For Immediate Release

Contact:

Marlene Bourne, President & Principal Analyst
Phone: 480-695-0521

The First Book to Extensively Detail the Markets
and Applications for MEMS and Nanotechnology

Scottsdale, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 4, 2008--Research and Markets today announced the addition of “A Consumer’s Guide to MEMS & Nanotechnology” to their offering.

A Consumer’s Guide to MEMS & Nanotechnology is the first book to extensively detail why and how various types of MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) devices and nanomaterials are being put to use in commercial products.

With detailed examples of products from nearly 500 companies, A Consumer’s Guide to MEMS & Nanotechnology is an excellent overview of the current state of MEMS and nanotech commercialization. Both the public and industry will benefit greatly from this book.

Organizations involved in the research, manufacture or use of nanomaterials and MEMS devices will gain insight into the competitive landscape and potential market opportunities. The public will find the conversational approach to a technical, complex topic especially helpful.

Divided into two parts, the first half of the book examines the business history of MEMS and nanotechnology, their evolution into the marketplace, and how material science (nanotech) and engineering (MEMS) have become intertwined. Dozens of MEMS devices and nanomaterials are discussed in detail—including how they work, what makes them unique and why they’re useful.

Part two provides hundreds of real-life applications of MEMS and nanotechnology in cars, homes, consumer electronics, cosmetics, personal care, clothing, footwear, jewelry, sporting goods, healthcare, medicine, food production, oil exploration and more.

Downright fascinating, dozens of illustrations and a 32-page insert of full-color photographs enhance this 287-page paperback book.

Companies mentioned include: 3M, Akzo Nobel, AMCOL, Analog Devices, BASF, Bayer, BMW, Ciba, Colgate-Palmolive, Dow Corning, Du Pont, Freescale Semiconductor, General Electric (GE), Henkel, Hitachi, Honeywell, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, Kodak, L’Oreal, LG Electronics, Omron, PPG Industries, Procter & Gamble, Samsung, Shiseido, Sony, Texas Instruments, Teijin Fiber Corporation, Toray Industries, Unilever, and hundreds more.

Author Info:

Marlene Bourne is internationally recognized as one of the leading experts on MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) and its convergence with nanotechnology. With nearly 15 years of expertise as an industry analyst specially covering these two areas, her technology and market insight extends from the chip to the end-use product, with both broad and deep knowledge of countless products, companies, markets and applications.

Marlene has provided insight on emerging technologies to many business and technical publications, including Business 2.0, BusinessWeek, The Economist, Forbes, Investor's Business Daily, Los Angeles Times Magazine, the New York Times, USA Today and the Wall Street Journal. She has authored dozens of articles for a wide array of industry publications and is a frequent speaker at conferences and corporate events.

The author of two books, A Consumer’s Guide to MEMS & Nanotechnology, and MEMS & Nanotechnology for Kids, her third book, The Future of Healthcare: BioMEMS and Nanomedicine, will be published in 2008.

Marlene also produces and hosts a weekly talk radio show about MEMS and nanotechnology, called The Bourne Report, which airs on Independent 1310 KXAM in Phoenix, and streams live to a global audience.

Marlene holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Wisconsin - Stout, and a Master of Arts in International Business and International Economics from the American University in Washington, DC.

Table of Contents:

PART I - AN OVERVIEW OF MEMS AND NANOTECHNOLOGY

1 - AN INTRODUCTION TO NANO/MEMS

What are MEMS?
What is Nanotechnology?
A Brief History

2 - MEMS

Pressure Sensors
Inertial Sensors
Microfluidics
Optical MEMS
Other MEMS Devices

3 - NANOTECHNOLOGY

Carbon Nanotubes
Dendrimers
Fullerenes (aka Buckyballs)
Nanoclays
Nanofibers
Nanoparticles
Other Nanostructures

4 - NEMS

Atomic Force Microscopes
Memory
Sensors
Lab-on-a-Chip

PART II - COOL PRODUCTS AVAILABLE TODAY

5 - AUTOMOBILES

Active Suspension
Airbags
Anti-lock Braking Systems
Anti-Rollover Systems
Batteries
Body Panels/Trims
Cleaning/Detailing
Clearcoat/Paint
Climate Control
Displays
The Engine
Fabrics/Textiles
Fuel System
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Headlights
Tires
Windshields

6 - IN AND AROUND THE HOME

Appliances
Bed and Bath
Building Materials
Fixtures
Flooring
Furniture
Housewares
Lawn and Garden
Lighting
Paint
Windows

7 - CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

Cell Phones
Digital Cameras/Camcorders
Computers
Gaming
Home Theater/TVs
Toys

8 - PERSONAL CARE

The Science
Anti-Aging/Skincare
Color/Make-up
Deodorant
Hair Care
Sunscreen
Toothpaste
Personal Electrics

9 - CLOTHING/ACCESSORIES

Next-Generation Textile Properties
Athletic Apparel
Sportswear
Separates/Suits
Outerwear
Swimwear
Footwear
Jewelry
Tattoos

10 - RECREATION/SPORTS

Astronomy
Badminton/Racquetball/Squash
Baseball/Softball
Boating/Yachting
Bowling
Bullriding
Cycling
Exercise Equipment
Extreme Sports
Fishing
Golf
Hockey
Hunting
Mountain Climbing
Personal GPS
Protective Gear
Running/Walking
SCUBA Diving
Skiing
Snowboarding
Tennis

11 - HEALTHCARE

Asthma
Blood Pressure
Contact Lenses
Feminine Hygiene
First Aid
Hearing Aids
Wheelchairs
Scales
Thermometers
Diagnostic Tools
Equipment/Materials
Infection Control
Pharmaceuticals

12 - WHERE ELSE ARE NANO/MEMS FOUND?

Aerospace
Food
Entertainment
Oil & Gas Production
Paper
Space Exploration
Water
What’s Next?

GLOSSARY
REFERENCES
INDEX
ABOUT THE AUTHOR