November 01, 2015
This talk is an engineer’s view of the third industrial revolution. There are many views about what that revolution is, if it is a revolution at all. A lot of these views come from philosophy or from...
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April 30, 2015
Hull recognized for his invention of industry-transforming stereolithography technology ARLINGTON, VA (April 30, 2015)— In an effort to recognize outstanding accomplishment in individual innovation...
April 30, 2015
Hull recognized for his invention of industry-transforming stereolithography technology ARLINGTON, VA (April 30, 2015)— In an effort to recognize outstanding accomplishment in individual innovation...
September 01, 2015
Neil Gershenfeld talks with Jim Euchner about the Internet of Things and the coming revolution in manufacturing. Neil Gershenfeld is a pioneer in understanding the boundary between the digital and...
June 23, 2015
Industrial Research Institute Joins 252 Industry and Academic Leaders in Call to Action for American “Innovation Imperative” Action follows American Academy of Arts & Sciences report on the role...
August 31, 2020
Anti-covid-19 medicines are being approved too easily What do a malaria drug, a Russian vaccine and the blood plasma of people who have recovered from covid-19 have in common? All have been approved...
June 23, 2015
Action follows American Academy of Arts & Sciences report on the role of scientific research in preserving the "American Dream" #InnovationImperative www.innovationimperative.us Arlington, VA (...
September 01, 2008
Technological innovation has driven impressive job creation and economic growth, and with it has come increased productivity, low inflation and an unprecedented economic expansion. These trends have...
The IRI Achievement Award, established in 1973, is given to honor outstanding accomplishment in individual creativity and innovation that contribute broadly to the development of industry and to the benefit of society.
November 01, 2015
In preparing for this talk, I thought that I would approach the topic of innovation and growth from two vantage points. First, I would like to consider it from the viewpoint of my previous job as the...
October 15, 2008
Seven Authors Explored Best Practices in Integrating Strategic Planning Throughout and Across Autonomous Business Units DENVER, Colo. - (October 15, 2008) - The Industrial Research Institute (IRI)...
November 01, 2015
Barriers to innovation are declining. It is easier today for an innovator to get into business than it has been at any time in history. There are many reasons for this, but most are driven by some...
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...
How do you measure performance of R&D projects? We are considering implementing a model to measure/evaluate performance of R&D projects, specifically, their EFFICIENCY. (EFFICIENCY = OUTPUT...
The number of ways a technial asset can bring value to the corporation.
July 01, 2015
Can the Automotive Industry Embrace Open IP?; Apple and Google Hope to Slide Into the Driver’s Seat; Dark Clouds for Drug Development; Report on Economic Impact of Academic Licensing Activity Cited...