THE SCIENCE OF THE SMALL IS POISED TO CHANGE THE WORLD

The quest for innovative solutions, which enable the ever-increasing sophistication of modern technology, is developing at break neck speed. In response to widespread industry demand for technological advancements, solutions and advice in the field of nanotechnology, MicroPowder Solutions, LLC (MPS) a leader in the nanotechnology field, announced the launch of its consulting group offering a comprehensive range of services in nanomaterials, nanotechnology, advanced ceramics and technical due diligence.

March 12, 2002   
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Contact: Dr. Yuval C. Avniel
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THE SCIENCE OF THE SMALL IS POISED TO CHANGE THE WORLD

Boulder, Colorado. The quest for innovative solutions, which enable the ever-increasing sophistication of modern technology, is developing at break neck speed. In response to widespread industry demand for technological advancements, solutions and advice in the field of nanotechnology, MicroPowder Solutions, LLC (MPS) a leader in the nanotechnology field, announced the launch of its consulting group offering a comprehensive range of services in nanomaterials, nanotechnology, advanced ceramics and technical due diligence.

Technology is the major driving factor for growth at every level of our economy and the promise of nanocrystalline materials and their applications has not passed unnoticed. Dr. Neal Lane, the Presidents Advisor for Science and Technology and former Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF), stated in a Congressional hearing, If I were asked for an area of science and engineering that will most likely produce the breakthroughs of tomorrow, I would point to nanoscale science and engineering."

Nanotechnology is the engineered manipulation of atoms and molecules in a user defined and repeatable manner. The application of nanotechnology enables the practitioner to design and build systems on a nanometer scale (one billion nanometers equals one meter). Materials on this scale exhibit amazing, and in some cases, novel properties; significant enhancement of optical, mechanical, electrical, structural and magnetic properties are commonly reported.
This technology is revolutionary with far reaching implications, from the miniaturization of electronic components to ultra-sensitive sensors; from biomedical applications to novel energy systems, nanotechnology will impact every aspect of modern living. Market applications are rapidly developing in electronics, biomedicine, computing, catalysis, telecommunications, material science and environmental products," stated Dr. Yuval C Avniel, President of MicroPowder Solutions, LLC.

"There exists a tremendous amount of nano-related technology which is ready to move from the research and development phase to the product oriented marketplace. We at MPS offer the services that compliment the technology and assist in its transfer to viable products. The science of the small is about to make a big impact in our world, from miniaturization to smart materials, nanotechnology is offering solutions to today's technical hurdles". The Company will focus its services on the emerging nanotechnology/nanomaterials community and act as a technical resource for the financial and venture capital community.

This is a fledgling industry to watch and MPS will be a key player in its growth.

For more information contact Dr. Yuval C. Avniel at (303) 485-0229 or visit www.micropowdersolutions.com