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02.15.2007 Billions of dollars have been spent on the research and development of nanomaterials, yet very few successful products have come to market that exploit the full potential of these new technologies. One critical barrier to the commercialization of nanomaterials is the lack of ability to study reactions in real time and at the atomic scale. Protochips products change the way nanoscale materials and processes are studied by converting existing and future electron microscopes into fully functioning laboratories. Protochips is developing semiconductor devices that interact with the specimen directly inside the electron microscope, using ultra-thin films and micro-fabrication techniques to enable the highest resolution of nanostructures in their native environments. Protochips will fundamentally change the way nanoscale materials are developed and integrated into commercial applications through a suite of products that provide real-time environmental control within the transmission electron microscope (TEM). The NC IDEA grant will support business development and intellectual property (IP) protection, allowing for a better understanding of the size, growth and direction of target markets, the development of an appropriate strategy and protection of the competitive advantage of Protochips. 01.31.2007 Through much interaction with the cryo TEM community, Protochips is introducing 9 new holey carbon film patterns in th C-flat™ product line. The breadth of a pplications in cryoTEM necessitate a wide range of holey carbon film patterns. And now, with the expansion of the product line, a C-flat™ holey carbon film is available for almost any application. Whether 600nm holes are needed for very high magnifications with ultr-high resolution cameras or large open areas are needed for larger specimens, C-flat™ is the perfect holey carbon grid. 04.17.2006
Protochips is pleased to announce the commercial introduction of the highly anticipated line of C-flat™ products. C-flat™ has been rigorously tested at many of the world's leading cryo-TEM facilities and is widely recognized as the premier holey carbon film for cryo-transmission electron microscopy. Manufactured without plastics and free from organic residues, C-flat™ provides the best particle distribution of any holey specimen support which leads to the collection of high quality data sets and the ultimate in resolution. 08.01.2005 In cooperation with the Appalachian Regional Microscopy Society (AReMS), Protochips, Inc is sponsoring a student photo contest for outstanding microscopic images acquired using using DuraSiN™ products. To enter the Protochips DuraSiN™ photo contest, complete the one-page entry form available at the AREMS website and return the completed form by email to contest@protochips.com no later than September 30, 2005. Selected participants will receive up to 10 DuraSiN™ film/mesh products for use in the photo contest. Cash prizes for first and second place entries will be awarded at the annual AReMS Fall Meeting Oct 20-21 in Boone, NC.
07.23.2005
SBIR Phase I Project offers solution to create a nano-scale laboratory Raleigh, NC, July, 2005 - Protochips, Inc. (www.protochips.com), a developer of advanced specimen support technologies for transmission electron microscopy, has won a Phase I SBIR award in the amount of $95,000 from the Department of Energy. The project, entitled "A Robust Microfabricated Specimen Support with Integrated Capabilities for in situ Experimentation in the Transmission Electron Microscope," aims to make the electron microscope less like a camera and more like a nano-scale laboratory. The transmission electron microscope (TEM) is used to image physical and biological materials at atomic resolutions. Adding the capability to apply temperatures and gases to a sample while imaging can transform a standard microscope into a self-contained materials laboratory. Although products currently exist, they have limited capabilities and can degrade the maximum resolution achievable. The solution proposed by Protochips, Inc. will enhance the range and control of temperatures and gases while minimizing the side effects that contribute to reduced TEM performance. To maximize the addressable market, the technology is designed to be compatible with most TEMs currently in operation. "This work will give scientists and engineers a support film that will allow them to perform unprecedented in situ materials research with minimal expense and effort," said David Nackashi, the Principal Investigator and co-founder of Protochips, Inc. Applications for this type of research are diverse, including pharmacology, recycling, emissions control and the treatment of hazardous materials. "This SBIR award represents the judgment by experts in the field who concluded that Protochips' technology is very promising," U.S. Rep. Brad Miller (NC-13) said. 'This grant is a big deal, and will be a major factor in growing nanotechnology in the Triangle."
02.16.2005
First released in Sept 2004, the DuraSiNTM Film and the revolutionary DuraSiNTM Mesh product lines from Protochips have generated much industry excitement. In response to customer demand, Protochips is pleased to announce the immediate worldwide availability of these Microscopy and Life Sciences products through Electron Microscopy Sciences
09.27.2004
Protochips, Inc. continues its commitment to providing valuable products for the Microscopy and Life Sciences disciplines by announcing the immediate availability of its DuraSiNTM product line. The DuraSiNTM product family is comprised of silicon nitride support films and meshes supported on rigid silicon frames. This product family is ideal for analysis of samples in transmission electron and x-ray microscopy. The DuraSiNTM family of products provide microscopists and researchers substrates that act as specimen holders while being robust to solvent cleaning and plasma ashing. For more information including pricing and options for product customization, please see the DuraSiNTM webpages. 12.08.2003 Protochips, Inc. has received an acknowledgment in IEDM 2003 for work done in collaboration with pioneers in the field of nanoscale memories. Protochips, Inc. specializes in providing products and custom fabrication services to industry and academic groups involved in life sciences and microscopy. Please visit IEDM or the Conference Proceedings to learn more about our involvement in this area. Session 22: Solid State Devices - Nanoscale Phenomena Based Memories Tuesday, December 9, 2:15 p.m., Monroe Room 22.1 Hybrid Silicon/Molecular Memories: Co-Engineering for Novel Functionality, S. Gowda, G. Mathur, Q. Li, S. Surthi, Q. Zhao, J. Lindsey, K. Mobley* and V. Misra, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC and *Zettacore Inc., Denver, Colorado
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