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Whether they're aware of it or not, many industries are in the midst of a nanotechnology boom. From the medical industry and renewable energy to plastic products and electronics, nanotechnology is improving a wide array of consumer goods and promises to usher in the next wave of industrial production. According to the research and advisory firm Lux Research, the global market for goods based on nanotechnology is expected to grow from $147 billion now to $3.1 trillion in 2015. All across the United States, nanotech is growing strong with the help of universities, startups, and local government. Full Article