Technology Innovation and Development
Realize the idea
Do you have an unproven technology that you are struggling to realize? A tried and true technology that you would like to re-purpose? Or a great idea without the technology to back it up? These are difficult problems and common roadblocks to innovation. At Insight, we are constantly being exposed to emerging and developing technologies in our work with clients in dozens of industries.
We understand the value of rethinking old standards, creating new applications for existing technologies and combining technologies to create something new. We balance creativity with reality to make sure you have an innovative AND actionable solution.
Beyond the Basics
Electromechanical innovation
Whether you are looking to optimize performance, reduce costs or create a new-to-the-world solution, Insight can develop and integrate technologies to solve your unique challenges and meet your business goals. We have developed hundreds of electromechanical systems by leveraging our extensive technical knowledge, expertise in theoretical analysis and an iterative approach to physical testing that drives innovation and mitigates risk.
Theoretical analysis
Our work is guided by experience in physics, engineering, electromechanics and electronics. Using these as a foundation, Insight utilizes a suite of analytical tools that turn the qualitative inputs into the quantitative outputs that guide the development of formal requirements.
Physical breadboard development
A key component of Insight's approach to R&D is utilizing breadboard models to solve our client's problems quickly and efficiently. Getting physical fast with the build of test vehicles enables a rapid understanding of the behavior of a new technology or component before incorporating it into a larger system.
Continuous Iteration
Design, build, test, refine – repeat. Rapid Iteration is the best way to work toward the goals of a program without traveling too far down errant paths. An intentional cycle of designing, building, testing and refining ensures an ideal outcome in the fastest timeframe possible.
Technology intersections
Whether you are investigating an emerging technology, integrating a proven technology into your product line, or leveraging your own IP into new platforms and products, Insight can help you to evaluate, refine and commercialize technology to help you realize your project and business goals.
Emerging Technologies Assessment
If you have identified a technology with intriguing attributes but aren't sure how it fits into your strategic roadmap, Insight can perform a feasibility assessment and tell you exactly what it can and cannot do, what its acquisition costs are likely to be and how close it is to being available for production.
Converging Technologies Research
The most direct route to a revolutionary product often involves utilizing proven technologies in new and unique ways. Insight's experience across a variety of industries gives us the expertise to seek out these technologies and bring them to bear in innovative ways.
Technology Re-application Planning
Innovative uses for core IP can enhance existing product lines as well as provide opportunities for entirely new applications. Insight is expert at developing strategies for re-purposing your technology, whether to solidify a position in your current market or enjoy growth by entering new one.
Technology realization
Proving functionality with a single prototype is one thing; it’s quite another to ensure that every manufactured device will be robust and function as intended. Technology realization focuses on taking proven prototypes and scaling them for commercialization in a way that preserves design intent and achieves business objectives.
Broad experience across product categories – Insight’s team has experience in developing medical devices, industrial equipment, transportation and consumer products. This enables us to leverage knowledge from a vast array of industries and technologies and apply it to a program.
Experience in industry – Insight has the knowledge and judgment necessary to provide guidance regarding optimal commercialization options that minimize overall risk to product performance, cost and schedule.
Analyzing cost – Insight has the knowledge necessary to strike the correct balance between capital costs, unit costs, performance, reliability and regulatory when helping you determine approaches for commercialization.
Perspective necessary to look for scalable solutions –Insight is mindful of broader business goals and core and adjacent areas of expertise when designing for commercialization. We develop solutions that you can leverage across a product line or your business to provide a flexible and scalable innovation platform for years to come.
