Company launches nano-impedance biosensor for cancer treatment

Pharmaco-Kinesis Corporation have announced their first commercialized offering, the first-generation Nano-Impedance Biosensor (NIB).

Applied Nanotech awarded new printed electronics patents

Both patents are related to their copper inks, which have the potential to replace existing silver inks that are commonplace in the marketplace.

Intermolecular Joins SEMATECH’s Lithography and Front End Processes Programs

Companies have agreed to co-develop new methods to reduce overall cost of ownership for Extreme UltraViolet and lithography.

Tin nanocrystals may supply the batteries of the future

ETH Zurich and Empa researchers develop a nanomaterial which enables considerably more power to be stored in lithium ion batteries.

LFoundry acquire Micron Technology and all Avezzano assets

LFoundry will acquire Micron Technology Italia, Srl. and all of its semiconductor fabrication facility assets in Avezzano, Italy.

Entirely new approach to develop micro-electromechanical systems

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New design methodology may pave the way for micro-electromechanical sensors and actuators – robots will be able to see and feel more effectively in future.

Semiconductor engineer wins Japan Award for photoresist development

C. Grant Willson shares 50 million yen prize with Jean M.J. Fréchet for work done at IBM in the 1980′s.

“Tunneling” may Extend Integrated Circuit Battery Life Tenfold

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Early results using novel materials and processes achieves milestone toward low-power tunneling field effect transistor.

Win a copy of Stretchable Electronics

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Want to win a copy of Stretchable Electronics, edited by Professor Takao Someya? Then tell us what you think about materials science!

Startups in materials: an interview with Antonio Facchetti

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An interview with Antonio Facchetti, CTO at Polyera, a startup in organic electronics, and adjunct professor at Northwestern University.