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At Expert's Firm Expert adapts his Living Product Development Process to the client's needs cooperatively, including their partners and their customers. Accordingly, ideas are now generated and developed from the start with the company's strategic objectives in mind, the financial targets in view, technological and business competencies rigorously analyzed and with the customer's basic needs more fundamentally examined. Accordingly, a lateral transfer and combing of seemingly unrelated, but proven technologies from a myriad of industries can now be combined to deliver new opportunities that you are uniquely positioned to take advantage of. Expert's Firm then develops systematic scanning and monitoring methodologies that allow for the constant evaluation and ranking of opportunities and the critical lynch pins to success that allow for an efficient allocation of scarce resources. Of course, nothing is too simple. In most cases, a combination of several existing technologies is required to solve a critical issue, but it is still far simpler

ß Developed a new class of latently activatable reactive adhesives with applications in general assembly, labels, packaging and pre-applied adhesives for parts manufacturing, including die attach, electronics assembly and automotive assembly. ß Developed RF ID tag packaging concepts for less than 1 cent per chip using existing technology derived from the food industry versus Alien technology's multi-million dollar, multi-year development programs. ß Developed and reduced to practice novel, high-speed dry adhesive systems, with applications in consumer package closure and flooring installation. ß Developing a replacement for denture adhesives whereby capillary bonding is re-established, allowing once a week to once a month application. ß Developing a new class of high efficiency imaging technologies to replace thermal and carbonless paper technologies. ß Developed a replacement for moisture cure hot melt adhesives based upon existing chemistries and new physical forms. ß Identified through brainstorming sessions at the Eureka Ranch multiple adhesive concepts for a private client employing existing capabilities for new markets totaling $1,000MM.

ß Developed a novel, portable electromagnetic induction activation system for bonding opaque objects virtually instantaneously and reversibly with web form adhesives (Similar to Boeing's aerospace bonding technologies) and carbon fiber reinforced biscuits and dowels. ß Developed novel, adaptive innovation processes that served as a model for the other member companies. ß Launch planned for two initial markets with closely held cooperative alliances revealing a $30 million initial revenue target with three years. ß Five years sales target of $100MM+ sales with 15% after tax return on sales. ß 24 full time staff (18 technical, 2 marketing, 2 financial, 2 administrative) ß 6-25 contract staff in multiple disciplines ß $4.5MM annual budget, 80% Research and Product Development) ß Reported to the President/CEO of the parent company ß Managed development of strategic cooperative development and supply alliances. ß Managed staff's direction regarding strategic marketing activities, technology development and deployment, manufacturing and financial operations. ß Multiple Patents and Patent Applications

ß Led team-based identification, development, targeting, assumption validation, and selection of strategic value conversion options and the no-go criteria for their pursuit. ß Developed novel, adaptive innovation processes that served as a model for the other member companies (Christianson). ß Developed novel, proprietary consumer and industrial fastening technologies and devices. ß Responsible for a team of 21 people and a $3.5 MM budget. ß Managed strategic and tactical supply and cooperative development alliances. ß Managed staff's direction regarding overall strategic marketing activities. ß Led management of product design regulatory conformance, sourcing, and logistics. ß Directed intellectual property portfolio, emphasizing asset leverage. ß Multiple Patent Applications

ß Directed new, multi-million dollar retail and industrial fresh cut produce oriented business for newly emerging or established grocery brands with responsibility for a staff off six. Emphasis on combining barrier film technology with produce coatings (NatureSeal). ß Coached new product development teams working on new snack, ice cream and candy coatings and treatments for new food concepts. ß Identified, evaluated, and executed specific technology transfer or development opportunities via joint ventures, licensing, and acquisitions.

Strong permanent bonds can be created conveniently and quickly, on-demand. With the proper adhesive and adhesive patterns, the bond can be optionally reversed for easy removal or repositioning without damage to the bonded materials. Costing considerably less than conventional induction heating systems, this small, lightweight, and safe system meets the needs of both professional and consumer users in a wide range of applications.