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Atomate Launches Catalyst Product Line and Professional Services for Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes

Santa Barbara, CA – April 12, 2004 - Atomate Corporation today announced the launch of a new line of catalysts and professional services for the synthesis of carbon nanotubes. These catalysts enable precise diameter control of single-walled carbon nanotubes [SWNT] or high yield of SWNT on substrates. Atomate technical staff will also provide professional technical support services to assist customers with SWNT synthesis.

The nanotube catalysts will be shipped as-deposited on 10-mm x 10-mm substrates, ready for SWNT growth using the CVD method. All catalyst products are certified with a thorough quality control process, and backed by an unbeatable guarantee to meet their specifications.

The Atomate synthesis services include deposition of specific catalysts on designated substrates and growth of SWNT directly on substrates specified by the customer. The substrates can be supplied by the customer or manufactured by Atomate. The processes and catalysts provided by Atomate Professional Services are limited to those already published and without patent restrictions.

“Our goal is to make a very positive impact in the nanotube research community by providing valuable products and services,” said Dr. Thomas Tombler, CTO of Atomate and Assistant Adjunct Professor of Chemistry at UC Santa Barbara. “We enjoy sharing our experience in the synthesis of nanotubes with our customers. With our advanced CVD systems and certified catalysts, our customers can now achieve significantly better control over nanotube growth on substrates.”

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.