About us
The National Nanotechnology Laboratory (Laboratorio Nacional de Nanotecnología, LANOTEC) is attached to the
Centro Nacional de Alta Tecnología (CeNAT). It contributes to the development of technologies that enable the
improvement of products and processes in the industrial sector.
They also help reduce the nanotechnology gap between developed and underdeveloped countries.
Quality politics:
LANOTEC is committed to satisfying its clients by providing the maximum commitment
to quality in all its services, through continuous improvement of our processes,
traceability of measurements, reliability of results, confidentiality, impartiality
and a competitive laboratory technique and personnel.

Mission
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We generate, disseminate and transfer knowledge through research, development and innovation in nanobiotechnology,
hand in hand with scientific experts, cutting-edge technology and strategic alliances for the benefit of the public,
private and academic sectors.
Development objective
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To generate scientific value from nanobiotechnology to process andproduct innovation initiatives that impact the economic development of Costa Rica.

Vision
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To be a national and international benchmark in research, development and innovation in nanobiotechnology,
meeting quality standards in our services, strengthening competitive development and inter-sectorial articulation.
Services porfolio
In order to guarantee the quality of the services we provide, LANOTEC has a Quality Management System and we are in the process of accreditation under the ISO / IEC 17025: 2017 standard.
Equipment
LANOTEC has equipment specialized in spectroscopic, microscopic, thermal analysis, mechanical, and related techniques to conduct physicochemical and biological characterization of materials.
- Chromatography
- Spectroscopy
- Microscopy
- Thermal
- 3D Printers
- Others