Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR SITE APRIL 2014 UPDATE The AutoHarvest ecosystem is energized by our users and members searching, discovering, connecting and transacting directly with each other in new relationships. We invite all readers to join our ecosystem, free of charge and engage the community. Quickly, you will be One-Click-Closer® to new success. Deciding to continue research or product development depends on a clear path towards obtaining, maintaining and monetizing intellectual property. Like many in Congress, we are concerned that the innovation marketplace is disrupted by abusive patent litigation. To help you, important new resources are now in the Innovation Hub. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has provided their "Litigation Tool Kit", and Article One Partners (AOP) offers powerful patent analysis services driven by an expert crowdsource community skilled in prior art. Recently the White House and the USPTO endorsed crowdsourcing as an essential method to analyze patents, as described in the AOP White Paper below. Innovations and resources from the French National Lab CEA-LIST now populate the ecosystem offering access to technologies in smart and complex systems. University of Minnesota is featuring its work in advanced manufacturing, and 3D Printsmith is featuring its 3D printing capabilities. In addition, Innovation Hub member Industrial Interface has created a special report summarizing the manufacturing landscape in 5 states and IM and IAM provide deep insights into the innovation process and marketplace conditions. We will be exhibiting at numerous industry expos and hope to see you at one of these outstanding events. Please contact us to join a WebEx, scheduled on our website. The AutoHarvest Team COLLABORATE, INNOVATE AND WIN Join - BETA Featured Members CEA List Dedicated to technological research, CEA LIST’s more than 700 researchers and technicians strive to develop innovative technologies for smart and complex systems. CEA LIST is expanding its footprint in the U.S. and will use the AutoHarvest's online platform to match technology needs with innovative solutions developed by its network of R&D teams and innovative spin-offs. Log in to learn more University of Minnesota Office OTC The University of Minnesota Office of Technology Commercialization facilitates the transfer of research to licensees for development of new products and services that benefit the public good, foster economic growth and generate revenue to support the University’s research and education goals Log in to learn more 3D Printsmith 3D Printsmith uses the latest in 3D printing, additive manufacturing, and 3D scanning technologies. They use precise attention to engineering, project management, and design constraints specific to 3D print processes, materials, and finishes. Log in to learn more Innovation Hub USPTO Patent Litigation ToolKit This new online toolkit provides basic information about patents and tracks information about patents in question. It also provides resources for finding an attorney, and for determining if other businesses are being sued by the patent owner. The toolkit contains original content produced by the USPTO as well as links to useful third-party information. Learn more here Article One Partners The leader in Crowdsourcing, Article One Partners provides its clients with research to invalidate poor-quality patents, ensure high-quality grants, and uncover technical and market intelligence. In the following white paper they discuss the key benefits of crowdsourcing patent research. Read "Crowdsourcing: The Killer App of the Patent-Wars" Innovation Management Read about the imperatives for an effective innovation governance system. Read: 'Governing Innovation in Practice - The Role of Top Management' Intellectual Asset Management Blog IAM is a unique publication which focuses on the many ways in which intellectual property and intangible assets can be used to create corporate value. Read the latest from the IAM Blog Reports Industrial Interface Report This special report from the Industrial Interface presents a summary of the US manufacturing industry, including a state level look into California, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, and Texas. Read the report Upcoming Events Energy Mobility Conference and Exhibition 2014 April 28-30, 2014 | San Diego, California This multi-track event will guide you from technology innovation and materials discovery through device packaging and integration to manufacturing and application in a mobile power marketplace by exploring the emerging issues underlining this pivotal time in the energy conversion and storage industry. 2014 EDTA Conference & Annual Meeting May 19-21, 2014 | Indianapolis, IN The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) is once again hosting the most important electric drive event of the year! Get a hands-on experience with the latest vehicles, learn about groundbreaking technologies, meet with top industry leaders from across the supply chain, and discover innovative solutions for your transportation needs. See you in Indy! #EDTA2014 Global Lightweight Vehicle Manufacturing Congress 2014 May 28-29, 2014 | Troy, MI The mission of the Global Lightweight Vehicle Manufacturing Congress 2014 is to tactically support the OEM manufacturing community in the constant changing infrastructure by delivering tried and tested case studies and pioneering research on the cost effectiveness, speed and reliability of the world's leading lightweight joining technologies. AutoHarvest affiliates can claim a 15% discount when registering, simply enter AUTO15 at the checkout when registering online. The Big M Manufacturing Convergence June 9-12, 2014 | Cobo Center -- Detroit, Michigan AutoHarvest will be exhibiting at the Big M Manufacturing Convergence. The Big M Manufacturing Convergence is a groundbreaking event offering endless possibilities for solving manufacturing challenges. You'll have the chance to exchange ideas with the most innovative minds in manufacturing. Designed for optimal interaction between attendees and exhibitors, the event offers a variety of unique opportunities for learning, exhibiting and networking. IP Business Congress - Amsterdam June 22-24, 2014 | Okura Hotel -- Amsterdam, Netherlands The IP Business Congress Global (IPBC Global) returns to Europe at a time when far-reaching reforms of the patent system could herald major changes in the continent's IP marketplace. The introduction of the unitary EU patent and the Unified Patent Court will see the emergence of a single European patent jurisdiction with a population of over 500 million, including three G8 countries. GSAM July 9-10 | San Francisco, California GSAM was conceived by professional manufacturers from several industry sectors who share a passion for manufacturing and recognized the need for a forum in which experts can share real-world, readily applicable information - ultimately, speeding time to market. GSAM serves industry sectors ranging from electronics, technology and textiles to food, and medical/pharmaceuticals, all of which confront similar challenges in product design, manufacture and commercialization. EV Roadmap 7 July 24-25, 2014 | Portland, Oregon The EV Roadmap series of workshops has established itself as the Pacific Northwest's premier electric vehicle gathering and one of the leading electric vehicle conferences in the United States. The "EV Roadmap" workshop series brings together Oregon's early adopters with national and international experts to inform transportation electrification efforts across the nation. EV Roadmap 7 is produced by Portland State University, Portland General Electric, and Drive Oregon. EV Roadmap 7 will be held at the World Trade Center in downtown Portland on July 24 and 25, 2014. As a part of the AutoHarvest Foundation, save $25 on tickets with the promotional code 'AUTOHARVEST'. (Code must be used at time of ticket purchase). Military Vehicles Exhibition and Conference July 29-30, 2014 | Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, Michigan MVEC 2014 will delve into the vehicles requirements of future battlefields, as well as, the upgrades and maintenance of current vehicles. This is your chance to come together with the largest cross-section of the military vehicles community and its supporting product and service providers. Get your FREE EXPO PASS here. 8th Annual Seating Innovators Summit August 25-27, 2014 | Detroit, MI The seat is the greatest point of contact an occupant has with any medium of modern transportation.The 8th Annual Seating Innovators Summit brings innovators together to improve safety, weight, and perceived quality in order to reduce cost. ITS World Congress September 7-11, 2014 | Cobo Center, Detroit, MI AutoHarvest will be exhibiting at ITSA World Congress. Join us next September at Detroit's newly refurbished Cobo Hall, more than 10,000 of the world's leading transportation policymakers, researchers, high-tech innovators, and business professionals from the United States, Europe and Asia will gather to share the latest intelligent transportation systems (ITS) applications from around the globe. The Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) is proud to host the 2014 World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems, September 7-11, 2014 in Detroit, Michigan in partnership with ERTICO and ITS Asia-Pacific. The Battery Show 2014 September 16-18, 2014 | Novi, MI AutoHarvest will be exhibiting at The Battery Show. The Battery Show 2014 is the premier showcase of the latest advanced battery technology. The exhibition hall offers a platform to launch new products, make new contacts and maintain existing relationships. The Conference offers considerably expanded programming, with multiple tracks providing comprehensive insights across business, technical and R&D issues. With more qualified buyers and decision makers than any other event in North America, The Battery Show 2014 is the key to unlocking your future business opportunities. The Battery Show 2014 will be co-locating with Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo and Conference, the premier showcase for electric and hybrid vehicle technology and innovation.