Author Archives: Walt

About Walt

I have been involved in various aspects of nanotechnology since the late 1970s. My interest in promoting nano-safety began in 2006 and produced a white paper in 2007 explaining the four pillars of nano-safety. I am a technology futurist and is currently focused on nanoelectronics, single digit nanomaterials, and 3D printing at the nanoscale. My experience includes three startups, two of which I founded, 13 years at SEMATECH, where I was a Senior Fellow of the technical staff when I left, and 12 years at General Electric with nine of them on corporate staff. I have a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin, an MBA from James Madison University, and a B.S. in Physics from the Illinois Institute of Technology.

Nanotube Computer

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Walt | Permalink 0

There has been an interesting report from Stanford University.  The researchers have developed a working computer that is based on carbon nanotube electronics.  This is the first time [..]

Nanotechnology, Technology

Nano-Safety

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Walt | Permalink 3

Nano-Safety What is safety with respect to nanotechnology?  In the simplest terms, it is the development, manufacture, application, and control of nanomaterials in a manner that minimizes potential [..]

Nanotechnology Safety

When is “nano” really nano

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Walt | Permalink 5

The common definition of “nano” is when one dimension of a material is less than 100 nm.  The definition from a Google search [1] on “What is nanotechnology?” [..]

Misc Ramblings, Nanotechnology

Two-dimensional Materials?

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Walt | Permalink 2

Graphene is one form of carbon atoms arranged in a densely packed hexagonal lattice.  It has been called a two-dimensional material due to the fact that most references [..]

Nanotechnology, Technology

nanotechnology research

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Walt | Permalink 0

Nanotechnology can be a controversial topic.  There are numerous reports that are published showing that a specific nanomaterial (pick your favorite one) is beneficial or is harmful and [..]

Nanotechnology, Science

nanotechnology

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Walt | Permalink 0

Nanotechnology has been applied since the time of ancient Greece.  Our ability to observe, measure, control, and modify in this size realm is of recent development.  The ability [..]

Nanotechnology