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California Secretary of State Tours So Cal Nanotechnology Leader, QuantumSphere, Inc.
Visit Spotlights Technology Innovation Based in State
California Secretary of State, Bruce McPherson,
recently visited Santa Ana-based QuantumSphere, the leading
manufacturer of nanoscale metals and alloys for applications in energy,
electronics, aerospace and other markets demanding advanced materials.
McPherson met with the company’s top management and scientists
to learn more about the company and this rapidly emerging technology
that offers dramatic performance advances in a number of applications
including high performance batteries and renewable energy devices such
as micro fuel cells for portable power.
“California’s role as the gateway to the world provides a unique
opportunity to be involved in new emerging markets,” said Secretary
McPherson. “In order to be competitive in the global marketplace, we
must build a California that is ready to compete globally for
generations to come.”
Discussion with the Secretary focused on the role of nanometals and
alloys as a revolutionary solution to fundamental challenges associated
with cost and performance in critical consumer and industrial
applications; partnerships with global chemical, scientific,
educational and governmental entities that QuantumSphere has developed
to validate new material uses and drive the technology forward; the
role of California-based companies in continuing to position the state
as a world center of innovation; and environmental and safety issues
associated with the manufacture and use of nanomaterials in consumer
and industrial products. The Secretary toured the Company’s R&D
facilities and participated in hands-on demonstrations using QSI-Nano™ metals and alloys
for various applications in batteries, fuel cells and water
electrolysis. The tour commenced with an overview of the Company’s
production facility and sophisticated systems required to produce these
advanced materials.
“The ability to produce nano metals and alloys in mass quantities while
leveraging their use in commercial applications, is truly a disruptive
technology,” explained Kevin Maloney, QuantumSphere co-Founder, President and CEO.
“These materials have the potential to generate very fundamental
advancements in critical areas of our lives. The Company’s current IP
focus is on end-use applications within the energy sector. Material
applications in this and other areas are endless. We are very excited
to help the State of California lead the global competitive charge
within the nanotechnology sector by working with our customers and
partners from our base here in Southern California.”
The Secretary’s visit was facilitated by KCOMM CEO Sinan Kanatsiz and KCOMM President of Public Affairs Jeff Montejano.
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