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Published by: Plunkett Research, Ltd.
Published: May. 27, 2009 - 447 Pages
Table of Contents
- PLUNKETT'S NANOTECHNOLOGY & MEMS INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2009
- CONTENTS
- A Short Nanotechnology & MEMS Industry Glossary
- Introduction
- How To Use This Book
- Chapter 1: Major Trends Affecting the Nanotechnology and MEMS Industry
- 1) Introduction to Nanotechnology & MEMS
- 2) What is Nanotechnology?
- 3) A Brief History of Nanotechnology’s Rapid Emergence
- 4) Advances in Microscopes Enable Nanotechnology Research
- 5) Self-Assembly and Fabrication on the Atomic Level Enable Nanomanipulation
- 6) Innovations in Bucky Balls, Nanotubes and Single Wall Nanotubes (SWNTs) Make Commercial Production a Reality
- 7) Nanotechnology & MEMS Applications in Optics and Displays Lead to a Breakthrough in Wireless Device Screens
- 8) Nanotechnology Will Create Powerful Semiconductors in the Near Future
- 9) Nanotechnology Holds the Key to the Ultradense Digital Memory of the Future
- 10) Nanotechnology Sees Applications in Fuel Cells and Solar Power/Micro Fuel Cells to Power Mobile Devices
- 11) Advances and Applications Are Made in MEMS
- 12) Government and Private Nanotechnology Funding is Strong
- 13) Nanotechnology Safety and Ethics Are a Major Concern
- 14) High-Tech, Nanotech and Smart Fabrics Proliferate
- 15) Nanotechnology Has a Growing Role in Sports Equipment
- 16) Nanotechnology Converges with Biotech
- 17) Nanotechnology Makes Breakthroughs in Health Care
- 18) Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) Ready to Spread/Nanotechnology Applications
- 19) Emphasis on R&D in Nanotechnology
- 20) Nanochemicals Hold Promise for Advanced Coatings and Specialty Chemicals
- Chapter 2: Nanotechnology Industry Statistics
- Nanotechnology & MEMS Industry Overview 2009
- U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) Budget: 2008-2010
- U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) Budget History: 2001-2007
- U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) Actual Agency Investments by Program Component Area: 2008
- U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) Estimated Agency Investments by Program Component Area: 2009
- U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) Planned Agency Investments by Program Component Area: 2010
- U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) Centers, Networks & User Facilities: 2001-2007
- Estimated World Government Nanotechnology R&D Investments: 1997-2005
- Lux Nanotech Index as of May 2009
- Chapter 3: Nanotechnology & MEMS Industry Contacts
- Addresses, Telephone Numbers and Internet Sites
- Chapter 4: THE NANOTECHNOLOGY & MEMS 300:
- Who They Are and How They Were Chosen
- Industry List, With Codes
- Index of Rankings Within Industry Groups
- (The firms grouped by industry, and ranked by sales and profits)
- Alphabetical Index
- Index of U.S. Headquarters Location by State
- Index of Non-U.S. Headquarters Location by Country
- Index by Regions of the U.S. Where the Firms Have Locations
- Index by Firms with International Operations
- Individual Profiles on each of THE NANOTECHNOLOGY & MEMS
- Additional Indexes
- Index of Hot Spots for Advancement for Women/Minorities
AbstractThis exciting new industry will enhance technologies of all types. Nanotechology has applications within biotechnology, manufacturing, aerospace, information systems and many other fields. This book covers such nanotechnology business topics as micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS), microengineering, microsystems, microsensors, carbon tubes and much more. This is a young field with tremendous ground floor opportunities. Our terrific new reference tool includes a thorough market analysis as well as our highly respected trends analysis, all written from a business person’s point of view. You’ll find a complete overview, industry analysis and market research report in one superb, value-priced package. It contains thousands of contacts for business and industry leaders, industry associations, Internet sites and other resources. This book also includes statistical tables, an industry glossary and thorough indexes. The corporate profiles section of the book includes our proprietary, in-depth profiles of the 300 leading companies in all facets of the nanotechnology and microengineering industry. Purchasers of either the book or PDF version can receive a free copy of the company profiles database on CD-ROM, enabling key word search and export of key information, addresses, phone numbers and executive names with titles for every company profiled.
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