Nanosys - Definition and Overview

Nanosys is a nanotechnology company located in Palo Alto, California.

Its core competencies are

1. Design and fabrication of high-quality inorganic semiconductor nanostructures
2. Assembly of high-performance nanostructures into devices
3. Engineering of "quantum" properties

In 2004, Nanosys planed to conduct an IPO, becoming the first publicly-traded nanotechnology company. On 4 August 2004, however, it cancelled its IPO plan.

External links

• Official site (http://www.nanosysinc.com)
• Nanosys IPO (http://www.nanoinvestornews.com/nanosys-ipo.php) — information at NanoInvestorNews

References

• "Industry Tries to Makes Sense of Nanosys IPO Withdrawal" (http://www.smalltimes.com/document_display.cfm?document_id=8202)

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