Archive for September 5th, 2002
Even smaller electronic circuits, and possibly a whole new class of electronics, have come closer to commercial viability with two new ways of producing nanowires.
Recent discoveries have unveiled potential new uses for carbon nanotubes and the secret behind the strength of polymer nanocomposites. Patent filings are also on the rise.
Immediate computer boot-up, incredible storage density, exponential jumps in processing speed…these are just a few of the innovations that nanotech is coming closer to delivering.
Imagine a meal that modifies its color, flavor or nutrients to satisfy your taste buds and health needs. Industry and academia are teaming up to make sure this is not just a scene from Star Trek.
Nanomaterials are bringing biomedical innovations in diagnostics, drugs and prostheses. Dangers lurk, however, as nanoparticles can be likened to viruses by our bodies.
Soft and stain-repellant pants are only the beginning. Nanotechnology also promises to change the way U.S. textile firms do business. Can it revive a struggling industry?
In order to realize the potential of nanoproducts, they need to be manufactured. Two researchers have taken their ideas from lab to production.
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| Expert’s Corner: How Much Do Manufacturers Value State Competitiveness? |
 Do competitiveness rankings of states’ tax and spend policies influence manufacturers in determining where to locate or expand their operations? The answer is yes, writes GovPro.com’s Michael Keating. (more…)
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