February 2002
From DOE/Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Tiny technology to be showcased at Livermore Lab business and investors conference What:
A one-day conference geared to present Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory programs and capabilities in nanotechology, MEMS (micro-electrical mechanical systems) and microfluidics to the business, entrepreneur and investor community. Featured technologies include: a handheld miniature gas detector; tools used to characterize biological cells for drug screening, drug delivery, and disease detection; miniature fuel cells for portable power for PDAs, lap tops, and cell phones; and miniature optical devices that could be used for optical network applications.Who:
More than 85 corporate leaders, entrepreneurs and investors as well as Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory scientists specializing in microtechnology. When:
Thursday, February 14, 2002, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Where:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Building 170. Check in at West Gate Badge Office. Why:
To showcase the Livermore Lab's Microtechnology Center as a hub of experts with scientific knowledge in designing and building miniature devices. The conference serves as a networking session where private investors can mingle with Lab scientists. The meeting is co-hosted by NanoSIG, a Bay Area non-profit organization providing a forum for investors, companies, entrepreneurs and laboratories to make presentations, network and build business relationships. NOTE:
Press members interested in attending the conference must contact the LLNL Public Affairs Office at (925) 424-4822 no later than Wednesday, Feb. 13 to ensure badging arrangements are made. The National Nuclear Security Administration's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is managed by the University of California. Laboratory news releases and photos are also available electronically on the World Wide Web of the Internet at URL http://www.llnl.gov/PAO and on UC Newswire. | |