2014 NCMS-NSF Study of Nanotechnology in the U.S. Manufacturing Industry

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1 Unauthorized W W duplication W. Nor Cdistribution M S prohibited.. O R G 2014 NCMS-NSF Study of Nanotechnology in the U.S. Manufacturing Industry Achieving Sustainable Nanotechnology Products SELECTED RESULTS NSF GRANTEES CONFERENCE, December 10, 2014 (DATA TRENDS INCLUDES ALL + ONLY MANUFACTURERS) Manish Mehta, Ph.D. Principal Investigator NCMS-NSF Nanotechnology Commercialization Study manishm@ncms.org; (734)

2 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS National Science Foundation Award # CMMI # Dr. Mihail C. Roco, Senior Advisor, NNI/NSF Dr. Khershed Cooper, Program Director, NSF Dr. Bruce Kramer, Program Director, NSF Ascendus Technologies LifeScience Alley SOLID STATE TECHNOLOGY Extension Media Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 2

3 What s Your Nano-Commercialization Strategy? Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited.

4 Nanotechnology Is At the Heart of All Innovations! LED Lighting Precision Manufacturing Green Chemistry Water Treatment CleanTech/Renewables Biotechnology Personalized Medicine Electronics Precision Agriculture Aero/Auto/Defense Structures Performance Coatings Tools & Instrumentation Food Processing Biomimicry Optics/Photonics Smart Grid/Devices Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 4

5 STUDY OBJECTIVES Snapshot of U.S. Industry Attitudes to Nanotechnology Assess Key Trends, Strategies, Plans, Concerns Enable Cross-Sector Industry Comparisons Benchmark for Best Practices in Commercialization Inform Policy-makers, Industry Metric of NNI Impact, Other Public-Private Initiatives Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 5

6 4 PROGRESSIVE NCMS-NSF NANO-STUDY THEMES Reports At: Do U.S. manufacturers recognize the potential of nanotechnology? (80+ datasets) 2006 Do surveyed organizations view nanotechnology differently from other advanced science and technology? (600+) 2009 Are U.S. nanotechnology businesses viable, competitive and sustainable in current economically turbulent times? (270+) 2014 Achieving Sustainable NanoProducts (300+) Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 6

7 20 Strategic Commercialization Factors 1. Geographic Location/Clustering 2. Org Role in Nano-Value Chain 3. Respondent s Org Function 4. Nanotech Application Markets 5. Coping with Nano-Strategy 6. Corporate Priority for Nanotech 7. Organization Capacity 8. Available Infrastructure 9. Interactions with FFRDCs, NSERCs 10. Open-Innovation/Collaboration 11. Offshoring of Developments 12. Direct Staffing 13. Commercialization Timelines 14. Nano-Product Type(s) 15. Technology/Manufacturing Readiness Levels 16. Sustainability/Eco-Labeling 17. Role of Government 18. Key Challenges & Barriers 19. US Leadership/Competitiveness 20. Industry Outlook, Jobs, STEM 32-Question Online Survey = A Wellness Scorecard! Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 7

8 SURVEY EXECUTION Data Collection: January June 2014 Authentication & (10%) Interviews: May July Data Analytics: August October Dissemination/Closeout: December 2014 Total: 335 datasets (38 non-us) NCMS Data Analysis: Aggregate (297) and Manufacturers Only (185) + Selected industry sectors & categories Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 8

9 DISCLAIMER While every effort has been made to verify the accuracy of the information presented herein, neither NCMS nor the sponsor of this report can accept any responsibility or liability for reliance by any person or entity solely on the contents of this report. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this report are those of the author, and do not represent the views of the United States Government or any agency thereof. There are lies, damned lies, and statistics! - Mark Twain Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited.

10 1. DISTRIBUTION OF 300+ SURVEY RESPONDENTS % Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited.

11 2A. RESPONDENT S ROLE - MFRERS ONLY (185) A healthy mix of senior, technology and scientific staff from all stakeholders higher proportion of C-level executives Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 11

12 3A. ORGANIZATION ROLE IN NANO-VALUE CHAIN - MANUFACTURERS ONLY (185) Suppliers of engineered nanomaterials and intermediate processors dominated the manufacturer list. Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 12

13 4. COMMERCIALIZATION STAGE Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 13

14 4A. COMMERCIAL STAGE - MANUFACTURERS ONLY (185) Over half (55%) respondents were from established or growth-phase corporations (i.e., sales/revenue generating corporations). Balance (45%) respondents were from start-ups. Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 14

15 5A. DRIVERS FOR NANOTECH MFRERS (185) The quest for superior performance, novel product applications or improved manufacturing technology for products drive the development of nanotechnology. Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 15

16 6A. APPLICATION MARKETS MFRERS (185) Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 16

17 8A. URGENCY FOR NANOTECH MFRERS (185) A higher proportion (61%) of manufacturers indicated high priority is given to nano-commercialization. 25% indicated nanotechnology receives the same priority as other R&D. Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 17

18 10. INFRASTRUCTURE FOR NANO R&D Over half (53%) of aggregate respondents indicated their organizations have adequate infrastructure for nanocommercialization. 20% indicated infrastructure is deficient. Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 18

19 11A. TYPES OF NANO-PARTNERSHIPS MFRERS (185) There is increasing sophistication in the levels of engagement and diversity of collaborative partnerships for development of nanoenabled products in the U.S. 28% indicated internal development of nanotechnology. Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 19

20 12A & 13A. OPEN INNOVATION - MFRERS (185) About half (50%) manufacturers are involved in Open Innovation. 35% indicated no involvement in Open Innovation practices for nanotechnology. Types of O-I Practices (%) Seek specialized resources 25 Leverage subject matter expertise Seek co-development partners Technology-scouting / investment Fund / pursue challenge awards 5.0 Don t know Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 20

21 14A. COLLABORATIONS WITH NNI AGENCIES MFRERS (185) Top 4 Federal engagements for nano-manufacturers DOE, NSF Centers, DoD, and NNI-sponsored University projects. 12% manufacturers have had no interactions with NNI agencies. Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 21

22 15A. COLLABORATION DRIVERS MFRERS (185) Nano-manufacturing organizations have different motivations and priorities for collaborating than do non-manufacturers and service providers. Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 22

23 16A. OFFSHORE DEVELOPMENT MFRERS (185) 63% manufacturing respondents indicated nanotechnology is entirely developed in the U.S. 25% indicated offshore nanotechnology developments. Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 23

24 17. DIRECT STAFFING IN NANOMANUFACTURING Start-ups (<10 staff) are still the norm in nanotechnology development, but larger organizations are also engaged in commercial developments with nano-enabled products. Consolidation and vertical integration trend continues. 18% respondents did not disclose staffing levels. Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 24

25 18A. COMMERCIALIZATION TIMELINE MFRERS (185) Manufacturers tend to be involved with more focused and shorter development timelines and horizons with nanotechnology products. Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 25

26 19A. NANOPRODUCT TYPES MFRERS (185) Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 26

27 20. NANO-PRODUCT READINESS LEVELS Concept Commercial Product TRL Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 27

28 20A. NANO-PRODUCT READINESS MFRERS (185) Manufacturers indicated higher TRLs and a greater sense of purpose and deliberation with nanotechnology products. TRL Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 28

29 Nanotechnology Readiness Levels (2009) NOTE: TRL = Technology Readiness Level (a risk assessment index used in the DoD) Concept Level Implementation Ready Product TRL National Center for Manufacturing Sciences

30 21A. ROLE OF GOVT MFRERS (185) Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 30

31 22. TOP BARRIERS/CHALLENGES TO NANOMFG High Medium Low Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 31

32 22B. BARRIERS TO NANOMANUFACTURING (185) Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 32

33 23B. TOP BARRIERS FOR AEROSPACE MFRERS Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 33

34 23B. PRIORITY BARRIERS AUTOMOTIVE MARKETS High Medium Low Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited.

35 23B. TOP BARRIERS FOR ELONICS/SEMICOND MFRERS High Medium Low Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 35

36 23B. TOP BARRIERS FOR HEALTHCARE/BIOMED MFRERS High Medium Low Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 36

37 23B. TOP BARRIERS FOR DRUG DELIVERY/DIAGNOSTICS/ THERAPEUTICS NANOPRODUCTS MFRERS Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 37

38 23B. TOP BARRIERS FOR ENGINEERED NANOMATERIALS PRODUCT MFRERS Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 38

39 24A. NPD FOR NANO-PRODUCTS MFRERS (185) Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 39

40 25A. EH&S RESOURCES MFRERS (185) Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 40

41 26A. DISCLOSURE/ECO-LABELS MFRERS (185) Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 41

42 28A. SUSTAINABILITY ATTRIBUTES MFRERS (185) Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 42

43 29. U.S. COMPETITIVENESS Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 43

44 31A. OPINIONS ON NANOMFG MFRERS (185) Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 44

45 MEGA-TRENDS DRIVING NANO-ENABLED PRODUCTS Smart, Connected Devices & Vehicles, IoT Mobile Computing Platforms (telecom, wearables, sensors, etc) Personalized Nanomedicine Multi-functionalization & Additive Manufacturing Energy and Storage (Solar PV, Battery, Fuel Cell Chemistry) Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited. 45

46 SOME CONCLUSIONS Nanotechnology is beyond hype phase! Greater complexity, uniformity, functionality due to nano-manufacturing advances Commercialization focused on real and relevant needs Performance, Cost, Scalability Vertical integration up product value-chains/sectors Addresses greater functionality, sustainability, EHS issues Manufacturers have scaled back lead-times, narrowed portfolios VCs shifted to multiple rounds and late-stage financing models Non-dilutive capital and Govt. investment incentives are important for growth and retention of innovation in the U.S. New collaboration approaches (e.g., O-I) are key for R&D risk mitigation, fast product launches, competitiveness and accelerating market-adoption of nano-enabled products Translational R&D workforce is critical to stimulate future economic development/job growth the skills gap is a major weakness for U.S. Unauthorized duplication or distribution prohibited.