Technology & Innovation

Latest Advances in Solar Cell Technology

By Skye McClain, Ph.D., Nerac Analyst,
Originally Published: December 8th, 2014
Our sun is supplying the Earth with an overly abundant supply of energy… we only need to be able to harvest it. Green, renewable energy will have wonderful consequences, such as removing energy concerns for global warming. Also, access to fresh water will be greatly improved with having unlimited energy available for seawater desalination. Read More

Considering Adjacent Markets? Read This First.

By Kevin Closson, M.S., MBA, Nerac Analyst
Originally Published: December 2nd, 2014
All of this appears to cast adjacent markets in a negative light but nothing could be further from the truth. Nerac enthusiastically encourages its clients to look for opportunities in adjacent spaces. Doing so, however, requires careful research and business case preparation, rigorous strategic discipline and plenty of patience. Read More

3D Printing: Into Space…Infinity and beyond!

Originally Published: October 24th, 2014
Based upon several years of effort on part of Made in Space, Inc. the United States has officially entered the world (or ‘outer’ world) of 3D printing in space, on Sunday September 21, 2014 aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Read more

3D Printing: The Ensuing Patent Litigation Wars

Originally Published: October 20th, 2014
3D printing, also referred to as additive manufacturing, has seen a rapid increase in commercialization enterprises and products. Some of these are covered by existing patents and others are yet to be. Read more

Should You Purchase an Off-the-Shelf Market Research Report?

By Phillip Espinasse, M.S.,MBA, Nerac Analyst
Originally published October 8, 2014
This article addresses several myths and misconceptions about market research reports as well as exploring the differences between primary and secondary research techniques. Read more

Current State of the Art of Micro Air Vehicles

By Alan Kendrick J.D., Nerac Analyst
Originally Published: September 22nd, 2014
Micro Air Vehicles (MAV) and Micro Flyers are a class of unmanned air vehicles that are extremely small and by necessity, extremely maneuverable. Read more

Developing an Innovation Process that Works

By Emma Palmacci Ph.D., VP, Research Services, Nerac Analyst and Louis Donne, Director – Research, Group 4.
Originally Published: Aug. 26, 2014
In this article, Nerac and Group 4 explore best practices on how to improve a company’s chances of success in innovating new, novel products for the market through technology scouting. Read more