Nanotechnology, currently touted as the next technology revolution, could dramatically transform industries across the electronics, communications and life sciences sectors. (See Press Release) The ability to test applications at the nanometer scale is critical to the success of this technology. To help speed the development of best-in-class test capabilities for nanotechnology engineering and industrial applications, the Crolles2 Alliance, which includes Freescale Semiconductor, Philips and STMicroelectronics, has agreed to a joint development program (JDP) with Agilent.