Technology Research & Advisory
The rapid pace of innovations and confluence of multiple technologies drives various R&D, IP, and Innovation professionals to adopt a more agile and outward approach to achieve long-term sustainable growth and maintain competitive advantage.
Assisting these professionals in developing winning technology strategies is our forte.
Aranca Key Differentiators - Various technology, IP, and Research & Development functions of various companies seek to fast-track their innovation activities. However, they generally lack a 360-degree overview of the domain, inhibiting the teams in taking business and financial decisions confidently. This is where we differentiate ourselves. Click to learn more
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Know MoreKey strategic questions we answer for various R&D and innovation teams
External Innovations
- How can external innovations be leveraged to drive business growth?
- Which strategies are adopted by peers?
Opportunity Assessment
- Which alternate applications and industries can the existing product portfolio cater to?
- How can these applications be prioritized to achieve optimum business growth?
IP Strategy
- How can an effective patent strategy that can serve as a toll gate for competitors be designed?
- How can a successful product launch be ensured without any risk of patent infringements?
IP Monetization
- How can the existing IP be leveraged to generate additional revenue?
- Which technology partners can the IP be out licensed to?
Incremental Innovations
- How can the existing technical know-how be leveraged to develop incremental and breakthrough products?
- Which incremental innovations can be feasibly deployed in the existing setup?
Sustainability & Green Innovations
- How can a product roadmap strategy be optimally designed to align with the emerging theme of sustainability?
- Which green technologies should be incorporated in upcoming products?
How we can help?
Portfolio Analysis
We have the expertise to suggest strategies to optimise a company’s patent portfolio and increase profitability.
Through our proprietary PQI framework, we can assess the quality of the patent portfolio and develop strategies on licensing the patents, monetising low-priority patents, and addressing other IP-related matters.
Application Scouting
We develop blue ocean strategies and advise organisations on effectively leveraging their existing technical knowledge.
We use our research expertise to determine alternate application areas in adjacent sectors for a company’s existing technologies and products to fuel their business growth.
Open Innovation
We provide suggestions on how a company can adopt a collaborative model to increase their innovation potential and accelerate high-quality developments with a lesser R&D cost.
We identify attractive opportunities for venture investments, co-development, sponsored research and other incubating ideas.
Technology Scouting
We identify emerging and disruptive technologies for R&D and innovation teams within specific industry domains.
Through our analysis, we offer a holistic overview on new technologies, including their impact on the business, ease of adoption and early entrant benefits.
Technology Watch
We provide companies with insights on the constantly evolving technical ecosystem so that they can modify their R&D activities as required.
We constantly monitor the emerging technologies and trends, and keep our clients abreast of the latest innovations and technical advancements, in any given sector or sub-sector.
Competitor Intelligence & Benchmarking
We aid companies in devising best-suited competitive technical strategies.
Our research gives a holistic overview of competitors, which includes identifying their research strategies, potential risk and opportunities, strengths and weaknesses, and technological developments.
Technology & IP Landscape
Our sector experts offer unparalleled industry analysis and insights on emerging technological opportunities and threats.
Our evaluation of various technology domains provides an overview of the technology’s evolution, current and future trends, key players, and hidden competitors in the domain.
White Space Analysis
We help organisations identify hidden white spaces in domains that can help them gain competitive advantage.
We discover unmet needs and technological gaps, and provide insights on solutions that can be adopted to fill those gaps.
Intellotracker ®
We help organisations in keeping abreast with the latest developments in their respective sectors and sub-sectors.
We have a dedicated team of industry experts who actively track the entire ecosystem of any sector periodically, and identify key opportunities and insights for companies to leverage.
Techshot Report
Our sector experts develop reports that capture the latest research, developments and players in frontier technology trends.
These ready-to-use, attractively priced reports offer useful strategic insights on M&A targets, disruptive technologies, emerging business models, etc.
Prior Art Searches
We assist leading companies, universities, and individual inventors protect their disruptive technologies, products, or chemical formulae; ascertain their patent strength; and detect IP infringements.
Our umbrella of services includes searches such as novelty/patentability, validity/invalidity, state-of-the-art, structured, sequence, infringement/evidence of use, and design.
Freedom-to-Operate/Clearance Searches
We assist companies in understanding potential barriers to their products in specific regions before their product launches.
Our freedom-to-operate (FTO) service provides a holistic overview on various patents that might hinder the launch of the client’s product, level of patent–product overlap, and various possible strategies to mitigate patent infringement risks.
Patent Landscapes
Our experts assist various IP teams across companies in generating valuable IP-specific insights in any given technical domain.
We comprehensively conduct patent landscape studies to provide a holistic view of IP activities such as patent-filing trend, key IP regions, technology evolution, competitor trends, and revenue-generating opportunities.
Patent Watches
We aid IP teams of leading organizations to devise and implement an effective patent strategy.
We constantly monitor the latest patents/published applications across various technical fields and keep our clients abreast of latest innovations, competitor filing trends, research collaborations, etc., to help them strategically develop patenting strategies.
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Featured case studies
Products comparison - Voice Assistance Devices (VAD) skills
Our Approach
- Prepared multi-level voice questionnaire for surveying VA platforms
- Analyzed VA device response
- Understand voice commands supported by the VA platforms
- Recurrent analysis of VA platforms, to understand new skills added
IMPACT
The study helped the Client in identifying trends around voice assistance skills, that similar companies in their industry are implementing on different VA platforms
Trend Analysis– Tokenization and authorization technologies
Our Approach
- Identified developments around various payment approaches
- Assessed shift in customer’s preference over part 3 – 5 years
- Identified problems and technology trends across the value chain
- Got views of 20+ Fintech industry and academia experts
IMPACT
We helped Client identify shift in tokenization and authorization techniques over years and in assessing impact on them, with growth of block chain and quantum computing
Technology Landscape - Customer analytics through payment gateways
Our Approach
- Analyzed 2500 patents and scientific literature
- Mapped technologies aimed towards customer analytics
- Feasibility assessment of the technologies
- Expert interviews to validate research findings
IMPACT
The study helped the Client in shortlisting technologies, which they could use to conduct analytics around their customers and further understand outcomes they can achieve
Opportunity Assessment – Location specific e-commerce enablement technologies
Our Approach
- Identified technology developments enabling geotargeting
- Mapped application of these technologies in e-commerce
- Analyzed global use-cases to assess implementation challenges
- Expert interviews to validate research findings
IMPACT
The study helped the Client in identifying white-spaces, and formulating research strategy without infringing on another technology
Technology trends related to multimodal interaction
Our Approach
- Identified 10+ multimodal interaction types
- Prioritized interaction types basis research intensity
- Identified enabling technologies and potential applications
- Identified companies/research institutes within the domain
IMPACT
Our Client’s R&D team leveraged the study to forecast possible applications of touch/gesture and emotion-based interaction, where they could initiate research activity.
Impact assessment of quantum safe cryptography and key distribution
Our Approach
- Analyzed overall research activity in quantum safe cryptography
- Assessed currently deployed use-cases
- Hypothesis on possible disruptions in current security technologies
- Expert interviews to validate our hypothesis
IMPACT
We helped the Client to understand the impact of quantum cryptography on the currently used public key distribution cryptography.
Innovation scouting for human-centric lighting
Our Approach
- Analyzed 2500 patents, scientific literature
- Discussion with 80+ experts from lighting and healthcare industry
- Assessed key research focus of various players
- Identified technologies from adjacent industries
IMPACT
The Client’s strategy and product design team leveraged the study to design a biologically effective lighting solution, specifically for office environments.
Trend analysis in edge computing
Our Approach
- Assessed technical performance trends over the years
- Reviewed success stories of use cases
- Hypothesis of changing customer requirement in various sectors
- Forecasted technology development trends and new applications
IMPACT
Basis technology trends, customer requirement and possible impact on industry sectors, the Client identified new features they should bring in select product lines.
Landscape study - Hyperscale data-centers
Our Approach
- Reviewed success stories of use cases of hyperscale data-centers
- Identified technical performance trends, challenges and limitations
- Identified various vendors and contractors supporting deployment
- Forecasted technology development trend & new application areas
IMPACT
The Client collaborated with one of the deployers highlighted by Aranca to upgrade their hyperscale data-centers
Technology Scouting – Disposable Technologies for Fluid Management in Biopharmaceuticals
Our Approach
- Exhaustive analysis of patents and scientific literature in the domain
- Identified unmet needs both from customers and suppliers’ point-of-view
- Benchmarked technologies addressing these unmet needs
- Comparative assessment of the Client's portfolio and technologies
IMPACT
The Client gained an overview of technologies – prototypes and products in the domain. The benchmarking provided by Aranca helped pinpoint the areas of concerns within their product offerings.
Opportunity Assessment – Cell Culture Media Membrane Filters
Our Approach
- Identified unmet needs in the domain
- Benchmarked technologies addressing these unmet needs
- Retrofitting assessment basis DVF framework
- Expert interviews to validate our analysis
IMPACT
The Client was successful in partnering with one of the shortlisted emerging players; this helped them gain an edge over their competitors.
Technology landscape – Exosomal Delivery of Drugs
Our Approach
- Analyzed ~4000 patents and scientific literature in the domain
- Mapped various technology developments within the domain
- Identified the associated technology developers
- Identified white spaces in the domain
IMPACT
The Client got a detailed overview of the technologies and key players in the domain; the study also helped them categorize the areas for streamlining their patent application in the domain.
Partner Scouting – Hydrogels for 3D Bio-printing
Our Approach
- Identified technology trends in the domain
- Identified technologies associated with these trends
- Benchmarked technologies to shortlist most innovative ones
- Discussion with companies to gauge interest in partnerships
IMPACT
The study helped build confidence and validation to Client’s internal list of start-ups for potential collaborations; this helped the Client in pitching for a potential acquisition of the identified start-up.
Technology assessment of 5G UE conformance testing
Our Approach
- Analyzed 3GPP disclosures on UE conformance testing
- Identified requirements for various tests, functions operation
- Analyzed activities of various test bench manufacturers
- Ascertained specifications for filters, switches for test block diagrams
IMPACT
Our Client’s R&D team leveraged the study to design block diagrams for developing 5G user equipment test benches.
Impact assessment of DAC/ADC filters in RF/microwave industry
Our Approach
- Analyze research activity in DAC and ADC filters
- Assessment of currently deployed use cases
- Identification of challenges and limitations of deployed use cases
- Ascertain reason for low adoption of digital filters
IMPACT
The adoption history and forecast for digital filers in RF applications helped Client in designing its business strategy for current product lines.
Trend analysis in advanced communication in upstream oil and gas extraction
Our Approach
- Identified traditional modalities of communication in O&G
- Assessed activities enabling communication with offshore rigs
- Appraised impact of new communication technologies
- Forecast future technologies with high deployment possibility
IMPACT
Aranca provided holistic picture of trends in O&G Communication, which helped the Client to shortlist technologies capable of transferring high volume data from rigs
Hypothesis Verification - Edge computing offloads network computational requirement
Our Approach
- Identified literatures supporting the hypothesis
- Interview 50+ experts to understand deployment possibilities
- Understanding role of network virtualization in implementation
- Identified applications where synergistic approach was feasible
IMPACT
The study helped Client in understanding various architecture supporting synergistic implementation of two technologies
Intellectual property licensing in digital video broadcasting (DVB-S/S2)
Our Approach
- Ascertain competitive edge with Client’s technology and IP
- Assessing the dynamics of end market
- Identify licensees and estimate the value proposition
- Basis previous transactions identify guideline royalty rate
IMPACT
The study helped our Client in identifying potential targets for licensing and estimating guideline royalty rate.
Competitors' research activity assessment towards enabling IoT in electrical drives
Our Approach
- Assessment of competitors' R&D investments, facilities, IP filings
- Substantiation with collaboration, M&A and licensing activity
- Assessment of competitor’s R&D approach – in-house capability
- Benchmarked competitor’s preparedness vis-à-vis the Client's
IMPACT
Competitor landscape provided by Aranca, helped the Client to prioritize their R&D activity and circumvent a few critical IP highlighted
Technology trend assessment in warehouse automation for SMT printer manufacturer
Our Approach
- Comprehensive study of enablers of warehouse automation
- Technology shortlisting based on techno-commercial perspective
- Implementation of DVF framework for further due diligence
- In-depth discussions with technology owners
IMPACT
Recommendations provided by Aranca, helped the Client to automatically bring consumables at SMT printer from the warehouse
Trend analysis in sensors to be used in smart grids
Our Approach
- Analyzed 4500 patents, scientific literature
- Assessment of transfer characteristics of various sensors
- Mapped benefits/challenges associated with deployment
- Identified technological white spaces
IMPACT
The Client’s R&D team leveraged our analysis to identify technological gaps where they could focus their research activities.
Impact assessment of 4th Industrial Revolution for consumer electronics industry
Our Approach
- Listed transformative mega trends pertaining to 4th Revolution
- Assessment of enabling technologies, application areas
- Trends shortlisted basis qualitative and quantitative parameters
- Impact assessment of the Client’s selected product lines
IMPACT
Based on changing customer requirement, competitor activity and possible impact of other trends, the Client identified new features they could bring in select product lines.
Start-up Identification - Industrial Augmented and virtual reality solutions
Our Approach
- Identified APAC based AR/ VR software developer start-ups
- Assessed their functional area and successful use-cases
- Assessed their IP ownership, VC/ PE funding details and liabilities
- Shortlisted start-up with high technological and financial capabilities
IMPACT
Client shortlisted two potential start-up developer of algorithms for photorealistic rendering and AI based Region of Interest identification, for acquisition
Trends analysis of AI solutions for autonomous vehicles
Our Approach
- Evaluated the market dynamics for AI solutions
- Understanding the regulatory landscape for autonomous vehicles
- Impact of complimentary technologies on the evolution of AI
- Assessed the existing value chain and competitor landscape
IMPACT
Our analysis enabled the Client to undertake informed decisions regarding their entry into the AI solutions market for autonomous vehicles as a part of its diversification strategy.
Use case analysis of implementation of AR and VR in energy sector
Our Approach
- Identified players undertaking research in AR and VR
- Prototypes and highly researched AR/VR tech for energy sector
- Use cases to understand commercial implementations
- Benefits of virtual and 3D simulations across application areas
IMPACT
The Client leveraged our analysis to customize their solution capabilities to address energy sector requirements.
Opportunity assessment - Geospatial solutions for public safety services in US smart cities
Our Approach
- Benchmarked and shortlisted the top US smart cities
- Identified public safety related projects in shortlisted cities
- Mapped the stakeholders and funding sources
- Ecosystem analysis and recommended segment to be targeted
- Identified partnership opportunities and refine value proposition
IMPACT
Our research helped the Client to refine their new geospatial solutions’ value proposition for the identified target segment and potential partners
Concept screening of a new consumer grade FDM 3D printer
Our Approach
- Analyzed of market dynamics and existing patent landscape
- Insights on perception and factors influencing product purchase
- Estimated market opportunity & highlight critical success factors
- Listed features to be incorporated in the new FDM 3D printer
- Strategic inputs to technology and commercialization roadmap
IMPACT
Our analysis helped the Client to test the value proposition, and successfully build a technology and commercialization roadmap before the product launch
Competitive assessment of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) initiatives undertaken by top IT firms
Our Approach
- Mapped evolution of RPA offerings and key investments
- Understanding partner eco-system and latest developments
- Identified high impact use cases of RPA in company operations
- Case studies to map RPA implementation strategies
- Charted out efficiency benefits realized by top IT companies
IMPACT
The Client leveraged our research to understand industry-wide best practices as a part of their strategic business planning initiative
Assessment of big data analytics market in the US in key end user industries
Our Approach
- Analyzed trends, adoption and future outlook of big data analytics
- End user survey to understand their level of preparedness
- Understanding challenges, drivers and investments by end users
- New tools (MapReduce, Hadoop etc.) gaining traction
- Heat map to highlight big data analytics opportunity by sector
IMPACT
Our insights helped the Client identify the whitespaces, and structure their business planning initiatives to target the industries most relevant to BI&A.
Smaller yet The Next Big - Success Stories in Process Intensification (PI)
Our Approach
- Tracked commercialized and under-research developments
- PI technologies for 10 different unit operations were analyzed
- Value chain analysis was conducted for pharma and chemicals
- Case studies on 20 different products were prepared
IMPACT
The PI implementation hot-spots were highlighted where the Client should focus. It also provided a go-to-market support for potential collaboration.
Quest for Staying Ahead – Advanced Nitric Acid Production Technologies
Our Approach
- Identified emerging technologies for nitric acid production
- Detailed profiling of the emerging technologies
- Due diligence on the most attractive emerging technologies
- Expert interviews to validate analysis and seek more inputs
IMPACT
The Client was able to shortlist 2-3 most attractive technologies for due diligence. The exercise enabled rapid turnaround in identifying the technology developers and EPC partners.
Accelerating the Circular Economy - Plastic Recycling Additives
Our Approach
- Identified areas within plastic recycling where additives are important
- Analyzed commercialized and under-research additive systems
- Identified regional demand for additives across the globe
- For selected countered identified plastic waste management
IMPACT
The output played a significant role in developing Client’s technology road map, helped in prioritization of the additive technologies, understanding the commercial aspects.
Moving Faster in the Sustainability Track - Emerging Carbon Capture Technologies
Our Approach
- Tracked research activity of last 20 years
- Identified emerging carbon capture technologies
- Detailed profiling of emerging carbon capture technologies
- Detailed profiling of potential partners for strategic alliance
IMPACT
The output was instrumental for the Client in prioritizing the technologies and helpful in providing a clear vision of the playing fields and collaboration partners in the value chain.
Exploring Opportunities in Smart Polymers
Our Approach
- Analyzed 6000 patents and whitepapers
- Identified the promising smart polymer technologies
- Evaluated technologies as per Hype Chart
- Identified and profiled partners for strategic alliance
IMPACT
The Client’s R&D team got a clear vision of the smart polymer technologies that acted as a foundation for the opportunity identification and prioritization exercise.
Pursuit for Being the Front-runner - Electro-active Polymers (EAP)
Our Approach
- Landscaping of 9 major EAP technologies
- Analyzed EAP based components
- Value chain assessment covering technology & material providers
- Provided 10 year projected EAP demand by different technologies
IMPACT
The Client was able to have a 360-degree view of the existing EAP-ecosystem. Futuristic insights provided valuable intelligence in terms of opportunities in the near- and far-terms.
Technology Scouting - Delayed Release of Oral Care
Our Approach
- Mapped existing and alternate sustained release technologies
- Captured technology properties and sustainability contribution
- Tagged key players active in developing the technologies
- Identified partnership/acquisition targets for the Client
IMPACT
The Client partnered with on the start-up highlighted by Aranca to leverage their capabilities to improve their product portfolio
Technology Scouting - Toilet Care: Gel Formulations
Our Approach
- Listed alternate application where gel formulations are used
- Captured gel formulation properties
- Benchmarked formulations as per substitution potential
- Assessed on freedom to operate gel formulations
IMPACT
The list of gel formulations provided by Aranca, helped the Client to strategize freedom to operate and patent circumvention.
Trend Analysis – Microbiome Research in Cosmetics
Our Approach
- Identified technology trends in the domain
- Assessed criticality of trends as per Client's research focus
- Identified and shortlisted existing and emerging technologies
- Identified potential partners for strategic alliance
IMPACT
Technology trends and key start-ups provided by Aranca, helped the Client channelize their R&D and collaboration efforts.
Technology Scouting – Bio-based Ingredients in Hair care
Our Approach
- Mapped emerging bio-based ingredients in hair care
- Benchmarked the identified key technologies
- Compatibility analysis of the key technologies Vs. Client’s product
- Detailed profiling of compatible technologies and players
IMPACT
The Client obtained a potential list of bio-based ingredients that can be utilized for incorporating in their own hair care products which reduced the overall innovation time
Technology landscaping for domestic/home water filtration devices
Our Approach
- Analyzed 3000+ patents and scientific literature in the domain
- Analyzed technologies as per industry-derived taxonomy
- Identified technologies worth retrofitting into Client's products
- Expert interviews to validate and seek additional information
IMPACT
Client signed MOU with one of the US University highlighted by Aranca and has implemented technologies into their product portfolio
Technology scouting for energy-efficient heat pumps for dishwashers
Our Approach
- Identified Red & Blue Ocean technologies
- Assessed feasibility of implementing Red Ocean technologies
- Comparative analysis of Blue Ocean technologies to shortlist
- Technology profiles of shortlisted Blue Ocean technologies
IMPACT
The Client in-licensed one of the promising blue ocean technology developed by Israel-based start-up for implementing the same into Client’s portfolio
Assessment of solid-state heating in microwave ovens
Our Approach
- Analyzed products, scientific literature and patents in the domain
- Deep dive analysis to identify various unmet needs in the domain
- Identified technologies potential of solve unmet needs
- Expert Interviews to understand various trends, challenges
IMPACT
The recommendations provided by Aranca, helped the Client develop innovative products satisfying the needs of customers and meet regulatory requirements
Patent landscaping for upholstery springs
Our Approach
- Analyzed 5000 patents and scientific literature
- Segregated the literature as per technical taxonomy
- Mapped details associated with each level of taxonomy
- Interviewed various stakeholders to ascertain the potential need
IMPACT
The landscape helped the Client understand IP strategies of its competitors and various issues/challenges in the domain that could be leveraged to develop innovative products.
Competitive Assessment – Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) in Agriculture
Our Approach
- Analyzed of 5000 patents and scientific literature
- Mapped various SAP compositions and absorption capacity
- Identified various fertilizer and cides incorporated in SAPs
- Compared Client’s technology with the identified patents
IMPACT
The technology radar provided by Aranca, helped the Client to understand the spread of competitions in agriculture and their research strategy.
Technology Landscape – Targeted molecules in pesticide and herbicide
Our Approach
- Identified research activity/focus of targeted molecules
- Mapped compositional details of targeted molecules
- Tagged and benchmarked start-ups working in the domain
- Due diligence on value proposition for the Client upon collaboration
IMPACT
The Client has collaborated with the Start-up highlighted by Aranca which has potential technology capability of addressing the need in the market
Partner scouting – Satellite based seed metering device (SSMD)
Our Approach
- Identified 500 products related to SSMD
- Benchmarked the products basis efficiency and accuracy
- Validated the IP owned by these products
- Detailed profiling of the companies related to these products
IMPACT
The products and associated IP, have helped the Client to evaluate potential partners for collaboration and also develop own product without infringement issues.
Technology forecasting – Vertical farming
Our Approach
- Identified trends in vertical farming
- Forecasted mass commercialization of identified trends
- Gauged the impact of future vertical farming on the current ones
- PESTEL analysis to shortlist top five techniques
IMPACT
The technology forecast helped the Client to understand how the vertical farming domain will evolve and what are the new techniques expected in near future
Technology Scouting – Natural Encapsulants/ Excipients in Food Ingredients
Our Approach
- Identified current trends within the domain
- Prioritized the trends to shortlist top five trends
- Ingredient scouting to assess natural encapsulants
- Detailed profiles of the start-ups working on these trends
IMPACT
The overall ingredient landscaping provided the Client comprehensive information on the domain and various trends. It helped the Client in streamlining their R&D efforts.
Partner Scouting – Clean Meat
Our Approach
- Analyzed patents and scientific literature in the domain
- Hypothesis on customer acceptance covering drivers and inhibitors
- Interviewed experts and customers to confirm analysis
- Identified potential partners developing relevant technologies
IMPACT
Holistic picture showcasing drivers and inhibitors for consumer acceptance, key players in the domain helped the Client to successfully collaborate with one of the key player
Opportunity Assessment – Biovalorization of Brewer's Spent Grain
Our Approach
- Application scouting for new applications of Brewer’s spent grain
- Benchmarked and shortlisted identified opportunities
- Business case assessment of top three shortlisted opportunities
- Profiled the players researching in shortlisted opportunities
IMPACT
A detailed business case assessment by Aranca helped the Client to investment into the opportunities highlighted
Opportunity Assessment – Functional Ingredients in Food & Beverages
Our Approach
- Identified of technology trends in the domain
- Assessed criticality of trends as per Client's research focus
- Shortlisted existing and emerging technologies
- Identified potential partners for strategic alliance
IMPACT
We identified both existing and emerging functional ingredients, specifically catering to the trend of beauty supplements. This helped the Client to streamline their R&D efforts.
Opportunity assessment - Shape memory alloys (SMA) in Cars
Our Approach
- Identified functional components worth substitution with SMA
- Hypothesis on the quantum of benefits owing to replacement
- Summarized use cases where SMAs have deployed successfully
- Expert interviews to validate and shortlist components
IMPACT
The Client successfully collaborated with one of the tier two manufacturer who developed SMA for opening and closing trunk lid.
Innovation scouting for vehicle in-cabin thermal comfort strategies
Our Approach
- Analyzed1500 patents and scientific literature
- Mapped technologies across different product segments
- Charted various technology enablers
- Expert interviews to validate our findings
IMPACT
The Client’s R&D team leveraged our analysis to identify improvement opportunities in their product segments without infringing on other patented technologies.
Identified energy harvesting technologies in automotive tires
Our Approach
- Analyzed 1000+ patents and scientific literature
- Segregated technologies based on method of energy harvesting
- Shortlisted technologies based on ‘Impact versus Ease’ matrix
- Discussions with expert for opinion on the shortlisted technologies
IMPACT
The Client’s product development team was successful in implementing a TRL-7 technology in its tires.
Technology impact analysis of EVs on IC engine springs suppliers
Our Approach
- Comparative analysis of EV vs. IC engine vehicle components
- Identified components which require springs
- Identified various additional opportunities within EV segment
- Analyzed and ranked various spring technologies used
IMPACT
The list of untapped areas highlighted by Aranca, helped the Client strategize their sales and marketing efforts to pitch various players active in untapped areas.
Licensing opportunity for low pressure injection molding technology
Our Approach
- Identified key patents in the Client's portfolio
- Field visits to understand various pain points
- Assessment of key patents basis identified pain points
- Identified potential licensees for the Client across various industries
IMPACT
The Client was successful in out-licensing its patents to three companies across varied sectors; this helped it to generate additional revenues
Technology partner identification for elastomer injection molding
Our Approach
- Identified Start-ups, Universities, Institutes in the domain
- Assessed technologies, research work
- Benchmarked technologies to shortlist most innovative ones
- Discussions with companies to gauge interest in partnerships
IMPACT
The Client successfully partnered with one of the top universities in the US for further technology development in the domain.
Product landscaping of tyre recycling machines
Our Approach
- Analyzed technical aspects related to tyre recycling machines
- Interviewed customers to understand pain point
- Ascertained if machines owned any IP
- Validated the analysis via discussions with industry experts
IMPACT
The overview of manufacturers and products provided to the Client, helped them develop their product by circumventing the existing machine owner’s IP.
Start-up identification in FRP 3D printing
Our Approach
- Identified start-ups operating in the domain
- Identified various FRP 3D printers manufactured
- Shortlisted top 10 start-ups basis partner identification matrix
- Prepared brief profiles of start-ups
IMPACT
The Client successfully partnered with one start-up for further product development in the domain of FRP 3D printing
Technology scouting for identifying alternates to paperboard packaging
Our Approach
- Exhaustive mapping of red and blue ocean technologies
- Captured technical details – Material/sustainability contribution
- Overview of key players active in developing materials
- Identified partnership/acquisition targets for the client
IMPACT
The Client’s R&D team leveraged our analysis, especially the top five alternate solutions, and strategized their R&D efforts for further improvement opportunities.
Technology landscaping for paperboard packaging
Our Approach
- Analyzed entire industrial value chain of paperboard packaging
- Checked technological advancements/innovations at each stage
- Highlighted research strategy of key players
- Identified partnership/acquisition targets for the Client
IMPACT
Our Client partnered with one of the start-up companies identified by Aranca to co-develop a technology that could provide them with significant competitive advantage
Product scouting related to flexible packaging solutions for liquids
Our Approach
- Analyzed 1000 products that can be compressed/rolled-up Charted out materials used in these packages Identified aspects aiding in compressibility Ascertained products that were patent-protected
IMPACT
The Client was provided with an overview of manufacturers in the domain and various product forms which helped in improving their existing products.
Patent landscaping for primary packaging materials for flow packs
Our Approach
- Analyzed 2500 patents/published applications
- Identified different materials impacting circular economy
- Summarized benefits/challenges associated with materials
- Expert interviews to shortlist the best materials
IMPACT
The Client’s R&D team leveraged our analysis to identify improvement opportunities within their materials without infringing on other patented technologies.
White space analysis in the domain of lead-free plain bearings
Our Approach
- Analyzed patents and scientific literature on this subject
- Initial hypothesis on high-priority unmet needs
- Expert and customer interviews to confirm analysis
- Feasibility analysis to assess development and commercialization
IMPACT
We identified novel material compositions that could potentially solve unmet problems, be developed in-house and manufactured competitively
Technology partner identification for CO2 reduction in steel production
Our Approach
- Comprehensive search on CO2 reduction technologies
- Shortlisted technologies based on emission reduction levels
- Due-diligence on selected technologies using DVF framework
- In-depth discussions with technology owners
IMPACT
We helped the Client to partner with an innovative mid-sized company in this domain and also enter into a co-development agreement with a leading University
Technology landscape analysis in the domain of high entropy alloys
Our Approach
- Analyzed 2500 patents and scientific literature
- Mapped composition details of different alloy families
- Mapped of benefits/challenges associated with compositions
- Expert interviews to shortlist the best compositions
IMPACT
The Client’s R&D team leveraged our analysis to identify improvement opportunities within their products without infringing on other patented technologies.
Technology scouting for extracting precious metals from electronic waste
Our Approach
- Identified Start-ups, Universities, Institutes in this domain
- Assessed technologies, research work
- Benchmarked technologies to short-list most innovative ones
- Discussions with companies to gauge interest in partnerships
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Our Client partnered with one of the start-up companies identified by Aranca to co-develop a technology that could give him a significant competitive advantage.
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Aranca goes to great lengths to understand the client’s business, issues, and ambitions.
We collaborate with various client stakeholders to deliver a customized solution on every engagement. We do not force-fit preconceived frameworks to a client’s unique situation. A key strength is our ability and flexibility in designing tailor-made solutions that address specific client issues, perspectives, and budgets.
We follow unique methodologies to solve complex technology-related strategic questions.
We adopt the right mix of research techniques for each project based on its objective to extract relevant information.
To flawlessly execute an assignment, we have the required expertise to conduct the following:
- Secondary research (scanning various subscribed, freely available databases)
- Primary research (conducting technical expert interviews, customer surveys)
- Field research (visiting manufacturing set-ups, laboratories to directly gain on-ground technical insights)
This pertains to not only the data but also generating critical strategic insights from the extracted information.
We have developed over 20 resourceful and flawless proprietary frameworks to deliver insights and recommendations. These frameworks are based on the MECE principle, which obviates the fear of missing out (FOMO) of information.
Over the last decade, we have delivered insights on projects spanning 250 technology domains and completed over 20,000 customized technology research reports for global clients involving Fortune 500s, technology consulting firms, and corporate VCs.
We proactively track technology and innovation trends in over 150 sub-sectors and are at our best when the business questions are complex, technology space is niche, and data is "hard to find."
We ask the right questions. To the right professionals.
We combine internal expertise with the opinions of more than 10,000 technology experts to generate deep insights.
We have access to over 30 global expert networks, with a forte to speak over 20 different languages and engage various technical experts across the value chains of various sectors.
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