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WBTshowcase is pleased to announce that we have joined the NineSigma Global Innovation Network. Through a relationship that began in 2003 NineSigma, the leading provider of Open Innovation solutions, has directly supported the WBTshowcase.

As a member of the Affiliate Program, WBTshowcase is now about to ‘give back’ to NineSigma a meaningful opportunity for universities, labs and researchers interested in commercializing a new technology.

What Is the Open Innovation Solution Program?

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NineSigma’s open network of innovators is the largest of its kind and spans industries, geographies and technical disciplines. Through relationships with hundreds of scientific organizations, professional groups and other affinity organizations, NineSigma significantly amplifies the pool of innovators across the world that is aware of client challenges. Companies such as P&G, DuPont, GlaxoSmithKline, Kraft, General Mills, Unilever and other industry-leading companies utilize NineSigma’s process to build new innovation capabilities and solve their most pressing business and technology challenges.

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Table of Contents
WHITE PAPER CHALLENGE ENGINEERING / MATERIALS
New RFP
Food Process Improvements
New RFP
Ultra-Small Gas Sensor Modules For Handheld Devices
REQUEST FOR SOLUTION
New RFP
High-Power, High-Capacity Energy Storage Devices for Cell Phones
Hydrogen Peroxide Stable Rheology Modifiers
New RFP
Energy Harvesting Generator
CHEMISTRY / CONSUMER PRODUCTS
RFP Closing Within One Week
Slicing and Grinding Technologies for Hard, Brittle Materials
New RFP
Novel Viral Prevention Technologies
Material with Frequency Variable Elasticity
New RFP
Custom Time-specific Delivery of Active Ingredients
Fire Resistant Technology for Thermoplastic Foams
New RFP
Improving the Taste of Ibuprofen and / or Guaifenisin Products
Novel Technology for Fusing Polypropylene Foam Beads
New RFP
Enhancing Calcium Delivery and / or Absorption
Breathable and Slip Resistant Roofing Underlayment
Remotely Activated Adhesive Cure
Liquid/Fluid Multi-chamber Dispenser Package
Home Diagnostics to Assess Vitamin and/or Mineral Deficiencies
Weight Reduction Methodologies for Lightweight Concrete
Heat Activated Adhesive Formulation with Good Low Temperature Bonding
Automated Inspection and Packing System
Laminating Film with Improved Adhesive Bonding
Tracking & Telemetry Systems
Ambient Curing Structural Adhesives
Polyolefins with Improved Adhesion
Propylene/Propane and Ethylene/Ethane Separation
Construction of a Cryogenic Vessel
High Temperature Hydrocarbon Anti-fouling
RFP Recently Closed
Joint Development Partners for Operation Control Algorithms for Large-Scale Plants
RFP Recently Closed
Rapid Meat Marination to Enhance Flavor and Tenderness
RFP Recently Closed
Seeking Fastener Technology/Experts/Supply for Improved Durability of Circuit Boards in Consumer Electronics
RFP Recently Closed
User Friendly Foam-in-place Formulation for Insulating and Sealing of Building Cavities
RFP Recently Closed
Technologies for Mass Production of Iron Metal Nanoparticles
   
RFP Recently Closed
Intelligent Robot Perception System
   
RFP Recently Closed
Maintaining Freshness of Baked Bread
   
RFP Recently Closed
Non-Traditional Thermal Insulation Materials
   
RFP Recently Closed
Detecting Metal Inclusions in Fused Silica (Quartz) Tubing
   
     
  New RFP = New RFP
     
RFP Closing This Week = Project Deadline Within One Week
     
RFP Recently Closed = Project Recently Closed
New RFPs

White Paper Challenge:

Food Process Improvements - NineSigma, on behalf of a Global Provider of Applied Engineering and Technology Solutions , invites knowledgeable individuals to submit White Papers on the topic of " Major Process Improvement Opportunities in the Food Industry ". More...

RFSs (Request for Solution):

Hydrogen Peroxide Stable Rheology Modifiers - NineSigma's client is seeking hydrogen peroxide stable rheology modifiers for systems containing up to 12% peroxide. More...

Custom Time-specific Delivery of Active Ingredients - A global consumer healthcare company invites proposals for a technology for delayed delivery or release of active ingredients. More...

Energy Harvesting Generator - A multi-billion dollar electronic parts manufacturer invites proposals for an energy harvesting generator. More...

Enhancing Calcium Delivery and / or Absorption - A global healthcare company invites proposals for technologies that will enhance calcium delivery to the human body. More...

High-Power, High-Capacity Energy Storage Devices for Cell Phones - A multi-billion dollar communications company invites proposals for high-power, high-capacity energy storage devices for cell phones. More...

Improving the Taste of Ibuprofen and / or Guaifenisin Products - A global healthcare company invites proposals for technologies that will completely mask bad-tasting active ingredients in both tablet and liquid formulations . More...

Novel Viral Prevention Technologies - A global healthcare company invites proposals for developing novel viral infection prevention technologies. More...

Ultra-Small Gas Sensor Modules For Handheld Devices - A multi-billion dollar IT company invites proposals for ultra-small gas sensor modules for hand held devices. More...

RFPs Closing Within One Week

Slicing and Grinding Technologies for Hard, Brittle Materials - A multi-billion dollar materials manufacturer invites proposals for technologies that perform precision slicing and grinding without loss on materials that are hard and brittle. More...

Open RFPs

Ambient Curing Structural Adhesives - A Fortune 100 Company invites proposals for an adhesive system that develops structural bond strength between polyolefins and stainless steel without application of external heat. More...

Automated Inspection and Packing System - Owens Corning , a leading manufacture of masonry products, invites proposals for a measurement system to permit accurate filling of a shipping package with irregular, randomized cultured stone shapes . More...

Breathable and Slip Resistant Roofing Underlayment - Owens Corning invites proposals for moisture controlling, slip resistant membranes for secondary roof protection. More...

Construction of a Cryogenic Vessel - A Fortune 100 company invites proposals to design, develop and build a laboratory cryogenic container that will maintain the contents between 40-77°K over 24 hours. More...

Fire Resistant Technology for Thermoplastic Foams - JSP invites proposals for a technology or system of technologies to extend the structural integrity of thermoplastic foam panels when exposed to burning environments. Click here to hear more! More...

Heat Activated Adhesive Formulation with Good Low Temperature Bonding - A global consumer products manufacturing company invites proposals for adhesive formulations with exceptional adhesion to polyester surfaces over a wide range of temperatures . More...

High Temperature Hydrocarbon Anti-fouling - A leading global chemical company invites proposals for technology that mitigates fouling of surfaces in high-temperature hydrocarbon processing . More...

Home Diagnostics to Assess Vitamin and/or Mineral Deficiencies - The over-the-counter division of a multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical company invites proposals for a self-administered diagnostic tool that measures the degree to which the user is vitamin or mineral deficient. More...

Laminating Film with Improved Adhesive Bonding - A global manufacturing company invites proposals for technology to improve bonding characteristics of a laminating film . More...

Liquid/Fluid Multi-chamber Dispenser Package - A Global Manufacturing Company invites proposals for a handheld, multi-chamber vented and/or airless delivery system for water based fluids of various viscosities. More...

Material with Frequency Variable Elasticity - A Fortune 500 Consumer Products Company is seeking proposals for materials with frequency variable elasticity to be used in a medical device. More...

Novel Technology for Fusing Polypropylene Foam Beads - JSP invites proposals for novel technologies to fuse expanded polypropylene beads to create 3-dimensional foam products. More...

Polyolefins with Improved Adhesion - A Fortune 100 Manufacturing Company invites proposals for processes and/or materials that improve the adhesion of polyolefins to dissimilar materials. More...

Propylene/Propane and Ethylene/Ethane Separation - A major global chemical company invites proposals for technologies that economically separate propylene from propane or ethylene from ethane . More...

Remotely Activated Adhesive Cure - A Fortune 100 Manufacturing Company invites proposals for novel activation technology that can remotely trigger curing reactions in adhesive compositions. More...

Tracking & Telemetry Systems - A global consumer products company is seeking proposals for technologies for a directional tracking system that can trace a tagged object. More...

Weight Reduction Methodologies for Lightweight Concrete - Owens Corning invites proposals for materials or process modifications that will enable significant unit weight reductions in lightweight concrete . More...

Recently Closed RFPs

Detecting Metal Inclusions in Fused Silica (Quartz) Tubing - Momentive Performance Materials invites proposals for technology to detect metal particle inclusions in fused silica tubing . More...

Intelligent Robot Perception System - A Fortune 100 company invites proposals for an intelligent visual perception system. More...

Joint Development Partners for Operation Control Algorithms for Large-Scale Plants - A multi-billion dollar global electronics manufacturer invites proposals for joint development partners for operation control algorithms for large-scale plants. More...

Maintaining Freshness of Baked Bread - A global bakery company invites proposals for integrated (product and packaging) technologies that will maintain the sensory attributes of freshly baked, packaged bread products for 5 days. More...

Non-Traditional Thermal Insulation Materials - Owens Corning invites proposals for thermally efficient, user-friendly materials as alternatives to traditional residential insulation. More...

Rapid Meat Marination to Enhance Flavor and Tenderness - A global food products company invites proposals for technology that easily and rapidly infuses flavor into muscle meat to create flavorful, tender meat . More...

Seeking Fastener Technology/Experts/Supply for Improved Durability of Circuit Boards in Consumer Electronics - A multi-billion dollar electronics manufacturer invites proposals for small-scale fasteners. More...

Technologies for Mass Production of Iron Metal Nanoparticles - A multi-billion dollar global manufacturer invites proposals for technologies for mass production of iron metal nanoparticles . More...

User Friendly Foam-in-place Formulation for Insulating and Sealing of Building Cavities - Owens Corning invites proposals for environmentally- and user-friendly chemical compositions for a foam-in-place insulation that requires minimal protective equipment for installation . More...

If you are interested in responding to any of these projects, but need more time to prepare a proposal abstract, please contact the program manager listed on the RFP immediately.