Café Scientifique Forum - ‘Nanotechnology: A Brave New World'

Café Scientifique is a forum for scientists and the general public to discuss topical and thorny issues in science and technology over good food & wine. Monash University (Clayton, Australia) established the sessions in March 2005 and they are held every couple of months on the campus.

The next speaker is Dr Bob Irving, the Scientific & Commercial Director of Nanotechnology Victoria. Dr Irving will be looking at the implications of developing and using nanotechnologies, and will also discuss the complex ethical and regulatory issues of this subject. In short, Dr Irving will clarify nanotechnology matters, outline the opportunities and present perspectives on its challenges.

Registration is not required and there is no entry charge to the forum.

Date and time: Wednesday 13 July 2005 at 6pm.

Venue: Cinque Lire (STRIP Building 75, on the West Ring Road, Monash University, Clayton Campus, Melway Ref 70 E 10).

Nanotechnology International Business Competition

The second annual competition for nanotechnology business ideas has just been launched, and is looking to attract quality entries from international ‘nano-preneurs' who are keen to win the top prize of $75,000.

Jointly organised by the Institute for Management and Engineering (TiME), the Science Entrepreneurship Program (SEP), the Institute for Technology Innovation (InTICE) and the Nano-Network, the competition is open to anyone in the world who has a great idea for starting up a nanotech business. While any area of nantechnology will be considered, ideas in the areas of energy, healthcare & medicine, aerospace & automotive applications, and consumer products, are particularly encouraged.

In addition to the first prize of $75,000, the winners will receive guidance in developing a full business plan as well as other business development assistance. There will be an awards ceremony for the winning teams at the Nano-Week conference in Cleveland, Ohio, on 21 October 2005.

The closing date for submitting entries is 15 September 2005, and the entry fee is $100. The deadline for submitting the letter of intent is 15 July 2005.

To find out more about this competition, visit the Nanotechnology International Business Competition website or e-mail 2005Competitions-TiME@case.edu.

Featured Equipment - VideoAFM™ from Infinitesima

The VideoAFM™ is the first scanning probe microscope that is capable of delivering real-time images at video frame rates. With imaging rates of up to 1000 times faster than conventional AFMs, the The VideoAFM™ allows users to view and interact with numerous types of molecular processes in real time. The VideoAFM™ works in conjunction with existing AFMs to perform functionally much like an optical microscope. It also allows large surface areas (i.e. 1000um X 1000um) to be scanned and explored before selecting features of interest for a more detailed investigation. Installation is simple and quick, and its operation is powerful, allowing the user to switch between video and conventional modes at the click of a button. The combination of instruments and ease of switching thus allows the exploration of a sample surface, with the easy ability to switch between the conventional and the The VideoAFM™ for detailed analysis. Such analysis might include locating dynamic processes by scanning the surface, then selecting the video record mode to store the video frames to hard disk for later review and further analysis. To find out more about the The VideoAFM™ visit the Infinitesima website or e-mail info@infinitesima.com.

Book of the Month - Carbon Nanotubes: Basic Concepts and Physical Properties

This book, one in a series of books on nanotechnology topics published by Sigma-Aldrich, gives the perfect introduction to readers who want to learn more about carbon nanotubes. By looking at processing technologies and applications for carbon nanotubes (both single-walled and multi-walled), the book is ideal for academics and industry people who are looking to work together in the field of knowledge transfer.

With their exceptional and unique properties, carbon nanotubes form a vital part of the nanotechnology sector. The main characteristics that make carbon nanotubes so appealing to industry include their chemical stability, mechanical strength and ability to conduct electricity - all features that are covered in this book. Nanotubes open up new perspectives for various applications, such as nano-transistors in circuits, hydrogen storage in fuel cells, as artificial muscles, or as an added reinforcement in alloys.

The book is organised into the following subject areas:

To find out more about this book or to order a copy, click here.

Nanotechnology Courses - International Master in Nanotechnologies (IMN) with Civen and Veneto Nanotech

Civen and Veneto Nanotech, leading partners in a high-tech cluster that specialises in nanotechnology, are offering graduate students the chance to do an International Master in Nanotechnologies (IMN) at its locations in Venice in NE Italy. The course aims to provide students with scientific knowledge, practical expertise, project management skills, and will focus on the business applications of nanotechnologies. As the students will do their learning in a creative nano-cluster made up of leading departments from the Venetian Universities (Padua, Venice and Verona), innovative companies (SMEs) and start-ups run by nano-preneurs, the mixed discipline atmosphere should make for a rich learning experience.

To highlight the importance of knowledge transfer in developing nanotechnology products, the course is divided into a 7-month academic session (Jan-July) and a 3-month industrial internship (July-Sept) with a nanotech company. Taught entirely in English, the course will be a mix of lectures, tutorials, group workshops and hands-on lab activities, with classes being held in the beautifully equipped VEGA Park - just two kilometres from downtown Venice.

To learn more about this unique course visit the Civen website or e-mail organizzazione@civen.org.

EuroNanoForum2005 - Europe's Premier Nanomedicine Conference of 2005

This flagship EU-sponsored conference is focusing on healthcare applications of nanotechnology - an acknowledged area of European strength. It brings together international speakers and delegates to discuss how nanotechnology and biotechnology, material science, pharmaceutical science, electronics, and information technology can address the healthcare issues of the future. The launch of the European Technology Platform on NanoMedicine will also take place during this event.

EuroNanoForum2005 has received support from the European Commission's 6th Framework Programme and can offer supported fees to academics, delegates from developing countries and students. This funding has allowed us to extend the 'Early Bird Rate' until 31st July 2005. Register online now to take advantage of these savings.

As there are already 87 nanotechnology experts from 25 countries lined up to speak over the five days, it's clear that this conference will be one of the biggest nanotech events taking place in Europe this year.

To find out more about this conference visit the EuroNanoForum2005 website or contact Carrie at Carrie@nano.org.uk, Tel: + 44 (0)1786 447520.

New Feature on AZoNano - Titles of Latest Articles

To keep visitors to AZoNano fully up-to-date with all the new knowledge base articles on nanotech matters that are regularly published on the site, we've added a ‘Latest Articles' section on the homepage. This new ‘hot off the press' section will work much in the same way as the nanotech RSS newsfeed, in that the title of each new article will be immediately listed on the homepage, as soon as the article has been uploaded. Seeing at a glance the different types of nanotech knowledge base articles that are frequently published on the site, will also show visitors the great diversity of AZoNano.

If you have some high quality nanotechnology content that you think would further enhance our popular online encyclopaedia of nanotechnology, or a press release that would make a good news story, then contact the editor of AZoNano, Dr Cameron Chai.

Website Stats for AZoNano

With June now over, it is possible to look at the AZoNano website stats for the second quarter of 2005. From April to June, an amazing total of 390,683 visitor sessions took place, with a grand total of 952,518 pages being viewed during these sessions. Compared to the first quarter of 2005, when 302,414 visitors viewed 634,486 pages, the second quarter stats represent a 30% increase in web traffic on AZoNano - thus reinforcing AZoNano's international reputation as one of the leading nano websites.

These very impressive web stats will certainly be of interest to anyone who is thinking about the best way of how to publicise their product or service to the global nanotech audience. To find out more about how AZoNano can help you to reach the growing nanotechnology audience on a worldwide scale, contact Rolf Easto.

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