We are pleased to provide you with an update on exciting developments in a field where Baverstam Associates is active. In this issue, we cover recent developments relating to “Surface and Coatings Technologies; Nano-patterning”. The developments in this field promise to create new coatings with customized properties with wide industrial applications, advance microfluidics for inexpensive and fast diagnosis of disease and toxins, and advanced semiconductors. We also cover advances in existing and emerging manufacturing techniques for these devices such as Atomic Layer Disposition, Directed Self Assembly, Electron Beam Lithography, and Nano Imprint Lithography. We welcome any type of feedback or questions.