Global Scans · Nanotechnology · Weekly Summary

• [New] The A20 Pro chip is expected to be Apple's first processor built on a 2-nanometer process, which would make it the most efficient chip Apple has ever shipped in an iPhone. Back Market
• [New] The nanosatellite segment is projected to register the fastest growth at a CAGR of 19.4% during 2026-2034, supported by expanding low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations, increasing private sector investments, and growing demand for cost-effective space missions. Straits Research
• [New] Drone capabilities will change over the coming years, not decades, as a result of the convergence of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, advanced robotics, nanotechnology, new battery chemistries, advanced materials, cybersecurity, edge computing, and autonomous systems. Forbes
• [New] From micrometer-scale dimensions in the 1960s and 1970s, transistor sizes have continued to shrink, in line with Moore's Law, and are now approaching the 2-nanometer node, with mass production expected to begin around 2026. Vietnam Economic Times
• [New] Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a new brain-inspired nanoscale device that they say could dramatically reduce the enormous energy demands of artificial intelligence hardware. New Atlas
• The single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) segment is the fastest-growing product category and is projected to expand at a CAGR of 18.4% from 2026 to 2034. Market Data Forecast
• The scientific research & academic training segment is projected to account for a significant CAGR of 20.4% from 2026 to 2034 because of the growing usage of nanosatellites and microsatellites in academic and research bodies. Polaris
• Nanoplastics can interact with environmental microbes in ways that may create indirect risks to human health, especially through drinking water systems. ScienceDaily
• Approximately 2.1 million new cancer cases will be diagnosed in the United States in 2026, driving the demand for targeted nanoscale therapies. Market Data Forecast
• TSMC's 2-nanometer process technology will be used to manufacture crystals with processors. Mezha
• Concurrently, nanotechnology applications in clean energy, environmental remediation, and precision agriculture will continue to expand in response to the global imperative of sustainable development. Journal of Environmental Exposure Assessment
• Samsung SDI has entered into a conditional procurement agreement to purchase battery cells produced at Forge Nano's Gigafactory starting in 2028. AZOM
• North America is predicted to dominate in 2026 with a share of approximately 41.7%, as it has the world's strongest hub for nanotechnology commercialization. Persistence Market Research
• The rising interest of governments in nanosatellites for Earth observation and defence applications, and the low cost of developing and operating microsatellites, are anticipated to support the development of the nanosatellite and microsatellite markets in the coming years. Polaris
• Following Gigafactory completion, Forge Nano expects to produce Samsung SDI battery cells alongside its existing cell products in the Morrisville, North Carolina facility. AZOM
• Nanotubes for PowerCo will be supplied from OCSiAl's production facility in Serbia, helping increase local sourcing of critical battery materials within Europe. AZOM
• A University at Buffalo-led team of researchers has developed a method for producing advanced nanoparticles that could accelerate the discovery of new materials for energy and electronic applications. phys.org
• The National Institutes of Health has allocated substantial funding for research into nano vaccines for influenza, HIV, and cancer, indicating strong future growth potential. Market Data Forecast
• Asia Pacific is anticipated to be the fastest-growing region in 2026 with a share of nearly 29.1%, as governments are constantly investing in nanotechnology, semiconductor manufacturing, advanced healthcare, and precision medicine. Persistence Market Research

Last updated: 23 August 2026