In Taking the Nanopulse, his monthly column for IndustryWeek.com,
Dr. Scott Rickert, President of the nanotechnology company
Nanofilm, offers
real-world advice to manufacturers considering incorporating
nanotechnology into their products.
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| Dr. Scott Rickert is President and CEO of
Nanofilm which has been developing performance enhancing nanofilms,
nanocomposite films and surface care products since
1985. |
Dr. Rickert refutes the arguments of those who fear
nanotechnology is too complex for commercialized manufacturing. For
help, he recommends partnerships with nanotechnology experts, not
simply materials suppliers. He also suggests that industry
conferences in virtually every field now include sessions on
nanotechnology which can supply expertise.
He acknowledges the fact that bringing nanotechnology into a new
manufacturing environment requires expertise. "There are instant
mashed potatoes. Instant pudding. Instant cocoa. But there's no
such thing as instant nanotechnology," he says. However, Dr.
Rickert concludes that the added value nanotechnology can bring to
products is worth the effort of commercialization. "Nanotechnology
isn't a plug-and-play solution yet, but it is up to the challenge,"
he asserts. "Aren't you?"
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