Global Scans · Nanotechnology · Weekly Summary

• [New] By 2030, nanoscale measurement will have become an intrinsic component of industrial design and policy. Open Access Government
• [New] By 2026, we anticipate ongoing advances in nano-engineered tungsten composites, exploring new alloy formulations that retain performance but minimize health risks and long-term environmental impact. Farmonaut
• [New] Commercial electric aircraft programmes targeting 2030 deployment could require battery energy densities exceeding current technology capabilities, driving demand for advanced materials including silicon nanowires, lithium metal anodes, and solid-state electrolytes. Discovery Alert
• Its next-gen Gorilla Glass will embed nanocapsules that autonomously fill microcracks from drops with a feature validated to improve retained strength by 72% after 10 impacts. Market Data Forecast
• Rapidus' first fabrication plant in Hokkaido aims to mass-produce cutting-edge two-nanometer chips by 2027, following successful prototypes in 2025. New Energy Industrial Strategy (NEIS) Newsletter
• In 2025, brands will move away from celebrity endorsements + focus on partnering with micro - and nano-influencers who have smaller but highly engaged audiences. Breef
• U.S. Army's institutionalization of squad-level nano-UAS training signals a doctrinal shift toward ubiquitous tactical ISR that will fundamentally alter small-unit maneuver warfare and force adversaries to recalibrate counter-reconnaissance strategies. Drone Warfare
• The advent of AI-based image-generating tools, like Google's extremely powerful Nano Banana app, has caused concern among experts who worry that people could be framed for crimes they did not commit. Futurism

Last updated: 11 January 2026