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NovaCentrix Ranks in Lux Research Top 25 Percent of
Nanotechnology Start-ups Worldwide based on Suitability for Partnership |
AUSTIN, TX (December 15, 2006) - NovaCentrix, a leading nanotechnology products
company with a focus on printable electronics, life sciences and energetics, today announced that
it has been ranked in the top 25 percent of nanotechnology startups, according to Lux Research.
The nanotechnology and physical sciences market intelligence firm utilized a comprehensive,
quantitative methodology for determining start-ups' suitability for partnership. Applied to 136
venture-capital-backed nanotech start-ups worldwide, Lux ranked NovaCentrix among the top 25
percent of the most well-rounded start-up partners. The findings are available exclusively to Lux
Research clients in the analyst report "Ranking Nanotech Start-ups for Partnership Value."
"NovaCentrix continues to demonstrate itself as a nimble nanotechnology products innovator
worthy of strategic partnerships," said Steve Leach, CEO, NovaCentrix. "NovaCentrix is
differentiated from the more than a thousand nanotechnology start-ups around the globe by its
ability to create and commercialize innovative nanotechnology products and services. Our shift to
product commercialization for the printed electronics, life sciences and energetics markets has
been met with warm reception not only by our customers, but the likes if Lux Research, an expert
in nanotechnology research and analysis."
NovaCentrix's stature as a leading materials, products and equipment manufacturer is driven by
its ability to produce the world's most sought after nanoscale metals including silver, copper and
aluminum. Additionally, NovaCentrix has tapped into a strong interest in solutions for low cost,
high volume printed electronics, anti-microbial and anti-viral materials, as well as materials for
nano-enhanced explosives, propellants, and pyrotechnics.
Lux Research's market study assessed nanotechnology start-ups on their suitability for corporate
partnerships utilizing 20 objective criteria spanning four success factors including the company's
scientific pipeline, commercial viability, legal and regulatory position, operational and financial
performance. The evaluation incorporated both quantitative criteria like the number of U.S.
patents issued as well as qualitative criteria such as strength of each company's management
team.
NovaCentrix ranked highest for its intellectual property position, published academic papers,
workability of solution, extensibility of platform, scalability and the distinction of its management
team.
About NovaCentrix
NovaCentrix, a nanotechnology products company, creates and commercializes unique solutions
with focus on three business segments: printable electronics, life sciences and energetics.
NovaCentrix's customers fall into three distinct categories: companies and organizations that
utilize conductive inks and curing systems, energetic formulations, anti-viral and anti-bacterial
applications. Printable electronics customers include flexible displays, RFID tags, flexible
lighting, printable circuits, and solar film application companies. Their life sciences products
provide solutions for medical and performance textiles, water filtration companies, general
coatings applications, as well as those who require broad antimicrobial / antiviral additives.
NovaCentrix's energetic products address the needs of defense agencies and contractors and
commercial explosive makers.
Leveraging their comprehensive expertise in producing and processing the purest and most
discrete nanoparticles in the world, NovaCentrix provides integrated solutions that address the
entire production process from powder to formulation to products and processing equipment.
For more information, visit www.novacentrix.com.
Media Contact:
Patti D. Hill
BlabberMouth PR
512.218.0401
patti@blabbermouthPR.com
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