New Machining Technology Drills Nano-diameter Holes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - NanoMatrix
Inc., 325 Soquel Ave., Suite B, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 www.nanomatrix.com
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Santa Cruz, CA - NanoMatrix, Inc.,
the developer of a new approach for performing small-scale fabrication,
offers its customers Micro and Nano machining services and equipment.
The company's proprietary technology includes the control of high-energy
liquid jets to cut and shape features with sizes below 50 nanometers
in a wide variety of materials. "At the scale we are working,
the jet's stream of individual molecules seems to produce a machining
effect similar to sand blasting" says John Thomas, Director
of Business Development for NanoMatrix.
The processes developed by NanoMatrix are environmentally friendly.
Effects are created mechanically and no harsh chemicals are required
to support the process. The process is also very tolerant of contaminants
so it can be used in environments with less stringent cleanliness
controls. Currently, NanoMatrix is focusing its efforts on joint
development projects with customers and business partners. "We
have found that there are a number of companies that are interested
in exploring alternatives to building next generation products
since their current tool kits are very limited."
NanoMatrix is working with a variety of MEMS/NEMS, photonic devices,
and optics companies to develop solutions to problems associated
with fabricating products with feature sizes that are often smaller
than the wavelengths of visible light. In optics applications,
for example, our process can be used to selectively change the
surface profile of a lens while leaving the overall optical performance
unchanged. NanoMatrix, Inc. is also developing a general-purpose
workstation for customers who wish to work independently on development
and prototyping projects.
For more information please visit www.nanomatrix.com.
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