FEBRUARY 2014 UPDATE
In February, AutoHarvest was pleased to exhibit at the SME Technology Interchange, which brought NASA transportation related technologies to a Detroit audience. The keynote presentation highlighted approaches to integrating NASA technologies into the automotive sector. AutoHarvest currently features over 100 NASA technologies available for licensing, so sign up for AutoHarvest.org access and start connecting with NASA directly.
Joining the Innovation Hub is Innovation2Pivot, an online Innovation Toolkit deploying the Discovery - Incubation - Acceleration (D-I-A) Methodology. Designed by the author of "Pivot- How Top Entrepreneurs Adapt and Change Course to Find Ultimate Success," the platform employs a unique innovation roadmap that utilizes a series of pointed questions, allowing entrepreneurs to more effectively manage their innovation process. AutoHarvest members enjoy an extended 45 day free trial period for this software tool.
Intellectual Asset Management Magazine's (IAM) recent blog post, "AutoHarvest’s early success proves that patents are about so much more than exclusion" cites a feature by Crain’s Detroit Business entitled "IP speed dating: AutoHarvest gathers partners, buffs up website". The blog post further notes that IAM provided an in-depth look at IP-driven collaboration and open innovation in the automotive industry ("Engines of Collaboration") in its current issue.
We have updated our participation plans for industry expos and hope to see you at one of these outstanding events.
The AutoHarvest Team
Featured Members
LithFire-X
LithSafe, a division of LithFire-X, has developed the safest transport module for the shipping of both new and compromised vehicle battery packs. The LithSafe crating was developed at the request of several domestic and offshore auto companies.
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Fusion Coolant Systems
Fusion Coolant Systems provides an advanced coolant and lubrication system for use in manufacturing which increase production rates and tool life.
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SME Technology Interchange featuring NASA Technologies
AutoHarvest was pleased to be an exhibitor at the first SME Technology Interchange which, in cooperation with the New Economy Initiative featured displays of many NASA technologies. The keynote presentation by Gregory Peterson of Lotus Engineering for the event highlighted potential approaches to Integrating NASA technologies into the automotive sector, and detailed information regarding these technologies and direct communication links to NASA personnel can be found in our on-line system, so sign up and start connecting.
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Challenges
Innovation 2030 - Worldwide Innovation Challenge
This Challenge will encourage the talents of today in order to create the collective wealth of tomorrow, whether these talents are in France or abroad. The French government thus hopes to attract the world's best talents, so they can complete their projects in France.
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Innovation Hub
Innovation2Pivot
Developed by the rInnovation Group in collaboration with Product Genesis, Innovation2Pivot is an opportunity concept development platform for corporate entrepreneurs, strategic coaches, innovation orchestrators and the extended innovation community. The tool platform is a complement to the book, Pivot – How Top Entrepreneurs Adapt and Change Course to Find Ultimate Success and comes with a free trial.
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Innovation Management
Read about the imperatives for an effective innovation governance system.
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Intellectual Asset Management Magazine
Read an expert discussion of the keys to patent quality.
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Upcoming Events
ICLE Intellectual Property Spring Seminar
March 24, 2014 | Michigan State University -- East Lansing, Michigan
Join the AutoHarvest Workshop entitled "Automotive Technology in the Age of Open Innovation and Collaboration."

This interactive panel will discuss increasing innovation in the global marketplace through collaboration across disparate sectors. See how open innovation systems work in the context of the IP program at Ford Global Technologies. Witness live demonstrations of powerful business intelligence and collaboration software emerging from AutoHarvest and ktMINE. Get your questions answered about how this technology can enhance your practice and increase your clients' competitive edge and success.

Witness the power of automotive technology to make open innovation and collaboration work for your clients. Get expert insight on recent caselaw, hot topics, and developments at the USPTO. Network with your IP colleagues, seasoned practitioners, and USPTO officials.

SAE 2014 World Congress
April 8-10, 2014 | Cobo Center -- Detroit, Michigan
The SAE 2014 World Congress assembles the best talent in the automotive industry; experts, management teams, engineers, and executives alike gather to collaborate and address current challenges, celebrate evolution and achievement over the last 100+ years, and promote the multitude of opportunities fundamental for a successful future.
Energy Mobility Conference and Exhibition 2014
April 28-30, 1014 | 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
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
AutoHarvest will be participating at the Amsterdam IP Business Congress.

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.

ITS World Congress
September 7-11, 2014 | Cobo Center, Detroit, MI
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 | Detroit, Novi, MI
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.