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Central Queensland's Invited to Learn About Nanotechnology
With 50% of consumer products expected to include nanotechnology by 2013, the Australian Nanotechnology Alliance (ANA) in conjunction with QUT are holding a nanotechnology forum for Central Queensland industry that showcases the broad range of applications which incorporates nanotechnology materials and applications.
ANA Director Ms Carla Gerbo said "the Central Queensland forum has been designed to examine issues that impact not just large companies, but provides opportunities for business regardless of size. The overall theme for Central Queensland is clean energy and as such we devised a program of speakers with specific relevance to this topic".
Media Release - Consumer Demand for Nanotechnology Goods on the Rise
As the number of consumer products incorporating nanotechnology approaches 500, scientists predict that by 2013 half of all new consumer products developed will contain nanotechnology, and with the value of goods incorporating nano expected to reach $2.6 trillion by 2015, these very small particles which measure one-billionth of a metre, are becoming a part of our everyday life.
Carla Gerbo, Director of the Australian Nanotechnology Alliance (ANA) said, "In Australia many consumers are aware of nano's use in consumer products such as UV sunscreens incorporating zinc oxide nanoparticles, or nano particles that clothing companies such as King Gee use in some of their clothing range which makes them water and stain repellent. These items have readily been accepted by Australian consumers, yet they represent just the tip of a range of products now available".
Big names in house-hold products have been quick to adopt nanotechnology and produce domestic appliances such as fridges (Samsung, LG, Daewoo), washing machines (Samsung), mobile phone casings (LG), door handles (Nano Care Technology) and vacuum cleaners (LG), infused with silver nanoparticles. Silver, with its anti-bacterial properties, is the most popular of the nanoparticles incorporated into 20% of products."
Australian Nanotechnology Alliance - Supporting a New Era in Traditional Industries
The Australian Nanotechnology Alliance (ANA), the industry led-research supported membership alliance, has appointed a new executive team to drive its commitment to facilitating closer linkages between research and innovation providers.
Heading the ANA is President, Mr. Steven Healy, Alcan Bauxite and Alumina's International R&D Director, who, along with his fellow Directors are committed to the facilitation and collaboration among industries and research provides for enhanced productivity, performance and growth of existing technologies; and to create new emerging technologies, markets and employment in Australia.
Invitation to Japan Nano Tech 2007
Australian companies and research institutes seeking to partner, collaborate and export their technology into the dynamic international micro and nanotechnology market are invited to participate in an Australian delegation to nano tech Japan 2007.
This year, Australian micro and nano capabilities will be showcased by an Australian Pavilion under the Brand Australia banner, supported by the Australian Nano Business Forum, Invest Australia and Austrade. With compelling cost advantages, process efficiencies, and high added value, companies are increasingly integrating nanotechnology solutions into hundreds of billions of dollars worth of products worldwide. It is vital Australian companies involved in product development, manufacturing and commerce become involved. nano tech Japan is the world's largest nanotechnology exhibition and conference attracting over 40,000 international delegates and 800 exhibitors and the best place to explore commercial opportunities in the international nano-enabled product market.
For More information, see the invitation document.
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