Nanotech Stocks to Watch: AONE, MMM, ABB, ACCL

mPhase Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: XDSL)

mPhase Technologies is introducing a revolutionary Smart Surface technology enabled by breakthroughs in nanotechnology, MEMS processing and micro fluidics. Our Smart Surface technology has potential applications within drug delivery systems, lab-on-a-chip analytic systems, self-cleaning systems, liquid and chemical sensor systems, and filtration systems. mPhase has pioneered its first Smart Surface enabled product, the mPhase Smart NanoBattery.

In addition to the Smart Surface technology, mPhase recently introduced its first product, the mPower Emergency Illuminator, an award-winning product designed by Porsche Design Studio and sold via the mPower website: www.mpowertech.com. More information about the company can be found at www.mPhaseTech.com.

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3M Co. ( NYSE:MMM) 3M scientists and researchers are exploring a new world at the nanometer level, where materials exhibit unique physical, chemical and biological properties. These unusual properties are already being exploited in our hard coatings, dental restoratives and brightness-enhancing optical films (used in LCD displays). Many 3M techslide bearingnology platforms, including adhesives and pharmaceuticals, are being influenced by the emergence of nano-sized particles.

A123 Systems, Inc. (NasdaqGM:AONE) develops and manufactures advanced lithium-ion batteries and battery systems for the transportation, electric grid services and consumer markets. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Massachusetts, A123 Systems' proprietary nanoscale electrode technology is built on initial developments from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

ABB Ltd. ( NYSE:ABB) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB group of companies operates in some 100 countries and employs approximately 120,000 people. Nanotech RD: Nano-designed dielectrics can be engineered to an exact specification with an improved response to changing electric fields. This opens up the possibilities for cables, bushings, surge arresters and insulating materials. At the same time ABB is perfecting a nano-structured sliding bearing that works in MV and HV switchgear without oil, offering lower operating costs and less environmental impact.

Accelrys ( NasdaqGM:ACCL) is a Scientific Informatics software and services company for life sciences, chemical and materials RD. We enable our customers to both accelerate their research process to more rapidly discover new therapeutics, materials and compounds; and to introduce new efficiencies into the process that drive lower costs The MesoProp is a new research tool which is used to predict the bulk properties of multicomponent nanostructured materials systems. The research applications for MesoProp include studies of polymers, surfactants and continuous phases which are fundamental to the development of surface coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers, cements, composite materials, gels, and laminates.

Altair Nanotechnologies (NasdaqCM:ALTI) is a leading provider of fast response battery systems technology. Altairnano's lithium-titanate based battery systems are among the highest performing in the world, and are used primarily to provide regulation and renewable integration in the areas of mass transit and stationary power. Altairnano is the first company to replace traditional graphite materials used in conventional lithium-ion batteries with a proprietary, nano-structured lithium titanate.

AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQGM:AMAG) is a biopharmaceutical company that utilizes its proprietary technology for the development and commercialization of a therapeutic iron compound to treat anemia and novel imaging agents to aid in the diagnosis of cancer and cardiovascular disease. AMAG's core technology is based on the characteristic properties of extremely small, coated superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles.