Nanotechnology in UK – companies, research, and degree programs

Nanotechnology companies in UK

Altogether there are 113 companies in UK with a nanotechnology focus.
2-DTech is a graphene company closely aligned with Manchester's world-leading graphene group. The company supplies the highest quality graphene and other 2-D materials internationally. They also work closely with industry and researchers to help turn scientific innovation into groundbreaking products.
The company specializes in funding research into 2D nanotechnologies and materials in collaboration with university partners to develop and commercialise unique solutions for industrial applications.
Applied Graphene Materials has developed a proprietary bottom up process for the production of high specification graphene. Applied Graphene Materials owns the intellectual property and know-how behind this process. They provide dispersion and product integration expertise, to deliver solutions for a wide range of applications.
BBI Solutions has served the global diagnostics industry for over 50 years, as a leading developer and manufacturer of raw materials and finished test platforms for the in-vitro diagnostics market.
Supplies novel graphene inks and develops graphene/2D materials technology and applications for customers.
A graphene supplier of high performing graphene products sold under the PureGRAPH® product brand.
GOgraphene are specialist manufacturers and suppliers of graphene oxide.
Supplier of nanopowders.
Graphene Industries is the world's first supplier of atomically thin, crystallographically perfect films of graphitic carbon, known as graphenes.
Graphene Star Ltd is a UK manufacturing company producing highly pure graphene and superior quality graphene products. Their manufacturing process is innovative, efficient with minimal wastage and entirely environmentally friendly. It is also cost-effective, which allows them to produce remarkably high-quality graphene materials at affordable prices.
Graphitene is a 2nd generation nanomaterials company engaged in research, development and sale of the highest quality, most advanced form of graphene: graphitene. Their manufacturing methods are designed in every phase to be massively scalable to meet the requirements of our largest focus industries that produce products such as cement and asphalt concretes, composites, protective coatings. As well as energy generation and storage businesses.
The company's goal is to be world leading in the functionalisation and characterisation of carbon nanotubes, graphene and other nano materials.
Hubron is an independent distributor of technically relevant speciality and functional raw materials to industries that formulate. The industries that they currently serve include rubber & plastics; adhesives & sealants; coatings & inks; structural composites; polyurethane; lubricants and certain parts of the healthcare and cosmetic markets.
Manufacturer of a range of nanoparticulate powders and dispersions.
The company's patented technology uses waste gas to produce a continuous flow of high grade, low-cost green graphene and hydrogen.
Offers a wide range of ferrofluids in which the magnetic nanoparticles are one of a variety of ferrites or transition metals, such as iron and cobalt.
Producer of fullerenes.
A green nanotechnology start-up whose mission is to develop sustainable products using their patented green manufacturing process for metallic nanoparticles.
Develops and manufactures fluorescent quantum dots from semi-conductor and metallic materials.
A manufacturer of graphene, carbon nanotubes, fullerenes and various nanoparticles and nanoparticle dispersions.
Ossila was founded by organic electronics research scientists with the aim of providing the components, equipment and materials (including nanomaterials such as fullerenes) to enable faster and smarter research and discovery.
The company produces large area graphene to the highest quality, beyond current industry standards, through our combined expertise in thin film materials production, solid state structure processing and novel material product application.
An advanced material manufacturer primarily focused on surface engineered carbon structures such as graphene and carbon nanotubes. Perpetuus has developed and is commercializing a process for producing industrial scale, cost effective, surface engineered advanced materials, commencing with graphene.
This spin-out company from the University of Nottingham has developed a unique reactor technology to allow unprecedented product control and flexibility in inorganic nanoparticle dispersion manufacture.
Produces a wide range of nanopowders and provides application development support.
RD Graphene was incorporated after winning the Scottish Higgs Edge 2016 for its transformational, patent pending Graphene manufacturing process. The invented process is disruptive as it enables the use of Graphene in an unlimited number of applications. Industry standard cycle times to produce Graphene is around 17 hours, making it cost-prohibitive for applications. RD Graphene?s truly design-for-manufacture (DFM) process creates 3D graphene at room temperature on any surface with cycle times in seconds and therefore enables high volume manufacture. Application sectors for this ground breaking technology are (bio-) sensors, energy, flexible electronics, wearables, water treatment and many more.
The company provides bespoke functionalized non-metallic and metallic nanoparticles along with consultancy and technical training services.
An independent distributors of Strem Chemicals Incs products in the UK and Ireland.
An established supplier of carbon nanotubes with a reputation for quality and reliability. Supplies multi-kg quantities of few layer graphene nanoplatelets and also non-carbon 2D materials such as boron nitride and molybdenum disulphide.
The company is is an advanced engineering materials group that produces graphene materials under the name Nanene™.
A specialty chemicals manufacturer that also supplies graphene oxide as dispersion, powder or flakes.
Nanobiotechnology and Nanomedicine Companies
Provides labelled and chemically modified oligonucleotide scaffolds for nanotechnology applications.
BBI Solutions has served the global diagnostics industry for over 50 years, as a leading developer and manufacturer of raw materials and finished test platforms for the in-vitro diagnostics market.
Endomagnetics was founded to solve healthcare challenges through the application of advanced magnetic sensing technology.
Inanovate creates nano-scale surface structures through a unique and proprietary process capable of nano-meter precision in a time and cost effective way. Leveraging this unique platform and expertise, Inanovate is developing nano-structured biochip substrates to facilitate the next generation in biochip technology.
The company specializes in providing protein engineering to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies for the discovery, identification and design of new peptide, polypeptide, protein and antibody compounds using their proprietary technology.
Design, synthesis and manufacture of biocompatible nanoparticles called nanocells.
nanoTherics Ltd was formed in August 2007 to exploit a novel gene transfection technology arising from biomedical research at Keele University and the University of Florida. The patented technology uses nanoparticles and magnetic fields to facilitate the delivery of foreign DNA into living cells.
Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd is developing nanopore technology, a revolutionary method of molecular detection and analysis with potential applications in DNA sequencing, diagnostics, drug development and defence.
Randox Food Diagnostics is a division of Randox Laboratories who have 30 years experience in the diagnostic market and a devoted research and development team. Randox Food Diagnostics is a dedicated company responsible for the distribution of Randox drug residue kits, wine testing kits and analysers worldwide. Randox Food Diagnostics incorporate several market related products dedicated to the food, wine and beverage industries. Randox uses in house developed antibodies and conjugates for a wide range of their screening products including the patented Biochip Array Technology (multiplex screening platform).
The company has developed synthetic, nanostructured bone graft substitutes that will revolutionize the treatment of bone defects and fusions.
Sphere is commercializing picodroplet technology from Cambridge University that can perform thousands of simultaneous reactions on single cells and molecules contained within aqueous droplets, fractions of a millimeter in size. This platform enables diverse applications including: miniaturized profiling of drug candidates, generation of new biocatalysts and identification of novel algal strains.
Nanotechnology Products, Applications & Instruments Companies
The activity of the company involves specifically tailoring adaptable magnetic sensors to meet a range of bespoke and industrial requirements, offering a choice of previously unmatched characterestic combinations that are essential to many industries and applications. The company's sensors rely, for their operation, on the concept of "Band Gap Engineering" as opposed to traditional semiconductor Hall effect sensors which rely on the "bulk" properties of the semiconductors.
The company supplies accessories and consumables in support of all forms of microscopy, including nanoparticles.
Ancon is a pioneering company offering revolutionary new molecular detection technology that provides unprecedented levels of sensitivity and presents a unique solution to many industries. Based on a conceptually novel means of measuring electric current by counting elemental units of charge, Ancon is looking to take aerosol detection to the forefront of science.
Andor Technology develops and manufactures instruments for the global spectroscopy and scientific imaging markets.
AML is a supplier to the international micro- and nanotechnology community with its unique in-situ aligned bonding machines and services.
A manufacturer of precision optical instrumentation, specialising in Spectrophotometry systems for the non-contact measurement of thin film coatings.
BOC Edwards is a leading supplier to the world's most advanced industries including semiconductor, compound semiconductor, chemical, pharmaceutical, metallurgy, scientific instrumentation and research & development.
Develops technologies based on polymer light emitting diodes (PLEDs).
Cambridge Nanotherm Ltd, was established in 2010 to commercialise proprietary nano-ceramic technology for use in the electronic industry. The technology has been developed by internationally renowned scientists who are co-founders of the company.
The company designsand manufactures electric laboratory & industrial furnaces, laboratory & industrial ovens & incubators. In addition to the range of electric laboratory furnaces and ovens, Carbolite also offers an extensive range of pilot plant and industrial furnaces and industrial ovens for various heat treatment applications.
Ceimig Limited supplies proprietary enabling technologies for the deposition of nanoscale platinum and other pgm metal features in a diversity of applications across the semiconductor, electronic, fuel cell and sensor manufacturing industries.
Vacuum coating techniques for research, electron microscopy and product development.
DCN Corp is a pioneering R&D company with core specialist skills in the development and understanding of nanoparticle displacement for the advancement of nanotechnology solutions.
Dolomite is a leader in microfluidic applications. The company works with instrument manufacturers around the world providing the design and manufacture of microfluidic devices and microfluidic based instruments and systems.
Manufactures magneto-optical magnetometers for magnetic nanotechnology.
Since its establishment in 1971, Edinburgh Instruments Ltd has become recognised as a leading light in the photonics and electro-optics industries. The company has established a world-wide reputation for innovation, technical expertise and quality in areas of lasers, opto-electronics, spectroscopy and gas sensing.
A supplier of advanced diamond products, the company develops the potential of diamond as an enabling technology for better performance, more precision or miniaturization in a micro/nano-environment.
Elliot Scientific is a major supplier of Opto-Mechanic, Laser, Cryogenic, Magnetic, Telecom and Datacom components and systems to the Scientific, Research and Industrial communities.
The company's Picoindenter will measure the thinnest nanometer coatings and provide conclusions about various material characteristics.
G24i utilizes the latest breakthrough in material science and nanotechnology creating a new class of advanced solar cells.
The company specializes in certain areas of polymer and other materials analysis. Testing areas are: 1) DMA testing for comparing very similar poymers; 2) Nano-indentation using CSM instruments; 3) Thermal Conductivity Testing.
The company combine graphene, aerogels and other materials to produce a range of composites.
Suppliers of (nano) Precision Motion Control Equipment specialising in 'Motion System Integration'.
Henniker Scientific provides complete technical solutions in the complimentary areas of thin film deposition, UHV surface science, plasma surface modification and mass spectrometry for both vacuum and atmospheric processes.
Hiden's quadrupole mass spectrometers provide vacuum, plasma and surface analysis in nanotechnology applications, including SIMS depth profiling of nanometre scale thin film structures, plasma characterisation for enhancement of device etch processes, and vacuum diagnostics / temperature programmed desorption analysers in UHV scanning tunnelling microscopes.
Hiden Isochema is a world leader in the design and manufacture of sorption instruments for research, development and production applications in surface chemistry and materials science.
The company specializes in the design and global support of their industry-leading high pressure Homogenizers.
Infinitesima specialises in developing innovative accessories and advanced products based on scanning probe microscopy methods and techniques. These tools enable the visualisation and characterisation surfaces at a nanometre level.
Intrinsiq Materials Ltd is a start-up focused on Engineering Materials Solutions at the Nanoscale. Focused primarily on Cleantech and Wellness, the company uses either their patent protected nanomaterials plasma production or nanoporous materials platform technology to develop IP that enhances the performance and improves the competitive position of their clients' products.
KP Technology is an award-winning company that designs and manufactures Kelvin Probe systems for work function and surface potential measurements. The company supplies state-of-the-art equipment and consultancy services to innovative companies and research institutes throughout the world.
Labocon is a Laboratory Equipment manufacturer which provides a comprehensive array of products for Life Science Research, quality control & Testing Laboratories. The product range includes Autoclave, Shaker, Shaking Incubator, Centrifuge, Spectrophotometer, Freezer, Freeze Dryer, Furnace, Microplate Reader, Particle Size Analyzer, Environmental Chamber, Bath & Circulators etc.
Founded by several European chemical manufacturers LEL Group is a distributor for speciality chemicals and minerals, including a range of nanopowders, in Europe.
Linkam develops and manufactures a broad range of heating and freezing stages for both OEM and end users to visualize and explore materials properties. Used in conjunction with light microscopes and other forms of spectroscopy, Linkam stages are found in thousands of laboratories worldwide with the most successful heating/freezing stage, the THMS600, selling over 3000 units alone.
Lucideon is a leading international provider of materials development, testing and assurance.
Mi-Net Technologiey is a scientific distributor of advanced materials, components and instruments for research and industry.
Development, manufacture and marketing of nanomechanical testing instruments for research and quality assurance.
Design, synthesis and manufacture of biocompatible nanoparticles called nanocells.
Mir Enterprises was established in 2006 as a cutting-edge service provider in the micro, nano and thin film device technologies.
The company is working with key industry partners to develop the commercial application of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
The Naneum 'SAC' range of instruments includes portable size-selective devices which measure aerosol particle concentrations in the nano-particulate size range - that is down to one nanometre of diameter.
NanoBeam has developed breakthrough technology to produce high performance and cost effective electron beam lithography tools.
The company's service offering is concentrated on polymer processing, coating, piezoelectric ceramics sensors and material characterisation.
A manufacturer of Scanning Probe Microscopes and measurement systems.
Nexeon has patented a unique way of structuring silicon so that it delivers extended cycle life and significantly increases battery capacity. In contrast to carbon, Nexeon's silicon anode materials have a much higher capacity for lithium and as a result are capable of almost ten times the gravimetre capacity per gram (mAh/g).
Nikalyte Ltd is a leading supplier of various nanoparticles coatings for R&D and commercialization in a wide variety of application areas including cell binding, cell separation, drug delivery, catalysis, metamaterials, nano-photonics, electrochemistry, and batteries.
The company specializes in the design and manufacture of probes for atomic force microscopy and cantilever-based sensor devices.
Develops and manufactures solid state sensor technology.
The company develops and commercialises advanced materials and technology solutions across a range of markets including: Electronics (PCB's, plastic electronics, electromechanical devices and flat displays); Industrial specialties (specialty fibres, textiles, laminates and composites); Life sciences/health care markets (including sterile surfaces, separation media and microarrays, biomedical materials); and Low Carbon Technologies (photovoltaics, advanced lighting, fuel cells).
Oxford Instruments specialises in the design, manufacture and support of high-technology tools and systems for industry, research, education, space, energy, defence and healthcare. The company's Our aim is to be the leading provider of tools and systems for the emerging nanotechnology and bioscience markets.
The company designs high temperature optical and opto-mechanical structures in materials such as sapphire and silicon, including membranes, waveguides and fluorescence structures.
Manufacturers of the ActiPix™ range of capillary-based UV absorbance detectors and spectrophotometers for applications including monitoring nanoscale biocatalytic reactions and measuring molecular size of both small molecules and biomolecules.
Particle Works manufactures high-performance nano- and microstructured materials with precisely controlled particle size, shape and architecture.
Phase Focus is bringing to market a range of products and services based on its proprietary Phase Focus Virtual Lens - a disruptive technology that is revolutionising the performance of imaging instrumentation and bringing new user value to a wide range of analytical applications from stain-free cell imaging and quantitative electron phase microscopy to ophthalmic lens metrology and beyond. By eliminating the need for conventional focussing devices, the Virtual Lens enables new applications and novel analytical capabilities in markets as diverse as life sciences and semiconductor process control, and in multiple wavelength regimes - visible light, X-ray, electron, and more.
Manufactures the Pilkington Activ glass range which has a special nanoscale coating of titanium oxide particles which react with sunlight.
Plastic Logic is a leader in plastic electronics manufacturing, a revolutionary new technology for printing electronic devices. The company will be the first to apply the new technology to a fully commercial application: flexible active-matrix displays.
Spun out of Cambridge University in mid 2004 to commercialize research findings in the areas of advanced nano-enabled materials, specifically in the area of carbon nanotube materials and their applications.
Produces a wide range of nanopowders and provides application development support.
The company is active in in electron microscopy coating and cryogenic preparation.
Semblant's mission is to deliver advanced plasma deposited materials that radically improve electronics manufacturing.
SPTS Technologies is a leading manufacturer of plasma etch and deposition and thermal processing equipment for the semiconductor industry.
Surface Technology Systems is a leading provider of specialist plasma etch and deposition systems to customers in the MEMS, Optoelectronic, Compound Semiconductor, Wafer Level Packaging and Thin Film Head industries.
Surrey NanoSystems produces advanced Carbon Nanotube processing tools and recipes.
Syrris creates automated products for research and development chemists and is a world leader in flow chemistry, microreactor and automation technology. Syrris products are used in a wide variety of applications and laboratories including process, discovery, crystallization, process safety, scale-up and many more.
Taylor Hobson is an ultra-precision technology company operating at the highest levels of accuracy within the field of surface and form metrology. They provide contact and non-contact measurement solutions to the most demanding applications.
Teer Coatings Ltd. is a specialist PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) coating company, consisting of three main parts: the design and manufacture of a wide range of coating deposition equipment, test equipment and magnetrons; commercial coating services; and R&D - both contract and in house.
Tetronics Tetronics is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of High Temperature DC Plasma arc technology. The company has been active in the field of nanopowder production for the last 20 years and has a wealth of knowledge in this exciting growth area. The high temperatures and steep thermal gradients present in the plasma hot zone, combined with the inherently clean, controllable nature of plasma makes it ideal for the production of a vast range of metallic, composite and ceramic nanopowders.
Upperton Limited is a privately owned company that specialises in the development of novel micro and nanoparticles for the pharmaceutical and other industries.
Nanotechnology Services & Intermediaries
Develops IP and technologies for nanosensors.
A 'One-Stop Shop' specialty product-development consultancy, the Bio Nano Centre acts to facilitate access to world-class academic experts in the bio-nano field.
BREC Solutions Limited is one of the leading consultancies in nanotechnology innovation. They offer services in research and development, information tracking, technology scouting, standardisation, and regulation briefings. They are part of the increasing number of stakeholder expert groups in nanotechnology where they represent their clients.
Cambridge Innovation Consulting (CamIn) is a high-tech consulting and expert network firm that provides analysis and advice on nanotech, biotech, cleantech and other emerging technologies. CamIn provides their clients in business, finance and industry with expert advice tailored specifically to their needs and sourced from high-tech experts from the world?s top research institutions. CamIn advise on strategic technology innovations, transactions, mergers & acquisitions and litigation. CamIn also develops long-term strategies that allow their clients to adapt to and profit from high-tech market trends. CamIn can provide expert solutions for any technology problem, packaged in an in-depth, easily digestible report.
The company's mission is to bring research and early-stage technology to market or application where it can be used to save energy, improve operational efficiency in industrial processes, provide environmental benefits through alternative energy or cleanup technology, aid in the provision of healthcare services, or simply where it is genuinely innovative.
A microsystems and nanotechnology R&D, commercialisation and manufacturing organisation.
A service lab offering FIB (focused ion beam) and other microscopy services to NanoResearchers who do not have their own equipment - for the purposes of direct nano-fabrication of devices for test and analysis.

Nanotechnology research organizations in UK

There are 117 university and college research labs in UK with a nanotechnology focus.
There are 8 initiatives and networks in UK with a nanotechnology focus.
There are 45 degree programs in UK with a nanotechnology focus.
Here is a complete list of all non-commercial nanotechnology organizations in UK, sorted alphabetically.
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