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NNMC Enters Next Phase of Development - Friday, June 06, 2008
The National Nanotechnology Manufacturing Center (NNMC) is announcing that Executive Director, Barbara Stafford has left the Center. Ms. Stafford led NNMC through a critical phase of development based on her considerable experience as a successful software entrepreneur and insights from key engagements focused on technology-based economic development within the state of Georgia. A key achievement during her tenure was the formation of the Nano Valley Consortium. The Nano Valley Consortium (NVC) is a member-based group comprised of commercial, academic, government agencies and organizations that work together to identify, develop, manage, and implement nanotechnology projects that benefit both military and commercial purposes. It operates within NNMC as its “agent-parent,” which manages and facilitates Consortium activities. Diane Lewis, Chair of the NNMC Board of Directors noted “Barbara’s contribution to NNMC during this important growth phase has been invaluable. Initiatives instituted during Barbara’s tenure provide a solid foundation for executing projects that are key to achieving the mission and vision of NNMC.” Tracy Becker, Operations Manager, has assumed leadership for all NNMC activities as the focus of the center and its members turns to execution of strategic projects.
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Conference Date Change
The NNMC/NVC symposium dates have changed to November 3, 4 & 5 to accommodate speaker schedules and conflicts with other conferences of importance. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause as we refine our schedule to best suit the needs of the Nano Community.
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World Class Nano-manufacturing Equipment Finds its Way to Rural Georgia - Wednesday, January 23, 2008
The National Nanotechnology Manufacturing Center is Gearing Up To Assist the Army To Build Lighter, Stronger and Less Expensively with Nanotechnology, and To Attract New Manufacturing Jobs for the State.
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Senator Saxby Chambliss addresses the NNMC Inaugural Symposium [click here]
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Fall Conference Info
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The Nanomanufacturing &
Dual-use Commercialization Conference
November 3, 4 & 5 , 2008
Savannah Marriott Riverfront, Savannah, Georgia
 The Key Note speaker for our fall conference will be Cynthia E. Gonsalves. She will set the theme for the “Nanomanufacturing & Dual Use Commercialization Conference” to be held November 3, 4 & 5, 2008 at the Riverfront Marriott Hotel in Savannah Georgia.
Ms. Gonsalves is scheduled to speak November 4th on the importance and future of the Department of Defense Technology Transition program. A main point of the presentation is how that program relates to the manufacturing infrastructure of our country. Promoting a sustainable nanomanufacturing infrastructure is the primary goal of NNMC.
Mrs. Gonsalves is the Acting Director of the Office of Technology Transition. In this position, she has oversight of the Manufacturing Technology Program and Defense Production Act Title III Program; she is also the Associate Director for Technology Transfer and Transition. As Associate Director, she has oversight responsibility for the DOD Technology Transfer Program, the Technology Transition Initiative, and the North American Technology and Industrial Base Organization (NATIBO). She provides guidance and develops plans to implement and improve the DOD technology transfer and transition programs to ensure coherent, although decentralized programs. She has developed DOD-wide implementation policy and technology transfer and intellectual property information systems. (read more on Ms Gonsalves Here)
Ms. Gonsalves’ strategic position and exceptional experience makes her presentation of vital importance to everyone in the dual use commercialization arena. In the frame work of the NNMC conference her message is augmented to reflect on the emerging nanomanufacturing industry’s concerns and goals.
The “Nanomanufacturing & Dual Use Commercialization Conference” is targeted at industry and government advanced technology officers who are either experiencing or can contribute to solving the gaps and road blocks to nanocommercialization. Attendees range from the innovators and Tech Transfer officers into the materials and equipment suppliers and through to the marketing organizations and potential end users.
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The National Nanotechnology Manufacturing Center (NNMC) and the Association of Manufacturing Excellence (AME) are pleased to announce the formation of a strategic alliance dedicated to advancing domestic nanomanufacturing. Through the alliance, NNMC and AME will work to make existing manufacturers aware of opportunities to participate in the commercialization of nanotechnology-enabled materials and devices. By leveraging the capabilities of AME members, novel products can be delivered to customers faster with less capital expenditure.
Since 2001, the federal government has invested over $8.3B in nanotechnology research and development with similar levels of funding in the private sector. As the development of many nanotechnology-based inventions is completed, the lack of access to scale-up and initial production facilities has become apparent. One consequence is delayed benefit to the marketplace and delayed return on investment for stakeholders. Engagement of a national nanomanufacturing infrastructure is the logical next step in the development of nanotechnology.
The commitment of AME members to lean manufacturing, best practices implementation and shared learning will allow them to lead the integration of new products into existing product lines and introduction of new processes as appropriate. NNMC provides access to a broad portfolio of projects suitable for scale-up and production.
The agreement highlights AME as the most recognized and most respected professional organization for knowledge in manufacturing excellence and NNMC as a valued resource for dual-use commercialization of nanotechnology-based innovations. The efforts of the organizations are seen as highly complementary as both will be important contributors to promoting excellence in nanomanufacturing.
One of the more important aspects of the alliance will be the jointly hosted nanomanufacturing workshops and in contributing to each others conferences. By drawing from the individual strengths of these organizations, credible and insightful progress can be achieved. Upcoming conferences include the AME Annual International Conference October 20-24, 2008 in Toronto and the NNMC Nanomanufacturing & Dual Use Commercialization Conference to be held November 3-5, 2008 in Savannah Georgia.
The "Nanomanufacturing & Dual Use Commercialization Conference" is targeted at industry and government advanced technology officers who are either experiencing or can contribute to solving the gaps and road blocks to nanocommercialization. Attendees will include inventors, Tech Transfer officers, materials and equipment suppliers and through manufacturing and on to the marketing organizations and potential end users.
For more information please contact the Center at 478-289-2346 and see our web site at www.NationalNano.org to register for the conference. Information on AME and registration for Toronto is found at www.ame.org.
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