NEWS
Taking Charge: Leone Hermans-Blackburn Heads Up The PA NanoMaterials Commercialization Center
5/8/12
Dr. Leone Hermans-Blackburn answers questions about her new role as Executive Director and and the next phase of development for the Center in the Pittsburgh Technology Council's Spring TEQ Edition.
Lock Haven University, Harrisburg University Step Up Respective Nanotechnology Initiatives
4/26/12
Two weeks ago, Keystone Edge contributor Rebecca VanderMeulen wrote about Pennsylvania's growing presence and leadership in the fast-growing nanotechnology sector. Now, two more institutions of higher education are providing a significant boost to nano statewide.
Pennsylvania NanoMaterials Commercialization Center a Guest on TechVibe Radio
4/14/12
Dr. Leone Hermans-Blackburn the Executive Director of the Center sits down with Audrey Russo and Johnathan Kersting of the Pittsburgh Technology Council's TechVide and talks about the Center.
Pennsylvania's Nanotech Players Pursuing Giga-Scale Impact
4/12/12
This summer, when you’re lounging poolside, you can slather your skin in sunscreen that blocks harmful rays without leaving a whitish film. Or if you’re viewing the water from your high-rise, beachfront hotel, you can look out a window kept clean with a thin coating.
These are just two breezy examples of nanotechnology’s growing ubiquity. Work on the nanoscale – that is, with components that could be smaller than a strand of DNA -- is also kicking into high gear across Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania NanoMaterials Commerciailization Center Receives $638K From BFTDA
3/19/12
The PA Nano Center received $638,900 to assist small and startup companies with early stage prototype development projects. The PA Nano Center plans to develop an interactive networking platform to showcase emerging nanotechnology developments to Pennsylvania companies.
Portfolio News
Christophe Ramstein Named President and CEO of Strategic Polymers, Inc.
4/26/12
Strategic Polymers, Inc., the world’s source of Electro‐Mechanical Polymer actuators, today announced the appointment of Dr. Christophe Ramstein as President and CEO. Ramstein is a known authority and driving force in the haptic industry with two decades of experience bringing haptic solutions to market. He replaces Ralph Russo who has served as President and CEO of Strategic Polymers since 2006. Mr. Russo, co‐founder of SPS, becomes chairman of the Board replacing co‐founder Qiming Zhang. Dr. Zhang takes on the role of scientific advisor.
Plextronics Hires Former Bayer MaterialScience Executive, Robert Kumpf, As COO
1/30/12
Plextronics, Inc. announced today that Robert Kumpf has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer, a role in which he will lead the company’s manufacturing and engineering operations with a focus on scaling capacity to meet increasing customer demand.
Metalonix Name Change to Liquid X Printed Metals, Inc.
12/9/11
Metalonix, Inc., a ground-breaking provider of functional metallic inks, is pleased to announce its official corporate name has changed to Liquid X Printed Metals, Inc. ("Liquid X").
National Nanotechnology Initiative -- Serves as the central point of communication, cooperation, and collaboration for all Federal agencies engaged in nanotechnology research.
Small Times -- An excellent print and electronic publication with a focus on nanotechnology
NanoWerk -- Includes a nanomaterials database as well as several valuable links and resources
The Nanoethics Group -- Discussing the ethical and societal implications of nanotechnology
Nano Techwire -- An excellent clearinghouse of international news of nanotechnology
Official Announcement: Principles for Nanotechnology Environmental, Health and Safety Oversight