The application of nanotechnology in industrial production has grown exponentially because of the emerging awareness of its benefits. The most notable of these is helping companies to run eco-friendly operations while optimizing productivity. Indeed, many products, some of which people rarely recognize, contain nanoparticles. The technology is now used to make sunscreens that are more radiation-resistant, stain repellent clothing, and lighter car bumpers.

Although some people have raised concerns about nanotechnology, especially in relation to safety, most of the issues are mainly about perception. Therefore, you should not shy from adopting it in your organization. In this post, we will tell you about the main tools and instrumentation needed for nanotechnology applications.

What is Nanotechnology?

This is the science and engineering applied at the nanoscale, approximately 1-100 nanometers. It entails the ability to see and control individual molecules and atoms. Because matter, both solid and liquid, cannot be seen with the naked eye at this small scale, special instruments are required for effective manipulation, especially at the industrial scale. Some nanostructured materials (NsM) have stronger properties, and products designed with such materials are of better quality.

Benefits of Using Nanotechnology in Industrial Production

Before looking at the main tools required for industrial nanotechnology application, it will be good to understand the main advantages. So, what are the benefits of adopting the technology in your industrial plant?

• It makes it possible to develop more effective products, such as medicine, that are easy to absorb into the body.
• You can easily reduce the weight of products, meaning that the raw materials required and the cost of operations will be lower.
• In the food industry, nanotechnology is used to make better tasting foods and improving safety.
• When applied together with automation, nanotechnology can come in handy in enhancing the efficiency and production capacity of a manufacturing plant.

Tools and Instrumentation Needed for Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology tools and instruments denote an assortment of hardware, software, and supplies used to measure and manipulate structures on a nanoscale. We must indicate that these instruments are rarely unique to nanotechnology because they are added to already existing industrial infrastructure. Take the example of fabrication software. While it is very crucial in controlling the materials at the smallest atomic level, it needs to work with programmable logic controllers. So, here are the main instruments needed for nanotechnology:

• Lithography equipment: The equipment is used to transfer device patterns onto a substrate using a patented mask and electrons to expose the photoresist layer. These layers are used to create the final product impression or change its properties.
• Nanotechnology-related software: The software you install and use in nanotechnology is perhaps the most important. Without it, the tools and instruments installed in your system cannot work. Good software options include 3D systems, 10 Angstroms and Accelergy. Remember to ensure you select the software suitable for your industry.
• Dispersion system: This system is designed to help break down or use already broken down components of the targeted industrial production agents and combine them to form the final product. The dispersion systems might be designed to work with liquid, semi-crystalline, amorphous, grain, or a combination. Make sure to have the right tools for installing and maintaining the dispersion system for higher efficiency.

These are only a few of the tools that you require when implementing nanotechnology. Others that might come in handy include high-performance motors, plumbing, fittings, boilers, and machining equipment. It will be a good idea to work with a nanotechnology professional and craft a good strategy, including the core objectives for its adoption.