Sherrill Lavagnino

Nanomix, Inc. provides nano technology solutions. It is a nanotechnology company focused on development of next generation Point of Care diagnostic tests to enable earlier and more accurate testing in hospital and pre-hospital settings. The firm's nanoscale electronic sensors have enabled the development of the next generation of Point of Care testing systems that can be used in any setting. The company's mobile diagnostic platform performs multiple in-vitro diagnostic assays simultaneously from a single whole-blood sample. Nanomix was founded by Alexander Zettl and Marvin L. Cohen in September 2000 and is headquartered in Emeryville, CA.

Part of Cognex Corp., Isys Controls, Inc. is a company that provides computer flaw-checking systems. The company is based in Alameda, CA. Isys Controls was acquired by Cognex Corp. on February 29, 1996 for $26 million.