Applied Nanotech To Exhibit At Nanotechnology Innovation Summit

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 8, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:APNT) announced that it has been chosen to showcase some of its key nanotechnology advancements in metallic inks and pastes, and carbon nanotube enhanced composites, at the Nanotechnology Innovation Summit on December 8-9 at the Gaylord Convention Center in Washington D.C.

The companies selected to participate in the showcase were chosen because they represent the nation's top transformational technologies for the Nano market. Applied Nanotech was chosen based on the demonstrated potential of it nanocomposite materials and its latest ink and paste technologies for applications in solar cell manufacturing. These same proprietary inks were also the subject of the recent Phase III commercialization grant in the amount of $1.6 million from the U.S. Department of Energy. ANI will be located in booth 127. In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the National Nanotechnology Initiative, the National Nanotechnology Initiative at Ten: Nanotechnology Innovation Summit consists of the cooperative nanotech-related activities of 25 Federal agencies focused on producing revolutionary and transformative technological breakthroughs. The NNI Nanotechnology Innovation Summit brings together the nation's leadership in nanotechnology research, development, implementation, policy and finance. For more information about the Summit, click here.

About APPLIED NANOTECH HOLDINGS, INC.

Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc. is a premier research and commercialization organization focused on solving problems at the molecular level. Its team of PhD level scientists and engineers work with companies and other organizations to solve technical impasses and create innovations that will create a competitive advantage. The business model is to license patents and technology to partners that will manufacture and distribute products using the technology. Applied Nanotech has over 250 patents or patents pending. Applied Nanotech's website is www.appliednanotech.net .

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