True Conversion of R&D to Meaningful Products

At the heart of many new, truly innovative products is a key new science or technology. The fundamental challenge for industrial R&D is to unlock the underlying product potential represented by a promising proof of principle demonstration on the lab bench. Moving new science and technology forward requires careful application diligence and validation. Only once application performance is quantified in a real world environment and a product strategy established should a transition to development be made. With the right approach, new science and technology can be successfully moved through R&D and efficiently incorporated into new products that result in maximum return on investment.

Stratos Applied Research methodology includes crafting a close and ongoing relationship with the original research group. We believe that only through close collaboration will the full value of the intellectual property be realized. This collaborative approach is basic 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 innovation process and finally presented to management for approval and inclusion in the product development portfolio.