Technology & Innovation

The 9 Sources of Innovation: Which to Use?

By Kevin Closson, Nerac Analyst,
Originally published April, 2014
nnovation is a topic fraught with controversy and conflicting viewpoints. Is innovation slowing? Is it as strong as ever? Is it accelerating? Even the terms and their meanings are the subject of debate.
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Technology Transfer Problems and Perspectives: An Examination of Recent Literature

By Nerac IP Analysts,
The major idea behind the Bayh-Dole act passed in 1980 was to move control of technology discovered under federal grant funding from the federal government itself to universities. Read more here.

Cost Reduction Technologies: An Expanding Market for Medical Technology Companies

By Roz Sweeney, Ph.D. Nerac Analyst, Healthcare payers, both in the United States and Europe, have been striving to reduce costs in recent years, and this trend is expected to continue. To address this emphasis on cost-reduction, medical device companies are becoming increasingly interested in the market for technologies that reduce costs to the overall healthcare […]

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.

R &D Feasibility – LED Technology

Issue: A Lead Development Engineer at a water treatment company needed assistance on whether or not to initiate internal R&D on a potentially emerging application of UV LED technology. Read more.