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Blog: Dan E. LinstedtOctober 1, 2007Mistaken Nano-Identities (just for fun)Interesting how identities can get confused on the web. For instance, type in: "linstedt" + nano as a search term, and what do you get? Tons of hits for my cousin (Adam Linstedt, or A.D. Linstedt). He's a top research scientist in a major university, he's been a marine biologist, and and now a PHD micro-biologist for years. He's much smarter than I ever hope to be. Why the rub? It is my birthday, and I just thought I'd see how many references to my name there are on the web. Continue reading "Mistaken Nano-Identities (just for fun)" » January 12, 2007RFID tracking for Individuals needs to go awayWarning: this is a rant! (my appologies to my readers) Continue reading "RFID tracking for Individuals needs to go away" » January 8, 2007RFID Is Dead! Or Is It?RFID (Radio Frequency Identifier Tags) have been stopped in terms of productions, usage, and mandates to be implemented from companies like Wal-Mart and others. Of course, you'll still see RFID on store shelves, particularly for larger and more expensive products - but this is a problem that has been stated as containing tons of problems ranging from ethical questions to simple data gathering questions. In case you're a follower of the RFID channel, you might be interested in some of these findings. Continue reading "RFID Is Dead! Or Is It?" » April 29, 2006RFID Tracking and Nanotechnology for BIImagine, a smart RFID (radio frequency identifier tag) - in other words, not just one that bounces a signal that was received by a transmitter, but one that emanates a unique number (like a RIN (RFID identification number) - like a VIN only for RFID's. I realize they already have RTLS (real-time locator systems) with this technology embedded, but imagine it at a smaller scale. RTLS are currently very large (compared to RFID tags). How would this affect BI? What if it could use Nanotechnology and an embedded power source (like Nanotech reports is possible) to power a unique signal? What would happen to the supply chain for example? This entry is just a thought experiment. Continue reading "RFID Tracking and Nanotechnology for BI" » March 8, 2006DNA Computing - Control over DNA MoleculesDNA computing is rapidly making strides in the nanotech industry. There is an interesting evolution with absolutely profound implications: control over a single DNA molecule via nano crystal antennae. The presentation is available for a small fee, but shows just what is possible. Imagine, a massively parallel computing engine at phenomenal speeds, controlling millions or billions of DNA molecules via radio signals.. Wow! How about a thumb drive with 10^8 terabytes of computing power in a couple grams of DNA solution? Searching this solution in less than 3 seconds for answers, computing within the solution in 3 to 10 seconds... Continue reading "DNA Computing - Control over DNA Molecules" » January 29, 2006Step closer to nanotech hardwareI've written several articles here in the past about Nanotech, the time-lines, and nanohousing(tm). About a year or two ago I wrote about the fact that IC chip manufacturers needed to get on board. We'll, looks like they've done so. In this brief entry I'll discuss their foray into nano scaled transistors and logic gates on computer chips. It is all very interesting, and I'll speculate on what it might mean going forward. Continue reading "Step closer to nanotech hardware" » December 2, 2005DNA Computing & Tic-Tac-ToeI came across this entry this morning, where DNA computing in enzymes has been activated to play tic-tac-toe. Apparently (the article says) that the system cannot be beat. The article also goes on to discuss how the enzymes affect the DNA strands around it, cutting, splicing, and attaching depending on their choice. In this blog posting I will explore what some of the "possible applications" of this technology might be, a simple thought experiment if you will. Continue reading "DNA Computing & Tic-Tac-Toe" » November 23, 2005Latest Nanotech HighlightsThere is a lot of buzz in the Nanotech sector these days. Many developments have come forth in just the past year alone. Things that people have said can't be done for another five to ten years have been accomplished; everything from self-assembling structures, to utilization of motor molecules to move things around. There are a few things that have caught my eye, and in this blog I will recap just a few of these. Continue reading "Latest Nanotech Highlights" » November 17, 2005Is Modeling in your future?In my studies of nanotech reports, massive scale computing, and extreme parallelism I constantly come across items that lead to the same end. They all have similar findings, they all proclaim the same thing, it seems a universal axiom is bubbling to the top. Information Modeling is at the heart of successful processing and integration on a grand scale. In this blog I will explore some interesting experiments that have been conducted in DNA computing which is one of the pre-cursors to the actualization of the Nanohouse. Continue reading "Is Modeling in your future?" » October 16, 2005A funny idea: Slower Melting SnowI've been thinking, with all the advancements that are being made in nanotech, why can't we create a molecule that melts more slowly, and lasts longer in warmer temperatures? This blog is a hypothetical look at an idea I would love to see discussed... Continue reading "A funny idea: Slower Melting Snow" » October 6, 2005US govt spends $3.7 Billion on NanotechNanotech is coming, and the government is spending billions of dollars a year - but it's not just the US government, it's happening all over the world! We think compliance is big, security is big money, well you haven't seen anything yet. Nanotech spending tops 'em all, and the spending is only due to increase. Continue reading "US govt spends $3.7 Billion on Nanotech" » September 16, 2005Stinky Feet - Nanotech, the laces that bind them!I blogged about the Stinkiest Shoe Competition back in May 2005. Read it here... This time I come to find out that a sock manufacturer has actually created (or is working on creating) anti-stink SOCKS through nanotech. **Note, this blog is not for those with severe allergic reaction to big stinks...** (this entry is short and light hearted) :) Continue reading "Stinky Feet - Nanotech, the laces that bind them!" » September 13, 2005Checking in on the Nanohouse Computerhttp://sawww.epfl.ch/SIC/SA/publications/SCR02/scr13_page23e.htmlThe Nanohouse computing device is still just a dream today, and it may be bound to stay that way for some time. It never hurts though to explore the "what-if" side of things. In this blog entry we explore the advances made in DNA computing and self-assembly. Self-assembly is an important part to nano scale machines. It provides the ability to produce consistent, repeatable (and ordered) circutry. These patterns are the very foundation of the Nanohouse large-scale data capture and modeling efforts. "This stuff is coming," Uldrich says, "and it's coming a lot sooner than many people believe." ComputerWorld. Continue reading "Checking in on the Nanohouse Computer" » July 27, 2005Quantum Wells, Quantum Wire, and Quantum DotsI'd like to explore the material known as Wellstone. There are some interesting aspects to this material, and it is written about in "Hacking Matter" by Will McCarthy. It is not necessarily nanotechnology, so much as it is quantum level materials and bio-molecular control over nano sized or meso-sized particles. We will return to the world of Nanotechnology and DNA computing shortly, for now - let's talk about Wellstone. Continue reading "Quantum Wells, Quantum Wire, and Quantum Dots" » July 13, 2005The ground-swell of NanotechI've been writing (and learning) about nanotech for the past two years, it seems like only yesterday when I first broke ground to try to bring Nanotech definitions and explanations to the Data Warehousing community. I've been off doing more research, in hopes of making my blog entries more interesting, and to the point. Well, I've found something I want to blog about - the silicon industry versus the nanotech chip makers of the future. This is interesting indeed. Will the silicon giants of today realize what they're facing? Will they re-tool and rebuild ahead of the 8-ball? Will they sink faster than a stone in water? Continue reading "The ground-swell of Nanotech" » June 8, 2005Misinformed definitions, an apologyTo all, I apologize if I've provided misinformation in my article titled Nanotechnology Basics Defined. I am deeply sorry that I may not have defined carbon nanotubes properly, or that I haven't provided readers with accurate information regarding carbon molecules. I will be updating the article within the next two months. Please be aware that the purposes for my exploration in Nanotech are to... Continue reading "Misinformed definitions, an apology" » May 31, 2005Carbon Nanotubes for IC ChipsAs I discussed in my first articles, nanotechnology is not only here to stay, it's made it into the R&D labs of some of the hotest integrated circuit manufacturers, and now - it's on the fron page of a massive circulation. Carbon Nanotubes, and Carbon nanowires used to help "cool" and shrink the silicon processor environment. Watch this space soon, I will begin a journey into what I view as the creation of a super-DNA computer. Continue reading "Carbon Nanotubes for IC Chips" » May 3, 2005Nanomorphing feedback loops, terminator Eyeballs.That's right, Terminator as in T2 Eyeballs. Well, not really that advanced (yet). I just read in May's issue of Scientific American about nanomorphing silicon implants that take the place of damaged light recognition cells in the back of the eye, basically allowing a blind person to "see" images and outlines. They admit the resolution isn't that hot yet, but it will advance like everything else. This article will explore Form and Function, and discuss the nature of adaptable neural models, and what it means to build a system that could potentially mimic the human brain. Continue reading "Nanomorphing feedback loops, terminator Eyeballs." » April 28, 2005DNA Robots and Computing TechnologyI usually don't use a title that someone else has used, but I feel that this is a VERY important breakthrough. See this site for the story I'm blogging on: http://www.jefallbright.net/node/2616 In this blog I will go on an exploratory journey into what it is like, what it would be like to establish computing power on the DNA level. This again, is conjecture - pure speculation, so it's ok to let your mind wander a bit. Continue reading "DNA Robots and Computing Technology" » April 3, 2005So you think Nanotech is too far out for you?Think again. Nanotech is here today, and here to stay. There are viable companies producing viable products, furthermore there are already commercial applications for nanotech that are embedded in our clothing, and our operations. In this blog I list a few different links and other resources where you can find out about Nanotech. The world of Nanotech is already huge and growing fast. The application of Nanotech to Business Intelligence may be a bit off, but not as far off as you think. We are already discussing topics like Nanohousing, dynamic data warehousing, extreme data warehousing, super data warehousing and other things to name a few. Continue reading "So you think Nanotech is too far out for you?" » March 29, 2005Nanotech - genes and computation abilityGenomics, and DNA computing are HOT in nanotechnology. As one researcher has written in US News (March 28th,2005) there are many things we haven't yet considered. Can gene's act as tiny computers? Can they shape the way we move into nanaotechnology? This blog explores this type of thought process. Continue reading "Nanotech - genes and computation ability" » March 23, 2005What's the big stink about anyway?What do Nanotechnology, sneakers, and Business Intelligence have in common? (no-worries, we don't have an aroma device hooked to the blog) Does this sound interesting? Maybe not. But then again, would you provide customer loyalty to shoe manufacturer XYZ in exchange for sneakers that never get stinky, how about your Gym Socks? Can nanotechnology come to the rescue and solve the problem? This blog explores an interesting perspective on a smelly topic. Continue reading "What's the big stink about anyway?" » March 18, 2005Nanotech and the "Next Big Thing"Nanohousing for me (right now) is a hobby, something under development - an extreme beyond the horizon. Ok, enough blather - but for gosh sakes have you seen CIO, Business Week, InfoWorld, or B-Eye Networks lately? Nanotechnology is everywhere. In this blog I am opening up this section for new developments. |
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