As one of the most promising cross section technologies, nanotechnology opens up the world of the smallest things to us. Nanotechnology allows us to investigate and process material in a size dimension smaller than one hundred millionth of a metre (100 nanometres). In energy, environmental and information technology, but also in the health care sector nanotechnology allows us fascinating insights and better or new procedures and products. However it also opens up interesting career chances and exciting fields of work above and beyond almost all disciplines. Therefore the Federal Ministry of Education and Research supports this pioneer technology in the scope of high-tech strategies for Germany with the "Nano initiative – action plan 2010“. Already today, nano structures are part of our every day life. Higher performance batteries or lighter and at the same time energy saving light sources are the result of nanotechnology. The expression "high-tech“ will be even more closely linked with innovations from the nano world in the future: nano medications will fight tumours more effectively; lighter, more stable and more diverse materials will provide more mobility, security and comfort. The newly conceived nanoTruck, under the motto „Meeting Place Nanoworlds“ means that people can experience this future technology live. Catch up at the exhibition and the dialogue events in the nanoTruck and discuss nano applications and their benefits and risks with specialists!

Prof. Dr. Annette Schavan
Federal Minister of Education and Research