Considering that food and water are in short supply in much of the world, it seems like food and water etf's may be a good investment. MOO could prove to be a good purchase, as could FIW, CGW, and PHO.
Nanotechnology investing is something I have been interested in for a long time. As I have typed here, IBM has the most nano patents. But Nikon is starting to catch up. IBM only lost 30% of the price of its stock in 2008. I think that company should stand the test of time.
( I am long IBM. I may add MOO and NKN in the next 2 weeks.)
Showing posts with label nanotech investing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nanotech investing. Show all posts
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Friday, August 21, 2009
Zack's: IBM Enters Nanotech
(NYSE: IBM - News) announced that it will utilize DNA molecules (DNA origami structures) for building next-generation microchips and tiny circuit boards for use in computers, cell phones and other electronic devices. Through this new technology, IBM plans to advance in the nanotechnology field for smaller, faster and more energy-efficient computer chips.
The demand for cheaper semiconductors in large volumes is on the rise. The company’s innovative DNA molecules will shrink microchip sizes, thereby reducing manufacturing costs and feeding this demand. It is expected that the technology will facilitate transition to the sub-22 nm lithography. This will help scale up the production of tiny computer chips possessing greater power, speed and energy efficiency.
The building of chips using this new technology improves IBM’s prospects in the long run, opening the door to a previously unexplored opportunity. We believe that although manufacturing complexities are always a consideration for new players and the cost of developing new technologies is extremely high, IBM -- through its technology leadership, superior cash generation and significant investment in R&D -- would be in a position to capitalize on the opportunity. IBM’s new foray into the semiconductor business could lead to substantial savings in the most expensive and challenging part of the chip-making process.
IBM's research combines the DNA double helix and nanotechnology to build frameworks for the theoretically smaller and less expensive microchips. The research was jointly done by IBM's scientists at Almaden Research Center and the California Institute of Technology.
While this could be a new revenue stream for IBM, the stiff competition would likley result in pressure on prices, thus hurting margins. Large companies such as NVIDIA (NasdaqGS: NVDA - News), Intel (NasdaqGS: INTC - News) and STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM - News) have vast experience and expertise in smaller semiconductor designs.
The technology that IBM plans to use is time consuming and very costly. The new process is not expected to take off for another 10 years. It will also require huge cash outlays, thereby raising the cost of production However, given the strengthening demand and IBM’s history of execution, we remain positive on the company’s new initiative.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHS (IBM): Read the Full Research Report
NVIDIA CP (NVDA): Read the Full Research Report
INTEL CP (INTC): Read the Full Research Report
STMICROELECTRONICS N V (STM): Read the Full Research Report
Zacks Investment Research
The demand for cheaper semiconductors in large volumes is on the rise. The company’s innovative DNA molecules will shrink microchip sizes, thereby reducing manufacturing costs and feeding this demand. It is expected that the technology will facilitate transition to the sub-22 nm lithography. This will help scale up the production of tiny computer chips possessing greater power, speed and energy efficiency.
The building of chips using this new technology improves IBM’s prospects in the long run, opening the door to a previously unexplored opportunity. We believe that although manufacturing complexities are always a consideration for new players and the cost of developing new technologies is extremely high, IBM -- through its technology leadership, superior cash generation and significant investment in R&D -- would be in a position to capitalize on the opportunity. IBM’s new foray into the semiconductor business could lead to substantial savings in the most expensive and challenging part of the chip-making process.
IBM's research combines the DNA double helix and nanotechnology to build frameworks for the theoretically smaller and less expensive microchips. The research was jointly done by IBM's scientists at Almaden Research Center and the California Institute of Technology.
While this could be a new revenue stream for IBM, the stiff competition would likley result in pressure on prices, thus hurting margins. Large companies such as NVIDIA (NasdaqGS: NVDA - News), Intel (NasdaqGS: INTC - News) and STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM - News) have vast experience and expertise in smaller semiconductor designs.
The technology that IBM plans to use is time consuming and very costly. The new process is not expected to take off for another 10 years. It will also require huge cash outlays, thereby raising the cost of production However, given the strengthening demand and IBM’s history of execution, we remain positive on the company’s new initiative.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHS (IBM): Read the Full Research Report
NVIDIA CP (NVDA): Read the Full Research Report
INTEL CP (INTC): Read the Full Research Report
STMICROELECTRONICS N V (STM): Read the Full Research Report
Zacks Investment Research
Thursday, April 24, 2008
IBM Has Most Nano Patents
Which Countries and Companies are Leading the Way in Nanotechnology Patenting?
Researchers from the University of Arizona and the US National Science Foundation examined nanoscale science and engineering patents at the US Patent & Trademark Office from 1976-2003. 12 They found that 8,630 nanotech-related patents were issued by the US PTO in 2003 alone, an increase of 50% over the previous three years. The top 5 countries represented were: US (5,228 patents), Japan (926), Germany (684), Canada (244) and France (183). The top 5 entities winning nanotech-related patents included four multinational electronic firms and one university: IBM (198 patents), Micron Technologies (129), Advanced Micro Devices (128), Intel (90) and University of California (89).
http://www.azonano.com/Details.asp?ArticleID=1379
Researchers from the University of Arizona and the US National Science Foundation examined nanoscale science and engineering patents at the US Patent & Trademark Office from 1976-2003. 12 They found that 8,630 nanotech-related patents were issued by the US PTO in 2003 alone, an increase of 50% over the previous three years. The top 5 countries represented were: US (5,228 patents), Japan (926), Germany (684), Canada (244) and France (183). The top 5 entities winning nanotech-related patents included four multinational electronic firms and one university: IBM (198 patents), Micron Technologies (129), Advanced Micro Devices (128), Intel (90) and University of California (89).
http://www.azonano.com/Details.asp?ArticleID=1379
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Nanotechnology Patents
Which Countries and Companies are Leading the Way in Nanotechnology Patenting?
Researchers from the University of Arizona and the US National Science Foundation examined nanoscale science and engineering patents at the US Patent & Trademark Office from 1976-2003. 12 They found that 8,630 nanotech-related patents were issued by the US PTO in 2003 alone, an increase of 50% over the previous three years. The top 5 countries represented were: US (5,228 patents), Japan (926), Germany (684), Canada (244) and France (183). The top 5 entities winning nanotech-related patents included four multinational electronic firms and one university: IBM (198 patents), Micron Technologies (129), Advanced Micro Devices (128), Intel (90) and University of California (89).
http://www.azonano.com/Details.asp?ArticleID=1379
Researchers from the University of Arizona and the US National Science Foundation examined nanoscale science and engineering patents at the US Patent & Trademark Office from 1976-2003. 12 They found that 8,630 nanotech-related patents were issued by the US PTO in 2003 alone, an increase of 50% over the previous three years. The top 5 countries represented were: US (5,228 patents), Japan (926), Germany (684), Canada (244) and France (183). The top 5 entities winning nanotech-related patents included four multinational electronic firms and one university: IBM (198 patents), Micron Technologies (129), Advanced Micro Devices (128), Intel (90) and University of California (89).
http://www.azonano.com/Details.asp?ArticleID=1379
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Nanotechnology
I recently read at a futurists forum that IBM has more nanotechnology patents than any other company. Disruptive nanotechnology will likely trump the development of the internet. So far, IBM is in the lead with patents. Furthermore, IBM has weathered the recent volatility of the stock market fairly well. Take action and call your stockbroker.
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