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Thematic area reports

A new section on the Nano Connect Scandinavia web page has been opened, Thematic areas. Here you find interesting nano facts and resources from the region.

Now five brochures available for download

We have made brochures highlighting some interesting nanotechnology applications existing already today or are expected to come in the near future.

It's a matter of size

Quick intro video about Nanotechnology

New download: Nanotechnology for Electronics and Sensors Applications

We have made a brochure highlighting some interesting nanotechnology applications in the electronics and sensors field existing already today or are expected to come in the ne...

New download: Nanotechnology for Energy Applications

We have made a brochure highlighting some interesting nanotechnology applications in the energy field existing already today or are expected to come in the near future.

MIT visit

US Nanomedicine Partnering Mission Monday January 23rd – Friday January 27th 2012

Nearly 30 persons from companies, universities, press and public organisations in south-western Scandinavia participated in this partnering mission, organized with joint effor...

Back again from the nanomedicine tour to the US

Inspiration and collaboration - two words that describe the mission when a Scandinavian delegation visits nanomedicine experts at Harvard, Boston University and MIT.

New download: Nanotechnology for life science applications

We have made a brochure highlighting some interesting areas of nanomedicine, where applications and products exist already today or are expected to come in the near future.

Minutes and presentations from Management forum on long term R&D

R&D managers, regional developers and managers of large research facilities gathered on 15 November to discuss best practice for investment in long term R&D and use of...

Nanoparticle safety drew a big crowd

The room was packed with medical doctors, scientists and policy-makers when Nano Connect Scandinavia co-hosted a seminar on nanoparticle safety.

The European Commission defines what a "nanomaterial" is

On 18 October, the European Commission recommended a definition that is to be used for all regulatory purposes.

ESS

Neutrons: The Swiss army knife of materials research

Open lecture by Dimitri Argyriou, Science Director of the ESS, on Tuesday, 18 October at Lund University.

Nanotechnology, product development and innovation

Starting on 27 October, Halmstad University will host a series of lectures aimed primarily at companies interested in the latest research and its applications [In Swedish].

Visit nanotech labs in the region

DTU DANCHIP/CEN, Chalmers MC2, University of Gothenburg, Halmstad Rydberg Laboratory and Lund Nano Labs open their facilities to interested companies and scientists.

The new Nano Guide is here

Download the updated Nano Guide, a shortcut to nanotech research in South Western Scandinavia.

Nanomedicine tour to Boston and North Carolina

Nano Connect Scandinavia and Medicon Valley Alliance are organising a week-long tour in January 2012, where we will visit researchers, universities, laboratories and companies...

Companies sign up for PhD NANO 2011

Bioneer, Borealis, Dyrup, FOSS, LEO Pharma, Widex - these are some of the companies that will participate in PhD NANO 2011.

Chalmers magazine on nanotechnology

Graphene, a nanolab that reaches out, and MAX IV - these are some of the topics in the latest issue of Chalmers magasin. Read it online [in Swedish].

Micro and nano techniques for the handling of biological samples

A new book from the Bio Nano Integrated Systems (NaBIS) group at DTU Nanotech.

Volvo looked for nano solutions at Update 2011

Fuel-saving low friction coatings, nanowire LED:s, mine detection and drug delivery systems. These were some of the topics discussed when 220 researchers and company represent...

Lund University

Professors Capasso and Grätzel speak in Lund

This year there are two honorary doctorates with expertise in nanoscience: Professor Federico Capasso, Harvard University, Honorary Doctorate of Engineering and Professor Mich...

Feedback on Update 2011

Here is another chance to let us know what you thought about Update 2011, and what we can do better next time!

Faster way to fabricate silicon wires

A group of DTU-researchers have found a way to fabricate silicon wires using biological peptide nanotubes as an etching mask.

Nano Connect Scandinavia at ImagineNano

More than 1500 participants met in Bilbao for four intense days of networking and plenary sessions addressing different areas within cutting-edge nanoscience.

A visit to ESRF and ILL: learning from past experience

The ESRF synchrotron and ILL neutron source are the already long-running Grenoble homologues of MAX IV and ESS. What lessons could be learned by the Øresund region?

Carbon nanotubes and the work environment

The Swedish work environment authority has published a report on exposure, toxicology and protective measures when using carbon nanotubes as a production material.

Last chance to register for Update 2011

The registration for Update 2011 closes on 6 May. Register now to secure your seat.

ObservatoryNANO on the state of European nanotechnology

Internationally, Europe has a strong position when it comes to using nanotechnology in the agrifood, chemistry and materials industries, according to a new report by Observato...

Morten Meldal is the new director of the Nano-Science Center

As of March, Morten Meldal is the new professor in nanochemistry at the University of Copenhagen, and director of the Nano-Science Center. He has been the leader of the Solid...

FP7 information in Lund and Gothenburg

The target audience for the VINNOVA information tour 2011 is researchers looking for funding but not yet familiar with the FP7 programme. The tour reaches Lund on 7 April and...

Europe's first repository of nanomaterials launched

The European Commission Joint Research Center has launched the first European repository of nanomaterials. These materials will be used as a reference point by laboratories t...

Call: Materials for future energy systems

The Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF) announces a research programme within Energy-Related Materials.

SEK 28.5 M to Chalmers for research on graphene-based high-frequency electronics

The Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research grant is given to professor Mikael Fogeström at Chalmers MC2 for a collaboration with Linköping University.

Presentation of the project NanoPlast

On 16 February, Rafael Taboryski from DTU Nanotech, will come to Lund to present NanoPlast, a project focused on the application of nanotechnology in the production of plastic...

Danish embassy invites companies to Danish stand at ImagineNano

The Danish Embassy in Madrid will have a 24 sqm National stand open to all Danish companies wishing to participate in the ImagineNano conference in Bilbao, Spain, on 11-14 April

Video: Nobel Laureate Andre Geim´s lecture at Chalmers

Here is another chance to see Andre Geim´s lecture on "Graphene: Magic of Flat Carbon"

Europeans are unaware of nanotechnology

According to a new survey only 45 percent of EU citizens have heard of nanotechnology. But six out of ten respondents who expressed an opinion support the use of nanotechnolog...

Presentations from Sensing the Future

Sensing the Future, 23-24 November was a two-day NCS seminar on nanosensors. Here are the presentations given by Asger Vig, Eric Östlund, Alexandre Dmitriev, Johan Stigwall an...

Insplorion AB

Insplorion AB secures SEK 4M in financing round

Among the investors in Chalmers spin-off company Insplorion are Innovationsbron AB and Helge Alten, former CEO of Volvo Cars in North America.

2010 Nobel Laureate Konstantin Novoselov gives lecture in Lund

Konstantin Novoselov shares the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physics with Andre Gaim. On 13 December, Novoselov will give a lecture at Lund University.

Presentations from Nanocomposites Update

Henrik Hillborg, ABB, and Jesper Bøgelund, DTI were two of the speakers at Nanocomposites Update in Lund, 11 November.

Using nanotechnology to detect Alzheimer´s disease

A project led by DTU Nanotech, has received 9M Euro from the FP7 programme to develop a lab-on-a-chip to be used for detecting neurodegenerative diseases.

Ultra clean nanowires

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have grown nanowires with perfectly uniform electronic structure.

An IVA event with nano focus

The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences Väst hosts an evening with a nanotechnology theme, on 29 November at Chalmers in Gothenburg.

Video and pictures from PhD NANO 2010

With 130 registered participants and 27 companies, the interest for PhD NANO 2010 exceeded all of our expectations.

The Nano Guide 2010 is here

South-Western Scandinavia is in the absolute forefront when it comes to nanoscience and nanotechnology. The Nano Guide 2010 helps you find the right people and resources.

Nanowire LED developer Glo gets SEK 170 million

The money (Euro 18.6 million) comes from the European venture capital firm Wellington Partners and from existing investors.

Presentations from the Single molecule nanoscience workshop

Here is another chance to view the presentations held on 24 September at DTU, by Richard Nichols, Ivan Scheblykin and Tom Vosch.

DTU Danchip is ISO 9001 certified

DTU Danchip has been certified after the DS/EN ISO 9001:2008 standard after having successfully completed a certification audit by the Norwegian Veritas on June 14-16.

Getting energy from jellyfish

Zackary Chiragwandi and his colleagues at Chalmers are developing a photovoltaic device based on green flourescent protein from jellyfish.

Carl Bildt met with nanoscientists in Lund

The Swedish minister for foreign affairs, Carl Bildt, visited Lund University last Monday to discuss nanoresearch and the innovation system.

New leadership at the Nano-Science Center

From 1 September, Jesper Nygård is the new leader of the Nano-Science Center. Thomas Bjørnholm is leaving the center for the post as Vice-Rector of the University of Copenhagen.

Magnetic nanoparticles used for drug delivery

Researchers at Lund University have developed magnetic nanoparticles that can be directed to metallic implants such as artificial knee joints, hip joints and stents in the cor...

Nanotechnology on display

The newly opened permanent exhibition Smart! at Malmö museums includes a section on nanoscience- and technology.

NMP FP6: "Strategic impact, no revolution"

New knowledge was created - but it did not lead to commercialisation of nanotechnology, writes Oxford Research in an evaluation of the NMP FP6 programme.

Admission to B.Sc. programme in nanoscience still open

There are still open student positions at the B.Sc. programme in nanoscience at the University of Copenhagen´s Nano-Science Center.

Øresund - Hong Kong summit

For many start-ups, taking the step from R&D to full-scale production is a major challenge. Hong Kong is one alternative for prototyping.

Grant for arranging scientific conferences

The Swedish Research Council has a grant for those planning to arrange an international scientific conference. Application deadline is 27 August (in Swedish).

Interested in taking a sabbatical?

The Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research puts SEK 15M on the table to increase workforce mobility between academia and industry.

Collaboration on new bio-chip technology

Sophion Bioscience A/S and DTU Nanotech was granted DKK 12,9M from Højteknologifonden to develop a new bio-chip technology.

New issue of Chalmers Magasin

The theme of Chalmers Magasin no. 2/2010 is production (in Swedish)

Micro system from Chalmers improves measurements in space

Scientists at Chalmers MC2 have developed a new type of microshutter with extremely short opening times.

Food safety of nanoparticles

Some 45 researchers met at the nano DTU/Nano Connect Scandinavia workshop in Lyngby, 11 June, to exhange ideas about food safety issues of engineered nanoparticles.

Enhancing the properties of plastics

Højteknologifonden grants DKK 50 M to a Danish four year project that aims to enhance the properties of plastics using nanotechnology. DTU Nanotech is one of 12 partners from...

Annual meeting generated ideas

The first Nano Connect Scandinavia annual meeting, held in Copenhagen 8 June, was a chance to sum-up the work done so far, and to look at what lies ahead.

Rebecca Hollertz new project coordinator

Materials expert Rebecca Hollertz joins Nano Connect Scandinavia as project coordinator.

Ph.D. day at the University of Copenhagen

Ph.D. students presented their work and networked at the Copenhagen Graduate School for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology event on 19 May.

Label free nanosensors

19 May DTU Nanotech professor Anja Boisen chaired a Scandinavian workshop on label free nanosensors, organised by nanoDTU and Nano Connect Scandinavia.

EU: risk assessment for nano-foods

Foods produced by nanotechnology should undergo specific risk assessment before being put on the European market, according to the European parliament's Environment Committee.

Science dating at the University of Copenhagen

The science dating event on 7 May was a chance for nano science students to get a glimpse of the job market in the region.

EU R&D programmes information roadshow

At ten occasions during May and June the National Contact Points for FP7 at VINNOVA will arrange meetings about the opportunities for research funding.

Using nanotechnology to detect explosives

Xsense is a network on miniaturised sensor systems for explosives detection in air. Recently Anja Boisen from DTU Nanotech presented the principles behind the detection method...

Glo expands to Lyngby and Silicon Valley

Glo AB, a Lund University spin-off developing nanowire LEDs, will start pilot production at DTU Danchip and establish a unit in Silicon Valley.

Venture Cup regional finals

The four regional finals of this year´s Venture Cup will take place on April 26-29.

Carbon nanotubes can be broken down biologically

A team of Swedish and American scientists has shown for the first time that carbon nanotubes can be broken down by an enzyme found in white blood cells.

DTU Danchip installs new equipment

The DTU Danchip cleanroom is installing two new ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma) etching systems.

Imperfect chips pave the way for new quantum technology

Disorder is OK, is the surprising message from a research group at DTU Fotonik, thus overturning the common notion that optical chips must be perfect.

Stage one of MAX IV fully financed

Region Skåne, Lund University, the Swedish Research Council and Vinnova have come to an agreement about funding the first stage of MAX IV.

"Need to regulate use of nanomaterials"

The Swedish Chemicals Agency (KemI) proposes a regulation of the use of nanomaterials in a report to the Swedish government.

Converting graphene to a semiconductor

By arranging hydrogen molecules in a nano-pattern on graphene, Danish scientists have converted graphene to a semiconductor.

ESS

ESS seminar: Bone nanostructure

Insights from Scanning Small Angle X-ray Scattering. Seminar in Lund, March 17th.

The new website launched

On March 11th, we launched the new Nano Connect Scandinavia website. New features will be added continuously.

Fuel cells - from a Swedish perspective

The breakthrough for fuel cells always seems to be five years away. But interesting things are happening...