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: Into Space…Infinity and beyond!
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
The Making of an Innovation Environment: Five Keys to Profitable Technology Development
By Rosemarie Szostak, Ph.D., Nerac Analyst,
Originally Published: August 26, 2014
Innovation is not a buzzword – it is critical to any company that wants to compete in today’s marketplace. Read more
Overview of TITANIUM 2013 Conference
Originally published October, 2013
The TITANIUM 2013 Conference, held on Oct. 6-9, 2013 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada USA was sponsored by the International Titanium Association (www.titanium.org). Read more
Nanocellulose: A Disruptive Technology Ahead of its Time
By Rosemarie Szostak, Nerac Analyst,
Originally published April, 2013
Nanocellulose is making waves as a viable alternative to the more expensive high tech materials such as carbon fibers and carbon nanotubes.
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3D Printing: Legal Landscape and Future Challenges
Originally published January, 2014
Although the future promise of 3D printing, also referred to as additive manufacturing (AM), has been recently promoted for its promise of reduced costs and production times, as well as an increased complexity of integral components, the legal framework is far from clear. Read more
3D Printing: The Next Industrial Revolution?
By Alan Kendrick, Nerac Analyst,
Originally published December, 2013
Additive manufacturing (AM), also referred to as 3D Printing, is a term used to describe the fabrication of three dimensional objects from raw materials using an additive process wherein successive layers of materials are built up to create the product. Read more