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ECHA Publishes Findings on Nanoform Sameness and Grouping

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published the results of its project Nanomaterial Risk Assessment: A Regulatory Way Forward for Sameness and Grouping Approaches, coordinated by NIA member Blue Frog Scientific. The study examined how acceptable variation between nanoforms could be determined under REACH and explored scientific criteria for assessing whether different nanoforms may be considered sufficiently similar for regulatory purposes. A key outcome is an exploratory decision-tree…

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NIA Member Yordas Group Founder and CEO Jonathan Lutwyche Awarded OBE in King’s Birthday Honours 2026

Recognition for services to sustainable chemicals management, economic growth, international trade, and advancing opportunities for women and young people Lancaster, UK - Yordas Group is proud to announce that its Chief Executive Officer, Jonathan Lutwyche, has been appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours 2026. The honour recognises Jonathan’s contribution to sustainable chemicals management, his role in driving economic growth…

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How NIA Membership Opened the Door for InFinite Biotech to Shape the Future of Nanomaterial Risk Assessment

At the May 2026 meeting of the ECHA’s Nanomaterial Expert Group (NMEG), NIA Member Infinite Biotech presented a novel “in-vitro-learned digital twin” platform (InFinite™) designed to predict long-term health effects of nanomaterial exposure using advanced New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and digital modelling. The platform combines live cellular monitoring, mechanistic modelling, and in silico disease evolution to generate rapid predictions of long-term toxicity while potentially reducing…

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NIA Member Cerion Nanomaterials Embarks on a Major Expansion of Its Ceramic Nanomaterial R&D Operation to Spearhead Innovation in Technical Ceramics

NIA Member, Cerion Nanomaterials, renowned for its leadership in nanomaterial innovation and industrial-scale manufacturing since 2007, announces a significant expansion of its ceramic research and development (R&D) operations. This initiative builds upon the company’s longstanding expertise in the design and manufacture of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles, responding to the increasing demand for ceramic nanomaterials from sectors such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, energy, and…

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Yordas Group Wins King's Award for Enterprise in International Trade

The Nanotechnology Industries Association is delighted to announce that one of our esteemed members, Yordas Group, has been honoured with the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade. This distinguished recognition celebrates Yordas Group’s outstanding expertise, dedication, and leadership in enabling businesses worldwide to achieve safe and sustainable global product marketability. The award is a testament to the exceptional work of Yordas Group’s team of regulatory…

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Burdinola Named Best Small-Medium Enterprise in Biscay 2024

The Nanotechnology Industries Association is delighted to share fantastic news from our member Burdinola, who has been honored as the "Best Small-Medium Enterprise of the Year in Bizkaia 2024." The prestigious award was presented during the VIII edition of the event, organized by Banco Santander, the Chamber of Commerce, and El Correo, at a ceremony held yesterday at Banco Santander’s Work Café in Bilbao. The award jury praised Burdinola for its outstanding achievements, including: Job…

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Cabot Corporation, NIA Member, Secures $50 Million DOE Award to Boost U.S. Battery Supply Chain

We are proud to announce that Cabot Corporation, a valued member of the Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA), has been selected for an award negotiation of up to $50 million by the U.S. Department of Energy. This funding will support the construction of the first-ever U.S. commercial-scale facility for battery-grade carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and conductive additive dispersions—key components in lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems. The new facility…

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AMD Breakthrough in Carbon-Based Inks for Printed Electronics

Advanced Material Development (AMD), an NIA member, has made a major breakthrough in carbon nanomaterial-based inks, achieving conductivity levels of 3,000,000 Sm-¹. This advancement brings AMD’s inks closer to matching traditional metal-based solutions and represents a six-fold increase from their previous market-leading conductivity. This development opens up new possibilities for sustainable, recyclable electronics, offering a viable alternative to metal components in industries like food…

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NIA Member Yordas Publishes a Timely Scientific Article on Multicomponent Nanomaterials and REACH

The Yordas Group, through its Principal Consultant Dr. Neil Hunt and co-authors, has recently published a scientific article examining the 2018 REACH revisions, which introduced nanomaterial-specific clarifications and provisions. The study focuses on multicomponent nanomaterials (MCNM), assessing REACH's regulatory preparedness to address them and highlighting areas where obligations remain uncertain or unclear. The article concludes with recommendations for potential amendments to REACH to…

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