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- Isaac Bashevis Singer,
New York Times Magazine,
Mar. 12,
1978
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| | The Investor's Guide to Nanotechnology and Micromachines
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| | by Glenn Fishbine
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 Format: Hardcover, 1st ed., 272 pages
Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
ISBN: 0471443557
Release Date: Jan 1, 2002
| |  | | | In Brief
While nanotechnology research shows great potential, it has yet to produce a single viable commercial product. This guide for investors explains the core technology issues in the areas of power, locomotion, control, sensor, actuator, and disposal systems. Biometrics technology professional Fishbine then identifies the most promising areas for investment in this field. Information on companies and universities involved in nanotechnology worldwide is included in the appendix. The volume does not contain bibliographical references. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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If you see gold in the future of nanotechnology, you’re right. Before you start investing, however, you had better be able to distinguish science fiction and fantasy from promising research with real potential. Exciting as it is, nanotechnology research has yet to produce a single viable commercial product, and any investor who wants to pick a winner needs to know where to look for opportunities and how to recognize the promising ones.
The Investor’s Guide to Nanotechnology and Micromachines provides the map investors need to explore an investment landscape that is not yet fully established. It takes a clear-eyed look at current nanotechnology research being conducted in government laboratories, universities, and corporate R&D programs, and it shows investors where to find existing opportunities and how to look for and recognize emerging opportunities.
The key factor in successful nanotech investment is the ability to spot the billion-dollar opportunity amid a sea of exciting but fundamentally worthless projects. This practical guide explains the core technology issues that investors must understand in order to evaluate emerging opportunities in six key technology areas: power systems, locomotion systems, control systems, sensor systems, actuator systems, and disposal systems. It also reveals the most promising areas of application for nanotechnology, including medicine and health, aerospace, materials science, the military, and more.
Supplemented with numerous profiles of government, university, and company programs and of other institutions that perform, support, and regulate nanotech research, The Investor’s Guide to Nanotechnology and Micromachinesis a unique and indispensable resource for serious investors who want to avoid unnecessary risk and optimize their return on nanotechnology investments. DESCRIPTION: How to identify the most promising investment opportunities in nanotechnology
Imagine machines tiny enough to be injected into the human bloodstream, mobile enough to make their way to specific locations inside the body, and intelligent enough to reduce cancerous tumors to harmless chemical ash. This is one among thousands of potentially revolutionary applications for nanotechnology–the looming technological breakthrough that could transform every aspect of our society.
The Investor’s Guide to Nanotechnology and Micromachines separates science fact from science fiction and shows investors where and how to find nanotech investment opportunities that show real promise. This unique and indispensable guide: - Profiles government, university, and private sector research programs worldwide
- Explains the six key requirements for creating functional micromachines
- Identifies the most promising nanotech applications in medicine, materials, aerospace, and more
- Provides clear, concise explanations of complex technological issues
- Saves investors countless hours of research and legwork
- Includes informational appendices for easy reference
The Investor’s Guide to Nanotechnology and Micromachines is the essential resource for anyone who is seriously considering investing in nanotechnology.
Author Biography: Glenn Fishbine is the founder of Digital Biometrics, Inc., a biometrics technology firm. Currently, he is the Director of Information Systems for Lake Region Manufacturing, Inc. Fishbine is the author of papers for the FBI and the Harvard Symposium on Computer Graphics, and he holds numerous patents, including a handheld fingerprint scanner.
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| | | |  | | | Preface.
Acknowledgments.
PART I: THE INVESTMENT LANDSCAPE.
Chapter 1. The Nanotech Landscape: An Emerging Market..
An Investor's Definition of Nanotechnology.
Investing in Emerging Industries.
Sources of Funding.
The Players.
Going Forward.
Notes.
Chapter 2. Current Activity in Nanotechnology.
Who Is Spending?
What to Choose.
Government Funding.
The Microelectronics Industry.
University Research Programs.
Nonprofits.
How to Shoot a Duck.
Notes.
Chapter 3. The Feds.
The Coherence of Federal Research and Development.
The National Nanotechnology Initiative.
The Law.
The Practice.
How to Find Investment Opportunities.
Small Business Incentive Research Programs.
Conclusion.
Notes.
Chapter 4. The Universities.
University Research.
Bayh-Dole Goes to College.
How Universities Implement Technology Transfer.
Public Universities.
Private Universities.
Nanonuggets.
Materials and Manufacturing.
Nanoelectronics and Computer Technology.
Medicine and Health.
Aeronautics and Space Exploration.
Environment and Energy.
Biotechnology and Agriculture.
National Security.
What to Do?
Notes.
Chapter 5. Private Industry.
Chip Makers.
Other Research and Development Support.
Nonprofits.
Other Industries.
Public Companies.
Private Companies.
Due Diligence.
Notes.
Chapter 6. International Activity.
Europe.
Germany.
European Nonprofits.
Japan.
Asia.
China.
Korea.
Global Synopsis.
Notes.
Chapter 7. Future Prospects for Investment.
Investment Models forTechnology.
Assessment Method.
Possibilities.
Perspectives.
Notes.
PART II: SEARCHING FOR GOLD.
Chapter 8. The Technology Landscape.
Why Nanotechnology Is Important.
How Small Is Small?
Nanomachines: A Model for Technology Assessment.
Notes.
Chapter 9. Power Systems.
Batteries.
Investment Synopsis.
What to Watch.
Thermoelectric.
Investment Synopsis.
What to Watch.
Solar.
Investment Synopsis.
What to Watch.
Steam.
Investment Synopsis.
What to Watch.
Adenosine Triphosphate.
Investment Synopsis.
What to Watch.
Brownian Motors.
Investment Synopsis.
What to Watch.
Summary.
Notes.
Chapter 10. Locomotion Systems.
Legs.
Investment Synopsis.
What to Watch.
Wings.
Investment Synopsis.
What to Watch.
Rockets.
Investment Synopsis.
What to Watch.
Tails.
Investment Synopsis.
What to Watch.
Notes.
Chapter 11. Control Systems.
Microprocessors.
Investment Synopsis.
What to Watch.
Analog Control.
Investment Synopsis.
What to Watch.
Qubits.
Investment Synopsis.
What to Watch.
Notes.
Chapter 12. Sensor Systems.
Vision.
Investment Synopsis.
What to Watch.
Chemical Gradient.
Investment Synopsis.
What to Watch.
Atomic Force.
Investment Synopsis.
What to Watch.
Notes.
Chapter 13. Actuator Systems.
Erosion.
Investment Synopsis.
What to Watch.
Genetic Assembly.
Investment Synopsis.
What to Watch.
Atomic Assembler.
Investment Synopsis.
What to Watch.
Notes.
Chapter 14. Disposal Systems.
Taggants.
Investment Synopsis.
What to Watch.
Biodegradation.
Investment Synopsis.
What to Watch.
Scavengers.
Investment Synopsis.
What to Watch.
Notes.
Epilogue.
Appendix A: Excerpts from the National Nanotechnology Initiative.
Appendix B: Universities Performing Research in Nanotechnology.
Appendix C: Organizations and Companies Affiliated with the Semiconductor Research Corporation.
Appendix D: Universities Affiliated with the Semiconductor Research Corporation.
Appendix E: Companies Working with Nanotechnology.
Appendix F: European Innovation Relay Center Locations.
Appendix G: German Companies Involved in Nanotechnology.
Appendix H: Countries Covered by the Institute of Nanotechnology.
Appendix I: Japanese Companies Involved in Nanotechnology.
Appendix J: Chinese Universities and Institutions Involved in Nanotechnology.
Appendix K: Chinese Companies Involved in Nanotechnology.
Appendix L: Contact Information.
Glossary.
Index.
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