April 30, 2019
Representatives from a variety of organizations, including BASF, Sherwin-Williams, Lockheed Martin, Kennametal, and Steelcase, discuss their steps toward digital transformation. Topics to be...
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May 24, 2011
TRIZ: The Science of Learning from Others Jack Hipple, Principal, Innovation –TRIZ Participate in this practical overview “TRIZ” (Russian acronym for “Theory of Inventive Problem Solving”), a “left...
Opening Keynote: Driving Motorola Solutions’ Digital Transformation with Innovation through Data Eduardo Conrado, Executive Vice President, Strategy & Innovation Office Paul Steinberg, Senior...
Are you concerned that your patent portfolio reveals your research strategy? Michelin is evaluating its patent filing criteria, especially the balance between the protection of innovation with...
When is a new product considered 'commercial'? How do people decide when a new product is "commercial"? I am looking for a short definition that the project team can use to guide their decision. -...
November 08, 2011
Transforming Innovation at Lockheed Martin John D. Evans, PhD, Vice President, International Engineering & Technology, Lockheed Martin We at Lockheed Martin are experimenting with a new framework...
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...
May 22, 2014
New Members to the Board of Directors also named at Annual Meeting Boston, MA (May 22, 2014) - Dr. Daniel A. Abramowicz, Executive Vice President, Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Crown Holdings,...
Do you have an Innovation Board? If so: Who is on the board? Is there anyone from outside the company who participates? How often does it meet? What are typical agenda items? Is the board advisory,...
September 05, 2014
2014 Holland Award Winner, John Evans, discusses "Tools for Managing Early-Stage Business Model Innovation." Dr. Evans outlines how Lockheed Martin's Innovation Readiness Levels provide a key measure...
September 17, 2017
As a senior program manager for Lockheed Martin’s Revolutionary Technology Programs, Charles Chase oversees high-risk, high-reward projects. Step 1: Logged in IRI Members click here for credential...
November 01, 2006
“How does the level of business innovation investment really impact company growth and performance? ”This question was put to an Industrial Research Institute panel for discussion at its annual...
Wednesday February 22, 2017 – Friday February 24, 2017
IRI and NC State's Center for Innovation Management Studies (CIMS) partner to bring you the most cutting edge research in R&D management.
Do you use social networking tools for technology development projects? We are currently making plans to organize and set up global communities for technology capabilities. The goal is to connect...
What titles do you use for senior technical positions? What job titles does your organization use for the senior most technical/R&D ladder positions? - Cecil Chappelow, Vice President, Innovation...
June 30, 2008
IRI Urges Policymakers to Continue Funding Critical Research Initiatives Industrial Research Institute Members Include National Laboratories and Corporations that Represent More Than 70 Percent of...