Technological innovations at the nano-level are being made in various areas.

Many materials at the nano-level have their original features maximized or show even new characteristics. Nano-particles, nano-coatings, composites, dendrimers - by using these nano-sized materials, breakthroughs and applications in totally new areas are anticipated.

Information technology is evolving every day on the nano level as semiconductor, NEMS, next-generation displays, disks, memories, capacitors, emission elements, optical devices, etc. to meet demands for more speed, density, and brightness. Many firms are struggling to bring their original technology to the nano level, while others try to build up their technology from the atomic level, but both have the goals of making next-generation innovations.

Nanotechnology is strongly expected to make contributions to the fields of energy and the environment. As for parts such as secondary cells andlubricants, much research is being done to find effective materials that are energy efficient and minimize the impact on the environment. Nanotechnology is said to be essential for R&D on next-generation energy sources such as fuel cells and solar cells. Its importance continues to grow in this area.

Drugs, DDS, biosensors, biochips, implant devices all fall under "nano-bio," which is bio-technology research on the nano level. Already, real products like cosmetics use nano particles. From now on, nanotechnology will be part of daily life.

For the R&D for this nanotechnology, measuring and analyzing equipment is necessary, and these machines are being improved at a rapid rate. This area can be said to be the fastest developing area and is at the forefront of nanotechnology.