NanoBCA is pleased to support and recommend the following event:

Royal Institution Lecture: “Convergences in Technologies: Nano Bio and Info”
By nanotechnology research pioneer Dr. Malcolm Gillis
June 3, 2014 – London, UK

Dr. Gillis (President of Rice University from 1993 to 2004) has been at the forefront of international research collaboration, working with Lord David Sainsbury, then UK Minister for Science, to pioneer a truly international approach between the leading research academics working in nano science in the US, UK and Europe.  The lecture will be held at The Royal Institution of Great Britain, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS, starting at 7:00 pm.  To reserve tickets, please contact The Royal Institution of Great Britain.

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NANO NEWS

Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: APNT) and Nanofilm, Ltd.Sign Merger Agreement
Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:APNT) (Applied Nanotech), a global leader in nanotechnology research and development, and NanoHolding Inc., the parent company of Nanofilm, Ltd. (Nanofilm), a private company with a leading market position for specialty optical coatings, cleaners and nano-composite products,  jointly announced that their respective Boards of Directors have approved an agreement and plan of merger and exchange. Under terms of the agreement, a new company named PEN Inc (PEN) will be created. Upon completion of the merger, current Applied Nanotech stockholders and holders of certain debt convertible into Applied Nanotech’s common stock are expected to own approximately 38% of PEN’s outstanding common stock, and owners of Nanofilm are expected to receive approximately 62% of PEN’s outstanding common stock. Scott Rickert, Ph.D., the chief executive officer of Nanofilm, will become the chairman and chief executive officer of PEN.

12^th Annual NanoBCA DC Roundtable
May 6-7, 2014 – Washington, DC

Important policy developments are on the horizon in 2014 for the NanoBCA community including regulatory developments, advanced manufacturing initiatives and a proposed National Nanotechnology Amendments Act.  Join NanoBCA in Washington, DC, May 6-7^th, to learn about the issues at hand and to meet with and be heard by the key policy makers.  

REGISTRATION
NanoBCA Members – No charge
Non-members – $250

If you are interested in attending, then please complete the attached registration form and email to vincent@nanobca.org or fax to 480-275-3662.

NanoBCA Requests Your Participation on 2014 U.S. Nanotechnology Commercialization Survey
Deadline extended until March 31^st.
The 10-15 minute interactive survey may be accessed at www.usnanosurvey.org.

The NCMS has partnered with the National Science Foundation under the National Nanotechnology Initiative to conduct its latest study of commercialization trends in nanotechnology and nanofabrication – previous studies were performed in 2003, 2006 and 2009. The goal of this 2014 study is to document best practices in nano-product development and integration, and identify the challenges organizations (academia, government labs, start-ups or established corporations) face in transitioning nano-scale advances from the lab into sustainable commercial applications.

LG Chem to Acquire U.S. Desalination Membrane Innovator NanoH2O
NanoH2O Inc., a manufacturer of reverse-osmosis membranes that purify seawater to drinking quality while lowering the cost of desalination, is being purchased by Seoul-based LG Chem Ltd. for $200 million. The UCLA startup makes water potable from fresh, brackish and saltwater sources. The acquisition is expected to close in April.

Save the NNIN!  Sign the Petition
Funding cuts will drastically reduce U.S. competitiveness in nanotechnology.

On March 4th, the National Science Foundation unexpectedly announced that they would not fund the Next Generation National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network, which would have allowed the NNIN to continue operating its network of shared nanofabrication and characterization facilities.

Harris & Harris Group Announced as Top Ranked High-Tech Investor by SBIR Source and as an Investor in Innovation by Forbes.com
GlobeNewswire

The FY 2015 Science & Technology R&D Budget
The President’s fiscal year 2015 budget proposes $135.4 billion for Federal research and development (R&D), an increase of $1.7 billion or 1.2 percent over FY 2014 enacted levels.

Ben Franklin is the 2^nd Most Active Investor in Greater Philadelphia
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/SEP) reported its investment activity ranked in as the 2nd most active investor in Greater Philadelphia in 2013 and 5th most active investor in the nation during Q4 2013 as measured by
PwC MoneyTree™.

Are These The VC Firms That Actually Fund Innovation?
By JJ Colao
Forbes

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We encourage individuals interested in continuing our efforts to provide information in regard to emerging technologies to become individual members of the NanoBCA.  Click here to become a NanoBCA Individual Member.  The annual Individual Membership fee is $100.

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We look forward to your participation in the UK and DC.

Regards,

Vincent Caprio “Serving the Nanotechnology Community for Over a Decade”
Executive Director
NanoBusiness Commercialization Association
203-733-1949
vincent@nanobca.org
www.nanobca.org
www.vincentcaprio.org

We are proud to announce the addition of 2 new Keynote Speakers to our dynamic line-up for the Sustainable Manufacturer and Water 2.0 Conference, May 20-22, 2014, located at Northern Illinois University in Naperville (Chicago), IL.

NEW KEYNOTES

Sally C. Gutierrez, Director, U.S. EPA’s Environmental Technology Innovation Cluster Development & Support Program

Christopher Peacock, Founder, Water Innovation Project

This three-day conference and tabletop exhibit, organized by the Water Innovations Alliance Foundation (WIAF) and the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA) is dedicated to answering the question, “How do I make my manufacturing operation more sustainable?” Featuring an array of high-quality educational and networking opportunities to sharpen leadership, management, and technical know-how; it will bring all the elements a manufacturer needs to know in order to adopt or enhance sustainable practices and efficient water manufacturing technologies together, in one location, at one time.

I am very excited about the quality of our Keynote Speakers and Panelists who are participating at our conference.  Sally Gutierrez and Christopher Peacock will add tremendous value to the discussion on water infrastructure repair (See my thoughts on U.S water infrastructure repair). A slate of expert panelists will present on the topics of waste management/diversion, lean and green, energy efficiency, reimagining/repurposing energy, renewables, and more. Many sessions will include presentations by end-users, giving attendees the opportunity to interact with and gain insight from industry peers, according to Jim Warren, Senior Director – Membership, Education, Foundation at FMA.

Water 2.0 REGISTER TODAY
Keynotes include:
– Alan Hinchman, Global Marketing Director, Infrastructure, GE Intelligent Platforms
– Scott Anderson, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
– Kyle Reissner, Senior Marketing Manager, Automation Software, GE Intelligent Platforms
– Brent Giles, Ph.D., Senior Analyst, Lux Research, Inc.
– Kevin McGovern, CEO, The Water Initiative

Sustainable Manufacturer REGISTER TODAY
Panelists include:
– Tonja Rammel, EHS manager at Crown Equipment Corporation; Sustainable User Panel
– Brion Hurley, Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt, Rockwell Collins; Lean and Green Panel
– James Hall, Vice President, Special Waste Solutions, Covanta; Waste Management/Diversion Panel

“Sustainable manufacturing is critical to the evolution of manufacturing in the U.S. and around the world. The number one issue with sustainable manufacturing is the effective and efficient use of water,” says Warren of the FMA.  The Sustainable Manufacturer & Water 2.0 Conference is designed for owners, plant managers, corporate executives, facilities & EHS managers, engineers, and all others who play a role in making their company’s processes, facilities, operation, and products more sustainable and profitable. Participants will rethink and reenergize their dedication to ecosavvy manufacturing thanks to the dynamic presenters who will share success stories, real world challenges, and practical solutions.

The show will be located at Northern Illinois University Naperville Conference Center, 1120 E. Diehl Road in Naperville, IL on May 20-22, 2014. Questions concerning the Conference should be directed to Conference Director, Vincent Caprio at 203-733-1949 or vince@waterinnovationsfoundation.org.

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WATER NEWS
Start Something that Can Change the Course of Water
Chris Peacock
Our Water Counts Blog – Water-Wise

Harris & Harris Group Announced as Top Ranked High-Tech Investor by SBIR Source and as an Investor in Innovation by Forbes.com
Globe Newswire

How Smaller Utilities Can Do More With Less
Alan Hinchman
Our Water Counts Blog – Water-Wise

Are These The VC Firms That Actually Fund Innovation?
Forbes

Global Water Technologies welcomes Indianapolis Water Technology Roundtable
The Wall Street Journal

Water Scarcity Can’t Be Solved Alone
Richard Tomlinson
Our Water Counts Blog – Water-Wise

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Looking forward to you joining us in Naperville.

Regards,

Vincent Caprio
Executive Director
Water Innovations Alliance Foundation
203-733-1949
vince@waterinnovationsfoundation.org
www.waterinnovations.org
www.vincentcaprio.org

SAVE THE DATE
NanoBCA 2014 DC Roundtable – May 6-7^th
Washington, DC

 

Today, NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA) announces the dates for our 2014 DC Roundtable May 6-7^th.  This will be our 12^th visit, dating back to 2002, meeting with numerous government officials in regard to the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI).

The activities for our day-and-a-half event will be located in downtown Washington, DC and at Dirksen and/or Russell Senate Office Buildings.  The exact locations and agenda are forthcoming.  The Roundtable commences on Tuesday, May 6^th at 8:30am and concludes on Wednesday, May 7^th at lunch time.

We will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from the Legislative Branch and from the Executive Branch.  We will be meeting with representatives from NNCO, OSTP, NSF and other agencies participating in the funding of the NNI.

Important policy developments are on the horizon in 2014 for the NanoBCA community including regulatory developments, advanced manufacturing initiatives and a proposed National Nanotechnology Amendments Act.  Join NanoBCA in Washington, DC, May 6-7^th, to learn about the issues at hand and to meet with and be heard by the key policy makers.

REGISTRATION
NanoBCA Members – No charge
Non-members – $250

If you are interested in attending, then please complete the attached registration form and email to vincent@nanobca.org or fax to 480-275-3662.

Get your calendar out and mark the date today!  We look forward to seeing you in Washington, DC on May 6^th.

Regards,

Vincent Caprio “Serving the Nanotechnology Community for Over a Decade”
Executive Director
NanoBusiness Commercialization Association
203-733-1949
vincent@nanobca.org
www.nanobca.org
www.vincentcaprio.org

Vincent Caprio of the Water Innovations Alliance Foundation discusses public information about the water infrastructure in the water industry in this video.

Today the Water Innovations Alliance Foundation (WIAF) is proud to announce prominent Speakers for our 3-day program, May 20-22, 2014.  The Sustainable Manufacturer & Water 2.0 Conference is located at Northern Illinois University in Naperville (Chicago), IL.

Our dynamic line-up of Speakers include:

Sustainable Manufacturer
REGISTER TODAY
– Kate Bachman, Editor, Sustainable Manufacturer Network
– Tonja Rammel, EHS Manager, Crown Equipment Corp.
– Brion Hurley, Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt, Rockwell Collins
– James Hall, Vice-President, Special Waste Solutions, Covanta
– Bill Stough, CEO, Sustainable Research Group, LLC

Water 2.0
REGISTER TODAY
– Alan Hinchman, Global Marketing Director-Infrastructure, GE Intelligent Platforms
– Scott Anderson, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
– Kyle Reissner, Senior Marketing Manager Automation Software, GE Intelligent Platforms
– Brent Giles, PhD, Senior Analyst, Lux Research Inc.
– Kevin McGovern, CEO, The Water Initiative

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WATER NEWS

Chemical engineers select top 10 inventions of modern era – Drinking water #1
Processing Magazine

Integrating Big Data for Big Savings
By Alan Hinchman

Water-Cleaning Technology Could Help Farmers
The New York Times

New sensor able to detect contaminants in water in real time
Channel NewsAsia

Report predicts rise in global chemical industry mergers & acquisitions
Processing Magazine

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Looking forward to you joining us at our May event.

Regards,

Vincent Caprio
Executive Director
Water Innovations Alliance Foundation
203-733-1949
vince@waterinnovationsfoundation.org
www.waterinnovations.org
www.vincentcaprio.org

I am very excited to share with you the following report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).  NanoBCA and our members were involved in contributing information for this report.

The GAO has released a report entitled Nanomanufacturing: Emergence and Implications for U.S. Competitiveness, the Environment, and Human Health (GAO-14-181SP) prepared in response to a letter of request from the Chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. Under the leadership of the Comptroller General of the United States and in partnership with key experts, GAO convened a strategic forum in July 2013 to explore participants’ views concerning:

(1)    the anticipated scope of future nanomanufacturing developments and related effects;
(2)    U.S. investments and competitiveness in nanotechnology R&D, as compared to other leading nations—and current challenges to U.S. competitiveness in nanomanufacturing;
(3)    options for enhancing U.S. nanomanufacturing competitiveness; and
(4)    issues in addressing the environmental, health, and safety implications of nanomanufacturing.

This report is the result of key input from expert forum participants (listed in appendix II) and was prepared by an interdisciplinary team assembled across GAO.  Our foresight methodology for this work also involved the development of expert-based, forward-looking industry profiles involving nanotechnology and nanomanufacturing activity (listed in appendix IV).  The project is also grateful for the key support provided by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and the National Research Council staff.

The report summary page and link to download the full report in PDF is found here:
www.gao.gov/products/GAO-14-181SP

Related to this, we have also put together a brief podcast on the report which is posted here: http://www.gao.gov/multimedia/podcast/660285

Finally, GAO’s blog, called WatchBlog, presents an overview of the report here:
blog.gao.gov/

For any questions about or feedback on the report, please contact:

Timothy M. Persons, Ph.D.
Chief Scientist
United States Government Accountability Office
personst@gao.gov / www.gao.gov / www.twitter.com/@GAOChfScientist
(202) 512-6412

Related to the GAO’s report, Timothy has written an Op-Ed for Scientific America.  I recommend this to our NanoBCA members. The piece is found here:

Does the American Innovation System Need a Reboot?
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/does-the-american-innovation-system-need-a-reboot/

Kudos to the GAO on their fabulous report.

Regards,

Vincent Caprio “Serving the Nanotechnology Community for Over a Decade”
Executive Director
NanoBusiness Commercialization Association
203-733-1949
vincent@nanobca.org
www.nanobca.org
www.vincentcaprio.org

Conference and Show to Highlight Efficient Use of Water and Sustainable Manufacturing
January 24, 2014 – Shelton, CT

The Physical and Financial Consequences of Our Failing Infrastructure
By Vincent Caprio
Our Water Counts Blog – Water Wise

The Water Innovations Alliance Foundation is proud to announce the 2014 Sustainable Manufacturer & Water 2.0 Conference May 20-22, 2014.  The conference will be held at Northern Illinois University in Naperville (Chicago), Illinois.

This three-day conference and tabletop exhibit is dedicated to answering the question, “How do I make my manufacturing operation more sustainable?” Featuring an array of high-quality educational and networking opportunities to sharpen leadership, management, and technical know-how; it will bring all the elements a manufacturer needs to know in order to adopt or enhance sustainable practices and efficient water manufacturing technologies together, in one location, at one time.

The 2014 Sustainable Manufacturer & Water 2.0 Conference will feature prominent speakers from industry, government, finance and academia. The Conference will address state-of-the-art innovative sustainable manufacturing solutions and leading-edge efficient water manufacturing processes.

The Sustainable Manufacturer & Water 2.0 Conference is designed for owners, plant managers, corporate executives, facilities & EHS managers, engineers, and all others who play a role in making their company’s processes, facilities, operation, and products more sustainable and profitable.

“The opportunity to join the Sustainable Manufacturer Conference with the Water 2.0 event was an easy decision because it delivers manufacturers a complete event to address how to run their operations more efficiently and profitably.  From demand response to intelligent industrial water usage, this event is designed to deliver manufacturing professionals a comprehensive overview of sustainable strategies and an integrated approach.  The Sustainable Manufacturer Network, a technical affiliate of the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, International (FMA), looks forward to a great partnership with the Water Innovations Alliance Foundation,” said Ed Youdell, President & CEO of FMA.

We are currently recruiting speakers for our event.  If you are interested, then please contact Vincent Caprio vince@waterinnovationsfoundation.org or 203-733-1949.

I encourage you to become a member of the Sustainable Manufacturer Community.  You can do this by signing up for this fabulous newsletter:

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WATER NEWS

Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act Introduced in the Senate
By Lynn L. Bergeson

Optimizing Water and Wastewater Operations via the Industrial Internet
By Alan Hinchman

The Physical and Financial Consequences of Our Failing Infrastructure
By Vincent Caprio

Report: Some Bay Area Communities Could Run Out Of Water Within 4 Months
SF Bay Area CBS

Got Manufacturing Flexibility?
By GE Intelligent Platforms

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Looking forward to seeing you in the Chicago region.

Regards,
Vincent Caprio
Executive Director
Water Innovations Alliance Foundation
203-733-1949
vince@waterinnovationsfoundation.org
www.waterinnovations.org
www.vincentcaprio.org

The NanoBCA would like to recommend:

Quantum Dots Forum
March 26, 2014
Paradise Point Hotel
San Diego, CA

REGISTER TODAY

This half day event preceding Phosphor Global Summit 2014 will provide a new forum to cover market opportunities, developments in technologies, end users opportunities and challenges, innovations in applications and environmental issues all related to Quantum Dots.

This will be THE event to:
– Understand what the biggest problems, solutions, and trends are within the budding quantum dots industry

– Network with quantum dots materials and component suppliers, and with potential customers of QD products

– Figure out what problems your research group should focus on in the coming years.

What can you look forward to?
– Market research overview
– Quantum Dots Manufacturers
– Partners of Quantum Dots Manufacturers
– End users and customers
– Different applications: QLED, Detection and Biotechnology
– A panel discussion covering the environmental issues, challenges and regulations

AGENDA

9:00-11:00  Quantum Dots Tutorial (additional fee required)
– Prof. Christopher B. Murray, Richard Perry University Professor, Departments of Chemistry and Materials Science & Engineering, University of Pennsylvania

12:00  Registration

12:50  Opening Remarks by the Chair
– Seth Coe-Sullivan, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, QD VISION, Inc

1:00  Making the Quantum Leap: How Quantum Dots Can Revolutionize the Display Industry and Possibly Obsolete OLEDs
– Jed Dorsheimer, Managing Director Equity Research, Display & Lighting, Canaccord Genuity

1:30  Quantum Dots Enhancement Film
– Jeff Yurek, Product Marketing Manager, Nanosys

2:00  Quantum Dots as On-chip Downconverters in LED Applications
– Dr. Juanita Kurtin, CTO and co-founder, Pacific Light Technologies

2:30  Networking break

3:00  Commercializing Cadmium Free Quantum Dot in Display Applications
– Andrew Lee, Associate Director of Business Development, General Manager of Quantum Dot Business, Dow Electronic Materials, The Dow Chemical Company

3:30  Quantum Dot Light Emitting Diodes for Display Applications
– Dr. Paul Holloway, Chief Scientist, NanoPhotonica

4:00  Doped Quantum Dot Phosphors
– Prof. Daniel R. Gamelin, Harry and Catherine Jaynne Boand Endowed Professor in Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Washington

4:30  Panel Discussion: Environmental and Regulatory Opportunities and Challenges around Quantum Dots
– Moderator: Seth Coe-Sullivan, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, QD VISION, Inc

Panelists:
– Kathleen Roberts, Vice President, B&C Consortia Management, L.L.C
– Jim Alwood, Chemical Control Division, EPA
– Dr. Todd Kuiken, Sr. Research Associate – Science & Technology Innovation Program, Wilson Center
– Dr. Margaret Hines, Technical Business Development Director, Nanoco Technologies Ltd

5:40  Closing Remarks from the Chair and Conclusion of Forum

Program Inquiries  Barbara Fowler  +1 207 807 5749

Registration Inquiries  Jennifer Carter  +1 207 781 9630

Marketing and Press Inquiries  Stephanie Whitman  +1 207 781 9616

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NANO NEWS

Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act Introduced in the Senate
By Lynn L. Bergeson

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We encourage individuals interested in continuing our efforts to provide information in regard to emerging technologies to become individual members of the NanoBCA.  Click here to become a NanoBCA Individual Member.  The annual Individual Membership fee is $100.

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I encourage you to consider participating in this new event.

Regards,

Vincent Caprio “Serving the Nanotechnology Community for Over a Decade”
Executive Director
NanoBusiness Commercialization Association
203-733-1949
vincent@nanobca.org
www.nanobca.org
www.vincentcaprio.org