The British Standards Institution (BSI) assisted by the NanoKTN, is pleased to confirm it will be reviewing one of the founding nanotechnology standards, BSI PAS 71, Nanoparticle Vocabulary. PAS 71 is in place to provide usable terms for the nanotechnology industries to determine internationally agreed terms and the NanoKTN is encouraging UK organisations to submit comments during the month long consultation starting in late September.

The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN), one of the UK’s primary knowledge-based networks for Micro and Nanotechnologies, is pleased to announce the publication of its UK Nanotechnology Directory, a guidebook to the UK’s world-class micro and nanotechnology (MNT) sector, featuring over 400 organisations active in nanotechnology in the UK.

The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN), one of the UK’s primary knowledge-based networks for Micro and Nanotechnologiesis pleased to announce the launch of BlueSkyNano, an award scheme aiming to increase engagement between industry and academia. The first award scheme is in partnership with the University of Surrey and will offer companies funding to encourage them to undertake a feasibility study to help solve technology chall...

The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN), one of the UK’s primary knowledge-based networks for Micro and Nanotechnologies, is pleased to report the success of AM Technology since they picked up the Energy & Environment Business Innovation Award at last year’s UK Nano & Emerging Technologies Forum. This conference, hosted in partnership with UK Trade and Investment (UKTI), has helped the UK SME increase its credibility and esta...

The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN), one of the UK’s primary knowledge-based networks for Micro and Nanotechnologies, is pleased to announce the signing of a service level agreement (SLA) between two of its members, introduced by the NanoKTN at its Nano4Life event in February 2009. The SLA between industry-academia partnership specialist Bio Nano Consulting (BNC) and The School of Pharmacy, University of London, enables BNC ...

The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN), one of the UK’s primary knowledge-based networks for Micro and Nanotechnologies, is pleased to announce its NanoMiTE Focus Group, in partnership with the Chemistry Innovation and Materials KTNs, is organising an event to help industry and academia secure European funding for biomaterials in medicine and healthcare.

The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN), one of the UK’s primary knowledge-based networks for Micro and Nanotechnologies, is pleased to announce that research projects at Aston University and the University of Dundee, have been awarded with collaborative studentships for 2010, which will result in collaborations with students and businesses with UK manufacturing and research bases.

The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN), one of the UK’s primary knowledge-based networks for Micro and Nanotechnologies, is pleased to announce details of a successful partnership between two UK nanotechnology SMEs, introduced by the NanoKTN at one of its events late last year. The partnership between Kelvin Nanotechnology Ltd and Applied Nanodetectors Ltd will focus on the design and production of next generation, point of car...

The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN), one of the UK’s primary knowledge-based networks for Micro and Nanotechnologies, is pleased to announce the first event from its NanoMed focus group. The event will examine areas where nanotechnology is already improving clinical practice and also where the technology will be impacting healthcare in the near and distant future.

The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN), one of the UK’s primary knowledge-based networks for Micro and Nanotechnologies, is pleased to announce the date of its second Nano4Energy conference in association with the Carbon Trust. The conference, which takes place on 30th June, will focus on new developments in nanotechnology within energy generation and energy storage. The conference will feature technologies nearing commercialis...

The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN), one of the UK’s primary knowledge-based networks for Micro and Nanotechnologies, is pleased to announce the AIM IPO of one of its members, Ilika.

The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN), one of the UK’s primary knowledge-based networks for Micro and Nanotechnologies, has helped secure over €2.5 million funding for a number of its members, to aid further development into a new generation of fluid lubricants that use nanomaterials.

The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN), one of the UK’s primary knowledge-based networks for Micro and Nanotechnologies, is pleased to announce it will be partnering with Nanocentral on two workshops at the NanoMaterials2010 conference in London. The workshops are concerned with addressing 2 current issues in commercialisation, integrating nanotechnology in food applications and the measurement and characterisation of nanomater...

The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN), one of the UK’s primary knowledge-based networks for Micro and Nanotechnologies, is pleased to announce that for the second-year running, it’s Electronic Devices and Nano Systems focus group will be hosting a workshop at this year’s S2K (http://www.semiconductor2k.com/) event in Cardiff, alongside JEMI UK. The workshop will look at the use of enabling technologies in nano-applications...

The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN), one of the UK’s primary knowledge-based networks for Micro and Nanotechnologies, has announced the date of its next NanoEntrepreneurs focus group event, aimed at supporting the development of nanotechnology and encouraging partnerships between companies, with a focus on the East Midlands region. The event, organised in partnership with the University of Nottingham's Nanotechnology and Nan...

The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network, is pleased to announce that a PhD student and member of the NanoKTN has been awarded the Roscoe Medal, presented by representatives of RSC and AgChemAccess Ltd, at the prestigious SET for Britain event, held at the House of Commons last month.

The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN), one of the UK’s primary knowledge-based networks for Micro and Nanotechnologies, has helped an SME in the UK secure funding and partnerships, enabling company growth to exceed 85% between 2009 and 2010. Working with the NanoKTN, Covesion has formed strategic partnerships that have resulted in significant commercial impact on the business.

The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN), one of the UK’s primary knowledge-based networks for Micro and Nanotechnologies, has joined with the University of Edinburgh to highlight the current advances in nanotechnology. The one-day event will showcase the University of Edinburgh’s current nanotechnology research including expertise in nanotoxicology, nanoenergy, nanosensors, nanomaterials, nanoelectronics and nanometrology.

The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN), one of the UK’s primary knowledge-based networks for Micro and Nanotechnologies, is pleased to confirm the details of its workshop at this year’s BIO event in Chicago, USA. The workshop, co-hosted by Dr Mike Fisher, Healthcare & Life Sciences Theme Manager at the NanoKTN, and Tony Bradshaw, Co-Director at the HealthTech & Medicines KTN, will explore the technical and commercial issues...

The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN), one of the UK’s primary knowledge-based networks for Micro and Nanotechnologies, has announced details of the success of its events and conferences hosted throughout 2009. Exhibitors and delegates have confirmed that attending events held by the NanoKTN, has increased sales and had significant, commercial impact on their businesses.