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

Bottom LineBottom Line

Don’t WaitDon’t Wait

Start Investigating NowStart Investigating Now

It’s fun / excitingIt’s fun / exciting

Helps create competitive advantageHelps create competitive advantage

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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