 13:44:08 +0000

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http://www.axionpower.com/

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Street address

100 Caster Avenue

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L4L 5Y9

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(905) 264-1991

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(905) 264-2385

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Axion Power International is a small, innovative research and development company engaged in the advancement of a line of hybrid electrical energy storage batteries based on its proprietary E3 Cell technology.

Initially, we plan to develop our E3 Cell technology for use in "fixed" installations like uninterruptible power supply equipment, backup power supplies for telecommunications and cable television systems and surplus energy storage systems for wind and solar energy generators.

In the future, we plan to expand our focus to additional markets, including "mobile" applications, such as golf carts, electric wheelchairs and forklifts; possibly even entering the market of battery systems for hybrid automobiles.

Axion Power International shares are quoted on the OTC Pink Sheets (Symbol: AXPW). As our company grows and our business develops, we hope to rapidly graduate to the OTC Bulletin Board, the American Stock Exchange or the Nasdaq Stock Market.

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BigBangwidth Inc.

Benj — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 18:05:26 +0000

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Web url

http://www.bigbangwidth.com/

Contact Email

info@bigbangwidth.com

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Street address

Suite 301, 10328 81 Avenue

Zip or postal code

T6E 1X2

Telephone

780.490.4800

Fax

780.430.8545

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One of the key factors contributing to the success of BigBangwidth is the talent pool available. The University of Alberta, located in Edmonton, is one of the largest engineering schools in Canada and graduates typically go to centers of technology such as Ottawa or Silicon Valley as well as staying in Edmonton. Overall, there is a ready talent pool available in Edmonton as well as a scientific and continuing source of new graduates.
Recent layoffs at leading telecom equipment suppliers and optical component suppliers have increased the companys ability to repatriate employees back to Edmonton.
In a recent announcement, the Canadian and Alberta governments have committed to the creation of a $128 million NanoTechnology Center in Edmonton. This center will be created through the National Research Council and attract leading edge scientists to the Edmonton community.

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Biophage Pharma, Inc.

Benj — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:37:47 +0000

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Web url

http://www.biophagepharma.com/

Contact Email

info@biophagepharma.com

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Street address

6100 Royalmount

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H4P 2R2

Telephone

(514) 496-1488

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(514) 496-1521

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Founded in 1995, Biophage Pharma Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company located at the Biotechnology Research Institute in Montreal. The Corporation primarily targets are the biological detection and management of microbial infections.

Through its therapeutic program, the Corporation has developed two products, Coli-ProTM and Salmo ProTM, for the treatment and/or management of E.coli and Salmonella infections and has entered into two major R&D agreements with National Defense and University of Toronto/NIH to develop new therapeutics against anthrax.

Through its diagnostic program, Biophage is developing a biosensor using an innovative nanotechnology. These nanosensors are based on impedance spectroscopy, an enabling technology that can detect and quantify microbial pathogens in real-time. The unique nanosensors will be built from various proprietary technologies already developed by Biophage (biocapture molecule: phages and antibodies) and by the Biotechnology Research Institute-NRC (signal generation and detection)

Biophage also operates a revenue-generating contract research organization (CRO) division that delivers niche services in the fields of immunology/immunotoxicology under Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) conditions including a Beryllium Reference Lab to test beryllium hypersensitivity in workers.

The Corporation intends to broaden the applications of its core technologies in order to increase commercial potential and reduce business risk, and to seek strategic partnerships to accelerate Biophage’s product development.

As a knowledge-driven company, Biophage enjoys a strong intellectual property portfolio, which it continuously strives to strengthen.

Biophage Pharma Inc. is a public company listed on TSX Venture exchange (TSX-V) under the symbol BUG.

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Brightwell Technologies

Benj — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 16:20:43 +0000

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Web url

http://www.brightwelltech.com/

Contact Email

info@brightwelltech.com

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Street address

195 Stafford Road West

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K2H 9C1

Telephone

(613) 829-2772 x104

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(613) 829-4921

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Ceo, president

Peter Moore

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Canada Foundation for Innovation ( CFI )

Benj — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 16:51:35 +0000

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Web url

http://www.innovation.ca/

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Street address

230 Queen Street, Suite 450

Zip or postal code

K1P 5E4

Telephone

(613) 947-6496

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(613) 943-0923

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The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) is an independent corporation created by the Government of Canada to fund research infrastructure. The CFI's mandate is to strengthen the capacity of Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals, and non-profit research institutions to carry out world-class research and technology development that benefits Canadians.

Since it was created in 1997 the CFI has been entrusted with $3.65 billion by the Government of Canada. The CFI normally funds up to 40 percent of a project’s infrastructure costs which are invested in partnership with eligible institutions and their funding partners from the public, private, and voluntary sectors who provide the remainder. Based on this formula, the total capital investment by the CFI, the research institutions, and their partners, will exceed $11 billion by 2010.

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Canadian NanoBusiness Alliance (CNBA)

Benj — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 16:57:56 +0000

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Web url

http://www.nanobusiness.ca/

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info@nanobusiness.ca

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Street address

446 Spadina Road, Suite 310

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M5P 3M2

Telephone

(416) 351-0242

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(416) 351-0410

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The Canadian NanoBusiness Alliance (CNBA) is a nanotechnology association and facilitator. Its dual mission is as follows:

-To establish a Canadian National Nanotechnology Initiative including the creation of commercially-oriented nanotech hubs, the promotion of nanotechnology in Canada, and the promotion of Canadian nanotechnology capabilities internationally, and

-To develop major nanotechnology initiatives across the globe.

Through a diverse representation of businesses, investors, researchers, academia and government agencies throughout Canada, the CNBA acts as a collective voice for Canadas nanotechnology business community. In addition to working with various organizations throughout Canada to develop business opportunities, the CNBA has co-organized the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Nanoscience Workshop, the Canada/Europe/US (CANEUS) Micro/Nano Space Conference, and the Canadian Nanomaterials Crossroads Conference.

As a facilitator of nanotechnology commercializing and economic development, the CNBA is actively involved in developing major international nanotechnology initiatives. With an extensive global network of nanotechnology leaders in business, science, finance and politics, the CNBA offers leadership and know-how for establishing business-oriented nanotechnology initiatives leading towards bottom-line commercial results.

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Canadian Nanotechnology Job Centre

Benj — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 14:30:10 +0000

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http://cnba.tinytechjobs.com/

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Canadian Nanotechnology Job Centre is part of the tinytechJobs.com network. Canadian job postings will be exchanged with affiliated sites to maximize the possible coverage.

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Canano Technologies

Benj — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 22:26:22 +0000

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Web url

http://www.cananopowders.com/

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1-270-994-1287

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1-613-478-3252

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(Note: the company was re locating when this entry was updated )

With a growing number of applications, the demand for custom-designed nanopowders is increasing. At CANANO TECHNOLOGIES, we are experts at meeting the demand for unique particles with defined particle size, and morphology, resulting in superior end-product performance.

Our company was founded in February 2002 to develop and commercialize pure metal nanopowders. Our Vacuum Evaporation process produces a wide variety of low-agglomerated dry nanoparticles collected in a inert environment. This procedure represents unique and significant improvements over other production/collection processes.

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Caneus, Inc.

Benj — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 14:34:34 +0000

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Web url

http://www.caneus.org/

Contact Email

info@caneus.com

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Street address

1425 Rene Levesque Blvd. #700

Zip or postal code

H3G1T7

Telephone

(514) 499-3959

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(514) 499-8927

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As a "hands on" organization, CANEUS is focused on the practical aspects of transitioning MNT rapidly and efficiently into aerospace systems. In achieving this goal, CANEUS brings together MNT developers, aerospace end-users, governmental policy makers and investors from across Canada, Europe, US, and Japan.

The Centre for Large Space Structures and Systems (CLS3) was responsible for pioneering the formation of the joint Canada-Europe-USA-Asia (CANEUS) organization for the advancement of MNT for aerospace applications. The CLS3 hosted the first successful CANEUS workshop in August 2002 in collaboration with several agencies / organizations from Canada, Europe, the US and Asia.

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Centre for Large Space Structures and Systems (CLS3)

Benj — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 12:35:55 +0000

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Web url

http://www.cls3.ca/

Contact Email

info@cls3.ca

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Street address

1425 Rene Levesque Blvd W-700

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H3G-1T7

Telephone

514-499-3959

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514-499-8927

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Canada's first and only research institute related to this field, CLS3, was established "to pursue excellence" in research and development of "advanced technologies", "the eyes and ears" for aerospace structures and realted systems. "Innovating from the technologies related to large space structures towards the micro/ nano devices and systems of the future."

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CG2 NanoCoatings Inc.

Benj — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 16:19:52 +0000

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Web url

http://www.cg2nanocoatings.com/

Contact Email

info@cg2nanocoatings.com

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Street address

21 Pine Needles Court, Suite 200

Zip or postal code

K2S 1G5

Telephone

(613) 435-7747

Fax

413-638-3933

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Ceo, president

Amlan Gupta

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The basis of our approach is to utilize nanoscale effects by combining different types of nanoparticles within a macroscopic environment (polymeric, metallic or ceramic) to achieve the desired optical, mechanical, tribological - or stickiness - properties.

In addition, we have been able to modify the surfaces of both single and multi-walled carbon nanotubes, as well as a wide range of other nanoscale materials. Our work in this area has enabled us to produce ground-breaking materials for a number of coating and surface-protection applications.

We also have expertise in the dispersion of very fine powders while avoiding agglomeration. This can lead to solutions for a wide range of problems involving textiles, wood, metal, ceramic or plastics.

Several case studies will confirm the expertise of our team in developing coating solutions involving nanoparticle surfaces.