Advanced Microbotics Corp. seeks additional O.E.M. partners for new technology development.PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 9, 1995--Advanced Microbotics Corp.'s breakthrough technology centered on the synthesis of chemicals presents revolutionary new opportunities for industries. The technology is termed "surface functionalization Surface functionalization introduces chemical functional groups to a surface. This way, functional materials can be designed from substrates with standard bulk material properties. Prominent examples can be found in semiconductor industry and biomaterial research. ." While the applications are many, the basic use is two-fold: a chemical coating can be applied to electronic wafers wafers compressed roughage in flat plates useful for feeding to animals in transit. to make chemical sensors
1. the property of remaining in close proximity. 2. the stable joining of parts to one another, which may occur abnormally. 3. to other materials (i.e. molecular "glue glue: see adhesive. glue Adhesive substance resembling gelatin, extracted from animal tissue, particularly hides and bones, or from fish, casein (milk protein), or vegetables. "). "The company sees a long list of practical, cost-saving uses for this enabling technology from medical and environmental diagnostics (1) Software routines that test hardware components (memory, keyboard, disks, etc.). Diagnostics are often stored in ROM chips and activated on startup. (2) Error messages in a programmer's source code that refer to statements or syntax that the compiler or assembler to industrial and biotechnology applications." said chief executive officer of Advanced Microbotics Corp., Christophe J-P Sevrain. The molecular detection advances allow quick answers in a wide-range of diagnostics areas. For example, identifying the presence of a protein or a virus in a sample becomes simplified with a hand-held instrument using a real-time sensor A device that measures or detects a real-world condition, such as motion, heat or light and converts the condition into an analog or digital representation. An optical sensor detects the intensity or brightness of light, or the intensity of red, green and blue for color systems. employing this technology. Additionally, a portable instrument could be used for non-medical diagnostics including environmental testing of air and water samples or industrial plant emissions. Why is this such an advancement? Consider that currently most users rely on tools requiring subjective interpretation, such as the reading of test strips, or sensors that are slow, single-use devices. Surface functionalization-based tools, on the other hand, provide definitive, objective data received from electronic signals for both a qualitative and quantitative output. Moreover, these sensors have significant advantages over conventional instruments due to their small size, sensitivity, specificity, multiple-use capabilities, range of application and the relatively low-cost of manufacturing. Picture the power of this technology: an array of sensors all fitting in a space the size of a pencil eraser could simultaneously detect dozens of different compounds. This parallel analysis will not only save time, but money. Real-time analysis will be made available, as never before, with the availability of easy-to-use, portable devices customized to various market needs. This exclusive surface functionalization technology extends beyond sensor applications. The same basic technology is used as a molecular "glue" to improve and adapt materials. For instance, the surface of an implantable medical device can be modified with the molecular coating in order to make it adhere to adhere to verb 1. follow, keep, maintain, respect, observe, be true, fulfil, obey, heed, keep to, abide by, be loyal, mind, be constant, be faithful 2. widely accepted bio-compatible materials. Other potential uses span a a wide-range: the coating could be used to retain the flame retardant Flame retardants are materials that inhibit or resist the spread of fire. Naturally occurring substances such as asbestos as well as synthetic materials, usually halocarbons such as polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDEs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and chlorendic acid properties of fabrics over time; or to strengthen the adhesion between the cord and the rubber in automobile tires. Advanced Microbotics Corp. is currently working with corporate partners in several industries. The corporation is seeking additional companies which are interested in developing particular coatings or sensors for use with an existing product or one under development. "We are in a unique position to promptly develop and bring to market application-specific systems with original equipment manufacturers," said Sevrain. Corporations interested in putting this powerful technology to use in their businesses are invited to contact Advanced Microbotics Corp. to learn more. Advanced Microbotics Corp. was incorporated in 1994 to commercialize technologies developed at the University of Oregon The University of Oregon is a public university located in Eugene, Oregon. The university was founded in 1876, graduating its first class two years later. The University of Oregon is one of 60 members of the Association of American Universities. . The company's mission is to develop, manufacture, and sell portable micro-analysis equipment, chemical sensors and coatings produced as a result of these technologies. CONTACT: Advanced Microbotics Corp. Christophe J-P Sevrain, 503/224-4338 or Imagineering P.R. Tricia Sullivan Tricia Anne Sullivan (born July 7, 1968 in New Jersey, U.S.) is a science fiction writer. She also writes fantasy under the pseudonym Valery Leith. She moved to the United Kingdom in 1995. In 1999 she won the Arthur C. , 503/284-4988 or 360/254-1825 |
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