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improve machining and grinding processes across a broad range of applications in manufacturing.

The use of NanoGlide™, NanoMech‘s innovative nanolubricant, is expected to reduce significantly friction and heat generation at the machining inter- face, resulting in excellent surface finish, reduced thermo-mechanical damage and greatly improved surface integrity of the machined parts resulting in longer life and quality performance.

Keith Blakely, NanoMech‘s CEO, said “Inspiring process innovation and the competitiveness of US manufacturers is essential for the nation to come out of the current economic slump and provide sustaina- ble economic growth. The potential of MQL to pro- vide energy savings, positive environmental impact, and improved worker safety are vital goals while simultaneously achieving increased productivity. The proposed innovative research effort, invented at the University of Arkansas using the NanoGlide platform technology, is focused on revolutionizing and repla- cing recirculating lubricant systems, which are sour- ces of excessive process and product variation, yield losses, and significant waste streams.” http://www.nanomech.biz

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anometrics Incorporated (NASDAQ: NANO), a leading provider of advanced process control

metrology systems used primarily in the fabrication of semiconductors, high-brightness LEDs, data storage devices and solar photovoltaics, reaffirmed its posi- tive business outlook for 2010 and 2011.

“I believe the current business environment is extre- mely healthy, and the positioning of our Company’s products is the strongest in Nanometrics’ history,”

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commented Dr. Timothy Stultz, Nanometrics’ pre- sident and chief executive officer. “Our business outlook is strong, both in the near term and in the longer term, and is continuing to improve. The technical capabilities and expected fan-out of busi- ness for our Atlas®

thin film/optical critical dimension

(OCD) platform with key customer accounts are tra- cking nicely and in fact are exceeding prior forecasts, leading us to reaffirm our strong business outlook for 2010 and 2011.” http://www.nanometrics.com

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anosphere, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSPH) reported financial results for the second quarter ended

June 30, 2010. Revenues for the second quarter of 2010 were $0.5 million compared to $0.4 million for the second quarter of 2009 and $0.8 for the first quarter of 2010. Product sales were $0.3 million for the second quarter of 2010 as compared to $0.2 million for the 2009 second quarter. Revenues for