At the heart of many truly innovative products is a key new technology. The fundamental challenge for industrial R&D is to unlock the underlying product potential of these new technologies. These programs are risky endeavors requiring careful methodology and thorough application diligence. Only once application performance is demonstrated in a real world environment and a product strategy established should the transition to development be made. With this approach, new technology can be successfully moved through R&D and efficiently incorporated into great products that result in maximum return on investment.
Stratos’ Applied Research methodology includes crafting a close and ongoing relationship with the original research group. This collaborative approach is critical to successfully maturing the research into a product application. The extensive industry application experience of our staff of scientists and engineers helps to bridge this transition. Using performance design of experiments and system architecture differential studies, the preferred embodiments for commercialization are identified. These embodiments – along with risks and economic opportunities – are evaluated as part of Stratos’ unique “Phase Zero” process and finally presented to management for approval and inclusion in the product development portfolio.
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