Speaking at an event in London last week (July 17) held by the Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network, the minister warned that nanotechnologies could do great harm if developed irresponsibly - and told delegates there was a shared responsibility to manage the risks.

"We are all stakeholders when it comes to assessing and managing risk and this presents us with a shared responsibility," he said. "It means maintaining an effective relationship between the Government and industry."

Lord Taylor added that it was important that the nanotechnology industry shared information on good practice with other stakeholders in the sector to help safeguard the public and the environment.

"While we continue to build an evidence base on which to decide the nature of appropriate controls, it's important that companies take steps to manage potential risks," he said.

The Government has recognised the role of nanotechnology, both as a potential driver for economic recovery and as an important enabling technology that has huge potential across many sectors, including the waste and recycling industry.

On the packaging front, it is already paving the way for future innovations as companies look to optimise material performance in terms of product preservation and environmental impact.

Defra and BIS are taking a new collaborative approach to provide support for the UK's fledgling industry. Part of this is a newly formed nanotechnology strategy forum, which will act as an advisory body comprising representatives from industry, regulatory bodies, academia and NGOs to help inform decisions and foster responsible development of the technology.

Last October, Lord Taylor and David Willetts, the Government's science minister, held a roundtable discussion with representatives from the nanotechnology industry. One of the concerns raised was that industry and regulation appeared to be moving down parallel pathways.

"A number of reviews of UK and European legislation have found that existing frameworks can be adapted, but for regulation to be effective it must be backed up by an evidence of risk and such evidence is often lacking for nanomaterials," Lord Taylor maintained.

He added: "We would, however, strongly argue against an over precautionary response, which responds to hazard without understanding corresponding risk."

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23 July 2012 | By Sam Shead

Scientists at Nottingham University are using new funding to engineer nanotechnology that could transform the global healthcare industry.

EPSRC funding worth 1.2m will be used as part of a four-year project to develop new ways of manufacturing and scaling up the production of nanoparticles and nanocomposites to be used for drug delivery and bone tissue regeneration.

Prof Andrew Parsons from Nottingham Universitys faculty of engineering explained that nanocomposites provide a means of achieving significant improvements in mechanical properties over other materials that are currently being used in certain areas of healthcare.

We will be combining hydroxyapatite nanoplatelets with resorbable plastics to create implant materials that will be able to fix things such as fractures, said Parsons.

In this way healing can be achieved, followed by the gradual disappearance of the implant and as a result the patient can avoid the need for either a permanent metal implant or secondary surgery to remove the metal.

Nanocomposites are well suited to use in this way as the bones of the body are already natural hydroxyapatite nanocomposites, said Parsons.

Being mostly plastic, the implant should weigh less than current solutions and generate less interference with X-ray or MRI imaging or metal detectors in airports. Nor will it feel hot or cold in extremes of temperature, added Parsons.

Ideally we will have demonstrator components available by the end of the project that will be used to develop licence agreements with medical device manufacturers, said Parsons. This would begin the process of clinical trials, which can take many years to progress. Realistically, 2020 is the earliest such materials may be available for commercial use.

Several structures have been made so far but only on a lab scale. Parsons explained that he and his team will look into new methods that can be used for large-scale manufacture.

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Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets:INTK), an emerging global leader in nanotechnology based energy saving and sustainable solutions announced today that the Company achieved a strong increase in sales in the second quarter of 2012 with sales of $402,107.47. The increased revenues were lead by international sales of their Nansulate(R) industrial line of patented and award winning coatings, which provide the combined benefits of energy saving thermal insulation and protection of plant and equipment against corrosion and severe service environments. Sales to oil & gas industry and government building projects contributed to the increase, as well as manufacturing facility orders both internationally and in the United States. Consumer and commercial orders for their Nansulate(R) EnergyProtect building insulation and Nansulate(R) Crystal roof insulation coatings also contributed. Second quarter 2012 sales represent an increase of 195% over second quarter 2011 sales.

Were encouraged by our second quarter 2012 results, which we believe continue to validate the strength of the Nansulate(R) product line and its position as a leading versatile energy saving technology, with unmatched characteristics of thermal insulation and surface protection, said Francesca Crolley, V.P. Business Development Industrial Nanotech, Inc.Weve seen increased demand in industry, particularly oil & gas, textile, and paper manufacturing, as well as government projects for mold resistance and lead encapsulation, and for our clear cool roof coating in both consumer and commercial markets. The U.S. market is also beginning to show stronger resolve for energy savings in buildings and factories and our domestic sales are also increasing as a result. Our second quarter results and our favorable industry trends are also due to the dedication and efforts of our distributors and independent representatives worldwide who promote Nansulate(R) energy saving and protective solutions in over 31 countries. We have a number of ongoing activities from which we anticipate this strong growth to continue, including opening new OEM markets, the launch of our new fast-cure Nansulate(R) Diamond industrial insulation coating, and the addition of a number of international distributors over the next few months. We anticipate a continued strong increase in sales revenues as corporate strategies initiated in 2010 and executed diligently over the past two years begin to produce the intended results.

About Nansulate(R)

Nansulate(R) is the Company's patented product line of award winning, specialty coatings containing a nanotechnology based material and which are well-documented to provide the combined performance qualities of thermal insulation, corrosion prevention, resistance to mold growth, chemical resistance and lead encapsulation in an environmentally safe, water-based, coating formulation. The Nansulate(R) Product Line includes industrial, residential, agricultural and solar thermal insulation coatings. Additional information about the Company and its products can be found at their websites, (www.inanotk.com) and (www.nansulate.com). Blog: http://www.nansulate.com/nanoblog, Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/NanoPioneer, Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Nansulate.

About Industrial Nanotech Inc.

Industrial Nanotech Inc. is a global nanoscience solutions and research leader and member of the U.S. Green Building Council. The Company develops and commercializes new and innovative applications for sustainable nanotechnology which are sold worldwide.

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Kristin Conn puts non-nano sunscreen on her son, Merrick, at Lee Street Beach in Evanston, Illinois. While nano materials offer benefits, such as clear sunscreens, some people worry about the effects they can have if absorbed into the body. (Chicago Tribune/MCT: Chris Sweda)

CHICAGO -- Zinc oxide would be the perfect sunscreen ingredient if the resulting product didn't look quite so silly. Thick, white and pasty, it was once seen mostly on lifeguards, surfers and others who needed serious sun protection.

But when the sunscreens are made with nanoparticles, the tiniest substances that humans can engineer, they turn clear -- which makes them more user-friendly.

Improved sunscreens are just one of the many innovative uses of nanotechnology, which involves drastically shrinking and fundamentally changing the structure of chemical compounds. But products made with nanomaterials also raise largely unanswered safety questions -- such as whether the particles that make them effective can be absorbed into the bloodstream and are toxic to living cells.

Less than two decades old, the nanotech industry is booming. Nanoparticles -- measured in billionths of a meter -- are already found in thousands of consumer products, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, antimicrobial infant toys, sports equipment, food packaging and electronics. In addition to producing transparent sunscreens, nanomaterials help make light and sturdy tennis rackets, clothes that don't stain and stink-free socks.

The particles can alter how products look or function because matter behaves differently at the nanoscale, taking on unique and mysterious chemical and physical properties. Materials made of nanoparticles may be more conductive, stronger or more chemically

"Everything old becomes new when miniaturized," said Chad Mirkin, director of the International Institute for Nanotechnology at Northwestern University. "This gives scientists a new playground, one focused on determining what those differences are and how they could be used to make things better."

But the development of applications for nanotechnology is rapidly outpacing what scientists know about safe use. The same unusual properties that make nanoscale materials attractive may also pose unexpected risks to human health and the environment, according to the scientific literature.

"We haven't characterized these materials very well yet in terms of what the potential impacts on living organisms could be," said Kathleen Eggleson, a research scientist in the Center for Nanoscience and Technology at the University of Notre Dame.

Scientists don't yet know how long nanoparticles remain in the human body or what they might do there. But research on animals has found that inhaled nanoparticles can reach all areas of the respiratory tract; because of their small size and shape, they can migrate quickly into cells and organs. The smaller particles may also pose risks to the heart and blood vessels, the central nervous system and the immune system, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

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SEATTLE,COLUMBUS, Ohioand DUBAI, July 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Zyvex Marine, a division of Zyvex Technologies, the world's first molecular nanotechnology company, today announced the global launch of the LRV-17. The advanced Long Range Vessel is designed for fuel efficiency and rough sea stabilization with a sprint speed over 40 knots and a range of over 1,500 nautical miles, more than three times the range of comparatively sized vessels.

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Global Maritime Security Solutions (GMSS), a leading maritime security company based in Dubai, will deploy the vessels for maritime security, including piracy protection, off the coast of Africa and surrounding areas.

The LRV-17 is built from Arovex, a carbon fiber nano-composite system (carbon fiber reinforced plastic enhanced with carbon nanotubes or CFRP-CNT) that reduces structural weight, allowing for more efficient fuel usage and increased range. This is the first time nano-composites have been used as the primary material for a manned vessel.

The LRV-17 is modeled after the Piranha Unmanned Surface Vessel, which debuted in 2010. The Piranha received global attention and established Zyvex as a pioneer of nano-composite marine manufacturing. The vessel now joins several technology applications using Arovex.

"As the first molecular nanotechnology engineering company in the marine industry, we are proud to launch a manned vessel platform after successfully proving the unmanned platform and then introducing the industry's lightest and most durable doors, hatches, and other marine closures. These applications of nano-composites are advancing commercial and defense partners' capabilities when it comes to safety and efficiency," said Byron Nutley, Vice President of Zyvex Technologies and General Manager of Zyvex Marine.

The 17-meter (57-foot) vessel's deep-V hull is designed for fuel efficiency and uses an active gyroscope stabilizer for improved sea handling and decreased human fatigue factors. It is fully deployable with only two operators and can be equipped with an additional four shock-mitigating seats for support personnel, allowing six crew to remain at sea for over five days. Zyvex Marine performed primary design and engineering, with secondary engineering, installation, and test analysis being performed by partners Pacific Coast Marine, S3 Maritime, Eltech Electric, Seakeeper, and Donald L. Blount and Associates.

GMSS plans to launch a Merchant Vessel Convoy Escort Program by deploying security teams to operatetwo LRV-17s to protect ships en route. According to the Council on Foreign Relations, there were 439 worldwide piracy attacks in 2011. One report estimated the piracy impact on the global economy to be $7 billion for 2011, the most detailed estimate to date. (1)

"The new LRV-17 boats are game changers in maritime security missions because they are the only vessels capable of long range escort and high speeds to deal with multiple pirate threats. They need only small security teams to effectively operate," said Rhynhardt Berrange, Managing Director of GMSS. "These attributes create a cost-effective platform to ensure maritime security. The visible presence of the new vessels is expected to deter and help prevent piracy attempts and attacks."

(1) One Earth Future's Ocean Beyond Piracy Initiative - http://www.cfr.org/france/combating-maritime-piracy/p18376

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Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets:INTK), an emerging global leader in nanotechnology based energy saving and sustainable solutions announced increased demand this year for their patented Nansulate(R) Crystal clear insulating and mold resistant roof coating. This coating offers a clear alternative to the increasingly popular idea of using white roof coatings to increase building energy efficiency, providing a great solution for building roofs made of decorative concrete roof tile and all colors of asphalt shingle roof tile, allowing the customer to enjoy the benefits of energy savings and mold/mildew resistance and added UV protection without changing the appearance of the roof of their home or commercial building. Nansulate(R) Crystal nanotechnology-based coating offers an advancement to this concept by reducing direct heat conduction rather than simply reflecting the suns rays, which allows it to be effective in all climates, reducing winter heating costs as well as summer cooling costs.

Some of our recent sales include Nansulate(R) Crystal for two church properties in the continental U.S. and Puerto Rico totaling 77,900 S.F. of roof surface, residential applications throughout the United States from California to Florida, industrial retail sales, and demand internationally from countries like the UK, Brunei, China, and Thailand. The robust increase in sales during the first half of this year reinforces our updated marketing strategy for Crystal, which included a new website and product branding, direct to consumer and business mail and media campaigns, as well as other initiatives for brand awareness, stated Francesca Crolley, VP of Business Development for Industrial Nanotech, Inc. The combination of benefits that this roof coating provides are unique, and we are seeing it increasingly adopted in commercial, institutional, and residential settings. Our technology is clear, which is a tremendous benefit over the competition because it adds energy savings to a roof without changing the color and also offers the benefits of mold and fungi resistance, UV resistance, and moisture/weathering resistance. The coating is easily applied and is low VOC and eco-friendly. We expect this product to continue to gain marketshare in the popular cool roof arena which is touted for its energy savings by the U.S. Department of Energy, among others, while also expanding the market for insulating roof coatings by offering a technology that can save energy for those in northern/colder climates as well as southern.

In a recent release, Coatings for Commercial and Residential Roofing: The North American Market (AVM076A) from BCC Research, the North American market for roof coatings was worth $750 million in 2011 and is projected to be valued at $984 million in 2016, a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%.

About Nansulate(R)

Nansulate(R) is the Company's patented product line of award winning, specialty coatings containing a nanotechnology based material and which are well-documented to provide the combined performance qualities of thermal insulation, corrosion prevention, resistance to mold growth, fire resistance, chemical resistance and lead encapsulation in an environmentally safe, water-based, coating formulation. The Nansulate(R) Product Line includes industrial, residential, agricultural and solar thermal insulation coatings. Additional information about the Company and its products can be found at their websites, (www.inanotk.com) and (www.nansulate.com). Blog: http://www.nansulate.com/nanoblog, Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/NanoPioneer, Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Nansulate.

About Industrial Nanotech Inc.

Industrial Nanotech Inc. is a global nanoscience solutions and research leader and member of the U.S. Green Building Council. The Company develops and commercializes new and innovative applications for sustainable nanotechnology which are sold worldwide.

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Scientists at Princeton University say they have used nanotechnology to make tests to detect diseases, like cancer and Alzheimer's disease, 3 million times more sensitive.

That means what researchers are calling a breakthrough in nanotechnology and medicine could enable doctors to detect these illnesses at much earlier stages, when they are more treatable.

"This advance opens many new and exciting opportunities ... in disease early detection and treatment," said Stephen Chou, a Princeton engineering professor, who led the research team. "You can have very early detection with our approach."

Princeton researchers used nanotechnology to improve a biological test called an immunoassay, which measures the concentration of a substance in a body fluid sample, and is used to find markers for cancers and Alzheimer's, in patients. The test produces a fluorescent glow when the disease is detected. The stronger the presence of the disease, the brighter the test glows.

However, if only faint, early-stage, traces of the disease are present, the glow can't be detected and the disease could be missed.

The Princeton researchers used nanotechnology to amplify the fluorescence, which gave them a 3-million-fold improvement in detection. It means the test now can detect disease with 3 million times fewer disease biomarkers present.

The earlier a cancer can be detected, the sooner treatment can begin, and the better chance a patient has of survival.

The key to the breakthrough, according to Princeton's researchers, lies in a new nanomaterial they call D2PA. The nanomaterial, which was developed in Chou's lab, consists of a thin layer of gold nanostructures surrounded by glass pillars that are 60 nanometers in diameter. About 1,000 of the pillars can be laid side-by-side and still only be as wide as a human hair.

Each pillar, spaced 200 nanometers apart, is capped with a gold disk. Each pillar also is speckled with even smaller gold dots. The pillars boost the collection and transmission of light by a billion-fold, Princeton said.

The university noted that Chou is focused on using the new technology to detect early-stage breast and prostate cancers. He also is working with researchers at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York to develop tests to detect proteins associated with early stage Alzheimer's disease.

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SKOKIE, IL--(Marketwire -07/16/12)- NanoProfessor, a division of NanoInk, Inc. focused on nanotechnology education, announced that the newly launched Nanotechnology Employment, Education, and Economic Development Initiative (NE3I) has chosen the NanoProfessor Nanoscience Education Program to serve as the cornerstone of its educational activities, with the goal of making nanotechnology education accessible for high school and community college students in the northern suburbs of Chicago.

The NE3I is a partnership between the Village of Skokie, Oakton Community College (Oakton), the Illinois Science + Technology Park (IS+TP), and NSERVE, which is a consortium of nine local high schools representing approximately 24,000 secondary students. Oakton recently received a $250,000 grant from the Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust to support the launch of the NE3I; and that grant was matched by the Village of Skokie, using funds from the Village's Downtown Science + Technology Park Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District.

"NanoProfessor is a global leader in undergraduate nanotechnology education, working with universities, community colleges, and high schools around the world to provide students with the necessary skills and real-world experiences needed to succeed in the fast growing nanotechnology industry," said Dean Hart, Chief Commercial Officer at NanoInk. "We commend Mayor Van Dusen, the Village of Skokie, Oakton Community College, the Illinois Science + Technology Park, NSERVE, and the Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust for their collaborative and visionary efforts in establishing Skokie and the surrounding communities as leaders in nanotechnology education."

"The NE3I partner organizations share a common goal of training 125 to 300 local students each year to address a growing and documented need for a nano-savvy work force at the Illinois Science + Technology Park and other northern Illinois locations," said Skokie Mayor, George Van Dusen. "I am grateful to the Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust for supporting the initiative, and am pleased that the Village of Skokie has the resources to contribute to this important jobs training initiative. With a locally trained, professional nanotechnology work force, it is expected that additional nanotechnology firms will establish a presence at the Illinois Science + Technology Park and regionally throughout northern Illinois."

"The nanotechnology field is growing rapidly and as it does, technicians will play an increasingly important role in the lab," said Oakton Community College President, Margaret B. Lee, Ph.D. "We're excited to be working with NanoProfessor and the NE3I group because ultimately this partnership will help meet that need and create a skilled workforce -- and career pathways for our students."

Oakton's Departments of Math, Technologies, Science, and Health Careers will lead the NE3I's nanotechnology training curriculum, which will build upon the strong foundation provided by the existing curriculum from NanoProfessor. The NE3I will be housed at the IS+TP in Skokie and is expected to be available to students through Oakton in spring 2013.

Nanotechnology is the understanding and control of matter at dimensions between approximately one and 100 nanometers (nm), where unique phenomena enable novel applications which are not feasible when working with bulk materials. A nanometer is one-billionth of a meter. Encompassing nanoscale science, engineering, and technology, nanotechnology involves imaging, measuring, modeling, and manipulating matter at the nanoscale. A study funded by the National Science Foundation projects that six million nanotechnology workers will be needed worldwide by 2020, with two million of those jobs in the United States. However, as of 2008, there were only 400,000 estimated workers worldwide in the field of nanotechnology, with an estimated 150,000 of those jobs in the United States.

The NanoProfessor Nanoscience Education Program alternates between classroom lectures and hands-on lab work. The curriculum includes a textbook authored by leading nanotechnology experts, covering the topics of Nanotechnology Basics, Nanophysics, Nanochemistry, Nanobiology, and Environmental, Health, and Safety perspectives on nanotechnology. In conducting the hands-on lab experiments, students learn the fundamentals for building custom-engineered nanoscale structures while working with state-of-the-art equipment including NanoInk's NLP 2000 Desktop NanoFabrication System, a student-friendly atomic force microscope (AFM), a best-of-class fluorescence microscope, an advanced nanoparticle characterization instrument, and various chemical and biological materials used today within current and emerging nanotechnology applications.

About NanoProfessor The NanoProfessor Nanoscience Education Program aims to advance undergraduate nanotechnology education and address the growing need for a skilled, nano savvy work force. The NanoProfessor Program, including instruments, an expert-driven curriculum, and student/teacher support materials, is available for high schools, community colleges, technical institutes, and universities worldwide. More information is available at http://www.NanoProfessor.net or (847)679-NANO (6266). You can also like NanoProfessor on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/NanoProfessor1 and follow on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/nanoprofessor1.

NanoInk, NanoProfessor, and the NanoProfessor logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of NanoInk, Inc.

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WHAT: A panel of nanoscience pioneers from Cornell and Stanford universities will discuss cutting-edge applications of their science and the future of nanotechnology during a special interactive online media briefing.

WHEN: Friday, July 20, 2012, from 10 to 11 a.m.

WHERE: In person, the media briefing will take place in Room 226, Weill Hall, at Cornells Ithaca campus. Online participants are invited to join the conversation via computer, tablet or smartphone through WebEx.

MEDIA: Media members are invited to take part, in person or online. To do so, please RSVP to John Carberry in Cornells Press Relations Office at 607-255-5353 or johncarberry@cornell.edu.

ITHACA, N.Y. Working at the atomic level where the intuitive rules of physics bend and compounds take on new and marvelous properties nanoscience researchers have spent more than three decades revolutionizing everything from photonics, electronics and polymers to the fabrics we wear for work and fashion.

But whats next?

On Friday, July 20, from 10 to 11 a.m., a special panel of nantechnology researchers will gather at Cornell University and explore the future of nanoscience during an interactive conversation with members of the media both on site in Ithaca and online from anywhere in the world via WebEx technology.

Joining journalists for the discussion will be:

Juan Hinestroza, an associate professor fiber science, directs the Textiles Nanotechnology Laboratory at Cornells College of Human Ecology. His research on understanding fundamental phenomena at the nanoscale that are relevant to fiber and polymer science, has led to breakthrough multifunctional fibers that can hold or change color, conduct and sense micro-electrical currents, and selectively filter toxic gasses.

Roger Howe, faculty director of the Stanford Nanofabrication Facility and director of the 14-institution, National Science Foundation-supported National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network. Howe, a professor of electrical engineering at Stanford who has held faculty positions at Carnegie-Mellon, MIT and UC-Berkeley, has for more than two decades been among the world leaders in micro- and nano-electromechanical systems design.

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July 13, 2012 - Bringing big news of nanotechnology to light, Alan Rae, Ph.D., CEO of NanoMaterials Innovation Center, will be Opening Session speaker at IPC Midwest Conference and Exhibition on August 22, 2012. In his presentation "Nanotechnology and Electronics Assembly," Dr. Rae will outline current and potential applications in areas important to IPC members - primarily on assembly of electronics and energy products using both novel printing processes and also in very conventional technology. IPC-Association Connecting Electronics Industries 3000 Lakeside Drive Bannockburn, IL, 60015 USA Press release date: July 12, 2012

BANNOCKBURN, Ill., USA, - As electronics manufacturers strive to keep costs of high density electronics in check, the potential of nanotechnology and its growing applications make it an extremely attractive technology worth examining. Bringing the big news of nanotechnology to light, Alan Rae, Ph.D., CEO of NanoMaterials Innovation Center, will be the Opening Session speaker at IPC Midwest Conference & Exhibition on August 22, 2012, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, Ill.

Heavily funded by governments and industry worldwide for the last 10 years, research in nanotechnology has provided a wide range of materials and systems with a progressive range of applications for the electronics manufacturing industry. As Dr. Rae explains, in many cases these applications go unnoticed, but the performance increases obtained through the use of nanotechnology create significant opportunities and business advantages.

In his presentation "Nanotechnology and Electronics Assembly," Dr. Rae will outline the current and potential applications in areas important to IPC members - primarily on the assembly of electronics and energy products using both novel printing processes and also in very conventional technology. In addition, he will discuss the evolving commercial structure that supports the translation of inventions to an increasing number of practical products.

The IPC Midwest Opening Session is a free event for all IPC Midwest registrants. A free exhibits-only registration to IPC Midwest provides free access to the opening session as well as the show's exhibition featuring top industry suppliers, and a free afternoon reception to introduce IPC's new president and CEO John W. Mitchell.

Special registration packages provide savings to a number of educational opportunities, including the technical conference, standards development meetings and IPC Executive Summit. In addition, individuals who register by July 20 can save 20 percent on registration fees. Visit http://www.IPCMidwestShow.org/register to view all registration options.

IPC Midwest is produced by IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries. To register or for information on IPC Midwest, visit http://www.IPCMidwestShow.org.

About IPC IPC (www.IPC.org) is a global industry association based in Bannockburn, Ill., dedicated to the competitive excellence and financial success of its 3,100 member companies which represent all facets of the electronics industry, including design, printed board manufacturing, electronics assembly and test. As a member-driven organization and leading source for industry standards, training, market research and public policy advocacy, IPC supports programs to meet the needs of an estimated $2.02 trillion global electronics industry. IPC maintains additional offices in Taos, N.M.; Arlington, Va.; Stockholm, Sweden; Moscow, Russia; Bangalore, India; and Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing, China.

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) A Springdale company's agreement to provide its industrial lubricant to a Texas company for oil and gas equipment is expected to create 10 to 20 new jobs in northwest Arkansas.

NanoMech Inc. and Cameron on Tuesday announced the agreement to provide TriboTuff lubricant in some of Cameron's values and flow equipment used in the gas and supply chain. NanoMech said the product reduces friction to near zero, which will improve the performance of machines while decreasing the amount of fossil fuels used.

The two companies announced the partnership at a news conference with Gov. Mike Beebe at the state Capitol.

NanoMech was founded in 2002 and offers engineering materials developed through nanotechnology. Cameron is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and employs more than 23,000 people worldwide.

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Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ctsvt2/nanotechnology_coo) has announced the addition of Elsevier Science and Technology's new report "Nanotechnology Cookbook. Practical, Reliable and Jargon-free Experimental Procedures" to their offering.

The peculiarities of materials at the nanoscale demand an interdisciplinary approach which can be difficult for students and researchers who are trained predominantly in a single field. A chemist might not have experience at working with cell cultures or a physicist may have no idea how to make the gold colloid they need for calibrating an atomic force microscope. The interdisciplinary approach of the book will help you to quickly synthesize information from multiple perspectives.

Nanoscience research is also characterized by rapid movement within disciplines. The amount of time it takes wading through papers and chasing down academics is frustrating and wasteful and our reviewers seem to suggest this work would give an excellent starting point for their work. The current source of published data is either in journal articles, which requires highly advanced knowledge of background information, or books on the subject, which can skim over the essential details of preparations. Having a cookbook to hand to flick through and from which you may select a preparation acts as a good source of contact both to researchers and those who supervise them alike.

This book therefore supports fundamental nanoscience experimentation. It is by intention much more user-friendly than traditional published works, which too-frequently assumes state of the art knowledge. Moreover you can pick up this book and find a synthesis to suit your needs without digging through specialist papers or tracking someone down who eventually may or may not be able to help. Once you have used the recipe the book would then act as a reference guide for how to analyze these materials and what to look out for.

- 100+ detailed recipes for synthesis of basic nanostructured materials, enables readers to pick up the book and get started on a preparation immediately.

- High fidelity images show how preparations should look rather than vague schematics or verbal descriptions.

- Sequential and user-friendly by design, so the reader won't get lost in overly detailed theory or miss out a step from ignorance.

- A cookbook, by design and structure the work is easy to use, familiar and compact.

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Nanotechnology impacts most industries, including electronics, natural resources, energy, clean technology and life sciences.

HONG KONG, July 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Cedrus Investments( http://www.cedrusinvestments.com/index.html ), a global leader in the nanotechnology investment arena( http://www.cedrusinvestments.com/our_business/nanotechnology.html ), announced today the first half 2012 performance of its two global nanotechnology indices, both launched in October 2009 -- Cedrus Nanotechnology Index - Diversified (CNID)( http://www.cedrusinvestments.com/about/index.html ) and Cedrus Nanotechnology Index - Pure (CNIP)( http://www.cedrusinvestments.com/about/index.html ). Both CNID and CNIP outperformed many of the major global indices including S&P 500, MSCI World Index, Russell 3000, Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite in first half of 2012 with a respective return of 8.37% and 11.43%.

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Cedrus maintains two indices in order to meet the needs of diverse investors. These indices serve as performance benchmarks for nanotechnology investing. Cedrus' diversified index (CNID) includes equally-weighted companies spanning all five nano-markets, including electronics, manufacturing, energy, life sciences and clean technology and is inclusive of both diversified companies that have nanotechnology as only one of many growth drivers, and pure-play companies that have nanotechnology as their primary driver of growth. Cedrus' pure index (CNIP) is a concentrated index, comprised of equally-weighted pure-play companies spanning all five nano-markets and is best-suited for small-cap investors.

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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire -07/09/12)- Nanotech Security Corp. (the "Company") (NTS.V) is pleased to announce that the Company has successfully completed its first large scale test-run using its nanotechnology-based optical security feature, NOtES. An independent third party was contracted to conduct a production test-run embossing images onto a 300 metre (1000 ft) PET transparent plastic film. The third party is a multi-billion dollar world leader in optical products. The approximately 27cm (10.5 in) wide film was run on a continuous roll-to-roll basis over the entire length and comprises 8 columns of optical images arrayed in rows with some images being continuous, and others which are separated by .5 cm spacing. Over every 27 sq. centimeters there are some 23 separate and clearly visible nanotechnology- based optical images embossed onto the plastic substrate. Of the 8 columns, 2 columns were single continuous images over the full 300 metre length demonstrating common pre-requisites for potential bank note applications.

The production run shows that the Company's origination process and master shims used by the third parties embossing equipment were able to transfer separate and continuous images accurately onto the film over a commercial scale run. The technology proved to be extremely robust in the high-volume, high-speed setting - with the last ten metres performing as strongly as the first ten metres. Images of this film which represents a revolutionary optical-tagging system will be available in the near future on the Company's website at http://www.nanosecurity.ca/press_imagesvideos.php.

Doug Blakeway commented, "We are very pleased by the results of this test which demonstrated the technical feasibility of using the Company's patent-pending, highly advanced nano-hole optical technology in a large scale commercial application. The plastic film test-run was imprinted with over 150,000 separate and easily visible iridescent optical images which, once the production run was set up, were produced in a matter of minutes. This technical proof-of-concept is a major breakthrough for the Company's scientific team and we look forward to sharing our developments with the many potential users who are keenly following our progress."

About Nanotech Security Corp.:

With a nearly 30 year history in security applications for law enforcement, Nanotech Security Corp. licensed nanotechnology which originated at Simon Fraser University in order to try to develop products to sell into the authentication and anti-counterfeiting market. The technology uses patented algorithms with electron and ion beam technology to fabricate hundreds of millions of nano-holes into a wide variety of materials. These nano-holes can be arrayed into unique patterns which employ the surface plasmonic physics of light waves to collect and reflect concentrated light in readily visible images somewhat similar to holograms but with certain superior technical and commercial aspects. The technology allows images which are visible to the naked eye as well as so-called covert features which are readable only by machine. The company is working to enhance security for banknotes but other potential commercial applications include authenticating legal documents, designer merchandise, concert tickets, tax-paid stamps, medical & credit cards, government documents, passports, and pharmaceuticals. More information on the company can be found at http://www.nanosecurity.ca.

This news release contains forward looking information or statements. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, the risk that commercial products using the nano-technology will never be successfully developed, the need for unknown amounts of additional capital that will dilute shareholders if it is available at all (for which there can be no certainty). Investors are cautioned that any such forward looking statements are not guarantees for future performance and the actual results or developments may differ materially from those suggested in such statements. For more information on the Company, investors should review the Company's home jurisdiction filings that are available at http://www.sedar.com.

THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

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Scientists at Princeton University say they have used nanotechnology to make tests to detect diseases, like cancer and Alzheimer's disease, 3 million times more sensitive.

That means what researchers are calling a breakthrough in nanotechnology and medicine could enable doctors to detect these illnesses at much earlier stages, when they are more treatable.

"This advance opens many new and exciting opportunities ... in disease early detection and treatment," said Stephen Chou, a Princeton engineering professor, who led the research team. "You can have very early detection with our approach."

Princeton researchers used nanotechnology to improve a biological test called an immunoassay, which measures the concentration of a substance in a body fluid sample, and is used to find markers for cancers and Alzheimer's, in patients. The test produces a fluorescent glow when the disease is detected. The stronger the presence of the disease, the brighter the test glows.

However, if only faint, early-stage, traces of the disease are present, the glow can't be detected and the disease could be missed.

The Princeton researchers used nanotechnology to amplify the fluorescence, which gave them a 3-million-fold improvement in detection. It means the test now can detect disease with 3 million times fewer disease biomarkers present.

The earlier a cancer can be detected, the sooner treatment can begin, and the better chance a patient has of survival.

The key to the breakthrough, according to Princeton's researchers, lies in a new nanomaterial they call D2PA. The nanomaterial, which was developed in Chou's lab, consists of a thin layer of gold nanostructures surrounded by glass pillars that are 60 nanometers in diameter. About 1,000 of the pillars can be laid side-by-side and still only be as wide as a human hair.

Each pillar, spaced 200 nanometers apart, is capped with a gold disk. Each pillar also is speckled with even smaller gold dots. The pillars boost the collection and transmission of light by a billion-fold, Princeton said.

The university noted that Chou is focused on using the new technology to detect early-stage breast and prostate cancers. He also is working with researchers at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York to develop tests to detect proteins associated with early stage Alzheimer's disease.

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Scientists at Princeton University say they have used nanotechnology to make tests to detect diseases, like cancer and Alzheimer's disease, 3 million times more sensitive.

That means what researchers are calling a breakthrough in nanotechnology and medicine could enable doctors to detect these illnesses at much earlier stages, when they are more treatable.

"This advance opens many new and exciting opportunities ... in disease early detection and treatment," said Stephen Chou, a Princeton engineering professor, who led the research team. "You can have very early detection with our approach."

Princeton researchers used nanotechnology to improve a biological test called an immunoassay, which measures the concentration of a substance in a body fluid sample, and is used to find markers for cancers and Alzheimer's, in patients. The test produces a fluorescent glow when the disease is detected. The stronger the presence of the disease, the brighter the test glows.

However, if only faint, early-stage, traces of the disease are present, the glow can't be detected and the disease could be missed.

The Princeton researchers used nanotechnology to amplify the fluorescence, which gave them a 3-million-fold improvement in detection. It means the test now can detect disease with 3 million times fewer disease biomarkers present.

The earlier a cancer can be detected, the sooner treatment can begin, and the better chance a patient has of survival.

The key to the breakthrough, according to Princeton's researchers, lies in a new nanomaterial they call D2PA. The nanomaterial, which was developed in Chou's lab, consists of a thin layer of gold nanostructures surrounded by glass pillars that are 60 nanometers in diameter. About 1,000 of the pillars can be laid side-by-side and still only be as wide as a human hair.

Each pillar, spaced 200 nanometers apart, is capped with a gold disk. Each pillar also is speckled with even smaller gold dots. The pillars boost the collection and transmission of light by a billion-fold, Princeton said.

The university noted that Chou is focused on using the new technology to detect early-stage breast and prostate cancers. He also is working with researchers at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York to develop tests to detect proteins associated with early stage Alzheimer's disease.

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A common type of lab test used in research and medicine can be made three million times more sensitive, raising hopes that certain cancers and Alzheimer's disease can be detected earlier.

That is the conclusion of new research by Princeton University engineers, published in the journal Analytical Chemistry, which describes an improved lab test that uses nanotechnology.

The test is called a fluorescent immunoassay, a laboratory staple for decades. It relies on antibodies that bind with specific proteins or biomarkers in a sample of fluid, such as blood or urine. The antibodies are "labeled" in such a way that they emit a fluorescent glow indicating that the target protein is present.

The Princeton researchers used an array of nano-antennas to amplify this type of fluorescence so that targeted proteins, such as those that may herald the presence of certain cancers, could be detected at much lower levels.

The antenna arrays consist of glass pillars measuring just 60 billionths of a meter in height, each capped with a tiny gold disk. The pillars also have smaller gold dots on their sides.

The system acts somewhat like the wooden body of a violin, which transmits the vibrations of the strings to the surrounding air, said senior author Stephen Y. Chou, a professor of electrical engineering at Princeton. "Without the body, you'd struggle to hear the sound," he said.

Chou and his colleagues evaluated their technology on fluid containing a standard lab protein called human immunoglobin G ordinarily detectable at a concentration of about one-billionth of a mole (a basic unit in chemistry) per liter. The team detected the protein at a concentration three million times lower.

The test could help diagnose Alzheimer's disease, which researchers try to detect by taking samples of cerebrospinal fluid, a relatively invasive procedure. Chou's technology, which detects much smaller concentrations in blood, "would be much easier and faster to use," said Yueming Li, a researcher at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center who advised Chou on the research.

The group is conducting further research to detect biomarkers for specific diseases, such as breast and prostate cancers.

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Nanotechnology may aid diagnosis

When we hear the word nanotechnology we tend to envision tiny armies of robots or sci-fi movies, but this science that works with materials at the nano-scale level, encompasses a wide range of every day applications, all meant to create materials that offer new solutions to make your life better.

One area where nanotech is providing money saving and sustainable benefits is in products for the home. Here are a few technologies currently available:

1. Nansulate Home Protect - Clear liquid insulation. This patented technology, in existence since 2004, has been used on international airports and Naval bases. It offers a paint-on solution to increasing insulation and energy efficiency in an environmentally friendly nanocoating that inhibits heat transfer. Customers report saving between 20%-40% on energy costs. Pricing: 50 cents per S.F. at recommended 3-coat coverage. www. nansulate.com/homeprotect.htm

2. Nano-Tex - High performance fabrics. This innovation in fabric technology has been available since 1998, and is used in multiple consumer items such as workout clothes that keep you dryer, stain repellent furniture fabrics, and sheet sets that keep you cool and comfortable. The innovations include moisture control, odor control, stain resistance, and wrinkle resistance. Pricing varies according to product. http://www.nano-tex.com.

3. NanoGuard - Behr paint technology. Announced in 2007, this technology is used to provide multiple qualities to both exterior and interior paints. The Premium Plus Ultra uses an interlocking molecular structure to offer a denser, more durable paint film. When dry, the paint forms a protective shell that resists damage from sunlight, moisture, stains and dirt. Pricing: approximately 15 cents per S.F. if doing 1-coat. http://www.behr.com.

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Nanotechnology Products to Make Your Life Better

With a significant increasein impact factor of 31% from 11.750 to 15.355, Nano Today is now ranked #2 out of 66 journals in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, according to the latest Journal Citation Reports published by Thomson Reuters in June 2012.

In addition, the journal ranked #4 out of 231 journals in Materials Science (Multidisciplinary), and #5 out of 152 journals in Chemistry (Multidisciplinary), consolidating its position as a leading journal that serves a broad readership. Nano Today is also the only Asia-based journal among the top 5 journals in each list.

We are both excited and happy about the new impact factor of Nano Today. I would like to thank the readers, authors, referees, editorial advisory board, as well as our Managing Editor, Noreena AbuBakar, for all their contributions and support.Nanotechnology is a rapidly advancing field that holds great potential to benefit society through the creation of new materials or devices. The journal will continue to publish the latest and most exciting developments in this multidisciplinary field, shared Professor Jackie Y. Ying, Editor-in-Chief of Nano Today, who is also the Executive Director of the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, the worlds first bioengineering and nanotechnology research institute.

The Journal Citation Reports are the recognized authority for evaluating journals, presenting quantitative data that supports a systematic and objective review of the worlds leading journals, as well as measures their impact and influence in the global research community.

Nano Today is an international, peer-reviewed journal for researchers with interests across the whole spectrum of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Through review articles, rapid communications, news and opinions, it features the latest breakthroughs in nanoscience, and the impacts of nanotechnology on biomedical, electronic, chemical and energy applications.

Since successfully transitioning from a magazine to a journal format in 2009 under the leadership of Professor Ying, Nano Today has recorded major increases in the Impact Factor from 5.929 in 2007 to 15.355 in 2011. The excellent impact factor rating achieved by Nano Today in such a short span of time is an indicator of the quality and influence the journal has garnered within the international research community.

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In addition, the journal ranked #4 out of 231 journals in Materials Science (Multidisciplinary), and #5 out of 152 journals in Chemistry (Multidisciplinary), consolidating its position as a leading journal that serves a broad readership. Nano Today is also the only Asia-based journal among the top 5 journals in each list.

We are both excited and happy about the new impact factor of Nano Today. I would like to thank the readers, authors, referees, editorial advisory board, as well as our Managing Editor, Noreena AbuBakar, for all their contributions and support.Nanotechnology is a rapidly advancing field that holds great potential to benefit society through the creation of new materials or devices. The journal will continue to publish the latest and most exciting developments in this multidisciplinary field, shared Professor Jackie Y. Ying, Editor-in-Chief of Nano Today, who is also the Executive Director of the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, the worlds first bioengineering and nanotechnology research institute.

The Journal Citation Reports are the recognized authority for evaluating journals, presenting quantitative data that supports a systematic and objective review of the worlds leading journals, as well as measures their impact and influence in the global research community.

Nano Today is an international, peer-reviewed journal for researchers with interests across the whole spectrum of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Through review articles, rapid communications, news and opinions, it features the latest breakthroughs in nanoscience, and the impacts of nanotechnology on biomedical, electronic, chemical and energy applications.

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