Forum Proceedings

Outcomes from the Stakeholder Forum and all prior work were used to generate problem statements. Problem statements outline the need for technology; technology state-of-the-practice for products currently in the market; specifications and parameters for the 'ideal technology solution;' and barriers/impediments that must be overcome to achieve this ideal technology.

Our partner, the Research Triangle Institute (RTI) has many years of experience transferring technology from the Federal Labs to private sector manufacturers. RTI and the T²RERC are disseminating the problem statements to Federal Laboratories, advanced technology manufacturers, research institutions and other technology developers. Proposed technology solutions are being submitted to RTI in hard copy or through the RTI web-site. Initially, all submitted technology solutions are non-proprietary.

All proposed technology solutions are screened by the T²RERC and the partner RERC. Appropriate technology solutions are then reviewed by technical and industry experts to confirm that these solutions address the problem and are technically feasible. Following the initial review, proprietary information may be requested from the technology developer. The protection of intellectual property is the responsibility of all parties involved in this exchange.

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