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Pixelligent Technologies and Brewer Science Awarded $8.2 Million Project Under the NIST Technology Innovation Program
Companies Will Jointly Develop Technology and Processes for Scaling Up the Production of High-Quality Nanocomposites for Multiple Electronics Applications
| Source: Pixelligent
COLLEGE PARK, MD--(Marketwire - January 20, 2010) - Pixelligent Technologies, LLC, and Brewer
Science, Inc., announced today that they have been awarded an $8.2 million
project through the prestigious National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST) Technology Innovation Program (TIP).
Pixelligent is the only company selected in the National Capital Region to
receive the NIST award. The NIST TIP is a highly competitive program that
provides cost-shared funding to accelerate and promote innovation in the
U.S. for research projects in areas of critical national need.
Pixelligent, an emerging leader in developing nanocomposites for demanding
applications in the electronics and military markets, and Brewer Science, a
recognized leader in developing innovative solutions for the semiconductor
and microelectronics markets, have teamed up to create and scale up the
production of high-quality nanocomposites with enhanced performance and new
functionality.
Such nanocomposites are expected to have a wide range of semiconductor and
microelectronics applications such as coatings that can create brighter and
more efficient LED displays and new materials that can improve the
performance of Blu-ray discs.
"This win was the culmination of a long-term strategy to begin expanding
the potential markets for our nanocomposite technology and accelerating our
time to market," said Craig Bandes, CEO of Pixelligent. "Brewer Science
has a great track record of introducing leading-edge technology to the
market for almost 30 years, and we are proud to have them as a partner."
"This will be one of the first programs of its kind focused on making
commercial volumes of high-quality nanocrystals/nanocomposites for multiple
applications," added Dr. Gregory Cooper, Founder/President of Pixelligent.
"Nanocomposites are going to become increasingly important in many areas of
manufacturing, and programs like NIST TIP will help to ensure that the U.S.
retains its technological leadership."
"We are very proud to have been selected by NIST for this important award.
The combination of Brewer Science's proven track record in developing,
introducing and scaling up high-quality optoelectronic materials, along
with Pixelligent's expertise in making high-quality, wide band gap
nanocrystals, has the potential to both produce and improve upon a number
of very important products," said Dr. Tony Flaim, CTO of Brewer Science.
About Pixelligent Technologies
Pixelligent Technologies, LLC, is an emerging nanotechnology company
developing patented high-performance nanocomposites for demanding
applications in the electronics and military markets. The company was
established in 2000 and has received multiple grant awards from the
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and from the National
Science Foundation (NSF) and the U.S. Department of Defense through the
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The company has a team
of 10 leading Ph.D. experts in nanotechnology that have published more than
200 peer-reviewed papers and articles. Pixelligent, located in College
Park, Maryland, is a member of the Technology Advancement Program (TAP) at
the University of Maryland and was named a Maryland incubator company of
the year. For more information, please visit www.pixelligent.com.
About Brewer Science
Brewer Science, Inc., a privately held specialty chemical company founded
in 1981, delivers innovative material, process, and equipment solutions for
various applications including nanotechnology, lithography, advanced
packaging, MEMS, optoelectronics, and compound semiconductors. The
inventor of ARC® anti-reflective coating products for the
microlithography world, Brewer Science continues to expand its scope with
CNTRENE™ microelectronics-grade carbon nanotube solutions, ProTEK®
temporary etch protective coatings, WaferBOND® temporary bonding
materials, OptiNDEX™ high refractive index coatings, and Cee®
processing equipment. Exceptional technical expertise and extensive
semiconductor industry knowledge, combined with world-class product and
customer support, make Brewer Science a company that consistently enhances
the value of the entire electronics industry. For more information, please
visit www.brewerscience.com.
Learn more: www.pixelligent.com