UK nanotechnology is to get its own mark of excellence

Published: 17-Oct-2005


The UK Micro and NanoTechnology Network (MNT) has initiated an MNT Quality Mark for firms involved in the nanotechnology industry.

The objective is to benchmark development and implementation of best practice and to set a strict minimum standard of performance and achievement in the nanotechnology sector. In an inaugural UK pilot, five companies have achieved the "Seal of Approval", and were due to receive their awards at the end of September. Chief executive of UK Trade & Investment, William Pedder, said: "The MNT Quality Mark is a key milestone for the UK nanotechnology industry. It strengthens our position as a world leader in innovation and standardisation, and will be vital to help businesses act responsibly in maximising nanotechnology and gaining a competitive advantage in a global marketplace." Like many other countries, the UK is quickly establishing facilities offering services to technical industries, including nanomaterials, nanomedicine, micro and nanofabrication and metrology. The MNT Network was established by the UK's Department of Trade & Industry (DTI) and the UK's 12 Regional Development Agencies to promote this emerging sector. The new MNT Quality Mark initiative follows the recent announcement that the UK has been awarded the Chair and Secretariat of the International Organization for Standardisation's (ISO) technical committee for nanotechnologies. Through this committee the UK aims to further promote standardisation. The UK Micro and NanoTechnology (MNT) Network was established by the DTI and the 12 Regional Development Agencies, along with the website http://mnt.globalwatchonline.com

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