Buch, Englisch, 356 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 216 mm x 279 mm, Gewicht: 831 g
Reihe: Plunkett's Industry Almanacs
Buch, Englisch, 356 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 216 mm x 279 mm, Gewicht: 831 g
Reihe: Plunkett's Industry Almanacs
ISBN: 978-1-62831-439-7
Verlag: Plunkett Research, Ltd.
This exciting new industry is beginning to enhance technologies and industries of all types, from health care and biotechnology to apparel, automobiles, aerospace, chemicals, coatings and semiconductors. Nanotechnology will be the key to the ultradense computer memory of the future. This book covers such nanotechnology, miniaturization and MEMS business topics as microengineering; microsystems; microsensors; carbon tubes; bucky balls; research and development; funding and investments; labs in Singapore, Korea, China, the U.S. and the EU; and much more. This is a young field with tremendous opportunities. Our reference tool includes a thorough market analysis as well as our respected trends and technologies analysis, written from a business person’s point of view. 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 will find a form in the book enabling them to register for 1-year, 1-seat online access to tools at Plunkett Research Online, including the ability to view the market research/industry trends section and industry statistics. You have access, at no additional charge, to the very latest data posted to Plunkett Research Online. Online tools enable you to search and view selected companies, and then export selected company contact data, including executive names. You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis and market research report in one superb, value-priced package.
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Weitere Infos & Material
- Introduction 1
- How to Use This Book 3
- Chapter 1: Major Trends Affecting the Nanotech & MEMS Industry 7
- 1) Introduction to Nanotechnology & MEMS 7
- 2) What is Nanotechnology? 9
- 3) A Brief History of Nanotechnology 10
- 4) Advances in Microscopes Enable Nanotechnology Research 11
- 5) Self-Assembly and Fabrication on the Atomic Level Enable Nanomanipulation 11
- 6) Innovations in Bucky Balls, Nanotubes, Single Wall Nanotubes (SWNTs) and Nanopores Make Commercial Production a Reality 12
- 7) Nanotechnology & MEMS Applications in Optics and Displays Lead to a Breakthrough in Wireless Device Screens 14
- 8) Computer Chips with 7-Nanometer Density/Nanotechnology to Create Powerful Semiconductors with Advantages Over Silicon 15
- 9) Nanotechnology and Memristors Hold the Keys to Ultradense Computer Memory 17
- 10) Nanotechnology Sees Applications in Fuel Cells and Solar Power/Micro Fuel Cells to Power Mobile Devices 18
- 11) Graphene Ushers in a New Era in Nanotechnology/Delivers Flexibility and Conductivity 19
- 12) Advances in Applications Are Made in MEMS 20
- 13) Government and Private Nanotechnology Research Funding Is Substantial 20
- 14) Nanotechnology Safety and Ethics Are a Major Concern 20
- 15) 3-D Printing and Robotics Revolutionize Manufacture of Shoes and Fabrics 21
- 16) Nanotechnology Has a Growing Role in Sports Equipment 22
- 17) Nanotechnology Converges with Biotech 22
- 18) Nanotechnology Makes Breakthroughs in Health Care 23
- 19) The “Internet of Things” and M2M: Wireless Sensors to Boom, Aided by Nanotechnology 24
- 20) Nanochemicals Deliver Advanced Coatings and Specialty Chemicals 26
- 21) HPTP Thermoplastics, Thermoset and Engineered Plastics Enable Advanced Products/Nanocomposites Offer the Ultimate in Advanced Materials 27
- 22) Nano Spacecraft Under Development 28
- Chapter 2: Nanotechnology & MEMS Industry Statistics 29
- Nanotechnology & MEMS Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview 30
- U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) Budget: Fiscal Years 2015-2017 31
- U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) Budget History: Fiscal Years 2007-2015 32
- U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) Actual Agency Investments by Program Component Area: 2015 33
- U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) Estimated Agency Investments by Program Component Area: 2016 34
- U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) Proposed Agency Investments by Program Component Area: 2017 35
- U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Funding for National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), by Field of Science & Program Component Area: Fiscal Years 2016-2018 36
- U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) Centers, Networks & User Facilities 37
- Total U.S. Nanotechnology Patents Granted per Year: 1994-2015 39
- Chapter 3: Important Nanotechnology & MEMS Industry Contacts 41
- (Addresses, Phone Numbers and Internet Sites)
- Chapter 4: THE NANOTECHNOLOGY & MEMS 250: Who They Are and How They Were Chosen 69
- Index of Companies Within Industry Groups 70
- Alphabetical Index 78
- Index of Headquarters Location by U.S. State 80
- Index of Non-U.S. Headquarters Location by Country 82
- Individual Data Profiles on Each of THE NANOTECHNOLOGY & MEMS 250 85
- Additional Indexes
- Index of Hot Spots for Advancement for Women/Minorities 320
- Index by Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations 321
- A Short Nanotechnology & MEMS Industry Glossary 331
