CAN GmbH offers companies and research institutions contract research and development services in the area of nanotechnology and participates in national and international research programs. The focus is on the utilization of new findings in chemical nanotechnology and nanoanalysis especially in the areas of consumables, specialty polymers and health care. Main areas of expertise apart from the characterization of nanostructures are the production of many nanoparticulate, and nanocomposite materials, encapsulation of active ingredients as well as development of nanoparticle - based biological and medical markers.