Plunkett's Nanotechnology & Mems Industry Trends & Statistics 2009 (Summary)

Published by: Plunkett Research, Ltd.

Published: May. 27, 2009 - 34 Pages

Table of Contents

PLUNKETT'S NANOTECHNOLOGY & MEMS INDUSTRY TRENDS & STATISTICS 2009

CONTENTS

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

Abstract

This summary contains the complete trends and statistics chapters excerpted from Plunkett's Nanotechnology & MEMS Industry Almanac. It includes our analysis of the major trends from Innovations in Bucky Balls, Nanotubes and Single Wall Nanotubes (SWNTs) Make Commercial Production a Reality, to Nanotechnology & MEMS Applications in Optics and Displays Lead to a Breakthrough in Wireless Device Screens, to High-Tech, Nanotech and Smart Fabrics Proliferate. In addition, we provide statistical tables showing such information as U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) Budget History: 2001-2007, Estimated World Government Nanotechnology R&D Investments: 1997-2005 and Merrill Lynch Nanotech Index as of May 2009. Wield this tool for strategic planning, business development or industry analysis.

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