Growth Market Nanotechnology – An Analysis of Technology and Innovation

Dr. Norbert Malanowski is consultant and project manager at VDI Technology Center, Dusseldorf, Germany, since 1999. He obtained a degree in Social Sciences from the University of Duisburg, Germany, studied Political Economy at the University of Toronto and obtained his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Hagen, Germany. He was a Visiting Scholar at the International Institute for Labour Studies of the International Labour Organisation in Geneva, Senior Scientist at the Faculty of Social Sciences of Bochum University and Project manager at the Center of Technology Assessment, Stuttgart, prior to his position at VDI. He specializes in Innovation and Technology Analysis, Nanotechnology, and Labour Maket Analysis. He has previously published two other books in the field.

THE KEY RESULTS AT A GLANCE 1 INTRODUCTION Background and Definition of the Topic Methodological Remarks Structure of the Study 2 REMARKS ON NANOTECHNOLOGY Defining Nanotechnology Bottom-up and Top-down Strategies New Effects Caused by Nanomanufacturing Thematic and Structural Interdisciplinarity Major Players in Germany German Activities in International Comparison 3 APPLICATION AND MARKET PERSPECTIVES OF NANOTECHNOLOGY IN PRODUCTS AND PRODUCT GROUPS Remarks on Literature Analysis Nanomaterials Nanoelectronics Nanooptics Nanobiotechnology Nanotools/Nanoanalytics Application and Market Potentials at a Glance 4 PROOFS FOR MARKET POTENTIALS IN PATENT DATA Methodological Remarks Nanotechnology Patents in General Nanotechnology Patents in Chemistry Nanotechnology Patents in Optics Nanotechnology Patents in the Automotive Industry Nanotechnology Patents in Medical Technology and Life Sciences Nanotechnology Patents at a Glance 5 EMBEDDING AND APPLICATION OF NANOTECHNOLOGY IN GERMAN COMPANIES Objective of the Company Survey Methodological Remarks Structural Data of Companies Current Importance of Nanotechnology Future Developments in Nanotechnology Future Steps and Barriers in Nanotechnology Development Significance of Nanotechnology in Small and Large Companies Key Results of the Company Survey at a Glance 6 MARKET POTENTIALS OF NANOTECHNOLOGY IN LEAD MARKETS Methodological Remarks Acquiring Chances in Lead Markets Chemistry Automotive Industry Optics Medical Technology and Life Sciences Electronics Market Potentials and Time Horizon at a Glance 7 MARKET ASSESSMENT - CONCLUSIONS FOR GERMANY Methodological Remarks German Companies and the Markets of Nanotechnology Readiness for Use Barriers for Innovation and Diffusion Employment Effects and Qualification Germany in International Comparison Outlook Market Assessment at a Glance 8 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS LITERATURE APPENDIX Questionnaire for Expert Interviews Questionnaire for Company Survey