Bourne Research Releases Collection of Market Briefs Assessing the Use of MEMS and Nanotechnology Across a Wide Spectrum of Industries

The Bourne Report Market Briefs analyze the current commercial use of MEMS and Nanotech in sectors ranging from Automation and Apparel/Textiles, to Food Packaging and Renewable Energy, and as well as products such as Displays, Fuel Cells, Inertial Sensors and Silver Nanoparticles.

Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) August 28, 2006 -- Bourne Research (www.bourneresearch.com), a trusted source of market intelligence covering emerging technologies, with a specialized focus on MEMS (MicroElectroMechanical Systems) and Nanotechnology, today released an extensive collection of market briefs assessing the impact of emerging technologies across a wide spectrum of industries. These timely reports address current market challenges such as oil pipeline maintenance, the recall of lithium-ion batteries, recent airline travel restrictions, and global water management, and the role that MEMS and nanotechnologies are already playing.

The Bourne Report Market Briefs provide a concise overview of each market and the specific needs being addressed by MEMS and Nanotechnology-based solutions, as well as recent product and application-specific developments, and identification of emerging opportunities for suppliers, OEMs and investors.

Some of 17 topics currently covered include:

• Bourne Report: Automation – focused on HVAC/R and wireless sensing

• Bourne Report: Cosmetics – from anti-aging products to perfume

• Bourne Report: Displays – including TVs, cell phones and personal media players

• Bourne Report: Food & Beverage – focused on process control and refrigeration

• Bourne Report: Inertial Sensors – including tri-axis accelerometers and gyros

• Bourne Report: Oil & Gas – from geophysical services to refineries

• Bourne Report: Packaging – including paper and plastic containers, films and smart RFID

• Bourne Report: Smart Homes – from building materials and appliances to décor

Market briefs on Aerospace, Batteries/Fuel Cells, Military, Renewable Energy, Robotics, Security, Silver Nanoparticles, Smart Apparel/Textiles, and Water Quality/Safety are also available. The Bourne Report offers the most insightful market analysis available on emerging technologies, with a focus on MEMS and Nanotechnology. To purchase The Bourne Report Market Briefs, or for more information, please visit: www.bourneresearch.com/marketbriefs.htm.

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.

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