International Nanotechnology Businesses

Australia: Advanced Nanotechnology Limited (Advanced Nano) - Manufactures a range of nanopowders and functional products that incorporate nanopowders.

Australia: Ambri Biosensor Technology - "... pioneering the integration of Biotechnology, Nanotechnology and Electronics."

Australia: CAP-XX - "... develops supercapacitors - high-power, high-energy storage devices that enable manufacturers to make smaller, thinner and longer-running products such as mobile phones, PDAs, medical devices, AMRs, compact flash cards, and more." Locations worldwide

Australia: CSIRO NanoScience Network - CSIRO is Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation. The NanoScience Network provides a focal point for CSIRO's nanotechnology activities.

Australia: Dyesol - "To Industrialise and Commercialise Dye Solar Cell Technology."

Australia: Nanochem - "NanoChem products in the chemicals and wastewater treatment industries enhance productivity through effective use of new materials with novel properties and superior performance."

Australia: Nanostructural Analysis Network Organisation - Major National Research Facility (NANO-MNRF) - "The NANO-MNRF is the peak Australian facility for nanometric analysis of the structure and chemistry of materials in both physical and biological systems."

Australia: Nanotec Pty - "... ready to use product solutions for all kind of surfaces. We offer development services for enterprises which are interested to expand their product lines."

Australia: Nanotechnology Victoria - "... a vehicle for optimising benefits to Victoria from advances in nanotechnology and related sciences."

Australia: pSivida - "... an Australian listed public company that is committed to the biomedical nanotechnology sectors. It has as its core focus the development of nano-structured porous silicon for multiple potential applications in human and animal healthcare through its UK operating subsidiary, pSiMedica Limited."

Australia: Quantum Precision Instruments - "... patented technology forms the foundation for a family of nanoTrek(TM) nanotechnology MEMS and NEMS sensors having applicability in a wide range of industries: from medicine and bio-technology, through to aviation, aerospace, defence, automotive, seismic, mining and others."

Australia: Starpharma - "The Starpharma Group (Starpharma) was established to commercialise novel polyvalent compound technology discovered at the Biomolecular Research Institute in Melbourne, Australia .... comprises a class of high molecular weight, branch-like chemicals (dendrimers) and other polyvalent compounds with demonstrated activity against a broad range of viruses and other human diseases for which current therapies are inadequate." Teaming with Queensland-based PANBIO and Dr Donald A. Tomalia (the pioneer of dendrimer technology) they have established a new venture to develop products using dendrimer nanotechnology, called Dendritic Nanotechnologies Limited. Research facilities are at The Center for Applied Research and Technology at Central Michigan University, located in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.

Austria: Ablynx - "... a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of Nanobodies™ to treat a range of serious human diseases. Nanobodies™ are a novel class of antibody-derived therapeutic proteins."

Austria: it4ip - "... spin out from the Université Catholique de Louvain (Belgium), dedicated to the development and production of unique templates based on the combination of ion track technology of polymers with templating capabilities."

Austria: Metcomb Nanostructures - "With its patented Integrated Nanostructure Control process, Metcomb leverages nanotechnology to create the first aluminum foam that is uniformly consistent, mirroring the way Mother Nature creates organic load-bearing materials, such as wood, bone and coral."

Austria: Nanocyl - "... exploiting and valorising new discoveries and a strong portfolio of intellectual property developed by Prof. Janos B. Nagy's team at the University of Namur in the field of Carbon Nanotubes."

Austria: NANOIDENT - Organic semiconductor based photonic sensors.

Brazil: Center for Automation in Nanobiotech (CAN) - "... focuses on investigation of new paradigms for innovation in systems and automation design. CAN's main thrust and aim is the development of practical and useful nanobiotechnology systems and devices that may benefit people around the globe with biomedical engineering advances."

Canada: Advanced Powders & Coatings (AP&C) - Wholly-owned by Raymor Industries Inc. "... spherical metal powders."

Canada: Advectus Life Sciences - "... an emerging life sciences company focused on the commercialization of a cure for brain cancer. Advectus holds the exclusive worldwide rights including patents to this nanoparticle-based technology for the delivery of approved cancer fighting drugs across the blood-brain barrier for the treatment of brain tumors."

Canada: American Dye Source - "... is now offering nano materials. These materials can be used for a variety of applications in display devices, security devices and heat reflecting devices."

Canada: AMR Technologies - "... develops, manufactures and distributes performance materials."

Canada: C Sixty - "... a private biopharmaceutical company focusing on the discovery and the development of a new class of therapeutics based on the fullerene molecule..."

Canada: Canano Technologies - "We specialize in the mass production of pure nanometals, and to date have produced aluminum, copper, iron, cobalt, indium, selenium, tungsten and copper/gallium."

Canada: Centre for Large Space Structures and Systems (CLS3 Inc.) - "... technologies for large space structures towards the micro devices and systems of the future."

Canada: CLS3 Inc., MEMS for Aerospace - "... information and details related to research and development of MEMS technologies for aerospace applications in Canada ..."

Canada: Cyrium Technologies - "... developing high-efficiency solar cells, using proprietary breakthrough technology, for the space and terrestrial markets."

Canada: Gennum - "... a Canadian high technology company that designs, manufactures and markets silicon integrated circuits (ICs), modules and thin-film hybrid microcircuit components for a variety of applications in three target markets."

Canada: Groupe Minutia - Specializing in nanometric powder technology.

Canada: Institute for Microstructural Sciences - "... to provide leadership, in collaboration with Canadian industry and universities, in the development of the strategic base for information technology."

Canada: Integran Technologies - Nanostructured material technologies.

Canada: Labopharm - "... international, specialty pharmaceutical company focused on improving existing drugs by incorporating our proprietary, advanced controlled-release technologies. ... also developing novel polymeric, nano-delivery systems for delivery of water-insoluble and poorly bio-available drugs."

Canada: Micralyne - "A manufacturer of microfabricated and MEMS-based products for leading instrumentation companies worldwide."

Canada: MIV Therapeutics - "... an advanced stage, research and development company pursuing the commercialization of the next generation of fully biocompatible coatings for stents and other medical devices with the intent of providing healing solutions for cardiovascular disease and other conditions."

Canada: Nanometrix - "... has developed a unique, innovative, patented and effective process (the MG-1 Process) to structure, organize and assemble molecules and atomic-size particules."

Canada: Nanonize Technologies Corp. - "... focusing on the research and development of commercial products based on nanotechnologies in addition to products of nanopowders."

Canada: Nanox - "... mechanochemical synthesis and perovskite formulations for low temperature diesel oxidation catalysts (DOC) and other types of autocatalysts."

Canada: Quantiam Technologies - "Develops and commercializes advanced materials based on nanotechnology; manufactures powders, catalysts and coatings for the petrochemical, energy and aerospace industries; provides consulting, technical and research services for characterization of nanomaterials and surfaces; extensive collaboration and seed investment in innovation."

Canada: Quantiscript - "... a nanotechnology company developing process solutions aimed at next generation lithography (NGL) for the microelectronics industry."

China: 21st Century NanoTechnologies - Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNT)

China: Advanced Battery Technologies - "... develops, manufactures and distributes rechargeable polymer lithium-ion (PLI) batteries"

China: Asia Pacific Fuel Cell Technologies - "... PEM fuel cells with technologies in stack design and manufacture, system integration and metal hydride hydrogen storage."

China: Beijing Nano Sunshine Technology Co. Ltd - Nanocor's regional distributor in China

China: Chengyin Technology - Focused on the R&D of nano-structured titanium dioxide in sunscreen, antimicrobial, anti-static and photocatalysis

China: Genesis Nanotech Corporation - "... produces Nano-scale AlOOH,TiO2 & other ceramic powders and slurries for polishing , coating , & photo-catalyst high-tech industries."

China: Nano Superlattice Technology - "... focused on research and development and mass production of nano-scale coating technology."

China: Nano-Infinity Nanotech Co. - "... a specialized manufacturer of nano material and related nanotechnology for health beauty product, including healthy deodorant, body guard, beauty care, nano materials & semi-finished goods etc."

China: Shenzhen JINGANGYUAN New Material - Specializes in R&D, manufacture, and marketing of nanodiamond powder and suspension, and their applications. With an annual output of up to10 million carats.

China: Shenzhen Nanotech Port Co - Research, manufacture, application and sales of carbon nanotubes.

China: Zhangyuan Tungsten Co. - Nanoscale tungsten carbide powder.

Cyprus: Rosseter Holdings Limited - "... a company that specialises in large-scale production of Carbon Nanotubes and related materials."

Denmark: Nanon A/S - "... a world leader in the nanoscale manipulation of "difficult" polymers, such as silicone, with the goal of optimizing performance - without compromising the properties of the base material."

Finland: Amroy - "Our latest product family is Hybtonite®-nanoepoxies. Hybtonites® can be used in marine, automotive, wind energy and in many industrial applications."

Finland: Nanocomp - "... design and manufacture of diffractive optics and microstructures."

Finland: NanoLab Systems - "Our main focus area is Carbon NanoTube based applications where we have created novel modification processes and devices. These processes are widely used by companies in polymer industry where we have made exclusive license agreements with corporations in specific segments."

Finland: Nanoway - "We develop innovative approaches and offer superior solutions for the low temperature community."

France: Flamel Technologies - "... a recognized world leader in the innovation of delivery systems for small molecule and protein drugs, providing tailored solutions to the biotech and pharmaceutical industries for optimized controlled-release delivery of drugs."

France: INPT - Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse. "We supply, in collaboration with an industrial group, samples of MWNT (10-100g)."

France: Kerdry - Thin films technologies and optical components coatings.

France: MEMSCAP - "... a provider of innovative MEMS-based solutions for the design, development and manufacture of telecommunications products."

France: Minatec Innovation Center - Centre for Innovation in Micro and Nanotechnology. MINATEC, CEA Leti, INPG, Grenoble, France

France: Nanoledge - "... designs and develops high-performance and multi-functional materials and fibers out of carbon nanotubes (CNT)."

France: Nanopolis - Whether you are a researcher, industrialist or educator involved in the emerging field of nanotechnology, Nanopolis multimedia distributed knowledge network and encyclopedia series provides you a straightforward way to understand the Nanotech world and to be understood within.

France: Nanotubes Broker - "As a visitor of Nanotubes-broker.com, you are entitled to a 5% price reduction on your nanotubes purchases from the american or european suppliers ..."

Germany: AlCove Surfaces - Medical device technology using special designed ceramic surfaces made of nanoporous aluminium oxide, applications such as local drug delivery or local brachytherapy. And nanostructured surfaces between 20 nm and 300 nm, changing the reflectivity, adhesion, wettability, and other properties.

Germany: AMICA - Advanced Micro-electronic Center Aachen "Our research is dedicated to silicon process technology with a strong focus on nanolithography."

Germany: AQUANOVA German Solubilisate Technologies GmbH - "As a scientifically orientated company AQUANOVA specialises in the development and production of clear, stable, water-free solubilisates of particles with a micelle structure for further processing in cosmetics, skin care products, pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs and nutritional supplements."

Germany: BASF - BASF is one of the world leaders in the chemical industry, and currently produces several nano-products, such as nanoparticle pigments and nanoscale titanium dioxide particles. See also Nanotechnology at BASF

Germany: Baytubes - "As a market- and customer-oriented inventor company, Bayer MaterialScience is working closely with Bayer Technology Services to promote the development of this exciting future technology (nanotubes)."

Germany: Capsulution NanoScience AG - "... is a Berlin-based company, which has started with a vision: to create innovative, highly-specialized products by applying its unique LBL-Technology® to existing and emerging needs in life science developments. The LBL-Technology® (derived from the term "layer-by-layer") is a high-tech tool for making unique multifunctional nano- and micron-sized capsules which are invisible to the human eye."

Germany: Degussa Advanced Nanomaterials - An internal start-up of Degussa - making nanoscaled powders.

Germany: Genthe -X- Coatings - "... develops, manufactures and applies nano-coatings to optical substrates enabling transparency even under the toughest conditions - a truly transparent performance."

Germany: Henkel - "We have only just begun to uncover the vast possibilities of this fascinating field (nanotechnology). The first interesting products have been developed, from additives in cosmetics to barrier effects in adhesives, and lubricants for process chemicals."

Germany: ItN Nanovation - "... main focus on the development, production and commercialisation of products based on nanotechnology."

Germany: MagForce Nanotechnologies AG - Nanotechnology-based cancer therapy

Germany: Nano Tech Coatings - Material coatings using the sol-gel process for manufacturing inorganic-organic hybrid polymers.

Germany: NanoCraft - Detailed investigations with SPM-Techniques, Scanning Tunneling Microscopic analysis; Sample preparation and surface modification; Production of chemically modified tips; Evaluation, analysis and interpretation

Germany: NanoFocus - "... provides measuring solutions that meet the demand for highly accurate measurement of micro-and nanostructures."

Germany: Nanogate Technologies GmbH - "... concentrating at present on the commercial areas of Surface technology and Ceramic nanotechnology."

Germany: NanoPharm - "... develops novel carrier systems for the treatment of brain tumors and nervous system disorders using biodegradable nanoparticles. Nanosphere drug targeting systems allow any drug to cross the blood-brain barrier."

Germany: Nanopool - "The German Ministry of Research and Education promotes the project "Ultra Thin Layers" as being one of seven clearly defined disciplines of nanotechnology. The manufacturing of those ultra thin nano layers is the core competency of nanopool GmbH."

Germany: NanoScape - "... a new enterprise in the field of materials discovery concerned with the design and development of novel, functionalised materials with the potential to open up new processes within the chemical industry."

Germany: nanotype - "... will enable next generation evolution in drug development and diagnostics through application of our proprietary C-FIT™ (Congruent Force Intermolecular Test) technology. C-FIT™ unites nanotechnology and biology..."

Germany: Nano-X - "... develops and produces new materials from chemical nanotechnology with multi-functional properties."

Germany: NaWoTec - (nano world technologies) "Numerous international patents on nanolithography with electron beam induced reactions (formation of nano-structures on surfaces) and especially modified high resolution electron beam systems are the basis for successful applications in electronics, nano-analytics, bio-nano physics and micro-optics."

Germany: Ormecon - Commercialized special kinds of conductive polymers ("organic metals") highly engineered nanostructured materials made from organic building blocks.

Germany: Percenta Europe Ltd - A wide range of goods to protect surfaces; sealants and coatings.

Germany: PlasmaChem - Nano-materials and -powders, detonation-, vacuum-, plasma- and ultra-thin film technologies and their biomedical and technical applications.

Germany: Starnberger - "... over 40 years experience as supplier of high quality coatings. Our company was one of the first offering high quality fluorocarbon coatings."

Germany: Süd-Chemie - Makers of Nanofil® - nanocomposite filler product line for polymer applications.

Germany: SuNyx - "Functional surfaces with optimised wetting and optical properties are the core technology of SuNyx Surface Nanotechnologies, a recent spin-off of the Bayer Corporation."

Germany: SUSS MicroTec - manufacturer and supplier of precision microelectronics equipment for the manufacturing and R&D environments.

Germany: SusTech Darmstadt - "... a center of competence for nanotechnology. Consisting of an international team of currently 30 scientists it develops new materials, systems and products. Its location on the campus of the Technical University of Darmstadt makes it possible for our chemists, physicists, engineers and materials scientists to use the adjacent research facilities efficiently."

Gibraltar: Cool Chips - "... is the future of all cooling, refrigeration, and thermal management. Cool Chips use a revolutionary new thermotunnel technology to deliver up to a projected 70-80% of the maximum (Carnot) theoretical efficiency for heat pumps."

Greece: Acrongenomics - ".. a publicly traded Nanobiotechnology company that specializes in the field of research and development of solutions in the fields of Genomics, Proteomics and Diagnostics."

Greece: Nanothinx - "... large-scale, high-yield and low-cost production of carbon nanotubes."

Hungary: Thales Nanotechnology - A subsidiary of ComGenex, Inc. involved in exploring the use of continuous flow chemistry with nanotechnology in the field of drug discovery.

India: Qtech Nanosystems - "... a 'technology incubation enterprise' focussed on making products based on nanotechnology."

India: United Nanotechnologies - "... was established with an aim to cater products based on Nanotechnology for the Indian market."

India: Velbionanotech - "VBN is dedicated to furthering the art, science and practice of nanotechnology, where Biology, Chemistry, Physics and mechanical design converge Molecular scale."

Ireland: Allegro Technologies - "... a knowledge-based campus company. It has developed outstanding proprietary microdispensing technologies for current and next generation applications in the fields of drug discovery, genomics and analytical/diagnostic instrumentation."

Ireland: Elan Drug Delivery - "Our mission will continue to be the provision of drug delivery platforms for new molecules—insoluble compounds, genes, proteins and peptides—that need to be delivery-engineered right from the discovery stage." Drug Delivery Technology NanoCrystal® Technology.

Ireland: Nanocomms - "... unique IP in the area of design, development and manufacture of polymer micro systems for photonic and life science applications."

Ireland: Ntera - A broad-based nanotechnology company with current applications in flat panel displays, medical diagnostic sensors and targeted drug delivery.

Israel:  R&D for ApNano Materials - "... commercializes nanospheres and nanotubes of inorganic compounds discovered at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel. These materials are used in microelectronic, semiconductor, aerospace, lubricant and metal working markets." See funding article for more information.

Israel: Docoop Technologies - "Neowater™, a novel proprietary water-based nanotechnology, is a broad enabling platform upon which research, diagnostics, biotech and pharma companies can obtain disruptive price-performance results, yet with a graceful implementation."

Israel: Nanolayers - "Nanolayers is the commercial name chosen for Dr. Shlomo Yitzchaik's Molecular Layer Epitaxy (MLE) technology -- a breakthrough, patented nanotechnology from his laboratory at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Nanolayers is a basic enabling technology for semiconductor, microelectronic, materials, bioelectronics, telecommunications and multiple other industries that constitute central growth markets in the upcoming decade."

Israel: NanoPowders Industries - "... metal powders on a production scale to meet the needs of present and future markets."

Israel: Nano-Size - "... specialize in research, development and production of exceptionally high specific surface area powders, nanoparticle dispersions and ultra fine grinding."

Israel: NutraLease - "The Technology is a patent pending called Nano-sized Self-assembled Liquid Structures (NSSL) and is related to the nano-sized vehicles that are used as vehicles to targeted compounds (such as nutraceuticals and drugs)."

Israel: Sol-Gel Technologies - "... proprietary platform nanotechnology is an innovative concept, that involves the encapsulation, at room temperature, of active ingredients in micro- and nano-sized glass (silica) matrices as well as nanospheres utilizing a chemical process called sol-gel."

Israel: SoluBest - "... using advanced polymer formulations to prepare nanotransporters for drugs having delivery or compliance insufficiencies."

Italy: Mechanomade® Ball Milled Nanophased Materials (MBN) - "... produces nanophased powder materials using a high-energy milling process."

Japan: Admatechs - "Spherical shape particulates. Admatechs is a joint venture of Toyota Motor Corp., Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd., Shin-Etsu Quartz Products Co., Ltd., and other firms."

Japan: Alnair Labs - "... established on 29th August 2001 with the aim to provide ultra-short pulse laser systems and solutions based on its unique carbon-nanotubes photonic technology."

Japan: Asahi Glass Co. - A global materials and components supplier.

Japan: Carbon Nanotech Research Institute - (CNRI) A subsidiary of Mitsui & Co. Research and development of fullerenes and carbon nanotubes which are applicable to next-generation semiconductor, fuel cells, drug remedies for H.I.V., and industrial mass production technology of these materials. About CNRI

Japan: Frontier Carbon Corporation - Mitsubishi Corporation and Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation said they will make fullerenes available in quantity beginning in early 2002 under a new joint venture to be known as Frontier Carbon Corporation. Mass production, anticipated to reach 1,500 tons a year by 2004, will permit fullerenes to be bought at prices 10 to 100 times lower than those currently prevailing.

Japan: Fullerene International Corporation (FIC) - "... combines the capabilities of partners Mitsubishi Corporation (MC), Materials and Electrochemical Research Corporation (MER), and Research Corporation Technologies (RCT) in a joint venture to commercialize fullerene materials."

Japan: Hitachi High-Technologies - "... established on October 1, 2001. The new company combines the global sales force of the high-tech trading company Nissei Sangyo Co., Ltd., with the world-class technological capabilities of the Instruments Group and the Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Group of Hitachi, Ltd."

Japan: Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Nanotechnology Department XNRI Group - "At XNRI, we are focused on developing unique technologies that have been enabled by the fusion of a diverse range of disciplines centering around nanotechnology, technologies that will allow us to direct our efforts into research areas related to the environment, energy and medicine."

Japan: NanoCarrier - "... striving for advancement in the development of new medicines and diagnostician/pathognomy. Integration and development of "Bio and Nano" technology is the ultimate mission and challenge for NanoCarrier."

Japan: Nanoten - Nanotechnology Consulting Services, founded by Dr. David Tomanek (of Nanotube fame)

Korea: Advanced Nano Products - (ANP) Manufactures nanocrystalline materials and their chemical precursors for coating and powder processing applications.

Korea: Advanced Nano Technologies - (ANT) Manufactures of a wide range of ultra fine and nanoscale powders.

Korea: Hyosung Group - Textile and industrial materials manufacturer, and "maker of nano fiber for health-minded wearers."

Korea: ILJIN Nanotech - CNT producer

Korea: Nanogist - Applications of nanoscale silver particles. English version coming soon.

Korea: NanoMetalGlobal - "... manufacturing nano metal powders and nano powder making equipment."

Korea: Nanotech - Nano-composite powders

Korea: Samsung - Among others items, makers of nanpowders, and prototype nanotube-based FED (field emission displays).

Malaysia: Arc Flash Corporation - Photocatalyst coating material

Malaysia: nanopac - "... photo catalytic/functionalized materials, processing technology for powders, coatings and composites, control of surface modification, analysis/evaluation/optimization of materials & processing, and design of Components and Systems (Air purification, Water purification)."

Mexico: NanoMerk - "... distribute and commercialize high technology products that offer a different and innovative solution to everything available in the market."

Netherlands: Agendia - "... developed high-quality methods, using micro-array genetic profiling, for analyzing tumor samples and mapping the tumor's specific properties."

Netherlands: Akzo Nobel - Coatings/Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals

Netherlands: Nanoventure - "... a holding company, predominantly into established, growth oriented enterprises in nanotechnology and adjacent technology fields."

New Zealand: Nano Cluster Devices - "... novel methods for taking clusters of atoms and forming them into electrically conducting wires."

Portugal: AMT Coatings - "A technological based SME industry which deals with engineering coatings and advanced surface treatments for production of nanomaterials coatings (Electroplating, Electroless Plating, Anodising, PVD, etc.)."

Russia: Invest Technologies - "Our enterprise takes part in the activity of Russian Committee 'Ultrafine (nano) materials' for production, research of properties and application of UFP. We also cooperate with leading scientific institutes, conducting studies of nanocrystal materials."

Russia: NanoCarbLab - (NCL) "A nanotechnology division of MedChemLabs Inc. (MCL). Main purpose is supplying carbon nanotubes of highest grades of purity and developing methods of bulk production."

Scotland: Aktina Limited - "Nano-engineered films for creating stable surface structures."

Singapore: Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing - Dedicated semiconductor foundry.

Singapore: Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) - "... established to spearhead the advancement of biomedical sciences in Singapore."

Singapore: NanoMaterials Technology - "... develops and provides technologies for the commercial production of nanosized materials which are applied in industrial markets including the chemical, pharmaceutical, and electronics markets."

Spain: CMP Científica - Europe's first integrated solutions provider for the Nanotechnology Community, specialising in providing Nanotechnology information to the scientific and financial communities; Linking science & industry through networks of excellence and conferences; Providing expert solutions for high technology and advanced manufacturing companies; Venture Capital funding for nanotechnology startups.

Spain: Labein - Centre for Nanomaterials Applications in Construction (NANOC) "... a recently created unit with in LABEIN and a platform aimed at developing key technological capacities that will enable the Construction Industry to use Nanotechnology as a competitive tool."

Sweden: Nanofreeze - "... founded in September 2005, as a spin off from research performed at Lund University in the field of thermoelectrics."

Sweden: Obducat - Developer and supplier of technologies and processes for the production and analysis of very fine structures (micro and nano structures).

Sweden: QuNano AB - "... a venture-backed, development-stage nanotechnology company focused on development and commercialization of next generation quantum nanoscale semiconductor materials and devices for the electronics, optoelectronics and sensor markets."

Switzerland: Colibrys - "... supplier of Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) and components, Micro Optical Electro-Mechanical Systems (MOEMS) and Micro optical components."

Switzerland: IBM Zurich - The Industry Solutions Lab (ISL) is a joint effort between IBM Research and IBM's Global Industries marketing organization.

Switzerland: Mimotec SA - Manufactures customized micromolds and micro-components.

Switzerland: NanoLight - Produces a mercury free fluorescent tube, the NanoLamp. Utilizing a cathode "based on Field Emission of electrons from a wire covered with carbon nanotubes."

Switzerland: NanoSurf - "... main focus is on the research and development of scanning probe microscopes (SPM) and positioning devices with nanometre resolution."

Switzerland: Schoeller NanoSphere - "NanoSphere® finishing technology is revolutionizing the textile industry. Nature's phenomenal "self-cleaning principle" is now also available in textiles." English and German

Switzerland: Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology - (CSEM - Centre Suisse d'Electronique et de Microtechnique SA) CSEM is mainly active in the areas of microtechnology, microelectronics and information systems.

UK: Accelrys - "... provides software solutions for pharmaceutical and chemical research. Products and processes as diverse as nanotechnology and bulk chemical production can be investigated and improved upon using Materials Studio functionality. "

UK: iCurie Lab Holdings - "... research, development and commercialization of advanced microfluidic and nanofluidic technologies for use in nanoelectric machines and micro electromechanical (MEMS) systems." (their lab is in Seoul, Korea)

UK: JR Nanotech - "... a healthcare company which promotes the application of nano-silver. We use nano-silver particles as an antibacterial substance to provide effective and complication free treatment for age old healthcare."

UK: Kelvin Nanotechnology - "... created in 1997 to facilitate the commercialisation of the world-class technology and expertise in the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering at the University of Glasgow."

UK: metaFAB - "metaFAB offers innovative, high-level solutions based MicroNanoTechnology convergence. metaFAB is a dynamic component of the UK DTI MicroNanoTechnology Network. metaFAB integrates the resources of diverse research centres and supply chain partners."

UK: Micro Materials - Nanoindentation, Scratch Testing and Impact Testing

UK: Nanoco - High-performance nanoparticles

UK: Nanoco Technologies - "... develops and manufactures fluorescent nano-crystals from semi-conductor and metallic materials known as quantum dots."

UK: NanoMagnetics Ltd - "... developing advanced magnetic materials for the information storage industry using its patented protein-based technology. These materials have the potential to replace the magnetic thin film technology used today by the hard disk industry, which is seeking to overcome the approaching physical "superparamagnetic" storage density limit."

UK: Nanotech Semiconductor - "... a fabless chip company, designing and supplying Driver and Receiver ICs for the fiber-optics communications industry."

UK: Nanotecture - A materials science company that has developed a platform technology based on nanoscale, porous lattices. The company's first application is energy storage for batteries and supercapacitors.

UK: Orla Protein Technologies - "... a bio-nanotechnology company integrating biological systems and physical devices through engineered protein interfaces."

UK: Oxonica - "... engaged in building a portfolio of in-house developed new product opportunities and commercialising IPR that has been researched within the Engineering Science and Biochemistry Departments of The University of Oxford."

UK: P2i - "P2i Ltd's plasma surface enhancement process is a 21st century technology that gives everyday products extraordinary performance levels of oil and water repellency."

UK: Plastic Logic - "... a leading developer of plastic electronics technology. It develops and exploits new manufacturing processes which combine the power of electronics with the pervasiveness of printing."

UK: Q Chip - "... a precision particle engineering company with a unique microfluidic technology enabling sophisticated manufacture of micro- and nano-particles for the high value added manufacturing industries of pharmaceutical, food and cosmetics."

UK: QinetiQ Nanomaterials Ltd - "QNL is a fully owned subsidiary of the QinetiQ Group, Europe's largest science and technology organisation. Across QinetiQ there are over 150 scientists and engineers working in nanomaterials and nanotechnology. By linking them with a proven manufacturing technology we have been able to make significant progress in addressing the key issue of bulk supply of nanometric material - the essential lifeblood of the technology."

UK: Tetronics - "... a wide range of technologies for the production and processing of powders in general and for nanopowder production specifically. In addition there are a number of processes involving carbon products, including graphite, carbon black and diamond production."

UK: Thomas Swan & Co. - "... performance and speciality chemical manufacturer." Carbon Nanomaterials Business