Avid Nano Limited (High Wycombe, UK), manufacturers of unique dynamic light
scattering (DLS) systems are to develop new technology for identification and
size measurement of engineered nanoparticles in the environment. The
company have joined a consortium of SMEs and the European Commission under the
European Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) in an effort to properly assess the
fate and potential safety risks associated with engineered nanoparticles (ENPs)
being increasingly deployed in such everyday things as paints, cosmetics,
sunscreens, deodorants and medicines.
The 'SMART-NANO' project partners, coordinated by Centre Suisse d'Electronique et de Microtechnique (CSEM), Switzerland and the Joint Research Center-European Commission (JRC), Italy plan to develop an innovative and cost-effective technology platform based on ready-to-use, application-specific cartridges for the detection, identification, and quantification of ENPs in complex matrices such as biological systems, consumer products, food and the environment.
Avid Nano will develop a hyper sensitive DLS system to detect and measure the size and character of ENPs in minute quantities. The company will work in close collaboration with Professor Robert Brown of the Advanced Technology Center at Rockwell Collins and the University of California, a world renowned expert in the field of optoelectronics and optics.
The founder of Avid Nano, Ken Cunningham said "We are delighted to be joining the SMART-NANO project and it is testament to the impact our young company has made on the industry that we have been selected as partners in this exciting initiative".
Operating from its UK headquarters - Avid Nano is building a strong reputation for its technical expertise, applications support and delivering DLS systems that reliably deliver top quality results. For further information please contact Avid Nano via its website or telephone +44-1494-614659 / email info@avidnano.com.
The 'SMART-NANO' project partners, coordinated by Centre Suisse d'Electronique et de Microtechnique (CSEM), Switzerland and the Joint Research Center-European Commission (JRC), Italy plan to develop an innovative and cost-effective technology platform based on ready-to-use, application-specific cartridges for the detection, identification, and quantification of ENPs in complex matrices such as biological systems, consumer products, food and the environment.
Avid Nano will develop a hyper sensitive DLS system to detect and measure the size and character of ENPs in minute quantities. The company will work in close collaboration with Professor Robert Brown of the Advanced Technology Center at Rockwell Collins and the University of California, a world renowned expert in the field of optoelectronics and optics.
The founder of Avid Nano, Ken Cunningham said "We are delighted to be joining the SMART-NANO project and it is testament to the impact our young company has made on the industry that we have been selected as partners in this exciting initiative".
Operating from its UK headquarters - Avid Nano is building a strong reputation for its technical expertise, applications support and delivering DLS systems that reliably deliver top quality results. For further information please contact Avid Nano via its website or telephone +44-1494-614659 / email info@avidnano.com.
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