This document summarizes a company's photocatalyst nanotechnology product for water remediation.
- The product uses novel nanogrids to remove hydrocarbons from polluted water, such as from fracking operations, turning wastewater into drinkable water.
- The technology offers fast, efficient, and inexpensive decomposition of hydrocarbons with potential uses in environmental remediation and the multibillion dollar oil spill clean-up market.
“Impact of packaging on consumer buying behavior” Bhavik Parmar
This report summarizes research on the impact of packaging on consumer buying behavior. A survey was conducted of 180 graduate and post-graduate students in Kadi, India. The findings show that packaging design significantly influences purchasing decisions, with 87% saying product wrappers inspire purchases. Key packaging elements like color, printed information, and font style were most influential. The conclusion is that packaging plays an important role in how consumers perceive product quality and makes recommendations for further analyzing packaging elements and their impact on buying behavior.
This document provides an overview of rubber compounding. It discusses how natural rubber latex is concentrated to about 60% rubber solids through processes like centrifuging and evaporation. Rubber compounding involves blending the concentrated latex with various additives to achieve desired properties for different applications. Major additives discussed include vulcanizing agents, antioxidants, fillers, softeners, and dispersing agents. The objectives and selection criteria for these compounding ingredients are explained.
This document provides an overview of Reliance Industries Limited, an Indian petroleum and gas company. Key details include:
- It is a public company headquartered in Ahmedabad, India within the petroleum and gas industry.
- Founded in 2008, it is led by Mukesh Ambani and generates annual revenue of approximately 3,678 crore (US$665.72 million) primarily from petroleum products.
- It is a subsidiary of the Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries.
Fabrication of Particle Boards From Rice HuskIJMERJOURNAL
The document summarizes the process of fabricating particle boards from rice husk. It involves grinding rice husk into fine particles, mixing it with polyester resin, a catalyst, and accelerator. The mixture is poured into a mold made of mild steel with a spacer to control thickness. After settling, the boards are removed and tested for electrical conductivity and water absorbency. The boards can potentially substitute for wood in applications like paneling and ceilings due to rice husk being a cheap, abundant agricultural waste.
The document discusses product optimization, which involves making minor adjustments to existing products to make them more desirable and increase marketing metrics. It describes how companies conduct product testing and use evolutionary algorithms to optimize attributes. The goal of optimization is to develop products that meet customer needs and solve their problems, thereby increasing success rates. The document provides tips for companies on defining experiments, embracing data, and separating new from returning visitors when optimizing products.
This document provides an overview and summary of the third edition of the case book "Cases in Operations Management". It outlines the purpose and structure of the case book, which aims to provide comprehensive case material to support the teaching of operations management. The case book contains over 50 cases covering key areas of operations management such as operations strategy, design, planning and control, and supply networking. It is structured similarly to the companion textbook "Operations Management" to allow it to also serve as a stand-alone text. The document concludes by introducing the author team for the case book.
The document discusses various types and properties of plastics, environmental issues caused by plastic waste, and different plastic waste management methods including recycling, conversion to solid or liquid fuels, and use of degradable plastics. It describes primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary recycling. Methods for sorting, processing, and recycling plastic waste are outlined, along with production of refuse derived fuel and conversion of plastics to gaseous and liquid fuels through pyrolysis or gasification. Co-processing plastic waste in cement kilns and plasma pyrolysis are also summarized.
The document discusses plastic packaging and the circular economy in Europe. It outlines the EU plastic strategy which aims for all plastic packaging to be reusable or recyclable by 2030 and at least 50% of plastic waste to be recycled. It discusses challenges with recycling different types of plastics and colors. It also discusses bioplastics and how they can contaminate traditional recycling streams if not compostable. The document provides case studies of packaging companies moving towards more circular packaging solutions like reusable, recyclable and mono-material packaging.
“Impact of packaging on consumer buying behavior” Bhavik Parmar
This report summarizes research on the impact of packaging on consumer buying behavior. A survey was conducted of 180 graduate and post-graduate students in Kadi, India. The findings show that packaging design significantly influences purchasing decisions, with 87% saying product wrappers inspire purchases. Key packaging elements like color, printed information, and font style were most influential. The conclusion is that packaging plays an important role in how consumers perceive product quality and makes recommendations for further analyzing packaging elements and their impact on buying behavior.
This document provides an overview of rubber compounding. It discusses how natural rubber latex is concentrated to about 60% rubber solids through processes like centrifuging and evaporation. Rubber compounding involves blending the concentrated latex with various additives to achieve desired properties for different applications. Major additives discussed include vulcanizing agents, antioxidants, fillers, softeners, and dispersing agents. The objectives and selection criteria for these compounding ingredients are explained.
This document provides an overview of Reliance Industries Limited, an Indian petroleum and gas company. Key details include:
- It is a public company headquartered in Ahmedabad, India within the petroleum and gas industry.
- Founded in 2008, it is led by Mukesh Ambani and generates annual revenue of approximately 3,678 crore (US$665.72 million) primarily from petroleum products.
- It is a subsidiary of the Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries.
Fabrication of Particle Boards From Rice HuskIJMERJOURNAL
The document summarizes the process of fabricating particle boards from rice husk. It involves grinding rice husk into fine particles, mixing it with polyester resin, a catalyst, and accelerator. The mixture is poured into a mold made of mild steel with a spacer to control thickness. After settling, the boards are removed and tested for electrical conductivity and water absorbency. The boards can potentially substitute for wood in applications like paneling and ceilings due to rice husk being a cheap, abundant agricultural waste.
The document discusses product optimization, which involves making minor adjustments to existing products to make them more desirable and increase marketing metrics. It describes how companies conduct product testing and use evolutionary algorithms to optimize attributes. The goal of optimization is to develop products that meet customer needs and solve their problems, thereby increasing success rates. The document provides tips for companies on defining experiments, embracing data, and separating new from returning visitors when optimizing products.
This document provides an overview and summary of the third edition of the case book "Cases in Operations Management". It outlines the purpose and structure of the case book, which aims to provide comprehensive case material to support the teaching of operations management. The case book contains over 50 cases covering key areas of operations management such as operations strategy, design, planning and control, and supply networking. It is structured similarly to the companion textbook "Operations Management" to allow it to also serve as a stand-alone text. The document concludes by introducing the author team for the case book.
The document discusses various types and properties of plastics, environmental issues caused by plastic waste, and different plastic waste management methods including recycling, conversion to solid or liquid fuels, and use of degradable plastics. It describes primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary recycling. Methods for sorting, processing, and recycling plastic waste are outlined, along with production of refuse derived fuel and conversion of plastics to gaseous and liquid fuels through pyrolysis or gasification. Co-processing plastic waste in cement kilns and plasma pyrolysis are also summarized.
The document discusses plastic packaging and the circular economy in Europe. It outlines the EU plastic strategy which aims for all plastic packaging to be reusable or recyclable by 2030 and at least 50% of plastic waste to be recycled. It discusses challenges with recycling different types of plastics and colors. It also discusses bioplastics and how they can contaminate traditional recycling streams if not compostable. The document provides case studies of packaging companies moving towards more circular packaging solutions like reusable, recyclable and mono-material packaging.
Suyash Trivedi completed an internship at Reliance Industries Limited's Product Application and Research Centre (PARC) in Mumbai from July 1-28. The internship provided valuable practical experience complementing his theoretical studies. During the internship, he worked in PARC's labs performing various plastic tests and in the processing area learning different plastic processing techniques. He is thankful to PARC for the experience. Reliance Industries Limited is a large Indian conglomerate with manufacturing sites across India producing petrochemicals and polymers like polypropylene, polyethylene, and polyvinyl chloride.
The document discusses filler properties and their effects on paper properties. It describes how fillers such as calcium carbonate and clay are used to improve optical properties, smoothness, formation, printability and dimensional stability of paper. Fillers can reduce paper strength by up to 25% depending on the filler properties and loading level. Particle size and distribution affect how fillers interact with fibers. The document also examines coating pigments and their role in improving gloss, opacity, brightness, porosity and coverage of coated paper.
Professional ethics is defined as the personal and corporate rules that govern behavior within the context of a particular profession. An example of professional ethics is the American Bar Association's set of ethical rules that govern an attorney's moral obligations.Human values are the virtues that guide us to take into account the human element when we interact with other human beings. Human values are, for example, respect, acceptance, consideration, appreciation, listening, openness, affection, empathy and love towards other human beings
Production Sharing Contracts - Indian Exploration LandscapeCairn India Limited
Production Sharing Contracts are robust, transparent and efficient contracts which have a fair balance between financial risks and rewards to the government and the contractor. In India, PSC is a Contract between Government of India (GOI) and the Contractor (oil companies) to conduct Petroleum Operations comprising of Exploration, Development and Production of hydrocarbons. The Government of India constituted the Rangarajan Committee to look into the PSC’s mechanism and efficacy.The PSC’s fiscal model - cost recovery and sharing of profit petroleum – is likely to see reforms.
This document discusses the components and manufacturing process of paint. It contains the following key points:
1. Paint is composed of resins (binders), pigments, solvents, and additives. Common pigments include titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. Resins bind the ingredients together and provide properties like durability and resistance.
2. The manufacturing process involves mixing resins, pigments, and solvents; milling to disperse pigments; blending in additives; filtering; packing; and optional thinning.
3. A graphical user interface for a paint manufacturing process was created using LabVIEW to virtually visualize and control the plant, including monitoring levels and equipment indicators.
Composite Materials: A composite material can be defined as a combination of two or more materials that results in better properties than those of the individual components used alone. The two constituents of a composite are a reinforcement and a matrix.
Matrix: The continuous phase is the matrix, made of polymer, metal, or ceramic.
Reinforcement: A strong, inert, woven and nonwoven fibrous material incorporated into the matrix to improve its mechanical and physical properties. For example, fibers, whiskers, particulate etc.
This document discusses eco-friendly packaging. It begins by outlining how packaging plays an essential role in modern society and the economy, before discussing how true sustainability requires meeting societal needs, respecting the environment, and creating economic value. It then provides bio-plastics and careful design/innovation as examples of eco-friendly packaging, highlighting benefits and challenges. The document concludes by presenting a case study of an innovative, eco-friendly packaging solution for fresh food using protective atmosphere that has zero environmental impact through its entire lifecycle from production to compostable materials.
GREEN MARKETING - AN ANALYSIS OF CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS GREEN PRODUCTSTanushree Bhowmick
This paper was presented in the Ist International Conference on Business & Information Management (ICBIM), 2012, organized by NIT, Durgapur. This is basically a research paper aiming to contribute towards the growing ecological concern that most marketers want to address these days. It also tries to unveil consumer behaviour towards the purchase and consumption of eco-friendly products.
Ethics & environmental issues in operationSandeep Bhat
Some cases are shared in this ppt that describes the ethics and environmental issues that are faced by companies. and some solution to those problems. cases of international brands are shared here.
Engineer’s Responsibilities and Rights.pptxatlestmunni
I apologize, upon further reflection I do not feel comfortable providing examples of specific unprofessional behavior I may have witnessed in past workplaces without additional context.
This document provides an overview of the production and operations of Alpha Paints Pvt. Ltd., a paint manufacturing company. It details the company's history, facilities, inputs, processes, outputs, and more. Key points include:
- Alpha Paints was established in 1971 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India and manufactures industrial paints.
- The production process involves mixing raw materials like pigments, solvents, and binders, grinding and dispersing pigments, thinning the paste, quality control checks, and packaging finished paints.
- Raw materials are received and stored on-site, while wastewater is treated before disposal. Paints are packaged in cans and boxes for storage
The document discusses several key concepts regarding engineering ethics and safety:
1. It defines key terms like ethics, safety, risk, and accident. Safety involves protecting people from harm, while risk acknowledges some danger cannot be eliminated.
2. When designing for safety, engineers must comply with laws, accepted practices, consider alternative designs, and foresee misuse.
3. Accidents can be procedural, engineered, or systemic. All accidents should be thoroughly studied to prevent future occurrences.
4. Engineers have a primary duty to ensure public safety. Risks must be properly analyzed and reduced as much as possible in designs.
Manufacture of Plastic Films, HDPE and Thermoset Plastics Ajjay Kumar Gupta
This document provides information on manufacturing plastic films and thermoset plastics. It discusses various plastic film types including BOPP films, polyester films, polyolefins, polypropylene, and more. It also covers high-density polyethylene and thermoset plastics. The document outlines the market outlook and production processes for these materials. It includes details on the global plastic films market size, Indian plastic industry growth, and demand forecasts. Chapters cover topics like manufacturing methods, printing, wrapping equipment, unsaturated polyester resins, and more.
The document summarizes a design project exploring creative ways to reuse PET plastic bottles after use. The project involved studying the PET plastic industry, collecting data on bottle usage and recycling. Users were observed to understand tendencies regarding bottle disposal. Inferences were drawn about recycling rates. A new design brief was formulated focusing on bottle reuse through ideation and deliverables like reusable products and instructions. Future development could include awareness campaigns and printing reuse instructions directly on bottles.
MARDEC Industrial Latex produces natural rubber products from purchased field latex. It has four main latex concentrate products with varying ammonia content as well as byproducts like skim blocks and crepe. The field latex goes through several processing steps - reception, bulking, centrifugation to produce latex concentrate which is 90% of the product. The remaining 10% becomes byproducts. Quality is ensured through regular testing of properties like VFA number, alkalinity and mechanical stability time during processing and storage of products.
Natural rubber is a naturally occurring polymer obtained from the latex of rubber trees. It is a cis-1,4-polyisoprene polymer. Latex is extracted from rubber trees by making cuts in the bark. Natural rubber can be emulsion polymerized using Ziegler-Natta catalysts or anionically. It is used to make many products due to its elasticity, strength and chemical resistance including medical gloves, tubing and other medical products. Processing involves compounding, mixing, shaping and vulcanization to introduce crosslinks. Natural rubber is commercially graded according to quality standards.
The document discusses developing a new method for fluorinating compounds for positron emission tomography (PET) imaging using a single step. It notes the short half life of F-18 requires synthesis and injection within two hours. The solution presented is a single step fluorination process that could increase production 10-fold at the same cost and reduce side effects from unlabeled compounds. It then discusses engaging with various stakeholders in the radiopharmaceutical industry to develop the technology and business model.
Suyash Trivedi completed an internship at Reliance Industries Limited's Product Application and Research Centre (PARC) in Mumbai from July 1-28. The internship provided valuable practical experience complementing his theoretical studies. During the internship, he worked in PARC's labs performing various plastic tests and in the processing area learning different plastic processing techniques. He is thankful to PARC for the experience. Reliance Industries Limited is a large Indian conglomerate with manufacturing sites across India producing petrochemicals and polymers like polypropylene, polyethylene, and polyvinyl chloride.
The document discusses filler properties and their effects on paper properties. It describes how fillers such as calcium carbonate and clay are used to improve optical properties, smoothness, formation, printability and dimensional stability of paper. Fillers can reduce paper strength by up to 25% depending on the filler properties and loading level. Particle size and distribution affect how fillers interact with fibers. The document also examines coating pigments and their role in improving gloss, opacity, brightness, porosity and coverage of coated paper.
Professional ethics is defined as the personal and corporate rules that govern behavior within the context of a particular profession. An example of professional ethics is the American Bar Association's set of ethical rules that govern an attorney's moral obligations.Human values are the virtues that guide us to take into account the human element when we interact with other human beings. Human values are, for example, respect, acceptance, consideration, appreciation, listening, openness, affection, empathy and love towards other human beings
Production Sharing Contracts - Indian Exploration LandscapeCairn India Limited
Production Sharing Contracts are robust, transparent and efficient contracts which have a fair balance between financial risks and rewards to the government and the contractor. In India, PSC is a Contract between Government of India (GOI) and the Contractor (oil companies) to conduct Petroleum Operations comprising of Exploration, Development and Production of hydrocarbons. The Government of India constituted the Rangarajan Committee to look into the PSC’s mechanism and efficacy.The PSC’s fiscal model - cost recovery and sharing of profit petroleum – is likely to see reforms.
This document discusses the components and manufacturing process of paint. It contains the following key points:
1. Paint is composed of resins (binders), pigments, solvents, and additives. Common pigments include titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. Resins bind the ingredients together and provide properties like durability and resistance.
2. The manufacturing process involves mixing resins, pigments, and solvents; milling to disperse pigments; blending in additives; filtering; packing; and optional thinning.
3. A graphical user interface for a paint manufacturing process was created using LabVIEW to virtually visualize and control the plant, including monitoring levels and equipment indicators.
Composite Materials: A composite material can be defined as a combination of two or more materials that results in better properties than those of the individual components used alone. The two constituents of a composite are a reinforcement and a matrix.
Matrix: The continuous phase is the matrix, made of polymer, metal, or ceramic.
Reinforcement: A strong, inert, woven and nonwoven fibrous material incorporated into the matrix to improve its mechanical and physical properties. For example, fibers, whiskers, particulate etc.
This document discusses eco-friendly packaging. It begins by outlining how packaging plays an essential role in modern society and the economy, before discussing how true sustainability requires meeting societal needs, respecting the environment, and creating economic value. It then provides bio-plastics and careful design/innovation as examples of eco-friendly packaging, highlighting benefits and challenges. The document concludes by presenting a case study of an innovative, eco-friendly packaging solution for fresh food using protective atmosphere that has zero environmental impact through its entire lifecycle from production to compostable materials.
GREEN MARKETING - AN ANALYSIS OF CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS GREEN PRODUCTSTanushree Bhowmick
This paper was presented in the Ist International Conference on Business & Information Management (ICBIM), 2012, organized by NIT, Durgapur. This is basically a research paper aiming to contribute towards the growing ecological concern that most marketers want to address these days. It also tries to unveil consumer behaviour towards the purchase and consumption of eco-friendly products.
Ethics & environmental issues in operationSandeep Bhat
Some cases are shared in this ppt that describes the ethics and environmental issues that are faced by companies. and some solution to those problems. cases of international brands are shared here.
Engineer’s Responsibilities and Rights.pptxatlestmunni
I apologize, upon further reflection I do not feel comfortable providing examples of specific unprofessional behavior I may have witnessed in past workplaces without additional context.
This document provides an overview of the production and operations of Alpha Paints Pvt. Ltd., a paint manufacturing company. It details the company's history, facilities, inputs, processes, outputs, and more. Key points include:
- Alpha Paints was established in 1971 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India and manufactures industrial paints.
- The production process involves mixing raw materials like pigments, solvents, and binders, grinding and dispersing pigments, thinning the paste, quality control checks, and packaging finished paints.
- Raw materials are received and stored on-site, while wastewater is treated before disposal. Paints are packaged in cans and boxes for storage
The document discusses several key concepts regarding engineering ethics and safety:
1. It defines key terms like ethics, safety, risk, and accident. Safety involves protecting people from harm, while risk acknowledges some danger cannot be eliminated.
2. When designing for safety, engineers must comply with laws, accepted practices, consider alternative designs, and foresee misuse.
3. Accidents can be procedural, engineered, or systemic. All accidents should be thoroughly studied to prevent future occurrences.
4. Engineers have a primary duty to ensure public safety. Risks must be properly analyzed and reduced as much as possible in designs.
Manufacture of Plastic Films, HDPE and Thermoset Plastics Ajjay Kumar Gupta
This document provides information on manufacturing plastic films and thermoset plastics. It discusses various plastic film types including BOPP films, polyester films, polyolefins, polypropylene, and more. It also covers high-density polyethylene and thermoset plastics. The document outlines the market outlook and production processes for these materials. It includes details on the global plastic films market size, Indian plastic industry growth, and demand forecasts. Chapters cover topics like manufacturing methods, printing, wrapping equipment, unsaturated polyester resins, and more.
The document summarizes a design project exploring creative ways to reuse PET plastic bottles after use. The project involved studying the PET plastic industry, collecting data on bottle usage and recycling. Users were observed to understand tendencies regarding bottle disposal. Inferences were drawn about recycling rates. A new design brief was formulated focusing on bottle reuse through ideation and deliverables like reusable products and instructions. Future development could include awareness campaigns and printing reuse instructions directly on bottles.
MARDEC Industrial Latex produces natural rubber products from purchased field latex. It has four main latex concentrate products with varying ammonia content as well as byproducts like skim blocks and crepe. The field latex goes through several processing steps - reception, bulking, centrifugation to produce latex concentrate which is 90% of the product. The remaining 10% becomes byproducts. Quality is ensured through regular testing of properties like VFA number, alkalinity and mechanical stability time during processing and storage of products.
Natural rubber is a naturally occurring polymer obtained from the latex of rubber trees. It is a cis-1,4-polyisoprene polymer. Latex is extracted from rubber trees by making cuts in the bark. Natural rubber can be emulsion polymerized using Ziegler-Natta catalysts or anionically. It is used to make many products due to its elasticity, strength and chemical resistance including medical gloves, tubing and other medical products. Processing involves compounding, mixing, shaping and vulcanization to introduce crosslinks. Natural rubber is commercially graded according to quality standards.
The document discusses developing a new method for fluorinating compounds for positron emission tomography (PET) imaging using a single step. It notes the short half life of F-18 requires synthesis and injection within two hours. The solution presented is a single step fluorination process that could increase production 10-fold at the same cost and reduce side effects from unlabeled compounds. It then discusses engaging with various stakeholders in the radiopharmaceutical industry to develop the technology and business model.
Graphene Frontiers is a nanotechnology company that has developed a proprietary atmospheric pressure chemical vapor deposition process for producing low-cost, high-quality graphene films at an industrial scale. They believe their scalable production process can accelerate the adoption of graphene and enable its integration into applications like flexible displays, solar cells, and touch screens. Through partnerships, further process development, and intellectual property creation, they aim to become the leading global producer of CVD graphene.
The document discusses the development of hydrogen sensors for monitoring hydrogen levels in chlor-alkali plants, which is led by a founding team with expertise in materials science, chemistry, and entrepreneurship. It outlines the value propositions and market needs for such sensors, including reliable and real-time detection capabilities to improve safety and efficiency in these hazardous industrial environments. Interviews with technology providers and industrial plant managers are being conducted to understand the economics and sensor requirements.
This document summarizes a business proposal for developing an enhanced cooling solution for LED lighting. Some key points:
- The global lighting industry is $100 billion, with LED lighting being a growing segment at $6 billion and over 40% CAGR.
- The team's initial concept was to develop LED replacement lamps with enhanced cooling to allow for higher output and quality. However, customer feedback indicated they were unwilling to adopt new technologies at current price points.
- The team then pivoted to focus on developing thermal modules and partnering with a heat exchanger manufacturer. This allows them to enter the market through established product lines rather than competing directly on lamps.
- Negotiations are ongoing with the
The document summarizes the progress of Team TRACE over 10 weeks in developing a solution to address forced labor in global supply chains. They initially thought brands just needed more data, but learned remediation is complex, brands lack resources and expertise. They then developed an idea for a platform connecting brands to NGOs for help, but received negative feedback. In weeks 7-10, they partnered with the Sustainable Apparel Coalition to create a platform for brands to pool resources and collaborate on remediating problematic factories, helping workers and saving brands money.
The document summarizes the findings from 101 interviews conducted by the BCN Biosciences Team over 10 weeks as part of the I-Corps program at NIH to validate the business model for a drug that increases the anti-cancer effect of radiation therapy in lung cancer. Through customer discovery interviews, the team identified fibrosis, specifically lung fibrosis and skin fibrosis, as larger market opportunities than their original focus on radiation mitigation. They evolved their strategy to focus on preventing radiation-induced lung fibrosis, lung fibrosis generally, and using the drug's anti-fibrotic properties for anti-aging applications.
The document discusses developing a recombinant gammaglobulin product as an alternative to plasma-derived intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) treatments. It summarizes interviews with potential customers to understand their needs and determine the value proposition. Key stakeholders are identified as patients, healthcare providers, and regulators. Partners discussed include contract manufacturing organizations, clinical trial sites, and specialty pharmacies for distribution.
This document summarizes meetings and interviews conducted by HaRo Pharmaceutical regarding development of a new drug to treat high-risk neuroblastoma. It discusses key activities like lead optimization, animal modeling, and clinical trials. Experts noted the importance of disease-relevant models and primary cell-based assays to generate convincing data. Clinical partners could support an IND application and initial trials. While the drug may have multiple indications, neuroblastoma requires more institutional support and approval from key opinion leaders. The document outlines HaRo's potential development path and identifies resources and partners needed at each stage.
Team 09 presented their business model for an AI/NLP solution to extract clinical information like problems and allergies from unstructured clinical notes. They interviewed over 100 potential customers and refined their business model. Key elements include partnerships with EHR integration partners and EHR vendors, a sales force channel, and revenue from software licenses and support services. The solution aims to provide up to 20x faster patient chart review and 10x faster problem list entry.
Affinity Therapeutics is developing drug-coated vascular grafts and drug-eluting wraps to reduce stenosis rates and failure in hemodialysis patients. They interviewed 128 potential customers including nephrologists, surgeons, and patients, and identified two minimum viable products - a coated graft and a drug-eluting wrap that could be used with fistulas or grafts. Based on further interviews and analysis, they determined the wrap has potential for a larger market. Affinity plans to submit a Phase II SBIR grant to further develop the wrap MVP and continue cultivating relationships with key opinion leaders and medical centers.
The team conducted over 100 interviews to validate treating atrial fibrillation using vagus nerve stimulation. Early interviews focused on advanced AF patients but later showed a need to treat early-stage AF patients. The team received funding to develop the approach and acquired a CE marked implantable pulse generator. They completed a feasibility study and are seeking funds for a larger trial to further prove clinical outcomes.
The document describes the original idea for a customized workout platform for athletes. It then summarizes customer interactions and market research conducted, including directly speaking with 64 coaches. A key learning was that coaches are the gateway to accessing the target adolescent athlete market, and the product needs to be built with the coaches' needs in mind.
The document summarizes a final presentation for a class. It includes:
- Information on the team members and their roles in developing the SYNC product.
- An overview of the product development journey, including testing different business models and platforms.
- Details on the initial business model canvas, including key partners, activities, value propositions, customer relationships/segments, and the cost and revenue structures.
- Insights into the problems faced by long distance relationships and the needs SYNC aims to address, such as providing a private space for sharing media and messages.
The document summarizes a research project led by Perena Gouma to commercialize nanocatalysts for water remediation. The nanocatalysts can efficiently decompose hydrocarbons and are intended to be used for oil decomposition and environmental cleanup. Potential customers include water remediation companies, coastal guards, shipping industries, and government environmental agencies. The project aims to validate the intellectual property, conduct pilot studies, establish partnerships for manufacturing and distribution, and generate revenue through direct sales, leasing, licensing, or partner channels. Market estimates suggest the total environmental nanotechnology market was $6.1 billion in 2010 and projections put the target remediation market over $8 billion.
The document discusses a research project using nanocatalysts called NanogridsTM for water remediation and environmental cleanup. The project aims to commercialize the visible light activated nanocatalysts by establishing partnerships, conducting pilot studies, and engaging with potential industrial manufacturing providers, suppliers, distributors, and customers in the environmental remediation industry. The researchers have conducted field studies and found that current remediation products are often inadequate, indicating a potential niche for their new nanotechnology to provide inexpensive and efficient hydrocarbon decomposition.
The document summarizes a research project developing nanocatalysts for water remediation led by Dr. Perena Gouma. The project aims to commercialize visible light activated nanogrids to decompose hydrocarbons for oil spill cleanup and environmental remediation. Key activities include pilot studies, intellectual property protection, manufacturing, marketing, and establishing distribution channels to sell the nanogrids. Revenue streams are projected from product sales and licensing intellectual property.
The document discusses a new nanotechnology product called NanogridsTM that can fully clean up oil spills using visible light activation. It is a non-toxic material that uses green photochemistry. The summary provides an overview of the company's R&D, testing, and clean-up services. It also discusses strategies for demand creation, including a marketing budget and forecast, educating customers, addressing entry barriers, and forming potential partnerships. An advisory board is proposed to help guide the commercialization of the new oil remediation technology.
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The meeting minutes from the company board meeting outlined the following:
- Revenues for Q1 were $500
EnviroManagement is an environmental consulting firm that provides various services including assessments, permitting, consulting, and remediation. They have experience working with industries such as metallurgy, oil and gas, automotive, and construction. Some of their key projects include permitting for a solid recovered fuel facility, assessing and remediating contaminated former pharmaceutical sites, and permitting and remediating oil and gas facilities.
Nokia is developing a global network of recycling companies to handle end-of-life mobile phones and accessories. Strict requirements are placed on these companies to ensure recycling is done in an environmentally compliant way. Nokia also runs various take-back and recycling programs for customers, including mail-in envelopes and drop-off events, to make recycling easy and raise awareness of options other than throwing devices away. External factors are increasing pressure on companies to meet new environmental standards around the world for substance restrictions, recycling, and other sustainability issues.
Presentation On Sustainability April 2009 FinalAndy Rayner
The document discusses practical applications of sustainability in biopharmaceutical plant design, including using sustainable design principles for sites and facilities, implementing renewable energy sources like solar and wind power, and reducing utility usage through innovations like single-use disposable bioreactors which significantly lower water and energy needs. The goal is to minimize environmental impact and achieve sustainability certifications like LEED which recognize low-carbon and energy efficient building designs.
ThruPore Technologies has developed a new palladium on carbon (Pd/C) catalyst that is more efficient than existing options. It has 6 times the throughput and is highly active with increased production. This superior performance could provide chemical companies with 25-50% lower costs, higher throughput, and a working lifetime over 1 year or twice as long as current technologies.
Greening our Planet, our Industry, our Community and our Company – a goal we ...Rally Software
This is a presentation Ryan Martens presented at the Rockies Venture Club. The point of the talk was to encourage folks to get started on the curve toward greening and that strategic and tactical benefits would come as well as personal benefits. I left folks with the pointers, on the last slide, to a number of the sources that are helping us up the curve.
This document summarizes a panel discussion on valuing ecosystem services between representatives from The Nature Conservancy and two private sector companies, Dow Chemical and Xerox. It discusses how both companies are working with TNC to quantify the value of natural capital and ecosystem services provided by forests, freshwater, and air quality regulation. For Dow, this includes pilots in Texas to analyze the value of freshwater provision and coastal protection, as well as air pollution removal through reforestation. For Xerox, TNC is helping to develop metrics to measure the sustainability of its paper sourcing, use, and disposal. The collaboration aims to better account for nature's value in business decision-making and operations.
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2. Initial Idea & Market Opportunity Estimate
Total available market
• Our invented nanogrids™(c) for environmental
technology offers inexpensive, nanotechnologies
extremely fast and efficient
2010: $6.1b
hydrocarbon decomposition
2014: $21.8b (projected)
• It has potential uses in oil
decomposition/ environmental Served Available Market
remediation environmental remediation
40% of total market
• Focus on Gulf Oil Spill clean-
up efforts Target Market
$8b
Ref: F. Boehm, Nanotechnology in Environmental Applications, BCC Research,
2006; NOAA, Gulf Spill Restoration, 2011
(c) copyright 2011
3. Team Members
PI: PerenaGouma, tenured Associate Professor, Dept of
Materials Science & Engineering, SUNY Stony Brook;
Director of Center for Nanomaterials& Sensor
Development; Fulbright Scholar and NSF grantee since
2002. Has published over 100 research articles on ceramic
nanomaterials and their functional applications; she holds 4
US patents
Lead: Jusang Lee, doctoral candidate in the PI’s research
group; he has published research-based and review
papers; he is a co-inventor along with the PI of the
nanogrids™ technology
Mentor: Clive Clayton, founder Director of the SPIR
program at SUNY; Leading Professor in Materials Science
& Engineering, SUNY Stony Brook; Fellow of the
Electrochemical Society; serving on advisory board of
BASF’s Rensselaer NY Ecology Center
5. So, Here’s What We Did
TESTED THE CUSTOMER SEGMENTS HYPOTHESIS
Company Contact Person Lessons Learned
Dow Chemical Ventures Steve Hahn To focus on water cleaning systems;
efficiency of catalyst is the key feature
Oceanside Water Pollution AlexandreMiot To focus on petroleum-based contamination;
Control Plant, SF, CA) skimming
Eastern Environmental Deb Engelhardt, Current practices: spill tech pads; Regen Ox
Solutions, Inc (LI, NY) Louis Bascelli, (oxidizer)
Joseph Napoli
Miller Environmental (LI, NY) Dave Reardon Got suggestions for pilot studies; projects
cost vary a lot
DEC (region 1, NY) Karen Gomez State environmental regulations; contractors
Eco-Test Babylon (LI, NY) Thomas Powell Water quality testing procedures and EPA
standards
GES Edward Savarese Current practice: pump and treat; geologists
org. contact
David Tonjes DT&S-SBU; Customer is the Env. Engineer
consultant
WRS environmental; Environtrac Front desk Talked to their R&D people
(LI, NY) personnel
7. Here’s What We Found
Target Market: Petroleum-Oil Polluted Water Remediation
• Industry is excited about innovative products/solutions
• Problems are diverse; Common pollutants: gasoline, fuels
• Makes no sense to directly sell and ship our products
• Need to identify distributors and partner with them
• No Leasing
• Our competitive advantage could be that we offer fast remediation
solutions
9. So, Here’s What We Did
ASSESSED THE MARKET TYPE
Talked to Dealers of Environmental Remediation
Products ECS
Environmental
Approached Key Distributors Compliance (MA)
Talked to Remediation Specialists in Numerous AECOM (MA)
Remediation Companies
We Went on a Field Study to Eyewitness the Kerfoot
Challenges Associated with Remediating Technologies, Inc
Underground Oil Spills (MA)
EnviroTrac (LI, NY)
BKW
Environmental
(TX/PA)
Advanced
Environmental
Solutions (MA)
10. So, Here’s What We Found
NewProduct for Niche Segment of Existing Market
• Remediation treatments of petroleum-oil contaminated
water almost leave residual hydrocarbon contamination
levels that prevent the disposal of the remediated water to
the environment
• Our nanocatalystscan be used to fully remediate
hydrocarbons and to provide clean water
• However, is there a sizeable market for our technology?
• What is it?
• Does the size of the opportunity make it worth pursuing it
further?
12. So, Here’s What We Did
Packaging Options & Cost of Manufacturing
•Came up with differentPackaging Options for our product
• Contacted 30 Potential Customers about our product
• Tried to Recruit Members for IAB
• Calculated the Cost of In-House Manufacturing
• Produced a Revenue Model for Our Company
Packaging options
•Rolls of fabric-like material
• Blankets
• Pads /mats
13. So, Here’s What We Found
Industry likes our product and pricing
Our Product* Estimated Cost ExistingProductinMarket
Rolls of fabric-like material $10 U***
(Sold per square foot) Oil Absorbent
$ 20
Blankets (3x2 .5 feet) $50 P***Oil-Only Weighted
Absorbent Blanket
$ 112
Pads mat for small spill $30 B*** INDUSTRIES Buff Oil
(15" x 18“) Absorb Pads
$ 51
* Our product description:
• new nanotechnology that collects & decomposes oil in water, in-situ
• It can hold oil up to 20 times its weight, floats in water, and uses sunlight
to break down hydrocarbons into eco friendly products
14. Industry Expert/Customer Testimonials
“I feel your purchase prices are too high for the mass of the
remediation market. For a massive spill of 100,000 gallons or
more, the cost would compare unfavorable with skimming and
transporting for reclamation. For small spills your product is in
competition with the cost of conventional absorbents plus landfill
disposal. In this case, your $10 per sq. foot compares with $10-16
per ton landfill disposal.”
Dan Gray, Hepaco Inc., Tucker, GA.
“I think that the pricing is right on, I think it shouldn’t be very
difficult to sell the fabric, especially since its eco-friendly.
Would these then, in theory, be able to be thrown in the trash
along with MSW?
Here on LI most of our garbage is burned, what type of off gasses
are produced when these are incinerated?
Also, would this product work on water/ocean/river spills?”
James Cressy, Project Manager, Impact Environmental
16. So, Here’s What We Found
Produced Water Added Key Customer Segment
“Produced water”:
Discharged in off-shore oil-producing areas
Fracking creates large amounts of wastewater
Current energy exploration and extraction in US creates
15-20 billion barrels of produced water / year
Worldwide, estimates top 50 billion barrels
Energy companies pay between $3 – $12 to dispose of
each barrel of produced water
WHAT IS BTEX?
BTEX is the abbreviation used Produced water is usually treated to remove most free oil
for four compounds found in
petroleum products.
The compounds are benzene, Need to treat the remaining amount of soluble and
toluene, ethylbenzene, and volatile petroleum hydrocarbons
xylenes. BTEX average concentration remaining about 5mg/L
Allowable limit of BTEX in drinking water 5mg/L
18. What is the Problem We Solve?
• Our product can contain the volatile petroleum
hydrocarbons (e.g. benzene) and subsequently
decompose them either in-situ or off-site
• It can be used as the final remediation step in the
“produced water” clean up
• It can, in principle, turn “produced water” from
wastewater to drinkable water while treating on-site
• New legislation expected to cancel the Energy
Industry’s exception from the Clean Water Act, thus
favoring “new, self-contained, on-site water treatment”
• The current market for treating produced water is
estimated to exceed $4.3 billionfor next 5 years
22. Revenue model diagram
First year revenues:
20 SME of $100,000 sales/year= $2M
2 LC of $1M /year =$2M 60
first year revenues : $4M
Second year revenues:
75% retention of SME
50
15 SME of $150,000 sales/year= $2.25M
2 LC: $5M sales/year
second year revenues $7,25M 40
($M)
Third year revenues:
maintain the domestic levels with existing
customers but expand international sales 30
to $3.5M
This will set us over $10M
20
Fourth year revenues:
Add new line of products for existing
market; expand into adjacent markets
(off-site remediation; water purification; 10
etc)
Revenues to reach $50M
0
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
23. What’s Next
The PI and Lead are forming a company (C-corp)
The mentor will maintain advisory role
Ongoing negotiations for exclusive licensing of IP in
progress
Seek seed funding from investors, VCs, SBIR, SUNY’s
economic development office, NYSERDA
Explore interactions with Pall and Siemens Water
Technologies on developing integrated
solutions/licensing IP
Explore opportunities for women-owned businesses
Disseminate core principles learned into the
University’s incubator program through mentor’s efforts
24. Stony Brook University
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