Kent Displays Inc. Leverages Technology through Collaboration

Thursday, 19 November 2009 22:28

Exploring high performance materials with a wide range of properties that can be easily adapted to withstand extreme thermal, electrical, and mechanical environments is on the cutting edge of research in both Ohio companies and universities. The University of Akron received a Research Commercialization Program (RCP) grant from Ohio Department of Development Third Frontier program for "Commercialization of Functional Polyimide Films and Nanocomposites." This grant is being used to target market applications of high performance materials that use several different materials types aimed at various performance enhancements. The project is an extension of the Center for Multifunctional Polymer Nanomaterials and Devices (CMPND), a 2005 Wright Center of Innovation. Kent Displays Inc. is a collaborator in the University of Akron RCP.

Energy Efficiency in Manufacturing

Tuesday, 17 November 2009 21:30

Finding and harnessing the available resources was the theme of a recent Forum on Energy Efficiency in Manufacturing sponsored by the US Department of Commerce (DOC) International Trade Administration (ITA) and hosted by Owens Corning. Congresswoman, Marcy Kaptur, of Ohio’s 9th District, kicked off the meeting held in Toledo, Ohio, which emphasized that companies involved with polymers are very involved in energy-related topics as they expand into advanced materials, solar, and other related technologies.

Zyvex Continues to Lead CNT Developments

Tuesday, 27 October 2009 16:46

Zyvex Building, Columbus, Ohio Zyvex Performance Materials is focused on the composites market, which is still one of the most potentially viable sectors of the polymer marketplace. In particular, nanocomposites (carbon nanotube-enhanced composites), are very specific to Zyvex’s innovative products, and nanocomposites are still on track to double in volume annually for the next several years.

Third Frontier: Important dates

Thursday, 22 October 2009 16:48

The FY 2010 OTF Advanced Materials Program offers grants to support research and development that addresses the technical and cost barriers to commercialization in Ohio of advanced materials products with preference to polymer and carbon nano-materials, liquid crystals, and bio-based materials. Development anticipates awarding up to $10 million in grants through the FY2010 OTFAMP.

•The FY 2010 OTF Sensors Program offers grants to support research and development that addresses the technical and cost barriers to commercialization in Ohio of sensors components and systems supporting key Ohio industries. Development anticipates awarding up to $10 million in grants through the FY2010 OTFSP.

Nano-Network Expands to All-Ohio Role

Tuesday, 27 October 2009 17:20

Although the Nano-Network has been in existence since 2003, a major transition to a much greater role in Ohio has just taken place. NorTech, the champion for high-tech industry growth in Northeast Ohio, has transitioned the operations of the Nano-Network to PolymerOhio, based in Columbus. With this move, the Nano-Network will shift to an all-Ohio provider that will educate the public about nanotechnology and related issues; communicate Ohio’s role in the nanotechnology industry at local, state, and national levels; sponsor and support activities to expand nanotechnology commercialization across the State and abroad; and advocate for resources and funding to continue nanotechnology business and research in Ohio.

ICCE-18, Call for Two-Page Short Papers

Monday, 26 October 2009 19:47

ICCE-18, Anchorage, Alaska

July 4-10, 2010, Anchorage, Alaska, USA

18th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COMPOSITES or NANO ENGINEERING

www.uno.edu/~engr/composite

Interested author should submit tentative paper title immediately. The two-page detailed short paper, should be written, by following the format in web page.

Please apply for travel funds and passport visa early, since this can take time, and inform interested friends to present papers. We allow only one paper per presenter.

All ICCE-18 Anchorage, two-page short papers, will be reviewed and selected detailed short papers will be published in special issue of World Journal of Engineering, containing over 1000 pages. Participants of ICCE-18 are encouraged to expand the short paper to become full-length paper and then submit it to any journals of his/her choice, or submit for review in World Journal of Engineering. Thus, most participants will have two journal publication (one short paper, one long paper) as a benefit of coming to ICCE-18 Anchorage..

The excellent venue hotel in Anchorage will be announced soon, for planning purposes, the hotel cost is US$115+tax per night for six or more nights, US$135+tax per night for five nights or less.

The slogan of Alaska is “the Last Frontier”, one of the last unexplored and unpolluted places in America. In the summer, you can ride the cruise ship to see glacier, taste the world’s best salmon, experience unique culture of the natives, and have a chance to see polar bears, and American eagles. You will enjoy long daylight, short night time. Many professors wish to go there because they have been in almost all 49 states, but not Alaska! Mount McKinley is the highest mountain in America, covered with snow even in summer, some photos can be see, please bring your telescopes,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_McKinley

Due to budgetary constraints, we cannot offer financial assistance. If you are absolutely sure you cannot attend this conference, please do not submit paper title to me.

Nanotechnology: Reasons for Optimism

Monday, 12 October 2009 20:19

Chemical Week magazine recently reported on the successes of nanotechnology in spite of the economic downturn. Yes, nanomaterials developments and sales tied to the automobile industry have suffered in the past year, and their recovery is expected to be sluggish. But, because of the diversity and size of the nanomaterials market, many areas of nanotechnology development and applications are still doing well, especially in Ohio.

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