International Webinar 2022 - Implementation of Nano Technology in Food Industry - part 7

An international academic presenter from Indonesia explained that an important part of nanotechnology is nanoworld. NanoWorld is a global market leader for tipped scanning probe microscopy (SPM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). The atomic force microscope (AFM) is a defining instrument for the entire field of nanoscience and nanotechnology. This allows users in research and high-tech industries to investigate matter at the atomic scale. The AFM probe is the ultimate consumable, the "finger" that allows scientists to scan surfaces point by point on the atomic scale. Consistent high quality of the scanning probe is essential for reproducible results.


NanoWorld was founded in 2000 with a strong venture capital and financial background in Neuchatel, Switzerland, by CEO Manfred Detterbeck, microsystems engineer, master of business and engineering. The company cooperates closely with IMT (Institute of Microengineering at EPFL, one of the two Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology), CSEM (Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology) and the University of Neuchâtel.


In 2002, NanoWorld has acquired the trademark and technology of Nanosensors (the company) which is considered a "giant" in the AFM probe industry. It is considered one of the top three Swiss nanotechnology companies with a global reputation, inspired by the invention of atomic force microscopy at IBM's research lab in Switzerland with a leading market position for AFM probes.


A nanometer (nm) is a unit of length that is equivalent to one millionth (10-9) of a meter. For comparison, a sheet of paper is about 100,000 nm thick and a strand of DNA is 2.5 nm. By studying and controlling matter at this nanoscale (1-100 nm), scientists can change individual atoms and molecules. These changes can cause changes in the physical, chemical, biological and optical properties of the material. When compared to their larger counterparts, nanoparticles can exhibit more or less strength, flexibility, reactivity, reflectivity, or conductivity.


After only 20 years of research and development, the creation of nanotechnology and nanodevices is happening at a breakneck pace. Nanotechnology assists and revolutionizes various aspects of science and industry, including energy, environmental science, homeland security, transportation, food safety, information technology, and medicine. As with any new technology or field of study, it is important to examine potential unintended consequences, especially with regard to human health and the environment.


Market research and industry experts confirm that NanoWorld is currently the global market leader for AFM probes for scanning probe microscopy (SPM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). NanoWorld's unique selling proposition is the consistent quality of its AFM probes which is essential for imaging reproducible by atomic force microscopy. Its AFM probes cover a wide range of applications in atomic force microscopy and scanning probe microscopy. NanoWorld AFM probes are used in research (materials science, physics, life sciences, biology) as well as in industrial applications (semiconductor industry).


The above material was presented by a presenter from Bangladesh in an international webinar held by STEKOM University in collaboration with the University of Bangkadesh and various other parties. The name of the presenter is Marastika Wicaksono Aji Bawono, S.Kom., M.M., M.Kom. who is a lecturer at STEKOM University, Indonesia.


This international webinar activity is part of the implementation of STEKOM University's commitment to increase various international activities. This was done in order to realize the vision to become an international-class university. Various international activities carried out by STEKOM University continue from year to year. There are international activities that are sustainable and there are also some international activities that are not sustainable. All types of international activities are accommodated and regulated by the International department of STEKOM University.