Monday, 3 July 2006

Motorola Labs Receives Nano 50 Award

Motorola has been recognised with a Nano 50 award by Nanotech Briefs for its Nano Emissive Display (NED) technology. The Nano 50 Awards recognise the top 50 technologies, products and innovators that have significantly impacted, or are expected to impact, the state of the art in nanotechnology.

Motorola Labs, the applied research arm of Motorola had created a 5-inch NED prototype in May 2005. The first-of-its-kind prototype was created through a proprietary method of growing Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) directly on glass to provide superior electron emissions that yield an energy-efficient, high-definition display. This breakthrough technology could be used to make large, flat panel displays with superior quality, longer lifetimes and significantly lower costs than current offerings.

"Motorola is researching new and exciting ways to use nanoscale components to build unique electronic devices that will enhance everyday life and communication," said Dr. Vida Ilderem, Vice President, Embedded Systems, Motorola Labs. "NED has the potential to revolutionise the display marketplace."

The Nano 50 award adds to a growing list of recognitions Motorola has received for its work in nanotechnology. In 2005, Motorola Labs' Dr. Jim Jaskie received the Scientific American 50 award for his leadership in developing practical nanotube technologies.