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John P Dismukes - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • generic innovation dynamics across the Industrial Technology life cycle platform equation modeling of invention and innovation activity
    Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 2009
    Co-Authors: J A Sekhar, John P Dismukes
    Abstract:

    Abstract We describe here a generic approach to innovation dynamics based on an integrated framework for inventions and innovations applied via a platform equation and model across the Industrial Technology life cycle. We test the model for metals and other materials, and demonstrate that this model correctly describes the production activity for several materials and energy conversion technologies. Innovation activity patterns are shown for several oxides, metals, oil and wind energy and its derivatives. The metals Cu, Al, W, Mo and Pb are particularly studied for the amount produced over time. The total activity for the metals encompasses both the invention and innovation stage for a particular metal. Four major stages and two sub stages are identified for the discovery (invention) and subsequent growth regimes (i.e. the innovation stage). The pattern equation appears to clearly capture all these stages for the metals studied — work is ongoing for similar analyses of energy and other materials. Although the metals studied existed over differing periods (e.g. copper greater than 200 years whereas aluminum, just over 100 years), one single pattern equation appears to capture all the major trends. The use of the model is also shown for productivity analysis, especially for the condition of radical innovation (very rapid growth). For sustained radical innovation, namely, when the output of the produced material per unit time, keeps on increasing with time, there are various factors which may influence growth. For the conditions where thermal activation and plant size are the dominant variables, their impact on the growth may be examined in the context of the pattern equation. A preliminary analysis of oxide production activity also appears to follow this same innovation model. The results suggest a fertile field of future research extending the initial platform equation model to include R&D, Patents, and Performance, as well as Sales, as innovation activity. Further, the model shows promise in combination with the ARI methodology model for analysis and assessment of existing and future Industrial Technology life cycles involving material, process, product, software and service innovations.

  • platform equation modeling of innovation activity across the Industrial Technology life cycle
    Portland International Conference on Management of Engineering and Technology, 2007
    Co-Authors: J A Sekhar, John P Dismukes
    Abstract:

    An attempt is made to provide a collapsed framework for inventions and innovations through a single platform equation and model. We find that this model is able to correctly describe the production activity for several materials and energy conversion technologies. Activity patterns are shown for several oxides, metals, oil and wind energy and its derivatives which shown significant similarities. The metals Cu, Al, W, Mo and Pb are particularly studied for the amount produced over time. The total activity for the metals encompasses both the invention and innovation stage for a particular metal. Four major stages and two sub stages are identified for the discovery (invention stages) and subsequent growth regimes (innovation stages). Although the metals studied, existed over differing periods (e.g. copper greater than 200 years whereas aluminum, just over 100 years), one single pattern equation appears to capture all the major trends. The use of the pattern model is also attempted for productivity analysis, especially for the condition of radical innovation (i.e. the condition for very rapid growth). For sustained radical innovation, there are various factors which influence growth. These factors have been isolated for the case study of thermal processing of materials. We find that for the common Industrial plants where thermal processing and plant size are the dominant variables, their impact on the growth may be examined in the context of the pattern equation. A preliminary analysis of oxide production activity also appears to follow the same innovation model as do energy production trends. The results point to the possible existence of a fertile field for future research in innovation theory.

Javier Perezramirez - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • descriptors for high performance nitrogen doped carbon catalysts in acetylene hydrochlorination
    ACS Catalysis, 2018
    Co-Authors: Ronghe Lin, Selina K Kaiser, R Hauert, Javier Perezramirez
    Abstract:

    Nitrogen-doped carbons are promising materials for a broad range of applications. However, their rational design is greatly hampered by the lack of efficient methods to control the nitrogen speciation, which not only causes controversy about the roles of specific nitrogen functionalities but also hinders investigations into other physicochemical characteristics of these materials. We herein present a cutting-edge strategy that allows a systematic tuning of the electrical conductivity of polyaniline-derived N-doped carbons at a defined nitrogen speciation and content, and similar porous properties. By application of these model systems in acetylene hydrochlorination, a major Industrial Technology for the production of polyvinyl chloride, we provide insights into the active sites and the reaction mechanism and disclose two key catalytic descriptors for N-doped carbons in this reaction: (i) a high content of pyrrolic-N functionalities, promoting the adsorption of the reactants, and (ii) good electrical condu...

Felix Von Stetten - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • MINIATURE STICK-PACKAGING – AN Industrial Technology FOR PRE-STORAGE AND RELEASE OF REAGENTS IN LAB-ON- A-CHIP SYSTEMS
    2016
    Co-Authors: Thomas Van Oordt, Yannick Barb, Felix Von Stetten
    Abstract:

    Stick-packaging of goods in tubular shaped composite-foil pouches has become a popular Technology for food packaging. We miniaturized stick-packaging for use in Lab-on-a-Chip (LOAC) systems to pre-store and release liquid and dry reagents in a volume range of 80 – 500 μl. A frangible seal integrated in the package allows for the pressure-controlled release of reagents, reducing the number of downstream valves required for liquid control. The frangible seal is fabricated by ultrasonic welding, enabling adjustment of burst pressures from 20 to 100 kPa, and allowing for packaging of temperature sensitive reagents. As an additional advantage, stick-packaging is also a scalable Technology suitable for both rapid prototyping and low-cost mass production

  • miniature stick packaging an Industrial Technology for pre storage and release of reagents in lab on a chip systems
    Lab on a Chip, 2013
    Co-Authors: Thomas Van Oordt, Yannick Barb, Jan Smetana, Roland Zengerle, Felix Von Stetten
    Abstract:

    Stick-packaging of goods in tubular-shaped composite-foil pouches has become a popular Technology for food and drug packaging. We miniaturized stick-packaging for use in lab-on-a-chip (LOAC) systems to pre-store and on-demand release the liquid and dry reagents in a volume range of 80–500 μl. An integrated frangible seal enables the pressure-controlled release of reagents and simplifies the layout of LOAC systems, thereby making the package a functional microfluidic release unit. The frangible seal is adjusted to defined burst pressures ranging from 20 to 140 kPa. The applied ultrasonic welding process allows the packaging of temperature sensitive reagents. Stick-packs have been successfully tested applying recovery tests (where 99% (STDV = 1%) of 250 μl pre-stored liquid is released), long-term storage tests (where there is loss of only <0.5% for simulated 2 years) and air transport simulation tests. The developed Technology enables the storage of a combination of liquid and dry reagents. It is a scalable Technology suitable for rapid prototyping and low-cost mass production.

J A Sekhar - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • generic innovation dynamics across the Industrial Technology life cycle platform equation modeling of invention and innovation activity
    Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 2009
    Co-Authors: J A Sekhar, John P Dismukes
    Abstract:

    Abstract We describe here a generic approach to innovation dynamics based on an integrated framework for inventions and innovations applied via a platform equation and model across the Industrial Technology life cycle. We test the model for metals and other materials, and demonstrate that this model correctly describes the production activity for several materials and energy conversion technologies. Innovation activity patterns are shown for several oxides, metals, oil and wind energy and its derivatives. The metals Cu, Al, W, Mo and Pb are particularly studied for the amount produced over time. The total activity for the metals encompasses both the invention and innovation stage for a particular metal. Four major stages and two sub stages are identified for the discovery (invention) and subsequent growth regimes (i.e. the innovation stage). The pattern equation appears to clearly capture all these stages for the metals studied — work is ongoing for similar analyses of energy and other materials. Although the metals studied existed over differing periods (e.g. copper greater than 200 years whereas aluminum, just over 100 years), one single pattern equation appears to capture all the major trends. The use of the model is also shown for productivity analysis, especially for the condition of radical innovation (very rapid growth). For sustained radical innovation, namely, when the output of the produced material per unit time, keeps on increasing with time, there are various factors which may influence growth. For the conditions where thermal activation and plant size are the dominant variables, their impact on the growth may be examined in the context of the pattern equation. A preliminary analysis of oxide production activity also appears to follow this same innovation model. The results suggest a fertile field of future research extending the initial platform equation model to include R&D, Patents, and Performance, as well as Sales, as innovation activity. Further, the model shows promise in combination with the ARI methodology model for analysis and assessment of existing and future Industrial Technology life cycles involving material, process, product, software and service innovations.

  • platform equation modeling of innovation activity across the Industrial Technology life cycle
    Portland International Conference on Management of Engineering and Technology, 2007
    Co-Authors: J A Sekhar, John P Dismukes
    Abstract:

    An attempt is made to provide a collapsed framework for inventions and innovations through a single platform equation and model. We find that this model is able to correctly describe the production activity for several materials and energy conversion technologies. Activity patterns are shown for several oxides, metals, oil and wind energy and its derivatives which shown significant similarities. The metals Cu, Al, W, Mo and Pb are particularly studied for the amount produced over time. The total activity for the metals encompasses both the invention and innovation stage for a particular metal. Four major stages and two sub stages are identified for the discovery (invention stages) and subsequent growth regimes (innovation stages). Although the metals studied, existed over differing periods (e.g. copper greater than 200 years whereas aluminum, just over 100 years), one single pattern equation appears to capture all the major trends. The use of the pattern model is also attempted for productivity analysis, especially for the condition of radical innovation (i.e. the condition for very rapid growth). For sustained radical innovation, there are various factors which influence growth. These factors have been isolated for the case study of thermal processing of materials. We find that for the common Industrial plants where thermal processing and plant size are the dominant variables, their impact on the growth may be examined in the context of the pattern equation. A preliminary analysis of oxide production activity also appears to follow the same innovation model as do energy production trends. The results point to the possible existence of a fertile field for future research in innovation theory.

Chyan Yang - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Bridging innovation and commercialization to create value: An open innovation study
    Journal of Business Research, 2020
    Co-Authors: Yun-chu Wang, Fred Phillips, Chyan Yang
    Abstract:

    Abstract The paper demonstrates how ITRI (the Industrial Technology Research Institute), an internationally prominent non-profit R&D organization, designs a platform-based open innovation system to capitalize on its efforts toward creating economic and social value. We illustrate a holistic framework spanning idea generation to commercialization, and present successful ITRI cases. Detailed actionable descriptions of activities in each innovation stage illustrate the operational implementation of the end-to-end open innovation system. We find distinctive success factors: (1) Managers examine their open innovation strategies and activities by viewing the open innovation process from a system perspective. (2) Outside and inside advisors with investment backgrounds help commercialization planning. (3) A neutral catalyst organization within ITRI is a critical player, maintaining the smooth flow of the end-to-end process. Our findings provide important implications for research and management in open innovation as well as for the systematic commercialization of innovation.