News About NanoSonic
The following documents are arranged with most recent news first, from published articles about NanoSonic. For inquiries regarding press matters, please contact Lynn Nystrom, Director of Communication.
Force Field Coating Resists Blasts OCT 2011 (128 kb)
This three-page article describes NanoSonic's HybridSil Fire/Blast coating and interviews its creators, Vince Baranauskas and Mike Bortner.
Spray-on Protective Coating Wins “R&D 100” Award OCT 2011 (68 kb)
R&D Magazine honored Office of Naval Research scientist Dr. Roshdy George S. Barsoum with a 2011 “R&D 100” award on Oct. 13 for the development of a revolutionary coating material that is blast-and fire-resistant. The coating was developed with industry partner NanoSonic Inc, and it can be used on new and old materials alike, making it easy to apply to existing ships or vehicles.
NanoSonic Wins Research and Development Award JUNE 2011 (2,848 kb)
NanoSonic wins R&D100 Award - an "Oscar of Invention" - for its development of HybridSil, a unique nanomaterial coating that offers fire, flame and blast protection to a variety of materials.
NanoSonic Participates in Summer Exploration JUNE 2011 (831 kb)
Classes taught by NanoSonic at Giles County Public Schools’ Gifted Education Program, Summer Exploration 2011 were popular for budding scientists and engineers.
A Green Magnet as Giles Launches Green Business Park MAR 2011 (208 kb)
Giles County, Virginia, launches its “green” business park known as the
Wheatland Eco-Park, where NanoSonic is the first clean-tech tenant.
Meet the Pioneers of Ground-Breaking New Advanced Materials FEB 2011 (4,271 kb)
News article describes NanoSonic, its work and its green facilities in Giles County, Virginia, as of February 2011.
NanoSonic Solar Wall DEC 2010 (286 kb)
Article details NanoSonic's instrumented InSpire solar wall on its LEED green building.
Solar Solution DEC 2010 (100 kb)
This brief article describes NanoSonic's 3,600-sq-ft solar wall on its green building.
Tech-Industry FRONTLeader Is NanoSonic NOV 2010 (3,722 kb)
The Valley Business FRONT's annual FRONTLeader Awards are chosen from among the New River Valley of Virginia region's businesses. NanoSonic won for the Tech/Industry category.
Home School Youth Address First Lego League Challenge at NanoSonic OCT 2010 (427 kb)
A team comprised of Giles County, Virginia, home school youth participated in the First Lego League (FLL) challenge on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at the NanoSonic facility in Pembroke.
NanoSonic: Nanotech on the Move SEP 2010 (99 kb)
NanoSonic, a nanotechnology company with roots in Blacksburg, Virginia, celebrates its new quarters in Giles County.
Fire Retarding Material Won't Carry a Torch AUG 2010 (3,553 kb)
NanoSonic's non-halogenated, low-VOC spray-on fire retardant - HybridSil FlameBlast - is tested in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Nanotech Firm’s Trial by Fire JUL 2010 (115 kb)
NanoSonic tested it HybridSil FlameBlast fire retardant with a real-world test, and the results were plain to see.
Nanosonic Develops New Material for Fire and Blast Protection June 2010 (51 kb)
This article describes NanoSonic's coating technology that provides fire, blast and ballistic protection to various types of structures from ships to buildings.
NanoSonic's Focus on Tiny Products Yields Big Idea JUNE 2010 (94 kb)
A fire- and blast-resistant resin called HybridSil FlameBlast developed by NanoSonic may bring jobs to Giles County, Virginia.
Blacksburg's NanoSonic to Move to Giles Co. MAR 2009 (35 kb)
News coverage of NanoSonic's planned move to Giles County, Virginia.
Power Potent Piezoelectric Packs OCT 2007 (44 kb)
Backpack strap friction produces electrical energy based on technology developed by a team that included NanoSonic.
Metal Rubber - Chemists Create Self-Assembling Conductive Rubber APR 2007 (128 kb)
This article describes NanoSonic's unique Metal Rubber material.
Thinking Small FEB 2007 (522 kb)
Virginia Business became Virginia's Small Business of the Year in 2007.
Fabrics Get Smart MAY 2006 (60 kb)
Electro-active textiles - including NanoSonic's Metal Rubber - serve as switches, sensors and more as described in this article.
Fabric May Be Worth Its Weight in Gold 2006 (99 kb)
Article about e-textiles that incorporate NanoSonic's trademarked material Metal Rubber.
Vendors Showcase Their Discoveries FEB 2006 (35 kb)
Lockheed Martin invited about 30 small-business owners to showcase their discoveries, including NanoSonic.
Realizing the Possibilities FEB 2006 (52 kb)
Article profiles NanoSonic's Andrea Hill and her work with innovative materials.
Metal Rubber by Steve Krar NOV 2005 (29 kb)
Article by Steve Krar describes Metal Rubber material developed by NanoSonic.
NanoSonic on Media Tour NOV 2005 (255 kb)
NanoSonic was one of several companies featured on a statewide tour of nanotechnology in Virginia. Ten journalists from national and international publications attended.
Interview with NanoSonic Founder Dr. Richard Claus JUL 2005 (49 kb)
Science & Society Internet Talk Radio interviewed Dr. Richard Claus on nanotechnology.
Lubrication Applications for Metal Rubber FEB 2005 (12 kb)
This article describes the applications for NanoSonic's Metal Rubber, an innovative conductive elastomer that can be stretched to many times its original length and then revert to its original shape without any change in structure.
Small Wonders DEC 2004 (66 kb)
NanoSonic and nanotechnology in The Economist.
Conductive Shape Shifting Material 2004 (123 kb)
This tech update provides a brief overview of NanoSonic's Metal Rubber nanomaterial.
Testing Their Metal Article DEC 2004 (67 kb)
Technology Review takes a look at NanoSonic's Metal Rubber nanocomposite material that is electrically conductive and flexible.
NanoSonic's First Line of Defense OCT 2004 (114 kb)
Article describing NanoSonic's leap into the business of nanotechnology.
Nanotechnology Breakthrough Produces Metal Rubber AUG 2004 (35 kb)
Article describes a breakthrough in material science that produced NanoSonic's highly malleable metallic substance called "metal rubber."
A Limber Future AUG 2004 (297 kb)
Article describes NanoSonic's development of Metal Rubber.
NanoSonic and Lockheed Partner on Nanotechnology JUL 2004 (30 kb)
Article about an agreement between NanoSonic Inc., and Lockheed Martin Corp. to develop nanotechnology materials and coatings.
NanoSonic, Aeronautics Giant Team Up JUL 2004 (32 kb)
NanoSonic entered into a two-year partnership with Lockheed Martin.
A Sandwich That Packs a Punch JUN 2004 (33 kb)
NanoSonic's novel manufacturing technique has produced a metal with the flexibility of rubber - Metal Rubber.
New Product Promising for Blacksburg Firm MAY 2004 (37 kb)
Article about NanoSonic's Metal Rubber that might someday serve "morphing" aircraft with shape-shifting wings.
Nature's Way of Plating JUN 2002 (1,046 kb)
Thin-film chemistry of the 1960s making a comeback at NanoSonic.
High School Student Works on Nanotechnology, Wins Science Fair 2002 (32 kb)
Brief article about a Roanoke, Virginia, high school student who worked with NanoSonic on nanotechnology.
Funds Granted to Develop Nanotechnology Kits for School Children MAR 2002 (31 kb)
Companies to Watch 2002 (50 kb)
Brief profile of NanoSonic in Forbes magazine's "Companies to Watch" column.
NanoSonic to Bring Nanotechnology to High School Students DEC 2001 (32 kb)
Kit developed by NanoSonic so middle and high school students can get the chance to dabble in the cutting-edge study of atoms and molecules.
Manufacturing at the Nanometer Level 2001 (32 kb)
Brief profile of NanoSonic by Leo O'Connor.
Fuel Cells Offer Increased Efficiency with Almost No Emissions AUG 2001 (37 kb)
Article mentions NanoSonic's work with fuel cells
Virginia Nanotechnology Firm Works on Energy Alternatives AUG 2001 (36 kb)
Article describes NanoSonic's work with nanomaterials.
Technology Profile NanoSonic and ESA of Nanoparticles JUN 2001 (194 kb)
This tech brief describes NanoSonic's early work with molecular self-assembly, called electrostatic self-assembly (ESA), that produces thin films with material properties that can be precisely controlled.
Big Attention Paid to Small Materials MAY 2001 (38 kb)
Article about NanoSonic's nanotechnology work.
