IEST RP-NANO200.1

This Recommended Practice (RP) provides an overview of factors involved in the design, start-up, and operation of facilities in the field of nanotechnology. The overview focuses on the unique considerations related to planning, design, construction, and start-up that typically confront owners, designers, and users of the advanced-technology facilities supporting research or production at the nanometer scale. Intended as an executive-level summary, this document provides guidance in the planning and decision-making processes required for establishing facilities involved in nanoscale research and production as well as subcellular-scale biological research. This document represents a collaborative effort of representatives from the design, construction, and user communities, along with equipment providers and owner groups.