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Crossing the Bridge to Nanomanufacturing
Tech 2003Speakers:Marcene Sonneborn Kirk Wardell
May 7, 2003
Topics in This SessionTopics in This Session
Nanotechnology BasicsNanotechnology Basics The Vision, The Promise and the ThreatThe Vision, The Promise and the Threat
NanoManufacturingNanoManufacturing The Reality and the OpportunityThe Reality and the Opportunity
Fundamental Drivers of Change in Fundamental Drivers of Change in the 21the 21stst Century Century
Information TechnologyInformation Technology Materials ScienceMaterials Science EnergyEnergy Biotechnology/GeneticsBiotechnology/Genetics Environmental IssuesEnvironmental Issues
What is Nanotechnology?What is Nanotechnology?
19871987
““The art and science of The art and science of manipulating andmanipulating and
rearranging individualrearranging individual atoms to create useful materials, atoms to create useful materials,
devices, and systems”devices, and systems”
Jack Uldrich, “The Next Big Thing is Really Jack Uldrich, “The Next Big Thing is Really Small – How Nanotechnology will Change the Small – How Nanotechnology will Change the Future of your Business,” 2003Future of your Business,” 2003
Building With MoleculesBuilding With Molecules
Fabricating a product, molecule by Fabricating a product, molecule by molecule molecule
Computerized manipulation of materials at Computerized manipulation of materials at atomic or molecular levelatomic or molecular level 100% control of our materials100% control of our materials
What is “Nanotechnology”?What is “Nanotechnology”?
Coined in 1974 by Norio Taniguchi at the Coined in 1974 by Norio Taniguchi at the University of TokyoUniversity of Tokyo
Based on the scaling down of existing Based on the scaling down of existing technologies to the next level of precision technologies to the next level of precision and miniaturization. and miniaturization.
Actually a multitude of rapidly emerging Actually a multitude of rapidly emerging technologiestechnologies
Multiple TechnologiesMultiple Technologies
PhysicsPhysics
ChemistryChemistry
EngineeringEngineering
Life SciencesLife Sciences
MathematicsMathematics
Materials ScienceMaterials Science
Computer ScienceComputer Science
ElectronicsElectronics
OpticsOptics
ImagingImaging
Related and interwoven fields Related and interwoven fields include, but are not limited to:include, but are not limited to:
Nano-Nano- materials materials medicinemedicine biotechnologybiotechnology lithographylithography electronicselectronics magneticsmagnetics robots robots
Biodevices Biodevices biomolecular machinerybiomolecular machinery
AI AI MEMSMEMS
MicroElectroMechanical SystemsMicroElectroMechanical Systems NEMSNEMS
NanoElectroMechanical Systems NanoElectroMechanical Systems Biomimetic MaterialsBiomimetic Materials MicroencapsulationMicroencapsulation Many others Many others
IS THIS SCIENCE FICTION?IS THIS SCIENCE FICTION?
1959 - vision of Richard Feynman, Physicist1959 - vision of Richard Feynman, Physicist 1996 Nobel prize was awarded to Richard 1996 Nobel prize was awarded to Richard
Smalley, Rice University Smalley, Rice University Billions being spent on research Billions being spent on research
MIT MIT
University of Tokyo University of Tokyo
Hottest research in military R&D, government Hottest research in military R&D, government sponsored health researchsponsored health research
Richard FeynmanRichard FeynmanWritten with Dip-Pen NanolithographyWritten with Dip-Pen Nanolithography
NanotechnologyNanotechnology
Atoms<1 nm
DNA~2.5 nm
Cellsthousands of nm
We are at the point of connecting machines to individual cells
Nanoscale is More AccurateNanoscale is More Accurate
““Nano" Nano" a Greek prefix meaning "one-billionth" a Greek prefix meaning "one-billionth" Basic unit of measure is a nanometer (nm)Basic unit of measure is a nanometer (nm) a metric prefix that indicates a billionth part a metric prefix that indicates a billionth part
(10(10-9-9). ).
Nanoscale - characteristic dimensions are Nanoscale - characteristic dimensions are less than about 1,000 nanometers less than about 1,000 nanometers
““Just How Small is It?”Just How Small is It?”
If a nanometer were scaled to the width of If a nanometer were scaled to the width of your little fingernail…your little fingernail…
Your fingernail would be the size of DelawareYour fingernail would be the size of Delaware
Your thumb would be the size of FloridaYour thumb would be the size of Florida
Nanoscale ScienceNanoscale Science
Not a technology - it’s materials Not a technology - it’s materials sciencescience
Features as small as one Features as small as one nanometer nanometer
one-billionth of a meter, or one-billionth of a meter, or a hundred-thousandth the width of a hundred-thousandth the width of
a human haira human hair
Hemoglobin = 6.5nmHemoglobin = 6.5nmViruses are 10-100 nmViruses are 10-100 nmHuman hair = 100,000nmHuman hair = 100,000nm
Nanoguitar – Cornell UniversityNanoguitar – Cornell University
Ten microns (10 x 10-6 m) long, about the Ten microns (10 x 10-6 m) long, about the size of a red blood cell. size of a red blood cell. Thickness of a human hair is about 20 times Thickness of a human hair is about 20 times
the length of this guitar. the length of this guitar.
The "strings" (rods of silicon) are 50 nm The "strings" (rods of silicon) are 50 nm wide or about 100 atoms across. wide or about 100 atoms across.
The PotentialThe Potential
Many scientists believe that soon—maybe Many scientists believe that soon—maybe 50 years from now—tiny robots … will be 50 years from now—tiny robots … will be able to build or repair anything at the able to build or repair anything at the atomic and molecular level. atomic and molecular level.
http://www.physicscentral.com/action/action-00-1-http://www.physicscentral.com/action/action-00-1-print.htmlprint.html
Potential of the ResearchPotential of the Research
Improved electronic devices Improved electronic devices cheaper flat-screen televisions cheaper flat-screen televisions palm-size computers that recognize speechpalm-size computers that recognize speech
Magnetic storage disks that could hold Magnetic storage disks that could hold 100,000 times more data than current 100,000 times more data than current disksdisks
The VisionThe Vision
In the next 50 years, In the next 50 years, machines machines will get increasingly smaller-will get increasingly smaller--so -so small that thousands of these tiny small that thousands of these tiny machinemachines would fit into the period s would fit into the period at the end of this sentence. at the end of this sentence.
The VisionThe Vision
Within a few decades, we will Within a few decades, we will use use these nanomachines to these nanomachines to manufacture consumer goods at manufacture consumer goods at the molecular level…the molecular level… Make baseballs, telephones, cars, etc. in the Make baseballs, telephones, cars, etc. in the
same companysame company
Fly’s eye and microfabricated Fly’s eye and microfabricated devicedevice
If we can manipulate single If we can manipulate single atoms…atoms…
……the results could lead to a revolution the results could lead to a revolution in computing, electronics, energy, in computing, electronics, energy, materials design, manufacturing, materials design, manufacturing, medicine, and numerous other fields. medicine, and numerous other fields.
Vision - Hype or Potential?Vision - Hype or Potential?
““Nanotechnology – the next big thing”Nanotechnology – the next big thing” Investors beware!Investors beware!
Self-AssemblySelf-Assembly Microscopic computer that assembles itself, Microscopic computer that assembles itself,
atom by atom, then calculates at a speed atom by atom, then calculates at a speed faster than today's zippiest electronic chipsfaster than today's zippiest electronic chips
Self Assembly Uses Forces in Self Assembly Uses Forces in NatureNature
Chemical attractionChemical attractionChemical bondsChemical bondsWater-repellantWater-repellant
Biological attractionBiological attractionTransfer of material through cell walls, DNATransfer of material through cell walls, DNAAntibody-antigen reactionAntibody-antigen reaction
Physical attractionPhysical attractionMagnetic fieldsMagnetic fieldsElectron chargesElectron charges
Self-Assembly at Millimeter Self-Assembly at Millimeter ScalesScales
Molecules want to form structuresMolecules want to form structures Coded to do thisCoded to do this
Order/complexity is “built in” to the components Order/complexity is “built in” to the components
Low energy requirementsLow energy requirements Simple when it works, but don’t yet know the rules for Simple when it works, but don’t yet know the rules for
how things aggregatehow things aggregate
5mm plastic self-assembled light-emitting diode5mm plastic self-assembled light-emitting diode (fits on a penny)(fits on a penny) Whitesides, 2000Whitesides, 2000
Molecular NanotechnologyMolecular Nanotechnology
Molecular machines able to build objects to Molecular machines able to build objects to complex atomic specificationscomplex atomic specifications
Possibilities includePossibilities include:: molecular manufacturing systems able to molecular manufacturing systems able to
construct construct computers smaller than living cellscomputers smaller than living cells,, devices able to devices able to repair cellsrepair cells, , diamond-based structural materialsdiamond-based structural materials, and, and other other molecular manufacturingmolecular manufacturing systems systems..
Smallest object ever created by humansSmallest object ever created by humans
was sculpted by two laser beams focused across resin. was sculpted by two laser beams focused across resin. The resin solidified only where the lasers crossed. The resin solidified only where the lasers crossed.
Created by a team of researchers at Osaka University in Created by a team of researchers at Osaka University in Japan, the bull measures 10 microns from horns to tail, Japan, the bull measures 10 microns from horns to tail,
and seven microns across (1 micron = 1000 nm). and seven microns across (1 micron = 1000 nm).
Nano BullNano Bull
Could sit on a single human blood cellCould sit on a single human blood cell
Can fabricate any structure of design. Can fabricate any structure of design.
Another team at Osaka University is Another team at Osaka University is developing devices to be implanted into developing devices to be implanted into the human bodythe human body Hope to combine the two techniquesHope to combine the two techniques Cell surgery or blood cell reparationCell surgery or blood cell reparation
The PromiseThe Promise
Promises to be a new Industrial Revolution. Promises to be a new Industrial Revolution.
Global market for nanotech products to reach Global market for nanotech products to reach $700 billion by 2008$700 billion by 2008
Cheap productsCheap products
100% recyclable100% recyclable
The leanest manufacturing ever!!The leanest manufacturing ever!!
VISIONS OF LIFEVISIONS OF LIFE
Nanotechnology makes better social and Nanotechnology makes better social and economic conditions possible:economic conditions possible:
Every product made to customer Every product made to customer specificationsspecifications
Food plentifulFood plentiful Diseases cured (Nanobiotechnology)Diseases cured (Nanobiotechnology) Clean up toxic waste Clean up toxic waste Create clean energy and bountiful clean waterCreate clean energy and bountiful clean water
C60C60
““buckyballs” or fullerenesbuckyballs” or fullerenes
Can encapsulate thingsCan encapsulate things
Many interesting Many interesting propertiesproperties SuperconductivitySuperconductivity
Carbon NanotubesCarbon Nanotubes
Tubes 10,000 X thinner than a human hair Tubes 10,000 X thinner than a human hair
An electronic device based on a single rolled-up An electronic device based on a single rolled-up sheet of carbon atoms sheet of carbon atoms
Discovered in 1991 by researchers at NECDiscovered in 1991 by researchers at NEC
Potential for use as minuscule wires or in ultra-Potential for use as minuscule wires or in ultra-small electronic devices.small electronic devices.
NanotubesNanotubes
Mechanically strong - held by covalent Mechanically strong - held by covalent bondsbonds
Folds and buckles but does not snapFolds and buckles but does not snap Hollow interiors - put things inside themHollow interiors - put things inside them Different radiusDifferent radius Tube is stable and won’t react on the Tube is stable and won’t react on the
outsideoutside Conductive and respond to electrical fieldsConductive and respond to electrical fields
Carbon Nanotube TransistorCarbon Nanotube Transistor
May 2002: May 2002: Researchers built the world's first Researchers built the world's first array of transistors out of carbon nanotubesarray of transistors out of carbon nanotubes -- -- tiny cylinders of carbon atoms that measure as tiny cylinders of carbon atoms that measure as small as small as 10 atoms across and are 500 times 10 atoms across and are 500 times smaller than today's silicon-based transistorssmaller than today's silicon-based transistors..
The breakthrough is a new batch process for The breakthrough is a new batch process for forming large numbers of nanotube transistors. forming large numbers of nanotube transistors.
The ThreatThe Threat
Displacing mature technologiesDisplacing mature technologies
Disruptive in the workplace and the economyDisruptive in the workplace and the economy
Unintended consequencesUnintended consequences Social impactsSocial impacts
““Today’s science fiction is Today’s science fiction is often tomorrow’s science often tomorrow’s science
fact.”fact.”
-Stephen Hawking-Stephen Hawking
NANOTECH TRENDSNANOTECH TRENDS
Convergence of computers, networks, Convergence of computers, networks, biotech will create products never before biotech will create products never before imagined imagined
Nanodevices will be invisible, intelligent Nanodevices will be invisible, intelligent and powerfuland powerful Used in every industry defining the limits of Used in every industry defining the limits of
what is possiblewhat is possible
NANOTECH TRENDSNANOTECH TRENDS
Smaller than the head of a pin, surgical Smaller than the head of a pin, surgical nanobots will operate from within the nanobots will operate from within the human bodyhuman body
Nano-biology will prolong life, prevent Nano-biology will prolong life, prevent illness, and increase people’s healthillness, and increase people’s health
NANOTECH SIGNSNANOTECH SIGNSStuffDust (nano-product created by San StuffDust (nano-product created by San Francisco-based company Francisco-based company minus9)minus9) Marks objects and materials with serial numbers Marks objects and materials with serial numbers
invisible to the naked eye - easily read with an invisible to the naked eye - easily read with an optical microscopeoptical microscope
Composed of micron-scale particles Composed of micron-scale particles Smaller than human hairSmaller than human hair
Carries a serial numberCarries a serial number Marketed as efficient and secure way to mark Marketed as efficient and secure way to mark
computers, currency, explosives, toxic waste, etc.computers, currency, explosives, toxic waste, etc. New way to thwart thieves and improve inventory New way to thwart thieves and improve inventory
controls and manufacturingcontrols and manufacturing
NANOTECH SIGNSNANOTECH SIGNS
World’s first implantable micro-machine, World’s first implantable micro-machine, insulin-dispensing device was developed in insulin-dispensing device was developed in 19981998
Miniature cochlea ear implants are giving Miniature cochlea ear implants are giving back hearing to thousands of peopleback hearing to thousands of people
Cornell scientist created a nano-sized guitar Cornell scientist created a nano-sized guitar to demonstrate the scale at which we can to demonstrate the scale at which we can manipulate molecules todaymanipulate molecules today
VISIONS OF LIFEVISIONS OF LIFE
Organic nano-engineering:Organic nano-engineering: Computer biochips with organic materials to Computer biochips with organic materials to
replace siliconreplace silicon
Viruses and proteins as molecular machines Viruses and proteins as molecular machines or nanofactories to build commercial productsor nanofactories to build commercial products
New drug developmentNew drug development
VISIONS OF LIFEVISIONS OF LIFE
Synthetic DNA (nanogeonomics) to use for Synthetic DNA (nanogeonomics) to use for creating cloned life forms, robotics, human creating cloned life forms, robotics, human organs, and hybrid synthetic/organic organs, and hybrid synthetic/organic compoundscompounds
Nano-informatics - use of advanced Nano-informatics - use of advanced computers to “grow” nano-engineered computers to “grow” nano-engineered products from informational modelsproducts from informational models
Nanotechnology – What is it?Nanotechnology – What is it?
Rearrange matter with atomic precisionRearrange matter with atomic precision
Central thesis of nanotechnology is that Central thesis of nanotechnology is that almost any chemically stable structure that almost any chemically stable structure that is not specifically disallowed by the laws of is not specifically disallowed by the laws of physics can in fact be built. physics can in fact be built.
Researchers have been building tiny Researchers have been building tiny motors inspired by machinery inside living motors inspired by machinery inside living cells. cells.
These biomolecular motors run on These biomolecular motors run on adenosine triphosphate, or ATP, the same adenosine triphosphate, or ATP, the same energy-rich molecule that powers chemical energy-rich molecule that powers chemical reactions within cells. reactions within cells.
The Promise – The Promise – Nanotechnology should let us: Nanotechnology should let us:
Get every atom in the right place. Get every atom in the right place.
Make almost any structure consistent with Make almost any structure consistent with the laws of physics that we can specify in the laws of physics that we can specify in molecular detail. molecular detail.
Have manufacturing costs not greatly Have manufacturing costs not greatly exceeding the cost of the required raw exceeding the cost of the required raw materials and energy. materials and energy.
Health IssuesHealth Issues
Some nanoparticles are so small, they can Some nanoparticles are so small, they can slip past the immune system or directly slip past the immune system or directly into the brain, bypassing the selective into the brain, bypassing the selective blood-brain barrier. blood-brain barrier.
Makes nanoparticles useful for delivering Makes nanoparticles useful for delivering much-needed drugsmuch-needed drugs
But they might also deliver toxins.But they might also deliver toxins.
Environmental StudiesEnvironmental Studies
Studying how nano-structured membranes Studying how nano-structured membranes could screen pesticides and harmful could screen pesticides and harmful bacteria from water supplies. bacteria from water supplies. Other scientists are developing low-cost, Other scientists are developing low-cost, nano-scale iron hydroxide granules to nano-scale iron hydroxide granules to remove arsenic from drinking water. remove arsenic from drinking water. Still others have suggested that nano-Still others have suggested that nano-sized sensors could help detect pollutants sized sensors could help detect pollutants or monitor and correct changes in the or monitor and correct changes in the ozone layer. ozone layer.
““If it can be done, it will be done”If it can be done, it will be done”
““The same kinds of sweeping patents that The same kinds of sweeping patents that have allowed biotech firms to "own life," in have allowed biotech firms to "own life," in effect, may allow nanotech firms to "own" effect, may allow nanotech firms to "own" the building blocks of the entire physical the building blocks of the entire physical world” world” Hope Shand, director of research in the ETC Hope Shand, director of research in the ETC
Group, Carrboro, N.C.Group, Carrboro, N.C.
Thank YouThank You
Crossing the Bridge to Nanomanufacturing
Tech 2003Speakers:Marcene Sonneborn Kirk Wardell
May 7, 2003
Nanotech – Who’s InvolvedNanotech – Who’s Involved
Nanotechnology
PrivateCompanies
VentureCapital
Government
Entrepreneurs
PublicCompanies
Universities
Non-Profits
GradeSchools
Nanotech - Collectively, $B’s & $T’sNanotech - Collectively, $B’s & $T’s
Nanotechnology
PrivateCompanies
VentureCapital
Government
Entrepreneurs
PublicCompanies
Universities
Non-Profits
GradeSchools
2003$766M
2003$880M
2003$???M2003
$???M
2003$???B
Federal Initiative: Federal Initiative: National National
NanotechnologyNanotechnologyInitiative (NNI)Initiative (NNI)
Ten Federal Agencies are requesting Ten Federal Agencies are requesting funding in the 2004 budget for NNI funding in the 2004 budget for NNI activitiesactivities
FY 2004 budget request $847FY 2004 budget request $847 9.5% increase over FY 2003 9.5% increase over FY 2003
NNI ChartNNI Chart
NNI expenditures in the United States:NNI expenditures in the United States:
FY 01FY 01 $464 M$464 M
FY 02FY 02 $604 M$604 M
FY 03FY 03 $710 M$710 M
The $$ are FlowingThe $$ are Flowing
2002 – 20032002 – 2003 > 18% increase in the budget> 18% increase in the budget
Some Areas of FocusSome Areas of Focus
Nanotechnology
Plastics
Ceramics
Epoxies
Medications
Manufacturing
Transportation
Textiles
Metals
Electronics
Energy
Sensors
DiseaseTreatment
OrganGrowth
Weapons
Waste Surgery
Methods Must ChangeMethods Must ChangeCurrent MethodsCurrent Methods Start LargerStart Larger Grind, saw, weld, melt, machine, bend, etc into Grind, saw, weld, melt, machine, bend, etc into
desired part or productdesired part or product
The Nano MethodThe Nano Method Start with atoms and moleculesStart with atoms and molecules Grow to desired end productGrow to desired end product
The Bridge MethodsThe Bridge Methods Add Nano & Micro Technologies to existing processes Add Nano & Micro Technologies to existing processes
and or materials > Nanocomposites & MEMSand or materials > Nanocomposites & MEMS
MEMSMEMSMicro-Electro-Mechanical SystemsMicro-Electro-Mechanical Systems
MEMS ApplicationsMEMS Applications
Miniature Microphones Miniature Microphones
Inkjet Printer Heads Inkjet Printer Heads
Piezo Light Switches > self Piezo Light Switches > self poweredpowered
Airbags > accelerometersAirbags > accelerometers
Environment Sensors > Environment Sensors > Temperature, pressure, etcTemperature, pressure, etc
Wired / Wireless CommunicationWired / Wireless Communication
MEMS in the MarketplaceMEMS in the MarketplaceApplied MEMS to Provide Accelerometers for Earthquake Applied MEMS to Provide Accelerometers for Earthquake MonitoringMonitoringMay 03 @ 22:02:10 HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2003May 03 @ 22:02:10 HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2003
Applied MEMS Inc. [profile], an Input/Output company, and Refraction Applied MEMS Inc. [profile], an Input/Output company, and Refraction Technology Inc. (REF TEK), announced today that Applied MEMS has Technology Inc. (REF TEK), announced today that Applied MEMS has been selected to manufacture its MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical been selected to manufacture its MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) based Si-Flex(TM) accelerometer sensor modules for REF systems) based Si-Flex(TM) accelerometer sensor modules for REF TEK, a leading supplier of seismic recording systems for earthquake TEK, a leading supplier of seismic recording systems for earthquake monitoring applications. monitoring applications.
REF TEK will integrate the sensor modules into seismic recording REF TEK will integrate the sensor modules into seismic recording systems for the U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) Advanced National systems for the U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) Advanced National Seismic System (ANSS). The Si-Flex sensor converts ground vibrations Seismic System (ANSS). The Si-Flex sensor converts ground vibrations into an electronic signal that can be processed for monitoring seismic into an electronic signal that can be processed for monitoring seismic events such as earthquakes. This represents the second such contract events such as earthquakes. This represents the second such contract from REF TEK with Applied MEMS for addressing this specific from REF TEK with Applied MEMS for addressing this specific application. application.
NanocompositesNanocomposites
Cocktail of organic and in-organic materials that are brought together by catalyststo form super materials whose properties are significantly better than either of the individual materials.
The whole is greater than the sum of the parts
Case in PointCase in Point
Nanosteel Company > Maitland, FloridaNanosteel Company > Maitland, Florida
Developed coating for steelDeveloped coating for steel 20,00020,000 inch thick > mixture of iron, carbon, tungsten, inch thick > mixture of iron, carbon, tungsten, boronboron increased surface hardness > increased surface hardness > 4x4x over conventional over conventional alloysalloys lasted 48lasted 48 hours on 20-ton mining rock-crusher hours on 20-ton mining rock-crusher plates before wearing out > any other coating lastsplates before wearing out > any other coating lasts1 hour1 hour currently being tested by Navy to extend engine life currently being tested by Navy to extend engine life from 80 hours to from 80 hours to over 1000over 1000 hours > saving $110,000 hours > saving $110,000 per engine replacementper engine replacement
Cause & AffectCause & Affect
Nanosteel Coating
The Technology Potential Industries Impacted
Engine Manufacturesfewer engines needed
Engine Part Manufacturesfewer parts needed
Drill Bit Manufacturesfewer bits needed
NanoclayNanoclay
Added to plasticAdded to plastic Improved tensile strengthImproved tensile strength Improved vapor barrier traitsImproved vapor barrier traits Low wt. % requiredLow wt. % required More flame resistantMore flame resistant BiodegradableBiodegradable
UsesUses Food packagingFood packaging Beer and other carbonated drinksBeer and other carbonated drinks Most areas where bottles/cans are Most areas where bottles/cans are
usedused
Cause & AffectCause & Affect
Nanoclay
The Technology Potential Industries Impacted
Bottle ManufacturesDecrease in the number
of bottles used
Can ManufacturesDecrease in the number
of cans used
TransportationLower weight means
less revenue
Yeah, But When ??Yeah, But When ??
How long does it take for companies to How long does it take for companies to change?change? 1, 2, 5, 7, …x years1, 2, 5, 7, …x years
How quickly is technology advancing?How quickly is technology advancing? Every 10, 5, 2, …x yearsEvery 10, 5, 2, …x years
Will technology advance faster than some Will technology advance faster than some companies’ ability to change?companies’ ability to change?
Examples of Current NanoProductsExamples of Current NanoProducts
The CompanyThe Company The ProductsThe Products Better, Faster, StrongerBetter, Faster, Stronger
Eddie Bauer / Eddie Bauer / DockersDockers
Shirt, Pants and TiesShirt, Pants and Ties Stain ResistantStain Resistant
General Motors General Motors Safari & Astro Van Safari & Astro Van
Step AssistsStep Assists Lighter, stronger, rust-proofLighter, stronger, rust-proof
ToyotaToyota BumpersBumpers 60% lighter, twice as dent 60% lighter, twice as dent resistantresistant
Wilson Wilson Tennis BallsTennis Balls Bounces twice as longBounces twice as long
SamsungSamsung Carbon Nanotube Carbon Nanotube TV’sTV’s
Brighter, more efficientBrighter, more efficient
More ExamplesMore ExamplesThe The ProductsProducts
Better, Faster, Better, Faster, StrongerStronger
CosmeticsCosmetics Lipstick that lasts Lipstick that lasts longer, smears longer, smears less, reflects light less, reflects light in wrinklesin wrinkles
Biotech DiesBiotech Dies Glow in vibrant Glow in vibrant colors when hit colors when hit with different with different wavelengths of wavelengths of lightlight
Organic Organic Light Light Emitting Emitting DiodesDiodes
Generate own light Generate own light - requiring less - requiring less energy, more vividenergy, more vivid
How Will Methods ChangeHow Will Methods Change
Might get easierMight get easier Some catalyzed materials are easier to processSome catalyzed materials are easier to process
Might stay the sameMight stay the same Some materials have no apparent affect on the Some materials have no apparent affect on the
processprocess
Might have to completely changeMight have to completely change Some materials will require extensive changes to Some materials will require extensive changes to
current processes including wholesale replacementcurrent processes including wholesale replacement
Now What Do I DoNow What Do I Do
Become EducatedBecome Educated
The WebThe Web Search EngineSearch Enginetype in “Nanotech + type in “Nanotech + your industry name”your industry name”
Foresight InstituteForesight Institute http://www.foresight.org/NanoRev/index.htmlhttp://www.foresight.org/NanoRev/index.html
TDOTDOhttp://www.tdo.org/nano.htmhttp://www.tdo.org/nano.htm
Now What Do I DoNow What Do I Do
Become EducatedBecome Educated
ReadRead A listing of nano books on Amazon.comA listing of nano books on Amazon.comhttp://www.foresight.org/NanoRev/Bookstore.htmlhttp://www.foresight.org/NanoRev/Bookstore.html
Periodicals Periodicals > Small Times> Small Timeshttp://smalltimes.com/index.cfmhttp://smalltimes.com/index.cfm
eNewsletterseNewsletters > industry / focus specific > industry / focus specific
Now What Do I DoNow What Do I Do
Become EducatedBecome Educated
Get InvolvedGet Involved Alliances / Focus GroupsAlliances / Focus Groups
Alliance for Nanomedical TechnologiesAlliance for Nanomedical Technologies Plastics Industry Plastics Industry
Symposiums / ConferencesSymposiums / Conferences Polymer Outreach Program > May 21-23Polymer Outreach Program > May 21-23 Albany Symposium 2003 > September 22-24Albany Symposium 2003 > September 22-24
University PartnershipsUniversity Partnerships Outreach programsOutreach programs
Nanotechnology Research CentersNanotechnology Research Centers
Federally Funded Nanotech CentersFederally Funded Nanotech Centers
Total of 6 in the United States – 3 of the 6 are in New Total of 6 in the United States – 3 of the 6 are in New York State York State
CornellCornell UniversityUniversityCenter for Nanoscale Systems Center for Nanoscale Systems (largest of the 6)(largest of the 6)
Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteRensselaer Polytechnic Institute Directed Assembly of Nanostructures Directed Assembly of Nanostructures
Columbia UniversityColumbia UniversityElectronic Transport in Molecular Nanostructures Electronic Transport in Molecular Nanostructures
Available ResourcesAvailable Resources
Alfred UniversityAlfred University > > CeramicsCeramics
Binghamton UniversityBinghamton University > > Electronic PackagingElectronic Packaging
Clarkson UniversityClarkson University > > Coatings & Surface ScienceCoatings & Surface Science
Cornell UniversityCornell University > > MaterialsMaterials
Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteRensselaer Polytechnic Institute > > RoboticsRobotics
Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester Institute of Technology > > BioinformaticsBioinformatics
Syracuse University Syracuse University >> Software EngineeringSoftware Engineering
University at AlbanyUniversity at Albany > > SemiconductorsSemiconductors
UniversityUniversity atat Buffalo Buffalo > > BiotechnologyBiotechnology
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Helps create more of a reason for Helps create more of a reason for customers to look to you for solutionscustomers to look to you for solutions
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