Elmarco S.r.o., a nanofiber technologies manufacturer based in the Czech Republic, has signed an agreement to work on emerging nanofiber technologies with the Japan-based Kyoto Institute of Technology (KIT). It is hoped the relationship will result in successful research that will be relevant to health-, energy- and environment-related applications.

Elmarco will furnish KIT with one of its Nanospider™ Lab Machines, which are modular pilot nanofiber production machines designed to be flexible and easy to operate. Because Nanospider's technology also is scalable, research results can be ramped up quickly and easily into full-scale commercial production.


"We are very pleased to announce the commencement of the joint research with Kyoto Institute of technology," said Kaz Nomoto, president and CEO, Elmarco Ltd. "We believe that this relationship can create knowledge contributing to both industrial and academic fields."

Dr. Masaya Kotaki is an assistant professor who will be involved in the nanofiber research. He previously has contributed to the research and development of nanofibers, and has written many articles and acquired patents on the subject. "The new agreement represents an important and exciting partnership," Kotaki said.

January 20, 2010