What is Nanotechnology?

Nanotechnology is the controlled manipulation of materials at the molecular level in order to give them new or unusual properties at the every-day scale. By altering the arrangement of matter at the nano-scale, scientists are learning how to make better medicine, faster computers and stronger alloys – and that’s just the beginning.

This article by technology analyst David J. Roughley outlines nanotech without the hype.

Nanotechnology in a Nutshell [PDF - 92KB]

David J. Roughley is a technology analyst and member of Nanotech BC's management team. Here he provides an outline of what nanotechnology is, what it isn’t, and what it may eventually become.