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Commercializing Micro-Nanotechnology ProductsDavid Tolfree, Manchester, England, Mark J. Jackson, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA Key Features:
· Describes how to manufacture a micro-nanotechnology marketable product
· Details the impact of micro-nanotechnologies on companies, nations, regions, and individuals
· Addresses fundamental issues associated with manufacturing new products and evolving a new industry
· Presents product integration technologies
· Offers roadmapping, market prediction, and analysis
About the book:
Micro-nanotechnologies are already making a profound impact on our daily lives. New applications are well underway in the US, Asia, and Europe, but their potential disruptive nature, along with public concerns, have produced challenges that must be overcome. Contributors to Commercializing Micro-Nanotechnology Products assess the current situation and need for MNT development. This book outlines the problems facing today's businesses. Chapters discuss the paths of commercialization, roadmapping, technology transfer issues, market analysis, and entrepreneur development. International case studies of leading micro-nanotechnology companies provide a practical look at these issues.
Selected Contents:
Introduction. Paths to Commercialisation. Entrepreneurship's Role in Commercializing MNT Products. Roadmapping for MNT Products. Technology Transfer to SMEs. Commercialisation Strategies for Public Research Organisations. Market Analysis and Growth for MNT Products. Oxonica Ltd: A Leading UK Nanotechnology Company. Zyvex Corp: A Leading US Nanotech Company. STEAG Micro Parts GmbH: A Leading German Microtechnology Company. The Future.
Catalog no. 8315, November 2007, Pages/Trim/Binding: 296 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
Hard Cover ISBN: 0849383153 / ISBN13: 9780849383151, $99.95 / £56.99
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