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May 25, 2006
For Immediate Release The Industrial Research Institute today announced Kent Crawford will assume the role of chairman. He will officially take office as IRI Chairman at the close of IRI’s 2006...
Are virtual teams effective? Are non-virtual teams more effective than virtual teams? Is there any good research based literature on the topic? - VP Technology, Advanced Materials Supplier Community...
May 20, 2014
GE's Business Model Innovation Danielle Merfeld, Technology Director Electrical Technology and Systems, GE Global Research Over GE’s 130 year history it has continued to re-invent itself to meet the...
May 21, 2014
Pragmatic Analytics for Managing Project Risks ROR Stage: finalizing research approach, gathering and analyzing data As a body of practice within the R&D community, we aim to significantly expand...
March 19, 2020
Due to the global COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, the Innovation Research Interchange (IRI) will cancel the 2020 Annual Conference originally scheduled for May 12-15, in Philadelphia, PA. There is...
How many projects should R&D people have at a time? what is the "average" number of projects that are being worked on at any one time by the average R&D person? I've heard it said that...
April 30, 2019
Industrial robots have been widely used for decades in the industrial setting. In the past 30 years, robots have found uses outside the factory, in the field and on the roads. These robots were...
May 20, 2014
Managing Remotely ROR Stage: finalizing research approach This ROR will examine the current knowledge and practices centered on the management and sponsorship of virtual teams. Discussions will focus...
How do you choose which conferences to attend? We receive many invitations to conferences and meetings that offer value, but attending all of them would be impossible. Do you have any mechanisms for...
May 06, 2010
General Atomics Vice Chairman honored for his work that has inspired future generations of innovators Seattle, WA, May 6, 2010 - The Industrial Research Institute (IRI) honored Linden Blue, General...
May 21, 2013
IRI Diamond Jubilee Innovation Culture Exploration ROR Stage: New project forming Join colleagues to shape the research focus of this new ROR working group investigating how IRI member companies are...
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...
May 10, 2012
Industry award honors life-long commitment to innovation Indian Wells, CA, May 10, 2012 – The Industrial Research Institute (IRI) last evening bestowed its illustrious Medal upon Dr. F. Emil Jacobs,...
May 24, 2016
Orlando, FL (May 24, 2016)-- Interconnectivity defines the world of R&D in the twenty-first century. The rise of boundariless collaboration tools and open innovation practices has made it easier...
Companies attending as of 04/07/17: Actega North America Agilent Technologies, Inc. Agropur Cooperative American Axle & Manufacturing Archer Daniels Midland Arkema Inc. Artemis Capital Partners...