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Atomate Launches Fully Integrated and Computer Controlled Systems for Nanowire & Nanotube Synthesis
Santa Barbara, CA - March 31, 2004 Atomate Corporation today announced the launch of a new series of fully integrated chemical vapor deposition [CVD] systems that improve control over nanotube and nanowire synthesis with precise computer control over the growth variables. The systems can be configured for Thermal CVD, Low Pressure CVD, or Plasma Enhanced CVD in a 25mm, 50mm, or 75mm diameter quartz tube furnace. The new series of standard systems leverages a proven platform developed by Atomate for custom, built-to-spec solutions. A number of features have been specifically designed to add versatility and flexibility to accommodate the evolving needs of nanostructure research.
The first new feature, which is available as an option in the new systems product line, is the Atomate Workbench software. The friendly graphical user interface [GUI] efficiently controls the mass flow controllers and quartz tube furnace through a multiple user password protected log-in, automatically storing process recipes and run data, and improving process control with conditional modifiers for each step of the process. The new Workbench version 2.0 release has a patent-pending design that enables process variable data entry in graphical and spreadsheet interface.
Another new feature in the systems product line is the modular gas delivery unit. This new design provides positioning options for the gas delivery unit and the gas control unit relative to the quartz tube furnace. The flexibility in configuration provides for compact and convenient setup.
All Atomate systems are built on a robust platform that includes the industry’s first LeakProof seals for standard quartz tube to metal fittings, gas manifolds with check valves that minimize hysteresis and contamination, and support structures for the LeakProof seals that minimize potential leaks and simplify quartz tube exchange. The systems ship complete with the industry’s leading mass flow controllers and quartz tube furnace.
“Under the leadership of Jon Lai, the product development team has built an incredibly robust system,” said Brian Lim, CEO of Atomate. “Three years ago, Jon developed the first commercially available system specifically designed for carbon nanotube synthesis. While that system made growing nanotubes easy, the new Atomate systems represent a new generation for nanowire and nanotube research that takes a significant step forward in improving control.”
About Atomate Corporation:
Atomate Corporation develops critical components, materials, and systems optimized for the synthesis of nanostructures. The Atomate team is dedicated to working closely with customers to supply products that solve problems efficiently and economically. Atomate has a solution for researchers who desire enhancements to existing systems and for those who want to build or buy a new system. Atomate's mission is to develop products that enable the customer to focus their efforts on the science, not on engineering of equipment. Additional information on Atomate can be found at http://www.atomate.com.
CONTACT:
Atomate Corporation
Michelle Kim
(805) 963-1779
michelle.kim@atomate.com
