Nanotechnology, the manipulation and control of matter at the molecular level, has widely been recognized as critical for the future of economic and regional competitiveness, job creation, and technological superiority. In The Nanotech Report 2004, Lux Research Inc demonstrate how Nanotechnology affects every existing industry, from Chemicals, Textiles/Apparel, Computing and Storage, to Transportation, Energy, Power, Healthcare and Homeland Security. The report illustrates how senior executives and investors can exploit the prevailing trends to maintain a competitive advantage.