Recent Posts

Technology

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Risks of Sole Reliance on LLMs and AI in Technology Discovery: Why Human Expertise is Still Essential [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text] LLMs and AI tools are inadequate as primary technology discovery tools. A human analyst to validate technology search results, conduct crucial subject matter expert interviews, and evaluate unique ideas from experienced, creative employees and stakeholders through open innovation challenges will prove to be the best approach to a fully developed innovation management strategy. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In today’s world of rapid technological advancements, businesses are constantly racing to identify and adopt breakthrough solutions that can give them a competitive edge. AI-driven tools like large language models (LLMs) have emerged as powerful engines for uncovering information, scouring vast data sets in seconds, and generating insights that would otherwise take weeks to gather. However, as efficient as these tools are, they can create a false sense of security in the New Product Development arena. Successful technology discovery demands...

Read More
sensor technology

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Sensors Rank as a Critical Component for Industry Innovation and Competitiveness [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text]Sensor technology is transforming industries by providing real-time monitoring of supply chains, product quality, and consumer interactions. For sectors like CPG, Defense, Manufacturing, and Energy, sensors offer crucial transparency and superior control. By tracking key conditions such as temperature, moisture, pressure, and handling, businesses can ensure product safety, optimize logistics, and reduce waste. Sensors play a vital role in gathering real-time data that is essential to maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency across industries. Incorporating sensors into an innovation strategy allows companies to gather valuable data that enhances decision-making, streamline operations, and improves product offerings. With real-time insights, businesses can adapt quickly to market demands, improve efficiency, and offer improved experiences for customers. Here is an overview of sensors across various industries and the key measurements sensors can track today. Sensor technology is always improving and moving into new sectors as their...

Read More
technology market fit

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Revitalizing Dormant IP: Strategies for Monetizing Overlooked Assets [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="10px"][vc_column_text] Get Off Your |IP| Assets and Make some Money! [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="10px"][vc_column_text]New product research is at the core of all manufacturing companies today, but what most don’t realize is that, regardless of industry, they are sitting on up to 50% of their intellectual property assets with no plans for their use.  This often results when a company pursues technologies specific to one product, and that technology is not a fit, causing it to be shelved with no further plans for its use.  In other words, they are missing out on any opportunity for alternative revenue streams for the company.  Many companies will intentionally sit on their IP assets in order to safeguard themselves from others who may try to pursue similar capabilities, keeping them at bay with the potential for a prior-art lawsuit, but most of these underutilized assets are a result of a...

Read More
3D printing impact

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Future of Additive Manufacturing in Consumer Goods, Energy, and New Materials [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text]In the ever-evolving world of technology, 3D printing is emerging as a game-changer across multiple sectors. From consumer packaged goods (CPG) and life sciences to oil/gas/energy, defense/aerospace, and chemical/materials, the ability to produce complex, customized products quickly and efficiently is transforming industries. As businesses increasingly adopt 3D printing technologies, they are realizing major improvements in sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and accelerated innovation cycles. In the next five years – whether in personalized nutrition in the food and beverage industry, on-demand production in non-food CPG, or efficient energy solutions in oil and gas – the potential applications for 3D printing technologies are nearly limitless. Additionally, the life sciences and defense sectors continue to benefit from rapid prototyping, custom parts production, and advanced medical solutions. This blog will explore how 3D printing is driving innovation and reshaping the future of these industries.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text] Innovations...

Read More

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Prepare for 2025 Innovations Maximize Your Year-End Budget with Technology Discovery Reports [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="5px"][vc_column_text]As we approach the end of 2024, many organizations are faced with the familiar challenge of allocating remaining budget dollars in a way that provides lasting impact. Ezassi’s Technology Discovery Reports offer the perfect opportunity to invest in your organization’s future by identifying key technologies, trends, and innovations that will shape your business in 2025 and beyond. By leveraging our suite of reports before the year closes, you can set a solid foundation for innovation and ensure your year-end budget is put to strategic use.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="10px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][qodef_separator position="center" color="#e2e2e2" width="100%" thickness="2"][vc_empty_space height="10px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Why Technology Discovery Reports Are the Smart Investment for Q4 [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="5px"][vc_column_text]Innovation doesn’t happen overnight—it requires insight, planning, and an understanding of the technological landscape. Ezassi’s Technology Discovery Reports provide that critical knowledge, ensuring your organization is well-positioned to act on emerging trends and breakthroughs. Investing in these reports now gives...

Read More

[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Amplify Your Innovation Program with AI-Driven Technology Discovery [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Today's highly competitive business climate is fueled by the ability to innovate and ride the cutting edge of technology. Companies that fail to embrace emerging technologies risk being eclipsed by more agile, proactive competitors. AI-driven technology discovery revolutionizes the way organizations approach innovation management, creating competitive advantage.  Ezassi continuously improves its innovation services through a suite of five AI-enhanced technology discovery reports. By combining the power of artificial intelligence with the expertise of PhD-level research professionals, Ezassi is empowering businesses to foster an innovation culture at unprecedented speeds to make informed decisions and capitalize on opportunities ahead of their competitors. The collaboration of AI and enhanced R&D skills lies at the heart of Ezassi's approach.  [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="42px"][qodef_blockquote text="In today's rapidly evolving marketplace, the ability to identify emerging technologies and capitalize on growth opportunities before competitors is critical. By integrating cutting-edge AI with human innovation...

Read More

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Create a Healthier Future with Plastics Through Autonomous Discovery and PFAS Alternative Research [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text] Innovation with Autonomous Discovery Labs – The Next Generation of Scientific Experimentation to Eliminate “Forever Chemicals” [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text]The rise of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) regulations has put increased pressure on the plastics industry to find more sustainable solutions for creating and managing worldwide plastic waste. Autonomous discovery labs offer a promising approach of tackling this challenge by leveraging advanced AI and robotics to rapidly explore new ways of breaking down and reassembling polymer chains. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_text_separator title="PFAS Explained" border_width="2"][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]PFAS are also known as “forever chemicals” because they do not break down easily in the environment and can accumulate over time. PFAS are used in a wide range of packaging, industrial, and consumer products for their water- and grease-resistant properties. However, concerns about the potential health and environmental impacts of PFAS are continuously growing. PFAS is commonly found worldwide...

Read More
industry 4.0 worker

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Improving Industry 4.0 With Innovation Management [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, staying ahead of the competition requires embracing Industry 4.0 and leveraging the power and adaptability of Innovation Management and strategy. At Ezassi, we understand the importance of navigating sustainable innovation and have developed a range of solutions to help businesses thrive in this new era of digital transformation. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What is Industry 4.0 Innovation? [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text]Industry 4.0 is the fourth industrial revolution, merging cutting-edge technologies with traditional manufacturing to create a smart and interconnected production ecosystem. It's all about embracing automation, artificial intelligence, big data, and the Internet of Things to optimize productivity, efficiency, and innovation across the supply chain. We are experiencing a new period of manufacturing excellence where machines communicate, analyze, and make decisions on their own, allowing businesses unprecedented growth and success. However, new robotics, improved data management systems, and impressive automation in a smart factory does not happen...

Read More

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text] The Triple Bottom Line Approach in Innovation Strategy [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text]People | Planet | Profit – their intersection point is Sustainability, and an Idea Management Platform is the best solution to support this critical innovation strategy and the KPIs impacting the triple bottom line. Ezassi’s Idea Management Software is important for sustainability because it enables organizations to systematically gather and manage ideas for green initiatives, circularity, and improved environmental practices from employees, customers, and other stakeholders. By collecting ideas from a diverse range of sources, businesses can tap into the collective creativity and expertise of their innovation ecosystem to identify potential solutions to their sustainability challenges.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] An Idea Management Platform to Focus on Environmental Initiatives [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text]An idea management platform provides a centralized location for idea collection, evaluation, and implementation, making it easier for organizations to track and manage sustainable initiatives. With the help of this software, organizations can prioritize and allocate resources to...

Read More
innovation leadership

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Innovation Leadership - Strategies for Executives [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][qodef_blockquote text="Despite a focus on disruptive innovation, collaboration is lacking between business units, and the necessary structures between corporate entities and partners are often missing, causing breakdowns in the innovation process and missed opportunities.   "][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text] The Key to Driving Enterprise Innovation? Strategy and Alignment Starting with Corporate Leadership [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Most companies today consider innovation one of their top-five strategic objectives. The C-Suite holds the key to successful innovation, which can be realized through proper vision and alignment at the top, and then rolled out to the rest of the organization through a coordinated effort.   A sustainable innovation program includes leadership roles (CEO, CTO, CIO, CFO, CMO, COO, CPO, CINO) all dedicated to collaborating and supporting innovational projects across interconnected departments.  Chief Innovation Officer and innovation program strategist, Dr. Matthew Heim, details the priorities of each executive role below.  [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1676652158771{background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}"] Executive Oversight:  Vision, Sponsorship & Accountability [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text]It is...

Read More