Nanotechnology in Pennsylvania – companies, research, and degree programs

Nanotechnology companies in Pennsylvania

Altogether there are 32 companies in Pennsylvania with a nanotechnology focus.
The Advanced Materials group of AirProducts manufactures nanoparticle dispersions.
Crystalplex develops and commercializes innovative fluorescent markers for use in basic life science research, pharmaceutical research, diagnostics and histology. The technology is based on proprietary composition-tunable nanocrystals (quantum dots).
The company's graphene production technology was developed at the University of Pennsylvania. The science behind the technology is a cheaper and more consistent method of manufacturing graphene.
Produces nanoparticles for applications in advanced materials and aerospace industries.
Manufactures monomer and polymer products including gold nanoparticles and a line of precision microparticles useful for measurement in nanotechnology applications.
Nanobiotechnology and Nanomedicine Companies
This is a clinical-stage product-focused molecular imaging company that has assembled expertise and IP in the field of molecular brain imaging.
A bionanotech designer and maker of nanostructured chips, devices and systems for fast, comprehensive, and low-cost analysis of native state genomic, epigenomic and proteomic information with sensitivity at the single cell / single molecule level.
Particle Sciences is an integrated provider of both standard and nanotechnology approaches to drug development and delivery. The company originally pioneered use of encapsulated ingredients and nanoparticles for sunscreens and personal care. In 1999 the company licensed a portion of its nanotechnology portfolio to BASF and focused its efforts on providing services to Life Sciences companies. Now, through a full range of formulation, analytic, and manufacturing services, Particle Sciences provides pharmaceutical companies with a complete and seamless development solution designed to minimize the time and risk between discovery and the clinic.
Nanotechnology Products, Applications & Instruments Companies
Advanced Research Systems offers complete cryogenic solutions for low-temperature research, from 1.5 K to 800 K.
Manufacturer of precision motion control and positioning systems and components including automated nanopositioners, linear and rotary and lift stages, brushless linear and rotary servomotors and drives, single- and multi-axis motion controllers.
The company's mission is to help our customers create the most productive and cost-effective thin-film applications possible - by delivering advanced magnetrons, a full range of deposition materials, and a comprehensive program of technical support.
The Multiphysics simulation tool addresses nanotechnology simulation requirements covering ion optics, and electrostatic calculations associated with field emission tips and carbon nanotube structures.
A leading supplier of chiral chromatography products and services in North and South America.
Electron Microscopy Sciences is specializing in the manufacturing, preparation, and distribution of only the highest quality chemicals, supplies, and equipment, for microscopy, and all of its related fields.
Extrel is a leading manufacturer of Research and Process Mass Spectrometers, Residual Gas Analyzers, Quadrupole Mass Spectrometry Systems and Components.
Offers sample preparation instruments and advanced imaging technology. Their SEM and TEM products are particularly suited for nanotechnology applications.
Provider of nanostructured material technologies.
A developer of bio-based colloidal products formulated using a proprietary colloidal chemistry process. Food grade ingredients are processed to form a particle called a micelle. Micelles, one to four nanometers in size, are active ingredients in Inventek's products.
Manufactures and distributes vacuum components and systems including for research and applications in nanotechnology.
Manufacturer of spin processing equipment.
The company manufactures precision optical calibration targets; is a photolithography production house; and also does thin film PVD coating. In their engineering division they also do diamond turning, thick film ceramic patterning, conformal patterning/coatings, and large format roll to roll processing.
Supplies advanced instrumentation for scientific and industrial research including nano-indentation, testers and profilers.
Microspray International specializes in ultrasonic spray nozzle coating solutions for a variety of industries, when increased transfer efficiencies, repeatability of your process and coating uniformity are key.
Manufacturer of laser particle size measurement instruments.
The company's range of microscopes includes laser scanning confocal microscopes that offer high-resolution 3D observation and measurement in real time for applications in nanotechnology production.
Manufactures monomer and polymer products including gold nanoparticles and a line of precision microparticles useful for measurement in nanotechnology applications.
PPG is actively involved in nanotechnology, from Research & Development to the commercialization of several products that either contain nanoparticles within a polymeric matrix structure or are formed as nanostructured films on a substrate by physical or chemical vapor deposition processes.
Provides services to many nanotechnology market segments and has considerable experience in the synthesis and isolation of nanoparticles.
QuantumBio, Inc is accelerating the drug discovery efforts by providing pharmaceutical, biotechnology companies and life science research organizations a next generation of Computer-Assisted Molecular Modeling (CAMM) and Computer-Assisted Drug Design (CADD) solutions.
Supplier of microscopy instruments and manufacturer of sample preparation equipment, consumable supplies, accessories for microscopy and microanalysis laboratories.
TrueGage specializes in both off-the-shelf and custom software development for the surface and dimensional metrology industries.
Nanotechnology Services & Intermediaries
An independent not-for-profit economic development organization, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/SEP) makes investments in nanotechnology firms.
R&D and commercialization company specializing in the development of nanotechnology-enabled products.

Nanotechnology research organizations in Pennsylvania

There are 28 university and college research labs in Pennsylvania with a nanotechnology focus.
There are 3 initiatives and networks in Pennsylvania with a nanotechnology focus.
There are 6 degree programs in Pennsylvania with a nanotechnology focus.
Here is a complete list of all non-commercial nanotechnology organizations in Pennsylvania, sorted alphabetically.
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