The development of new nanomaterials will lead to new mass-produced consumer products within the areas of cosmetics, cars, building components, clothes, entertainment and health as well as new smart electronic devices. The car industry is a good example of the impact nanomaterials can have on a particular industry. The German car industry expects to develop improved lubricants, light fuel cells as well as lighter and stronger materials, catalysts, nanoporous filters, self-cleaning windshields, self-repairing paint, corrosion protection and colour changing paint for the car of the future. Functional materials cover a wide spectre of application possibilities, thus making nanomaterials adaptable with both new and existing production apparatus.