Micro and Nanotechnology (MNT) has many definitions involving manipulating materials and systems at the molecular level. For business the only definition that matters is:-

 

“Technology that offers new improved ways of delivering functionality at lower cost, or of achieving new functions not accessible previously”

 

MNT happens to be a technology area where investment in it is more likely than other areas to generate new benefits. Business and governments recognise this and are now investing £billions in research and development to exploit the emerging Micro and Nanotechnologies across many markets and disciplines.

 

Separating valuable ideas from hype is becoming more difficult as every organisation seeks to benefit from this growing investment.

 

The key to navigating a business though this rapid evolution is to focus on developing technologies that generate new added value “irrespective of what its called”.

 

Psi-tran is an Associate Member of the Institute of Nanotechnology (IoN) and a member of the BIS’s MNT forum and network and has more than 20 years experience in advising government and organisations on the application of Micro and Nanotechnology.

 

For example David Robinson led a study on UK Nanotechnology capability for the DTI as part of the government MNT strategy development and the ‘Taylor’ report (opposite)

 

 

 

 

We can help evaluate new technologies or assist with bidding for DTI or EU Nanotechnology research funding.

 

 

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