Representatives of the Chilean Micro and Nanotechnology Association (AMNCH) visited the laboratories of the Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CEDENNA), with the aim of creating a strategic alliance between science and industry to strengthen the quality, safety and innovation of national nano production.
During the tour, attendees learned about the center’s technical and human capabilities, particularly valuing the potential of its laboratories to characterize materials and develop applied technology projects. This stage of the process has been a constant challenge for companies in the sector, which often have to turn to international services, at high cost and with long lead times.
“Opportunities like those offered by CEDENNA would allow companies to access materials characterization with less investment and in less time,” highlighted Omar Daud, CEDENNA’s deputy projects manager.
AMNCH brings together companies that use micro and nano technologies in the production and marketing of antibacterial textiles, chemical additives, industrial raw materials and recycling of mining waste —such as scrap and copper concentrate. All these activities must meet rigorous quality standards, protecting people’s health and the environment. Therefore, having excellent laboratories such as CEDENNA’s is key to their development.
AMNCH is also part of the CI+D Alliance, a regional community that promotes innovation and technological development in Latin America and the Caribbean.
“We are here at CEDENNA, one of the most important and longest-standing research centers in Chile, creating an alliance to strengthen not only the micro and nanotechnology industry, but also to collaborate with public institutions, projecting this new industry that belongs to the ecosystem of R&D technologies under development. We invite everyone to learn about our work,” said Manuela Nanetti, executive director of AMNCH.
New meetings between CEDENNA and AMNCH will take place soon, in order to advance in the creation of applied technology projects, as well as in the development of new patents that respond to the needs of national industry.
