Advanced Materials Industry Veteran Joins NanoDynamics; Company Hires National Electronics Manufacturing Initiative Director of Research.BUFFALO, N.Y. -- NanoDynamics, Inc., a leading manufacturer of superior nanomaterials, today announced that Dr. Alan Rae has joined the company as Vice President of Market and Business Development. In this role, Dr. Rae will manage the ND Innovations strategic business unit and will be responsible for developing markets and business opportunities for commercial products. Dr. Rae will report to Keith Blakely, 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 NanoDynamics. Dr. Rae is a prominent technologist with 25 years of experience in the field of advanced materials Advanced Materials is a leading peer-reviewed materials science journal published every two weeks. Advanced Materials includes Communications, Reviews, and Feature Articles from the cutting edge of materials science, including topics in chemistry, physics, . Most recently, Dr. Rae was elected the first Director of Research of the National Electronics Manufacturing This article presents a typical manufacturing process of an electronic assembly. Component manufacturing Components such as resistors, capacitors and integrated circuits are generally made by specialized contractors. Initiative (NEMI NEMI National Electronics Manufacturing Initiative NEMI National Environmental Methods Index ), an industry-led consortium focused on strengthening the global electronics manufacturing supply chain. As head of NEMI's newly organized Research Committee, Dr. Rae works with the committee to organize and publish NEMI research priorities, present those priorities to research institutes and funding organizations, identify funding opportunities, monitor industry progress toward NEMI's goals, and monitor progress in nanotechnology research. "We are thrilled to have Alan join NanoDynamics. His experience and credentials in a broad range of technical and industrial markets as well as his domestic and international business expertise are a perfect fit for our organization and will prove valuable as NanoDynamics grows," commented Keith Blakely, CEO of NanoDynamics. "Having worked with global leaders in the electronics, semiconductor, automotive, aerospace and energy industries, Alan possesses great insight into both the potential and practical aspects of introducing advanced materials in commercial applications. His recent appointment as NEMI's Director of Research is a testament to the high regard with which he is held by his peers." "I am enthusiastic to join NanoDynamics as we work to establish additional commercial markets for our advanced materials and components," said Dr. Rae. "As the ability to commercialize nanotechnologies continues to evolve, I look forward to being actively involved in unearthing opportunities to bring the benefits of nanotechnology - enhanced products to the market." Prior to joining NanoDynamics, Dr. Rae most recently served as the Vice President of Technology for Cookson Electronics. Prior to that, he served in several technical and production capacities at TAM Ceramics, the world leader in the development of ceramic materials for advanced electronics, including barium titanate Barium titanate is an oxide of barium and titanium with the chemical formula BaTiO3. It is a ferroelectric ceramic material, with a photorefractive effect and piezoelectric properties. , zirconia, and zircon zircon Silicate mineral, zirconium silicate, ZrSiO4, the principal source of zirconium. Zircon is widespread as an accessory mineral in acid igneous rocks; it also occurs in metamorphic rocks and, fairly often, in detrital deposits. . Dr. Rae was instrumental in the acquisition of the Sun Valley barium titanate operation from DuPont, as well as the divestiture The breakup of AT&T. By federal court order, AT&T divested itself on January 1, 1984 of its 23 operating companies, which became known as the Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs). of TAM to Ferro Corporation in 1999. Additionally, Dr. Rae was responsible for construction of an advanced ceramic powders plant and arranging numerous international licenses of technology at Anzon Limited, a subsidiary of the Cookson Group Cookson Group plc is a leading materials technology company headquartered in London, England, which provides materials, processes and services to customers worldwide. The Group's operations are formed into three divisions – Electronics, Ceramics and Precious Metals. . Dr. Rae received a Bachelor of Science Noun 1. Bachelor of Science - a bachelor's degree in science BS, SB bachelor's degree, baccalaureate - an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies degree in Chemistry from Aberdeen University, as well as a PhD in Metallurgy and Engineering Materials and a Masters of Business Administration from Newcastle Upon Tyne Newcastle upon Tyne, city (1991 pop. 199,064) and metropolitan district, NE England, on the Tyne River. The city is an important shipping and trade center. The famous coal-shipping industry began in the 13th cent. . About NanoDynamics NanoDynamics, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of superior nanomaterials that will dramatically improve the form, function and performance of a wide range of both industrial and consumer products. The Company is uniquely positioned, utilizing proprietary and protected technologies, to commercially manufacture economical, high quality nanomaterials that will enable revolutionary advancements in industries including electronics, semiconductors, consumer products, fuel cells, transportation, energy and biotechnology. For further information, please visit the Company's website at www.nanodynamics.com. |
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