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Using nanometre scale analysis techniques and quantities too small to explode, researchers have mapped the temperature and length-sale factors that make energetic materials—otherwise known as explosives—behave the way they do.

Ametek, Inc. today announced the acquisition of Precitech, a leading manufacturer of ultra-precision machining systems for a variety of markets, including nanotechnology, military, defence and ophthalmic.

A substance found in crab shells is the key component in a nanoscale sensor system developed by researchers at the University of Maryland’s A. James Clark School of Engineering. The sensor can detect minute quantities of explosives, bioagents, chemicals and other dangerous materials in air and water, potentially leading to security and safety innovations for airports, hospitals and other public locations.

Researchers at the University of California, Riverside have shown for the first time that carbon nanotubes in a vacuum show excellent conductivity and can be very effective infrared detectors because of their high sensitivity to light.

CVD Equipment Corporation (CVD) has been selected by CNT Technologies (CNT) to supply an EasyTube 3000 Carbon Nanotube System for use by Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) to further develop the commercialisation of carbon nanotube fibres. Recent articles discussing the CNT and LANL relationship are available at http://www.lanl.gov/news/index.php?fuseaction=home.story&story_id=8855 and http://www.freenewmexican.com/news/48187.html. The ultra strong, lightweight carbon-nanotube fibres are stronger than steel and lighter in weight. Applications abound for the use of these fibres in aircraft, automobiles, defence and numerous other applications.