How do you encourage publications? We are looking for best practices from peer companies. We are a regulated industry where peer reviewed published scientific information has great value...
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May 23, 2006
Arlington, VA – May 23, 2006 The Industrial Research Institute (IRI) announces today that it presented the 2006 IRI Medal to David O. Swain, Vice President of Engineering and Technology and Chief...
How do you spark creativity with limited resources? I am trying to establish a feeling of creativity and curiosity on what's going on outside of the narrow world of our own products. We have a sub...
How do you handle shared vs. individual space in labs? In a recent discussion on a laboratory expansion project, questions were raised regarding use of shared space vs. individual space. Your...
The TVP 2.1 tool is a resource for members of the Industrial Research Institute. Member log-in is required. Background | User Guide | Program Contents | Stakeholders | List of Metrics Information for...
January 07, 2016
Ron Dressler, Vice President at Hershey, explains the benefits he and his organization gain by actively participating at IRI meetings and research working groups. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...
What should IRI tell the President about the barriers to advanced manufacturing? With a focus on new approaches and options that could be added to the President's platform, what might the government...
Technology Value Program is a tool to enhance the effectiveness of R&D by providing a framework for selecting a small number of appropriate metrics.
November 08, 2011
Business Models in Collaborative Relationships Collaborative research has taken its place as a mainstream innovation process. Its purpose is to access external sources of technology (or other assets...
April 06, 2017
This multisociety letter regarding Fiscal Year 2017-2018 R&D budget was sent on behalf of 286 organizations to both House and Senate leadership and Appropriation Chairs and Subcommittee chairs on April 6, 2017.
Hack-a-thons are single live meetings held to tackle one particular, discreet challenge facing R&D practitioners, typically lasting two hours to one full day. The goal is to create a deliverable...
July 08, 2015
Diversity of IRI Membership Deepens with 11 New Companies in 2015 #IRIMembership Arlington, VA (July 8, 2015)— As the only technology association serving every industry, the Industrial Research...
What portion of researcher time and spend is used for ideation? What portion of R&D researcher time and spend is used for IDEATION? Do you have any data on typical time and spend that you would...
October 20, 2015
The Impact IoT on a Durables Business Mark L. Karasek, Executive Vice President of Engineering & Chief Technology Officer, The Chamberlain Group, Inc. The Chamberlain Group is a traditional...
May 20, 2014
Commercializing New Technology Cynthia A. Arnold, PhD, Chief Technology Officer & Senior Vice President, Valspar Corporation This breakout begins with a brief thought-starter presentation led by...
May 21, 2014
Identify New Business Opportunities John Hillenbrand, vice President, Chief Innovation Officer, Owens Corning This breakout begins with a brief thought-starter presentation led by IRI member Chief...