NanoMaterials 2010
Unbelievably, this was the fourth NanoMaterials ConferenceTM since our inaugural event in Gateshead in 2007. When we began, NanoMaterials was designed to be completely different to other ‘nano’ events in the calendar. We sought to be the only conference in Europe focusing on how nanomaterials were being used to create new products, solve customers’ problems and give additional functionality and benefits to existing products. I am glad to say that we have succeeded spectacularly in this aim to the extent that NanoMaterials is now widely recognised to be the must attend event in Europe focusing on the commercialisation of nanomaterials. Each year we have extended the “value-add” of NanoMaterials, introducing additional streams in 2008, moving into continental Europe (Bonn) in 2009 and now, in London in 2010, we are featured an enhanced partnering and introduced a “Cleantech” stream. However, over the years, we have kept the core concept the same: bringing together a selection of the key decision makers from industry with direct and relevant experience in the commercialisation of nanomaterials.
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- Stephen Cash from NanoCentral
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- Lambda Photometrics booth
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- BHR Group booth
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- Thomas Swan announces elicarb plant expansion
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- Once again another stunning stand from Nanogap
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- Will Barton from the technology strategy board
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- Charles McGovern from INSCX
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- Nanofactory booth
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- Tim Harper from Cientific
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- Matthias Holling from ETH
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- Matthias Holling from ETH
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- Paul Atherton from Nanoventures
Videos
Videos of this years conference are available via the NanoCentral youtube channel which can be found here. Below: Stephen Cash, CEO of NanoCentral, reflects on Nanomaterials 2010 & outlines the way forward for NanoCentral over the next few years.
NanoMaterials 2010 Programme Events
This year our plenary session on Day 1 we focused on “exploiting the commercial potential of nanotechnology and nanomaterials” and that on Day 2 on “overcoming potential barriers to successful commercialisation”. Within the first session, real practitioners in nanomaterials detailed their experiences of starting up nanotech businesses, acquiring funding and developing their businesses to become market leaders. In the second, experts gave their assessment of the current societal view of nanomaterials, together with requirements for nanomaterial risk management and assurance of SHE concerns. There were be four themes this year covering Nanoelectronics & Sensors, Nanocomposites & Nanoplastics, Coatings, Inks & Pigments and Cleantech. Running alongside these themes is an exhibition by leading technology suppliers and a poster display of leading edge developments in the academic field. The conference represents a tremendous opportunity for businesses to make connections within the supply chain, to overcome obstacles, investigate new materials and, most importantly, deliver new products to market. As ever, it promises to be an excellent opportunity to meet other industrial players who are already making commercial gains through the use of nanomaterials and to network with other nanomaterial and nanotechnology companies.
View the presentation slides here:
