Alan B. Shalleck
NanoClarity
Read Act Counter-Intuitively in Bad Times December 2008 - Abstract - The strategic alternatives for a nanotechnology company in this foreboding economic environment dictate that you have to manage counter-intuitively. After you have followed my advice first to maximize your cash position for survival (October column), you then need to manage your plans and programs so that, when the economy turns, your company is positioned to catch the economic upturn in the best possible way. What I am suggesting you do is counter to everything a concerned management intuitively plans in times of economic stress. My recommendation is: Don't cut back to the bare bones. Rather, aggressively develop, move products to market, and sell your hearts out because you have been presented with a major opportunity.
|
Nanotechnology basics, news, and general information
Welcome to the world's most in-depth, online resource for the global economy's fastest growing information and investment sector.
We offer consulting, technology monitoring, and in-depth analysis, as well as up-to-the-minute news briefs and breaking developments in the nanosciences. The world's leading nanotech experts routinely contribute to Nanotechnology Now, which has become the daily 'must read' site for stakeholders: inventors, investors, policy makers and opinion shapers.
We are your resource for:
- Reporting on disruptive technologies (such as Artificial Intelligence, NEMS, MEMS, Nanoscale Materials, Molecular Manufacturing, Quantum Computing, Nanomedicine, Nanoelectronics, Nanotubes, Self Assembly, and Molecular Biology)
- New developments in nanotech inventions, patents, and patent applications
- White papers, interviews with industry leaders, and in-depth analysis
- Full-service consulting
- Investment opportunities in nanotech
- Opportunities for venture capitalists
- Late breaking news and industry updates
|
|
If you are a Nanotechnology Investor, click here for important information that could change the way you invest.
|
PRESS RELEASES
Last Update Tuesday January 6, 2009 11:50:04 PM
- Physical Organic Chemistry (GALICIA, SPAIN)
- Nanoscience expert to lecture Jan. 29 at MSU (BOZEMAN, MT)
- Argonne scientist Orlando Auciello named AAAS fellow for contributions in materials science (ARGONNE, IL)
- RainDance Technologies and Harvard University to Share in First Massachusetts Life Sciences Center Cooperative Research Grants (LEXINGTON, MA)
- Nanotechnology Causes Disruption - Cross Industry (BRIGHTON, MI)
- Microfluidics and HORIBA Instruments, Inc. Announce the Formalization of Their Partnership (NEWTON, MA)
- Cutting-Edge Rapid Prototyping Developed by NCKU (TAINAN, TAIWAN)
- Research and Markets: Perspectives on the Optoelectronics Industry: 2 – Innovation Is an Essential Read For Leading Providers of Optoelectronic Compon (DUBLIN, IRELAND)
- Bruker Daltonics and Queensland Institute of Medical Research Expand Collaboration with Installation of maXis™ UHR-TOF (BILLERICA, MA AND BRISBANE, QLD, AUSTRALIA)
- Nanotechnologies in 2009, Creative Destruction or Credit Crunch? (UK)
- E.ON backs major organic-inorganic hybrid photovoltaic project at the Advanced Technology Institute (UK)
- FEI Company Sees Another Strong Bookings Quarter (HILLSBORO, OR)
- FEI Company Expands Presence in Automated Mineralogy Market: Electron Microscopy Leader Acquires the Assets of Intellection (HILLSBORO, OR)
- NEI Corporation Receives Prestigious NASA Research Announcement Contract (SOMERSET, NJ)
- NanoInk lauches NanoStem Cell division: New division aims to revolutionize the utility of adult stem cells through nanotechnology (SKOKIE, IL)
- European Future Technologies Conference, Prague, Czech Republic (PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC)
- Swedish scientists make breakthrough in nanowire growth control (SWEDEN)
Additional Press Releases
|
BREAKING NEWS
Last Update Tuesday January 6, 2009 11:50:04 PM
- Denmark funds nanotechnology (DENMARK)
- Your Twitter Stream Could Soon Be Printed On Your Skin (LOS ANGELES, CA)
- Q&A: Army’s top research scientist (USA)
- Behold The Power of Nanotubes (LOS ANGELES, CA)
- Bostrom, de Grey, Rushkoff answer Edge’s Big Question for 2009 (HARTFORD, CT)
- Mott Insulating State in Ultraclean Carbon Nanotubes (USA)
- NanoCollege readies new buildings for showtime (ALBANY, NY)
- Grant is given to a University of Michigan scientist (DETROIT, MI)
- Freitas and Merkle Champion the Diamondoid Path which Drexler Now Downplays (CA)
- Nanotechnology's biggest stories of 2008 (UK)
- In 2009 Bulgarian scientists continue working in nanotechnology field (BULGARIA)
- NSW Government to create nanotechnology advisory committee (AUSTRALIA)
- Agency ready to help 'new-wave' industries (THAILAND)
- Future risks and the challenge to democracy (HARTFORD, CT)
- Entrepreneurship: Partnerships for prudent times (QATAR)
- PM wants more trade with Iran, greater variety (MALAYSIA AND IRAN)
- Turkey should not miss the 'nano-train' (ISTANBUL, TURKEY)
- Merry Blogmas (USA)
Additional News Stories
|
|
From Guidance for getting nano right
The National Research Council (NRC), which carries out studies for the U.S. National Academies, released a report in December that highlights the significant shortfalls of the Bush administration in identifying and addressing the environment, health and safety (EHS) risks posed by engineered nanomaterials - a backbone of worldwide innovation. The NRC report, which was authored by an independent body of experts, echoes many of the findings of the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies (PEN) over the past few years regarding the federal government's lack of resources and a strategy to address the risks of these materials. Read the Whole Article
David Rejeski, Director, Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies
|
|
From Patenting a Novel Industrial Method for Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles.
Co-author Dr. Jose Carlos Lopes, Chairman. www.fluidinova.pt/ Novelty and nonobviousness are two legal requirements to be met for an innovation to be patentable. These requirements are required to ensure that not just any innovation is patentable. Nanosized Hydroxyapatite is in great demand due to its medical use. It is an area where possibilities of novel methods are not exhausted yet. An example of these novel possibilities being given legal effect is a patent granted for a novel method of producing Hydroxyapatite nanoparticles. The invention tries to match natural Hydroxyapatite. This is a significant development for biopharma which is seeking ways to more effectively incorporate Hydroxyapatite into a wide range of biomedical uses. Read the Whole Article
Magda Carvalho, Patent Agent (PhD, JD), Patent Law at M. Carvalho
|
|
From Nanosilver on the EPA Agenda
This column is by Philip Stiff, a member of the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies team and a current student at the Georgetown Public Policy Institute:
On Nov. 19 EPA opened up a docket for comment on the May 1 petition filed by a coalition of 14 consumer advocacy groups that calls for regulation of products containing nanosilver. The petition requests that EPA ban the sale of products that contain nanosilver until the agency makes a regulatory determination that nanosilver is a new pesticidal substance, requiring toxicity and risk screening. Research summarized in the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies document Silver Nanotechnologies and the Environment: Old Problems or New Challenges? shows that many nanosilver products release silver into public water treatment systems. This, in turn, presents toxicity risks to the aquatic environment. Consumer value of products containing nanosilver is great, especially in the medical field, which is all the more reason to move quickly to ensure risks are managed. Read the Whole Article
David Rejeski, Director, Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies
|
|
From What the US can learn from the UK
A new report from the British goverment's Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution says "new governance arrangements are necessary" to deal with the profound implications of advanced nanotechnology, and warns that this "will take time, possibly decades, to develop and implement." It's gratifying to see these issues taken seriously (finally!) and we hope the US will follow the lead of their UK counterparts. Read the Whole Article
Mike Treder, Center for Responsible Nanotechnology
|
Stay in touch with the rapid-fire changes brought about by advances in nanotechnology. Subscribe to Nano-News Custom and the NanoTech-Transfer Report and Database.
|
 |
|
 |
|
The latest news from around the world, FREE
|
|
|
 |
 |
|
|
Premium Products |
|
 |
|
Only the news you want to read!
Learn More |
|
|
 |
|
University Technology Transfer & Patents
Learn More |
|
|
 |
|
Full-service, expert consulting
Learn More |
|
|
 |
 |
Highly tailored technology monitoring service
Learn More |
|
|
 |
|