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Advances in Nanotechnology to Revolutionize Smart Materials Technology

The advent of nanotechnology is set to accelerate development of improved and sophisticatedsmart material technologies. Researchers are now considering the possibilities of designing,altering, and controlling material structure at nanoscale levels in order to enhance material

performance and process efficacy. The advancements in nanomaterials are expected to increaseproduct quality and performance, and they are finding acceptance in diverse applications such as

sensors and electronic devices. Nanosensor particles assist in creating tools for analyzing livingcells and serve as reporters in industrial process monitoring. In the future, smart materials arelikely to derive their success from nanotechnology that is likely to be instrumental in creatingmore varied, complex, and intelligent systems.

This Frost & Sullivan research service focuses on the global trends and developments in smartmaterial technologies. The study covers developments at various universities, R&D centers atleading companies, and other research institutions in the United States, Europe, and Asia Pacific.It also discusses the various drivers and restraints that govern the global smart materialsmarket. Participants can identify potential collaborators, stay ahead of the competition, and stay

shoulder-to-shoulder with critical developments.

Smart Materials Expected to Cater to Diverse Applications

The advances and improvements in smart materials allow them to cater to a diverse set ofapplications, especially in the defense, aerospace, healthcare, electronics, and semiconductorindustries. Although very few of these applications are at present commercially viable, theirpotential for future acceptance is irrefutable. "Smart materials are particularly useful for cellularproduction," observes the analyst. "With the addition of cellular fluid and by regulating the cellsshape and mechanical conditions, smart materials especially polymers can mimic these cellsinteractions and exhibit effective results."

The computer industry is also adopting smart materials for read/write head micropositioners andnext-generation data storage devices. Researchers are developing piezo-accelerometers thatanticipate and correct head-motion-related read/write errors. In the healthcare markets, smartmaterial technologies are making their way into several analytical devices for detecting and

diagnosing complex medical conditions. With future advances, smart materials are also likely tobe useful for fabricating insulin pumps and drug delivery devices.

New Technologies Increase the Pace of Research into Smart Materials

For faster development of innovative smart materials, base technologies such as robotics, micro-fluidics, and micromachining need to be brought on par with the production requirements of thematerials. "The successful integration of the hardware and software based infrastructuresaccompanied by the application of combinatorial chemistry is set to increase technologydevelopment in the field of smart materials and systems by leaps and bounds," observes theanalyst. High-throughput screening (HTS) consisting of hardware interface tools for technologyassessment, decision control, and logistics is also expected to accelerate research into smartmaterials.

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market success. Frost & Sullivans strengths lie in combining strategic understanding withmarket expertise and applying these with absolute commitment to its clients growth.

Benefits of this Service

Provides Valuable Insight into Advances in Smart Material Technologies

This technical insight defines key markets, applications, technology drivers, as well as the

obstacles in the way of commercial success of smart material technologies.

Information Regarding Breakthrough Research

This research service provides a detailed overview of technological advances in developmentlaboratories, key companies, and academic and state-run research laboratories. It identifieskey developing organizations and their scientists and researchers. This facilitates estimation oftimelines for commercializing technology.

Direct Contact Information for Potential Collaborations and Acquisitions

The analysis identifies licensing technology and key participants to enable end users to harnesslightweight materials technology by providing a detailed list of key contacts including names,titles, addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and URLs.

Enables End Users to Be Proactive Rather than Reactive

This research service focuses on key applications for smart material technologies detailing theiruniqueness. Learning about individual developments, instead of merely general trends, willenable end users to pin point advancements that best suit their needs.

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Frost & Sullivan and Technical Insights enjoy a reputation of being world leaders in market andtechnology consulting and have gained the respect of the worlds financial and industrialcommunity for unbiased reporting and analysis of market and technical developments.

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Using Frost & Sullivan and Technical Insights as strategic partners gives a client cost savingsadvantages: reduced start-up time, access to huge industry databases, and a decrease in staffand overhead expenses.

Technologies

The following technologies are covered in this research:

Smart Materials: These are materials that respond to changes in external stimuli suchas humidity, pH, temperature and pressure.

Smart Systems: This is a system comprising of several smart materials aimed atperforming a specific function.

Shape Memory Alloys: These are a class of alloy materials capable of changing their

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shape under varying conditions of heat and cold.

Phase Transformation: This is the process in which a material changes its phase inorder to tune its performance.