Monday, January 28, 2002

Nanotechnology industry's real economic petential is likely to be clearly defined in the next three to five years. (quote from article) 2004.01.01 2005.01.01 4:21:51 PM    comment  []

Nanotech and venture capitalists. Discussion suggesting nanotech as the next big economic growth area, but cautions regarding creating a bubble. Says "most industry reveunues are now generated by ... microscopy - the fundamental tool of the nanotech industry. Cautions that "nano mania may just take the place of the now-receding dot-com craze. What VC's bet on: funding hard-core technologies protected by patents and that address vast markets. Waiting for more mature companies with their intellectual property patented and with good management teams. 3:56:09 PM    comment  []

Key tool in nanotechnology (as of 1.28.02) is the scanning tunnelling microscope. 3:45:42 PM    comment  []

Overview of the nanotechnology field from the National Post (Toronto, Canada). Suggests avoiding "nanomania." 3:42:03 PM    comment  []