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Industrial Technology
Assessment and Transfer
"Those who use fire as an aid to the
attack show intelligence; those who
use water as an aid gain an accession
of strength."
Sun Tsu, The Art of War, 512 B.C
Industrial Technology Assessment and Transfer
New and emerging technologies can help create exciting business
opportunities. To effectively apply manufacturing or other industrial
technologies a company needs to evaluate the vast array of options,
formulate a viable and cost effective strategy and execute an action
plan.
SJB is not affiliated with any products or vendors, our evaluations and recommendations are
based on facts, verification of specifications, testing (when required) and experience.
SJB bridges the gaps between the sources of
technology and the needs of our clients. SJB will
match your unique requirements with appropriate
technologies and suppliers.
Explore
Evaluate
Exploit
Retire
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The goals of our technology assessment assistance are two fold:
1st) Maximize your short-term gains and
2nd) provide the tools for continued long term success.
SJB routinely draw on external technology resources - those of industrial
consultants, educational institutions, federal labs and other governmental
programs and successfully applying them to your requirements.
Industrial Technology Assessment and Transfer
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SJB provides resource support with:
• Technology Planning
- Current Status
- Business Strategy
- Cost Targets
- Systems Definition
- Identify Opportunities
- Life cycle Issues
• Selection
- Specification
- Verification
- Make/Buy Decisions
- Sourcing Assistance
• Implementation
- Start-up
- Acceptance
Industrial Technology Assessment and Transfer
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Industrial Technology Assessment and Transfer
Representative Projects
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Representative Projects
Metrology Systems:
Confidential "state of the industry" assessment study of metrology systems and suppliers
of the technology. SJB completed a clients needs analysis, possible suppliers were ranked
as to meeting those needs and providing the most cost effective solution. Supplier validations
were completed and purchasing specifications written.
The successful project resulted in the purchase, installation and training of a state of the
art system, exceeding project specifications and under project budget.
Industrial Technology Assessment and Transfer
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Representative Projects
Industrial Technology Assessment and Transfer
Advanced Manufacturing Material Processes
Confidential assessment of active applied research programs in "Advanced Manufacturing Material Processes"
(Co-injection of Metals, Induction Carbonizing, Metal Injection Molding). SJB provide the coordination and
logistics necessary for timely, cost effective and confidential evaluations of promising technologies. These quick
“desk top” studies were used by the client to determine the effectiveness in spending for stand alone projects.
The project deliverables were divide into three phases;
Phase 1
* Identify and validate possible technology partners for the client * Identify promising emerging technology
* Identify the next level of project gateways
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Representative Projects
Industrial Technology Assessment and Transfer
Advanced Manufacturing Material Processes
Phase 2
Do these results merit a stand along project ?
Will the technology, material and / or process reduce cost and optimize production methods and/or improve
product performance as related to cost?
Phase 3
Identify and assist in establishing long term technology partners for the client or to bring the
technology in-house.
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Representative Projects
Industrial Technology Assessment and Transfer
Confidential manufacturing feasibility study for a injection molding facility
For this project our client relied on SJB’s core expertise in;
A) Industrial Technology Assessment and Transfer
SJB worked through the clients needs to provide an overview of the state of the art on:
Production Equipment, Process Control Equipment and Process Support to
assist in defining which production process to developed.
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Representative Projects
Industrial Technology Assessment and Transfer
Confidential manufacturing feasibility study for a injection molding facility – cont:
For this project our client relied on SJB’s core expertise in;
B) Facility Operations/Infrastructure Support
SJB provided:
Process Flow/ Material Handling: Provide block diagrams on process flows
Facility Layout Requirements: Provide layouts showing typical space requirements
Environmental Concerns: Identify the common environmental concerns
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Representative Projects
Industrial Technology Assessment and Transfer
Confidential manufacturing feasibility study for a injection molding facility – cont;
C) Supplier Management & Sourcing:
SJB was responsible for the sourcing the suppliers of services, capital equipment, etc
through financial analysis, verification of supplier capabilities by on-site inspections and
follow up with their users.
Results - Through the use of SJB our client was able to identify and evaluate key
technologies and suppliers, without alerting their competitors. SJB's interdisciplinary
approach allowed for the completion of the project on a tight time line with little adverse
disruption of existing projects and other resources.
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Representative Projects
Industrial Technology Assessment and Transfer
Note: Additional projects have been successfully completed on:
Engineering Ceramics, Surface Enhancement engineering, Conformal
Cooling of Injection Molds, Rapid Manufacturing, Tribology.
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Success Stories – Client Testimonials
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“..The general that hearkens to my counsel and acts upon it, will
conquer: let such a one be retained in command! The general that
hearkens not to my counsel nor acts upon it, will suffer defeat:--let
such a one be dismissed!,”
Sun Tsu, The Art of War. 512 B.C
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Success Stories – Client Testimonials“We have a continuing need to confidentially track developments and receive
assessments on active applied research programs in advanced manufacturing/materials to
support new product development. SJB routinely on external technology resources - those of
industrial consultants, educational institutions, federal labs and other governmental programs and
applying them to meet our requirements. SJB is structured to bring together the top talent on a
project-by-project basis This structuring provides its clients with high value returns. We pay only
for the actual resources as required and only for the actual time used. Another plus for us is
that SJB is not affiliated with any products or venders, their evaluations and recommendations are based
on facts, experience and meeting our requirements using the most cost effective methods.
SJB's flexible style allowed them to act both as an independent service arm as well as an integral
part of my company's ongoing research. SJB would provide value-added services to any company.”
T. L.
Vice President Engineering Automotive
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Success Stories – Client Testimonials"We retained the services of SJB Industries to help us gain an insight into
Rapid Tooling Methods (RTM) and other cycle time reduction techniques. Working
with our personnel, SJB provided the coordination and logistics necessary for timely
and cost effective evaluation of these methods. Through the use of SJB we were
able to identify and evaluate key technologies, without alerting our competitors.
SJB's interdisciplinary approach to problem solving provides us with timely, cost
effective solutions to these challenges. SJB Industries invested the time to gain a
genuine understanding of our needs, thus enabling them to implement targeted
project objectives and support".
SD
Chief Engineer Tier 1 Supplier
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Success Stories – Client Testimonials"When we were in need of a confidential manufacturing feasibility study for a
injection molding facility, we turned to SJB Industries. SJB allowed us to
undertake the study without adding internal resources or additional overhead.
They provided an overview of the state of the art on:
Production Equipment, Process Control Equipment (quality control, material
analysis, etc.) and Process Support
The results were verified by on-site inspections by SJB. In further support, SJB provided
layouts detailing typical space requirements, utility requirements and identifying common
environmental concerns. They worked closely with our personal to provide the financial
analysis. SJB consistently delivers quality results. Their business experience, sound
project management, excellent judgment, and the initiative to keep a project moving, makes
SJB an ideal consulting partner.”
PD
Manager Manufacturing Engineering Tier 1 Supplier
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SJB Advantage number 1 – we are not affiliated with any products or vendors, our
evaluations and recommendations are based on facts, verification of specifications,
testing (when required) and experience.
SJB Advantage number 2 - provides you the competitive edge for your improvement
projects, success without adding internal resources or additional overhead. Value is
added anytime when you have project success without increasing time demands on
current personnel, allowing them to meet existing operational responsibilities.
SJB Advantage number 3 - is a “hands on” technical resource for supporting supply
chain activities, including assisting in the early stages of new programs, products
& process development.
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Contact Information:
Telephone
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FAX
866-379-9580
Postal address
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