Zyvex Instruments Division of DCG, the unit focuses on nanotechnology for a variety of real-world applications. Its NanoWorks lineup includes instrumentation and tools, as well as support technologies used in the semiconductor and advanced research markets, such aerospace and defense, electronics and semiconductor, and medical and health care. Zyvex partners with Zyvex Performance Materials (improves composites for sporting goods as well as components for aerospace and defense needs), Zyvex Labs (optics, actuators, and micro motors), and Zyvex Asia (R&D support). Zyvex was established in 1997 by James Von Ehr II.