Sep 19 2006
From building materials and interior finishes, to home entertainment and even healthcare-related applications, MEMS (MicroElectroMechanical Systems) and Nanotechnology are putting the “smart” in homes, reports Bourne Research in its newly launched podcast of The Bourne Report. Real products moving into the market today are allowing consumers to reduce energy costs and increase comfort, convenience and safety, without having to spend a lot of money; if you know what to look for, the high-tech market research firm says.
“Welcome to the Smart Home” is the most recent installment of The Bourne Report podcast. In this first-of-its-kind podcast, which provides audio excerpts from The Bourne Report, each 4-5 minute episode discusses how emerging technologies, especially MEMS and Nanotechnology, are changing how we live, work and play. Suppliers of MEMS and nanotech-based solutions, OEMs, investors, the media and others with a vested interest in technology will benefit from the unique perspective offered.
Episodes already available address automotive safety, fuel cells, electronic textiles/smart clothes and the food & beverage industry. Upcoming topics will include energy, silver nanoparticles, medical diagnostics, drug delivery, consumer electronics, aerospace, military/defense and even advertising. The episodes can be listened to and/or downloaded directly from The Bourne Report podcast website: http://bournereport.podOmatic.com.
Marlene Bourne, President and Principal Analyst of Bourne Research will also be addressing smart homes at the nanoTX’06 conference being held September 26-28 in Dallas, TX. Her presentation, titled “Welcome to the Smart Home – Emerging Nano/MEMS Products for the Consumer” will take place on September 27th.