Tom Scarpa will be presenting Natcore updates at Rice University next week. He's been called on to do this because Chuck and another member of Natcore's management will be presenting for BASF. The BASF that is one of the world's largest chemical companies with 385 manufacturing facilities worldwide. BASF wants to enter the solar arena. They contacted Natcore, and are interested in a possible J/V or partnership. BASF's focus presently is in thin film solar cell and A/R coating.
There is no news update with regards to Kodak, but Tom added that other companies are interested in commercializing Natcore's flexable roll to roll technology.
In the aftermath of the most recent Natcore presentation in China, Andy Barron has been selected by the hosts to consult for two committees. Also, there already is great interest in the nano cloth used to deflect x-rays. This cloth will be worn by doctors and lab techs. Tom said that experimenting has been done and this cloth is close to commercialization.
Natcore China is progressing. Natcore still expects revenue in the first quarter.
Natcore is in the process of setting up their own lab. It will be near Ohio State U or in New Jersey. Natcore wants to accelerate bringing all facets of their technology to market.
Ohio State U has refined the LPD process in such a way that Natcore's A/R coating can be grown 10 times faster.
Tom stated that substantial progress was being made with regards to the 'HOLY GRAIL'.
Natcore's new website could be launched in a month.
Plenty of good news, as always.
JB
