Headwaters Technology Innovations Group, Inc. and Global Protection recently joined the A. J. Drexel Nanotechnology Institute’s Materials and Nanotechnology Consortium. The Consortium offers its members priority access to the Centralized Materials Characterization Facility. Drexel’s intellectual resources, advising in specific research areas and access to Drexel students for individually directed projects.

In addition to Headwaters and Global Protection, Consortium member companies include Arkema, BAE Systems, Greene, Tweed & Co., Inc., iCeutica Inc., Kulicke & Soffa and Nanoblox, Inc. An official grand opening of the Centralized Research Facilities is planned for October 25. For more information about the A. J. Drexel Nanotechnology Institute, the Consortium and the grand opening, visit nano.drexel.edu or contact Shirin Karsan at 215-895-1768 or snk24@drexel.edu.