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Capabilities:
Broad capabilities in technology development and market analysis for the
advanced materials and coatings industry.
- Type of work: Technology analysis, market analysis,
competitive technical intelligence, technology investment analysis, technology development
project management.
- Technical areas: Coatings (hard, corrosion-resistant,
decorative); surface treatments (plasma nitriding, ion implantation, etc.); advanced
materials.
- Locations: US, Canada, Britain
Background:
- President and founder, Rowan Technology Group
- Business Development Manager, BIRL Industrial Research Lab, Chicago
- VP for R&D, Ionic Atlanta, Inc. - ion implantation and coatings
- Education: BA and D. Phil. (Physics), University of York, England
Some representative projects:
- Competitive intelligence and ongoing market analysis for European
decorative finishing company opening new plant in the US.
- Technical lead and data management for large US/Canadian team putting
hard chrome alternatives into production in the military and aerospace industry.
- Investment analysis for venture capital company investing in the
nanomaterials industry.
- Location of US joint venture partners for European coating equipment
maker.
- Project management and reporting for development of advanced polymer
coating for a consumer product.
- Analysis of new coating and finishing technology and market
directions across a broad range of market sectors for a Fortune 50 company.
- Detailed market, competitive, and location analysis for a European
company wishing to locate a new plant in Canada.
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