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The Bourne Report Reveals its List
of the
Ten Coolest Consumer Products of 2006
From fishing lures to high-tech
footwear, these must-have items showcase the diverse ways
in which Nanotechnology, MEMS and other emerging technologies
are being utilized in products for the consumer.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., November 13, 2006 – Bourne Research,
a market research firm which tracks emerging technologies,
today revealed its list of the ten coolest consumer products
of 2006, featuring just a few of the “must have” items
which utilize the latest in MEMS (MicroElectroMechanical
Systems) and Nanotechnology. All of these products are
available to consumers today and many are ideal for a range
of gift-giving budgets.
“What makes these ten products so unique is the
way next-generation sensors, materials and other high-tech
approaches are being used to differentiate them from other
products in their class,” said Marlene Bourne, President & Principal
Analyst of Bourne Research. “It’s this level
of innovation that gave these items the wow factor necessary
to make the list.”
The Bourne Report’s Ten Coolest Consumer Products
of 2006 includes items from companies such as Hasbro, Nintendo,
Estee Lauder, and Patek Philippe. Some of the products
on the list include Premium Plus Interior Sateen paint
from Behr, the LP4100 cell phone from LG Electronics, the
NuMetrex sports bra from Textronics, and the SilverCare
washing machine from Samsung. The breakthrough nature of
these particular products is expected to open the door
to many similar items over the coming year.
The entire list is available for free via The Bourne Report
Podcast, which discusses real ways in which Nanotechnology,
MEMS and other emerging technologies are changing how we
live, work and play. Download and listen to these free
audio files right from your computer. The Bourne Report
Podcast can be accessed directly at http://bournreport.com/podcast.php.
About Bourne Research
Bourne Research is a trusted source of market intelligence,
with a specialized focus on MEMS (MicroElectroMechanical
Systems), Nanotechnology, and the convergence of both.
Its founder, Marlene Bourne, is a highly respected industry
analyst with more than a decade of experience following
the development of emerging technologies, and is internationally
recognized as one of the leading experts on MEMS.
