Advance Nanotech Invests in Research Equipment for University of Cambridge.NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- Nanobeam NBo Electron Beam A stream of electrons, or electricity, that is directed towards a receiving object. See electron beam imaging and electron beam lithography. to Speed Development Efforts of AVNA AVNA Atrioventricular Node Artery Portfolio Companies, Enabling Rapid Prototyping Building a part one layer at a time using a method of additive fabrication such as 3D printing. Such parts are used for concept modeling to determine if the product design meets the customer's expectations. for New Nanodevices Advance Nanotech, Inc., (OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). BB:AVNA.OB - News), the premier provider of services, support and financing to drive the commercialization of nanotechnology discoveries, today announced that it has invested in the procurement of an electron beam lithography Using electron beams to create the mask patterns directly on a chip. The wavelength of an electron beam is only a few picometers compared to the 248 to 365 nanometer wavelengths of light used to create the traditional photomasks. (EBL (Extended Batch Language) A shareware programming language by Frank Canova that allows for more complex programming in DOS batch files. ) tool for use on the development of Advance Nanotech technologies at the University of Cambridge (United Kingdom). The EBL will directly benefit researchers at the university and at several of AVNA's portfolio companies in the UK. The device will enable scientists to quickly and accurately carve components for prototype nanodevices, speeding the advancement of discoveries in nanotechnology. The procurement was made in partnership with The Centre for Advanced Photonics and Electronics (CAPE) at the University of Cambridge in the UK. CAPE is an integrated Research Facility for Electrical Engineering electrical engineering: see engineering. electrical engineering Branch of engineering concerned with the practical applications of electricity in all its forms, including those of electronics. with a staff of 22 academics, 70 post-doctoral researchers and 170 research students. The CAPE program is funded by Advance Nanotech, Alps Electric Company Limited, Dow Corning Dow Corning is a multinational corporation headquartered in Midland, Michigan, USA. Dow Corning specializes in silicon and silicone-based technology, offering more than 7,000 products and services. Dow Corning is equally owned by The Dow Chemical Company and Corning, Inc. Corporation and Marconi Corporation plc, and is designed to encourage research activities to proceed to development and exploitation in close collaboration with industry. The program enables designers and engineers within academia and industry to benefit from the burgeoning developments in advanced photonics and electronics. In the past five years, approximately 70 patents have been filed and ten spin-out companies have been formed from CAPE research projects. "This investment goes hand-in-hand with Advance Nanotech's mission to provide infrastructure and support for the discovery and commercialization of nanotechnology through partnerships with leading universities and fledgling companies," said Magnus Gittins, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Advance Nanotech. "The E-Beam technology speeds innovation by enabling researchers to build, test and modify nanodevices faster and more accurately than before." EBL is a process that employs a focused beam of electrons to transfer software-defined patterns onto a silicon wafer with nanometer resolution. The technology is typically used in designing or building semiconductor devices, but can also be used to create complex integrated circuits Integrated circuits Miniature electronic circuits produced within and upon a single semiconductor crystal, usually silicon. Integrated circuits range in complexity from simple logic circuits and amplifiers, about 1/20 in. (1. or photonic devices. As the patterns are software defined, EBL allows researchers to implement their ideas quickly and hence reduces the time to market for new semiconductor devices. "The Nanobeam NB0 electron beam lithography tool provides us with rapid prototyping capabilities for building next generation nanodevices," said Bill Milne, a member of the Advance Nanotech Scientific Advisory Board and leader of the CAPE research project. "With the ability to accept wafers or samples up to 8" in diameter through its 10 chuck airlock airlock Noun 1. a bubble of air blocking the flow of liquid in a pipe 2. an airtight chamber between places that do not have the same air pressure, such as in a spacecraft or submarine Noun 1. , this system allows us, for the first time, to process a large range of samples which are needed for various applications." The Nanobeam EBL boasts impressive throughput due to its large write current of 10nA at <10nm beam size with a deflection throughput of 30MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. . Recently, 50nm dots and 20nm lines (limits due to processing, not tool spot size) were drawn over a single 500x500um deflection field size. The tool also has laser interferometry integrated into its stage, allowing us to accurately pattern over full 8" wafers. The automatic alignment and overlay features of the EBL achieved stitching and registration with errors less than 40nm." About Advance Nanotech, Inc. Advance Nanotech Inc. is dedicated to ensuring nanotechnology discoveries reach maximum market potential through successful commercialization. Advance is the trusted guide to commercial success for nanotech entrepreneurs spanning the globe, partnering with leading universities to provide scientists and researchers with mission critical infrastructure support to transform their discoveries to marketable solutions. The organization provides a range of services and support including financing, leadership assets, and counsel on intellectual property, licensing and regulatory issues. With a portfolio of nearly 20 companies developing technologies which offer potentially breakthrough nanotechnology discoveries in the electronics, biopharma and materials sectors, Advance's goal is to transform the potential for nanotechnology discoveries into innovative products that further evolve existing industries and enable new markets. About the Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge The Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge is one of Europe's largest integrated engineering Integrated Engineering is a multi-disciplinary, design project based engineering degree program. Integrated Engnineering is a program created to meet the demand for engineers who are able to deal with a wide range of problems, often involving knowledge from several departments, it provides a unique environment for the community of academics to pursue their ideas, work together in teams, and partner with others. The Department's breadth and depth of expertise means that it is recognised as an international leader. The Department's new strategy sets the aim of addressing the world's most pressing challenges with science and technology, working in collaboration with other disciplines, other institutions, companies, and the entrepreneurial community. By attracting the best academics and students in the world, the Department excels at both research and teaching. Department of Engineering: http://www.eng.cam.ac.uk/ Strategy for the Department of engineering: http://www.eng.cam.ac.uk/news/stories/strategy/ About the University of Cambridge The University of Cambridge's reputation for outstanding academic achievement is known worldwide and reflects the intellectual achievement of its students, as well as the world-class original research carried out by the staff of the University and the Colleges. As Cambridge approaches its 800th anniversary in 2009, it is looking to the future. It continues to change in response to the challenges it faces. The modern University is an international centre of teaching and research in a vast range of subjects: about half of the students study science or technology. Members of the University have won over 80 Nobel Prizes Nobel Prizes Year Peace Chemistry Physics Physiology or Medicine Literature 1901 J. H. Dunant Frédéric Passy J. H. van't Hoff W. C. Roentgen E. A. von Behring R. F. A. Sully-Prudhomme 1902 Élie Ducommun C. A. . (www.cam.ac.uk) |
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