Columbus Nanoworks, Inc.
Columbus NanoWorks Inc. is a minority-owned small business specializing in developing customized and functionalized nanodiamond materials. With over 10 years in business and access to state-of-the-art equipment, the company provides tailored products and services for the scientific community across governmental, industrial, medical, and academic sectors. They aim to develop affordable, specialized nanodiamond materials and offer direct and OEM sales worldwide, including through a global distributor network.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Columbus Nanoworks, Inc.
Products
Fluorescent nanodiamond materials
Nanodiamond particles with fluorescent properties for imaging and sensor applications, including near-infrared emitting varieties for deep tissue imaging.
Non-fluorescent nanodiamond materials
Nanodiamond particles for industrial or biomedical uses where fluorescence is not required, with properties such as hardness, thermal conductivity and lubricity.
Protein purification spin columns (consumable)
Spin column products for protein purification workflows (offered through the company's life-science product channel).
Custom nanoparticle conjugates
Nanoparticles functionalized with user-specified surface attachments for targeting, assay use, or material integration.
Fluorescent nanodiamond materials
Nanodiamond particles with fluorescent properties for imaging and sensor applications, including near-infrared emitting varieties for deep tissue imaging.
Non-fluorescent nanodiamond materials
Nanodiamond particles for industrial or biomedical uses where fluorescence is not required, with properties such as hardness, thermal conductivity and lubricity.
Protein purification spin columns (consumable)
Spin column products for protein purification workflows (offered through the company's life-science product channel).
Custom nanoparticle conjugates
Nanoparticles functionalized with user-specified surface attachments for targeting, assay use, or material integration.
Services
Custom nanodiamond development and functionalization
Design and production of tailored nanodiamond materials with specific surface chemistries and biomolecule attachments.
Subcontract R&D and turnkey project solutions
Contract research services from development through product delivery for external clients.
Sponsored-project budgeting and fringe application
Preparation and application of fringe benefit rates and budgeting procedures for federally and state-funded projects.
Direct and OEM supply / global distribution
Provision of life sciences and biomedical products to research laboratories worldwide through direct sales and distribution channels.
Custom nanodiamond development and functionalization
Design and production of tailored nanodiamond materials with specific surface chemistries and biomolecule attachments.
Subcontract R&D and turnkey project solutions
Contract research services from development through product delivery for external clients.
Sponsored-project budgeting and fringe application
Preparation and application of fringe benefit rates and budgeting procedures for federally and state-funded projects.
Direct and OEM supply / global distribution
Provision of life sciences and biomedical products to research laboratories worldwide through direct sales and distribution channels.
Expertise Areas
- Nanomaterials development
- Nanodiamond functionalization and bioconjugation
- Biomedical imaging probes (near-infrared fluorescence)
- Custom research and development contracting
Key Technologies
- Nanodiamond functionalization
- Fluorescent nanodiamonds (FND)
- Lab-grown diamond production methods (detonation, HPHT, ultrasonic cavitation, CVD)
- Surface chemistry for biomolecule conjugation