Frost & Sullivan Honors Xintek with 2004 Technology Innovation Award.Business Editors PALO ALTO Palo Alto, city, California Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 26, 2004 In the recent study, "An Assessment on the Future of Carbon Nanotubes: Strategic Analysis of the Market and Potential," Frost & Sullivan recognized Xintek Inc. with the 2004 Frost & Sullivan Award A Sullivan Award may refer to:
Frost & Sullivan presents this award to the company that has directed technological advances in its industry by providing cutting-edge products and concepts. Xintek has been particularly successful in pioneering commercial developments in the carbon nanotube technology (CNT (Carbon NanoTube) See nanotube. ). Xintek uses the ideal physical properties of carbon nanotubes to capture new opportunities in field emission. CNT-based field emission electron sources have the potential to replace conventional thermionic therm·i·on n. An electrically charged particle, especially an electron, emitted by a conducting material at high temperatures. therm alternatives in a vacuum environment increasing their chances of commercial success in medical imaging, industrial inspection, displays and aerospace & defense applications. "Based upon its unique CNT field emission technology, Xintek is currently working toward developing carbon nanotube-based X-ray tubes offering numerous benefits such as long life, fast response rate, sharp focal point focal point n. See focus. and quick pulsation pulsation /pul·sa·tion/ (pul-sa´shun) a throb, or rhythmic beat, as of the heart. pul·sa·tion n. 1. The act of pulsating. 2. A single beat, throb, or vibration. ," explains Deepa Doraiswamy, research analyst with Frost & Sullivan. Xintek's revolutionary X-ray device comes in miniature sizes, which increase portability. It is likely to be ideal for industrial inspection and medical applications where there are critical demands for high resolution and low energy consumption. In the final phase of development, Xintek's CNT field emission x-ray technology is expected to be in the market by September 2004, which would be one of the first commercial applications for carbon nanotubes. This establishes the technology's short time-to-market window thereby adding its list of desirable benefits. Another device built on Xintek's CNT field emission technology includes a computer tomography (CT) system, primarily deployed in biomedical research Biomedical research (or experimental medicine), in general simply known as medical research, is the basic research or applied research conducted to aid the body of knowledge in the field of medicine. . The CT system supports dynamic imaging which enables detailed monitoring of vital signs and parameters. The dynamic semiconductor industry is also set to embrace the new CNT-based field emission technology. Xintek has also developed a unique technology for fabrication fabrication (fab´rikā´sh  n),n the construction or making of a restoration. of carbon nanotube field emission cathodes for flat panel displays. This technology enables high throughput production of CNT cathodes at low cost. Customer orientation Customer orientation (CO) is the set of beliefs in sales that says that customer needs and satisfaction are the priority of an organization. It focuses on dynamic interactions between the organization and customers as well as competitors in the market and its internal stakeholders. has also played a critical role in shaping Xintek's business model. The success of a technology does not end with enhanced features and performance. Xintek has been quick to recognize the importance of translating this into commercial success through quick uptake and market acceptance. It has taken active steps to collaborate with end-users during the early stages of technology development to create products tailored to meet specific customer needs. About Xintek Inc. Xintek Inc., formerly known as Applied Nanotechnologies Inc., was founded in October 2000. Provided with a license of certain proprietary technologies developed by its co-founder Dr. Otto Zhou and his team at the University of North Carolina North Carolina, state in the SE United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (E), South Carolina and Georgia (S), Tennessee (W), and Virginia (N). Facts and Figures Area, 52,586 sq mi (136,198 sq km). Pop. , Xintek's mission was to identify and commercialize the applications for Carbon Nanotubes in a wide span of industries. The Company now manufactures carbon nanotube materials, and carbon nanotube enabled cold diode and triode triode: see electron tube. A type of vacuum tube that is used in audio and radio amplifiers and oscillator circuits. It is like a diode with the addition of a wire mesh control grid between the cathode and plate (anode) that controls current flow. cathodes, and X-ray tubes, etc. Xintek's primary focus is toward developing carbon nanotube based field emission technologies. About Frost & Sullivan Founded in 1961, Frost & Sullivan is a global leader in growth consulting. Frost & Sullivan Awards are presented to companies that demonstrate excellence in their industry, commending the diligence, commitment and innovative business strategies required to advance in the global marketplace. Frost & Sullivan rigorously analyzes specific criteria to determine award recipients in a vast variety of market industries and landscapes. For further information, visit www.frost.com. |
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