By Rosemarie Szostak, Ph.D.
Originally published Jan 15, 2021
How do you identify potentially Disruptive Technologies in your market space? In an adjacent market space? How can you identify threats to your essential product portfolio or the potential benefit of acquiring or licensing outside IP to mitigate the disruptions? Learn more here.
Project Blue – A Connecticut Nexus of Economic Development, Scientific Research, and Marine Conservation
By Robert Beinstein, P.E., ENV SP, Director Sustainability Innovation
Originally published December 10, 2020
Initially focused on leveraging the fledgling Long Island Sound kelp/seaweed industry as a catalyst for growth, Project Blue’s leaders envision evolving this concept into a Blue Economy research, technology transfer, innovation, and business incubation hub in New Haven, CT, to be more succinctly known as the Long Island Sound Ocean Cluster, or LISOC. Read more here.
Patent Infringement – Electronics Packaging
Client engaged Nerac for a patent infringement study and risk assessment of packaging materials.
Market Analysis – Turbo Expander for Natural Gas Letdown Stations
Issue: Client engaged Nerac for an independent, third party assessment of their turbo expander in place of throttle valves at letdown stations for natural gas distribution Read more
Market Opportunities – Jatropha Oil
Issue: A client which utilizes a large number of diesel engines wanted to explore the use of Jatropha oil in place of diesel fuel. Read more
Patent Research – Petroleum Company
Issue: A large petroleum company needed to understand the Intellectual Property relating to the use of supercritical fluids (SCFs) in chemical processing. Read more
Market Landscape – Energy
Issue: Nerac was engaged by a senior business development executive from a medium-sized energy manufacturing company to investigate options for entry into the biofuels market through a strategic acquisition. Read more
Joint Venture Market Analysis – Photovoltaics
Issue: The CEO of a large manufacturing company asked Nerac to provide an opinion on the advisability of engaging in a joint venture with a company in the field of concentrated photovoltaics (CPV). Read more
Patent Landscape – Mattress Manufacturer
Issue: The Product Development Manager at a mattress manufacturer was looking for opportunities in new materials for mattress cushions. Read more
Market Analysis – Food Manufacturing
Issue: The Director of R&D at a world-wide manufacturing company was deciding whether to acquire the rights to distribute a coating nanotechnology process for food contact surfaces. The company enlisted Nerac’s help to vet the technology and the potential market opportunities. Read more.