Greater PittsburghNanotechnology Hub & Visitor Guide

The Center for Silicon System Implementation (CSSI) is focused on all aspects of integrated system design and manufacturing that spans from network-on-achip architectures to self-adaptable analog and digital circuits, to ultra low-power nano devices, bio chips, and the CAD methodologies that enable them.

Facilities for thin film and nano/micro device development.

Research activities cover micro robotics, micro/nano manipulation and bio-inspired systems.

Conducts research on nanomaterials.

Quantum mechanics lies at the core of many of today's technologies as well as ongoing scientific discoveries and future innovations. The Pittsburgh Quantum Institute was established in 2012 to help unify and promote research in quantum science and engineering in the Pittsburgh area. PQI members have faculty appointments from Carnegie Mellon University, Duquesne University and the University of Pittsburgh in physics, chemistry and engineering disciplines. On this site you can find research profiles of PQI members, read about the latest research achievements, learn about PQI seminars and other events, and find connections to related centers in the Pittsburgh area.

The Institute of NanoScience and Engineering is an integrated, multidisciplinary organization that brings coherence to the University's research efforts and resources in the fields of nanoscale science and engineering.

Research interests of this group are in areas of molecular recognition at nanoscale and nanotechnology enabled chemical and biological sensing.

The Materials Research Society is a not-for-profit organization which brings together scientists, engineers and research managers from industry, government, academia and research laboratories to share findings in the research and development of new materials of technological importance

The Multiphysics simulation tool addresses nanotechnology simulation requirements covering ion optics, and electrostatic calculations associated with field emission tips and carbon nanotube structures.

Offers sample preparation instruments and advanced imaging technology. Their SEM and TEM products are particularly suited for nanotechnology applications.

Manufactures and distributes vacuum components and systems including for research and applications in nanotechnology.

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.

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).

Extrel is a leading manufacturer of Research and Process Mass Spectrometers, Residual Gas Analyzers, Quadrupole Mass Spectrometry Systems and Components.

Provider of nanostructured material technologies.

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.