Beschäftigt sich hier jemand mit Nanophase Technologies??

Die kommenden Quartalszahlen werden wohl voll im Plan liegen, ausserdem wurden heute an der NASDAQ die 12$ durchbrochen, was für einen Schub nach Norden sorgen könnte.

Interessiert sich hier noch jemand für diesen Wert, würde gerne mal ein paar Meinungen hören ...

und halte Nanophase für einen sehr aussichtsreichen Wert. Nanotechnologie ist sicher eine Schlüsseltechnologie der Zukunft. Alle großen Cemieunternehmen investieren momentan in diese Technik. Nanophase könnte hier u.U. gut mitspielen. Allein der Markt für Nanotechnische Oberflächen ist gigantisch.

Gruß
Zweistein

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                 Float: 12.0 million shares approximately
                                               
                 Market Cap: $78,925,000
                                               


                 The future is now. Nano particles are being engineered for high
                 technology use, near-molecular scale building blocks used for
                 telecommunications, computers, medicine and a multiplicity of
                 industrial uses.

                 Altair acquired patented Nano particle technology last year from BHP
                 minerals, the giant mining conglomerate. Altair has just begun to
                 manufacture Nano particle products at its production facility in Reno,
                 Nevada.

                 A Nano Particle is 10,000 times smaller than the width of a human
                 hair. Altair's "TiNano" Product is already being sent to potential
                 commercial users as trial samples. Full production is possible as
                 early as this summer. Management believes it's porduct is superior to
                 current supplies and can be produced for half the cost of conventional
                 sources. Altair's plant is capable of producing 300 to 600 tons of
                 titanium dioxide (TiO2) Nano particles annually with room for
                 expansion. Specialized products for paint, automotive, cosmetic,
                 specialized sub-micron cotaings and powders sell for up to
                 $37,500/ton and can be produced for under $1000/ton. The Altair
                 technology allows unprecedented control of particle size, chemical
                 purity and crystal morphology - elements which may be custom
                 tailored to industrial specifications.

                 

                 Under the most conservative estimates, this production could
                 generate annual revenue of $10.5 million in 2000 with a net profit of
                 around 40%. Year 2000 earnings are projected at $0.30 per share with
                 a geometric progression in future sales and earnings growth
                 attainable for a number of years.

                 

 A recent announcement by Altair about the development of a business-to-business web
 site to facilitate the commerce of its nano-partical processing technology and sale of
 high-value specialty chemicals, including its titanium dioxide nano-partical is just the
 beginning of many more positive developments yet to come. Altair's marketing advisors
 from Menlo Park, California suggested a business-to-business web site to provide
 access to all nano-partical users. Identifying new users is critical as new uses are being
 developed at a rapid rate. Titanium dioxide nano-partical samples are available at
 Altair's Reno demonstration facility and will be provided to qualifying customers.
 Currently, commercial applications of Ti02 nano-particles fall into two main categories:
 optical and photo catalytic. Optical applications include pearlescent or metallic paints for
 automobiles, as well as sun-blocking and cosmetic applications. Photo catalytic
 applications include self cleaning tiles, sanitary ware and service coatings. Emerging
 photo catalytic applications include electro-conductive floor panels, textiles and wall
 materials; concrete additives; industrial filters; and environmental controls such as water
 treatment and purification. Numerous other potential applications that utilize materials
 other than titanium dioxide that may be produced with the new Altair technology include:
 ductile ceramics, special catalysts, high-strength magnetic media, optoelectronic
 components and pharmaceutical applications.

 Altair plans to produce and sell Ti02 nano-particles and other high-value specialty
 chemicals. Altair International is the 100% leasehold owner of a large titanium/zircon
 deposit in Tennessee. Titanium and zircon are contained in mineralized sand deposits
 which are estimated to total 540 million tons grading 3.6% heavy minerals. Altair is in the
 final development stages of commercializing its state-of-the-art technology, the Altair
 Centrifugal Jig, which recovers extremely fine, heavy particulate matter using a
 combination of a mechanical jig and centrifugal force. With the impressive volume levels
 we've witnessed over the last several days, one has to believe the stock could be ready
 to make a major move to the upside. Hopefully, Altair will be the next MDO super success
 story!! Our near term price target is $12.



 (Voluntary Disclosure: Position- Long; ST Rating- Strong Buy; LT Rating- Strong Buy)


 

"We are quite satisfied to have hit our second quarter and first half year revenue growth targets toward our goal of tripling revenue this year from our 1999 results," stated Joseph Cross, Nanophase's president and CEO. "This quarter's results demonstrate the success of the manufacturing scale-up which began in the third quarter of 1999 and will continue during 2000, especially as we migrate development activities to our recently announced additional facility and begin further new product initiatives. Product revenues, equating to approximately 91% of this quarter's revenue, is the largest yet in the company's history for a fiscal quarter, but is an accomplishment we expect to eclipse later this year. At this point in time, based on purchase orders, customer commitments, and product development efforts nearing culmination, we remain comfortable with our 2000 revenue goal." Nanophase will release financial results on July 26, 2000, followed by its quarterly conference call on July 27 at 10:00 CST. The call will also be broadcast on Vcall. For information on how to "attend" this virtual conference call, log in at www.vcall.com .

Nanophase Technologies Corporation provides engineered solutions utilizing nanocrystalline materials for a variety of industrial product applications. Using proprietary technology to produce nanocrystalline materials, the company creates products with unique performance attributes. The company's global customer base includes a number of Fortune 500 companies. Nanophase trades on the Nasdaq NMS under the symbol "NANX." Visit the company's web site at www.nanophase.com .

The words "expect", "anticipates, "plans", "forecasts" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward looking statements. Statements contained in this news release that are not historical facts are forward looking statements that are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements reflect the Company's current beliefs, and a number of important factors could cause actual results for future periods to differ materially from those expressed in this news release. These important factors include, without limitation: a decision of the customer to cancel a purchase order or supply agreement; demand for, and acceptance of, the Company's nanocrystalline materials; changes in development and distribution relationships; the impact of competitive products and technologies; and other risks indicated in the Company's current Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Nanophase undertakes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements to reflect new events or uncertainties.

For Additional Information on Nanophase Technologies by fax at no cost, Dial 1-800-PRO-INFO, Code NANX.

SOURCE Nanophase Technologies Corporation

CONTACT: Joseph Cross, President and CEO, 630-734-4722, Dan Bilicki, VP of Sales and Marketing, 630-734-4751, Marianne Steimle, Investor Relations Manager, 630-734-4776, all of Nanophase Technologies; or General Information, Ted Gage, 312-640-6745, Analysts, Lisa Fortuna, 312-640-6779, Media, Tim Grace, 312-274-2240, all at The Financial Relations Board for Nanophase Technologies

This press release may be deemed to contain certain forward-looking statements with respect to Altair that are subject to risks
and uncertainties that include, but are not limited to, Altair's ability to obtain necessary capital, performance and reliability of
technology, market acceptance of products using Altair technology, variance in anticipated production costs and unanticipated
effects of regulatory requirements related to the technology, as well as those identified in the Company's press releases or
discussed from time to time in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Actual results may vary materially.

For more information, please contact William P. Long, President of Altair International Inc., 307-587-8245,
Altairint@aol.com; or Paul Savageau of Savageau & Associates, 303-756-8045, for Altair International Inc.

News releases and other information on Altair can be accessed at no charge at Altair's website www.altairint.com.

SOURCE: Altair International Inc.

www.nanogate.de/

Ich weiss nicht ob dass nicht schon bekannt ist, habe aber den obigen Link gefunden mit der erwähnten Firma, will allerdings nocht nicht an den NM..

....evtl.auch als Vorbereitung für Aquisitionen oder "mergers":

Wednesday July 12, 1:47 pm Eastern Time

Altair hires PaineWebber, weighs merger or linkup

CODY, Wyo., July 12 (Reuters) - Altair International Inc. (NasdaqNM:ALTI - news) said
on Wednesday it hired investment banker PaineWebber Group Inc. (NYSE:PWJ - news) to
help it explore strategic alternatives including a possible alliance, merger or acquisition.

``The two parties have agreed PaineWebber will assist Altair in exploring strategic
alternatives that could enhance shareholder value,'' said a statement issued by Altair, which
develops nanocrystalline materials used in paints, cosmetics, fuel cells and computers.

Shares of Altair were off 1/16 to 3-5/16 on the Nasdaq market, down sharply from its 52-week high of 9-7/16 set in March.

wahrscheinlich viel zu spät, aber irgendwie wollte ich Nanophase erstmal auf der Watchlist beobachten. Hoffe der Kursanstieg hält an ....

.....HHGP (911428) nachzieht.
HHGP besitzt ja bekanntlich 758.000 Aktien von NANX zu Kaufkursen
um 1,73 $ und hat noch kaum auf die NANX-Euphorie reagiert.
Wer mehr wissen will über diese interessante AG: www.hhgp.com  

aber die finanzielle Situation hat mir nicht sehr gefallen.Vielleicht sollte man sich auch mal Agilent Technologies ansehen,die für Hewlett Packard im Computerbereich forschen.Da war auch irgendwo ein Report.Und sehr interessant im Mikroelektronikbereich könnte Cepheid werden,die gerade konsolidieren.Ist ne Ipo,die DNA-Analysen macht im Biotechbereich.
  mfG  Kicky

Mit Nanotecs ist im Moment wahrscheinlich nicht viel los, da in USA jeder $
für die aktuellen Zocks gebrucht wird.Und gerade deshals erinnert Euch an die alte Regel: Werte, an die Ihr glubt, kaufen, wenn sie kein anderer will.
gruss
roc
PS
Kicky, die Auszüge aus Deiner Watchlist sind mit das interessanteste im Board.

Im Focus stand mal ein Bericht über ide Firma, aber ich finde in Deutschland keine Info´s (WKN:916132).
gruß jollyjumper  

www.wallstreetonline.de
Nanopierce oder NPCT eingeben.
Verbindungen auf molekularer Ebene werden IMHO ein Muss für z.B. Platinen
der näheren Zukunft (3+ Jahre). Beim Gedanken an Lötverbindungen zwischen
Bauteilen deren Interfaces im 3stelligen MHz-Bereich agieren, rollen sich
Nachrichtentechnikern doch die Fussnägel auf.
gruss
roc

Altair International owns a proprietary technology for making nanocrystalline materials of unique quality, economically in large
quantities. The company is currently developing special nanomaterials with potential applications in fuel cells, hard coatings,
catalysts, cosmetics, paints, batteries, computers, semi-conductors and telecommunications. The technology may also be used
to make paint pigment at a cost forecast to be substantially lower than commercial technologies employed today. Altair holds
mineral leases on a ``world class'' titanium mineral sand deposit in Tennessee and is in the process of constructing a pilot plant
at that site. The company's other principle asset is the Altair Centrifugal Jig, an environmentally friendly breakthrough
technology for mining, coal treatment and environmental remediation.

This press release may be deemed to contain certain forward-looking statements with respect to Altair that are subject to risks
and uncertainties that include, but are not limited to, Altair's ability to obtain necessary capital, performance and reliability of
technology, market acceptance of products using Altair technology, variance in anticipated production costs and unanticipated
effects of regulatory requirements related to the technology, as well as those identified in the Company's press releases or
discussed from time to time in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Actual results may vary materially.

News releases and other information on Altair can be accessed at no charge at Altair's website www.altairint.com.