August 2005
Nanotech Industry Adds Jobs, Millions of Dollars to Local Economy
The nanotech industry has come into its own over the last year, with UW-Madison snagging choice federal grants and several startup companies now making a profit. A rough survey by the Wisconsin State Journal shows this science of the incredibly small is already drawing good jobs and tens of millions of dollars into the local economy each year, with more to come. Imago Scientific Instruments is a big part of that industry. Read the full article at madison.com.
Aug 28 | Permalink
Imago's LEAP 3000 Metrology System Selected by CRIEPI
Imago Scientific Instruments announced the shipment and acceptance of Imago's industry-leading LEAP® 3000 Metrology System by the Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry (CRIEPI), of Tokyo, Japan. CRIEPI conducts fundamental, pioneering research on the electric industry and offers the results of its research to the public for the benefit of all. Imago made the annoucement in conjuction with its represenatives in Japan, the Noah Corporation. Read the full release on Imago's website.
Aug 23 | Permalink
Precision Therapeutics Seeks Capital
Sean McDonald, CEO of Precision Therapeutics, will soon be very busy. His company is set to start clinical trials at Yale Medical Center, and he just launched a $12 million venture capital round. The company recently received a $1.7 million reimbursement from Medicare - an important element to the fundraising campaign. Precision Therapeutics has raised more than $32 million in venture funds since McDonald came on board in 2001. McDonald expects to reach his fund-raising goal by the end of the year, tapping both new and existing investors.
Aug 16 | Permalink
2nd Annual Carnegie Learning Challenge Begins
Carnegie Learning is offering 500 free trials of the company's Cognitive Tutor middle and high school math software as part of the second annual Carnegie Learning Challenge. The Challenge begins October 3 and runs through November 4. Participants will receive the software (good for one curriculum for up to 30 students per school), plus full customer support and access to Carnegie Learning staff throughout the trial. Registration begins today, visit www.carnegielearning.com/challenge to register online. For more information, call Ashley Tippen at 888-851-7094 x107, or email challenge@carnegielearning.com.
Aug 16 | Permalink
Pittsburgh Technology Council Announces Tech50 Category Leaders
The Pittsburgh Technology Council's annual Technology 50 honors those technology companies that demonstrated the strongest growth and advancement in product or sales success, financial strength, corporate citizenship, job growth and retention and innovative product or technology. We're pleased to say that this year Aethon (Information Technology), BodyMedia (Life Sciences), and Renal Solutions (Life Sciences) have all made the list. The annual gala to announce the category winners will be held on October 20.
Aug 15 | Permalink
Aethon Moves into Geisinger Medical Center
Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA has acquired several of Aethon's TUG robots. The hospital is using the robots to relieve nurses of duties related to transporting supplies and equipment, and to help pharmacists deliver medications. The hospital plans to add another TUG or two later this year.
Aug 11 | Permalink
Renal Solutions Ready for Commercial Sales
With preliminary FDA approval in hand, the Pittsburgh Business Times reports that Renal Solutions is set to receive the first of its portable kidney dialysis system this week to begin testing to ensure they were built to the company's specifications. Insitutional sales to nursing homes and hospitals will begin over the next several months. Sales to the home user market will wait until further trials are run and final FDA approval is granted. The Company expects final approval for sale to home users early in 2006.
Aug 9 | Permalink
Study Shows LEAP Microscope Effective in SemiConductor Testing
In a study published in Applied Physics Letters, Imago Scientific Instruments' LEAP microscope was used to pinpoint individual atoms of boron in semiconductors, representing the first practical application of LEAP to semiconductors. LEAP revealed, in precise, 3-D detail, that boron spreads into the crevices between crystals of silicon on the transistors, possibly leading to electrical failure. The information allows semiconductor manufacturers to further investigate rapid-heating techniques for limiting this diffusion, while continuing the push to miniaturize chip components. Read more about the study at PhysOrg.com.
Aug 2 | Permalink
