Technology
- R&D Acquisition
- R&D Investment Analysis
- R&D Product Analysis
- Technology Reviews
- Technology Transfer
Excerpt of the Issues, Actions and Results achieved in closed-out engagements:
- Issue: Identify outside sensor technology to support existing product line until
proprietary sensor is developed. - Action: Researched applicable sensor markets and technology, and license
availability; identified suitable product in Europe. Negotiated acquisition of
license and manufacturing capability. - Result: Acquisition saved one year of R&D effort, and $3 million in R&D expense.
- Issue: Wean $500M manufacturer from dependence of sole-source supplier of
specialized systems technology. - Action: Approached technologist negotiating release of technology to client.
- Result: Acquired and transferred technology rights enabling client to win multiple
systems contracts in Europe and the Americas valued at over $230M
with an 8% margin improvement.