Updated May 07, 2008

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Table of Contents

   
   
REQUEST FOR SOLUTION ENGINEERING / MATERIALS
RFP Closing Within One Week
Seeking MIG wire sample to be made from ACuZinc®
New RFP
Durable Anti-Graffiti Effect
Seeking Global Suppliers of Purified Cellulose
New RFP
Fast Optical Delay Line for Low Coherence Interferometry
Seeking Custom Synthesis Capability
New RFP
Optical High-Precision Positioning Detection System
AUTOMOTIVE / ELECTRONICS
RFP Closing Within One Week
Forming High Aspect Ratio Trenches in Piezo Ceramic
Solar Power in Automobiles
RFP Closing Within One Week
Compact Boiler Design/Technology
RFP Recently Closed
Seeking Development Partners for Stop/Release Mechanisms of Gears with a High Torque
Tunable/Controllable Adhesion Material for Removal Testing
RFP Recently Closed
Development of Booster That Can Supply Large Currents
Permeable Controlled Release Media for High Temperatures
RFP Recently Closed
Development of 12V Solenoid
Odor Reduction in Plastic Parts
CHEMISTRY / CONSUMER PRODUCTS
Irreversible Color Change in Plastics Subjected to Stress or Strain
New RFP
Smart Tile Grout System - On Demand Debonding and Removal
Elastomers with Excellent Deformation Followability (Sealing Performance) and Chemical Resistance
New RFP
Smart Building and Construction Adhesive: On Demand Debonding
Wire Material with High Degrees of Hardness and Toughness
New RFP
Novel Oral Care Ingredients
Accelerating Charcoal Ignition
New RFP
Seeking Technology to Improve Water-Vapor Barrier Properties of HDPE Film Resins
Tougher Water-borne Coatings - The Next Generation
RFP Closing Within One Week
Tissue Preservation for Transport and/or Long-term Storage
Debris Removal Technology
RFP Closing Within One Week
Sustaining Live Cultures in a Shelf-Stable Liquid System
Fugitive Dust Control
RFP Closing Within One Week
Technologies or Encapsulants for Improved Probiotic Stability
Breathable Bottle Seal
RFP Closing Within One Week
Non-Sweet Binding Syrup for Savory Food Applications
Methods for Homogeneous Dispersion of Nanoparticles in Mg Matrix
RFP Closing Within One Week
Low VOC Solvents for Lighter Fluid
Non-destructive On-line Method for Leak Detection
Infection Prevention Technology Healthcare Applications: Skin/Tissue
RFP Recently Closed
Image Processing Technology to Detect Small Scratches on Solid Surfaces
Infection Prevention Technology Healthcare Applications: Surfaces and Instruments
RFP Recently Closed
Seeking Novel Materials and Technologies for Trapping Liquids
Sustainable Process Routes to Aromatic Molecules
RFP Recently Closed
Current Steering for Next Generation Implantable Defibrillators
Alternative Flameless, Odorless, Smokeless Solid Fuel
RFP Recently Closed
Outdoors Active Noise Cancellation Systems
Natural Antimicrobial Ingredients for Low pH Beverages
RFP Recently Closed
Wavelength Selective Emitting Materials for Improved Incandescent Light Efficiency
Flavor Delayed Controlled Release System
   
Alternatives to Menthol for Breathing Comfort
   
Menthol Effects without Bitterness
   
Sustained Release System for Aspartame
   
Chocolate Coatings with Reduced Fat and No Trans Fat
   
RFP Recently Closed
Development of Microwaveable Bread Product
   
RFP Recently Closed
Waterless Dyeing Technology
   
RFP Recently Closed
Environmentally Friendly Chelating Agents
 
 New RFP = New RFP
RFP Recently Closed
Separation of Glycols and Ether from Water
 
RFP Closing This Week = Project Deadline Within One Week
RFP Recently Closed
Enabling Freshness of Baked Cookie and Cracker Products
 
RFP Recently Closed = Project Recently Closed

 

RFSs (Request for Solution):

Seeking Custom Synthesis Capability - NineSigma's client is seeking Custom Synthesis capability to work closely with R&D to develop new materials and develop process and scale-up information. More...

Seeking Global Suppliers of Purified Cellulose - NineSigma's client is seeking purified cellulose. More...

Seeking MIG wire sample to be made from ACuZinc® - NineSigma's client is seeking wire to be used for welding trials. ACuZinc5 base material has an ASTM designation of B 894-03. More...

New RFPs:

Durable Anti-Graffiti Effect - A major manufacturer of polymethymethacrylate (PMMA) invites proposals for creating durable anti-graffiti effects on the surface of PMMA sheets used for outdoor applications. More...

Fast Optical Delay Line for Low Coherence Interferometry - A global instrumentation manufacturing company invites proposals for development of a fast optical delay line for Low Coherence Interferometry. More...

Novel Oral Care Ingredients - A major consumer products company invites proposals for new ingredients functional in oral care for incorporation into solid delivery vehicles. More...

Optical High-Precision Positioning Detection System - A multibillion dollar company invites proposals for an optical local position identification system. More...

Seeking Technology to Improve Water-Vapor Barrier Properties of HDPE Film Resins - A Fortune 500 Corporation invites proposals for technologies that will improve the water vapor barrier performance of HDPE films. More...

Smart Building and Construction Adhesive: On Demand Debonding - A Multi-National Construction Materials Supplier invites proposals for an adhesive or adhesive/sealant system that is capable of de-bonding on demand. More...

Smart Tile Grout System - On Demand Debonding and Removal - A Global Chemical Manufacturer invites proposals for a tile or inlay flooring grout or grout adhesive system that is capable of de-bonding on demand. More...

RFPs Closing Within One Week:

Compact Boiler Design/Technology - A global consumer products company is seeking proposals for ultra-compact boilers that can supply dry or saturated steam in small mass produced portable consumer devices. More...

Forming High Aspect Ratio Trenches in Piezo Ceramic - A multi-billion dollar precision equipment manufacturer invites proposals for the development of technologies for forming small trenches in piezoelectric ceramics. More...

Low VOC Solvents for Lighter Fluid - A Multibillion Dollar Corporation invites proposals for low VOC solvents that are suitable for use in charcoal lighter fluids. More...

Non-Sweet Binding Syrup for Savory Food Applications - A Major Food Company seeks proposals for an ingredient, formula system and process to make a low sugar, non-sweet binding syrup for use in a cold forming agglomerated food bar. More...

Sustaining Live Cultures in a Shelf-Stable Liquid System - A Major Food Company is seeking technologies to sustain live cultures in a shelf-stable liquid system. In particular, the live cultures should remain viable in the product, but neither grow nor be destroyed on the shelf. More...

Technologies or Encapsulants for Improved Probiotic Stability - A Major Food Company seeks technologies or encapsulants for improved stability of probiotics. More...

Tissue Preservation for Transport and/or Long-term Storage - A major global company invites proposals for technologies to maintain engineered tissue viability and function during and after transport, and ideally, during long-term storage. More...

Open RFPs:

Accelerating Charcoal Ignition - A Global 100 company invites proposals for methods or materials (e.g. accelerants, catalysts) to accelerate ignition of clean-burning charcoal. More...

Alternative Flameless, Odorless, Smokeless Solid Fuel - A Global 500 company invites proposals to adopt or develop a solid fuel that is easy to ignite and is flameless, odorless, and smokeless. More...

Alternatives to Menthol for Breathing Comfort - A Cadbury-Adams USA LLC invites proposals for effective equivalents to menthol compounds for incorporation in orally consumed products used for relief from the sensation of nasal congestion. More...

Breathable Bottle Seal - A large multinational company invites proposals for a cap, seal, and/or plastic technology which will permit the rapid equilibration of pressure inside the bottle while preventing liquid exchange if the bottle is inverted. More...

Chocolate Coatings with Reduced Fat and No Trans Fat - A Major Food Company is seeking technology to reduce the fat content, saturated fat content and trans fat content of chocolate-flavored compound coatings without impacting their taste, texture, appearance, or functionality. More...

Debris Removal Technology - A large multinational company invites proposals for a technology which can remove loose materials from irregular surfaces. More...

Elastomers with Excellent Deformation Followability (Sealing Performance) and Chemical Resistance - A multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical manufacturer invites proposals for elastomers that have excellent deformation followability and chemical resistance, or partners that can develop such elastomers. More...

Flavor Delayed Controlled Release System - Cadbury-Adams USA LLC invites proposals for a controlled and sustained flavor release technology for chewing gum products. More...

Fugitive Dust Control - A multinational manufacturing company invites proposals for technology that will reduce or eliminate the quantity of airborne particulates (< 100 microns) that occur when decanting containers of heterogeneous, powdery material. More...

Infection Prevention Technology Healthcare Applications: Skin/Tissue - A Fortune 500 Consumer Products Company seeks proposals for the development of disruptive approaches to disinfection or infection prevention for skin and tissue in healthcare applications. More...

Infection Prevention Technology Healthcare Applications: Surfaces and Instruments - A Fortune 500 Consumer Products Company seeks proposals for the development of disruptive approaches to disinfection or infection prevention for surfaces and instruments in healthcare applications. More...

Irreversible Color Change in Plastics Subjected to Stress or Strain - SABIC Innovative Plastics invites proposals for technologies that irreversibly indicate color change in plastics subjected to stress or strain. More...

Menthol Effects without Bitterness - Cadbury-Adams USA LLC invites proposals for a flavor system (ingredients or additives) that will eliminate or minimize menthol's intrinsic bitterness while maintaining its cooling flavor in confectionery products. More...

Methods for Homogeneous Dispersion of Nanoparticles in Mg Matrix - A Fortune 100 company invites proposals for processing methods for nanocomposite materials that can provide homogeneous distribution of nanoparticles in the magnesium matrix. More...

Natural Antimicrobial Ingredients for Low pH Beverages - A global food and beverage company invites proposals for new natural preservatives that can provide broad antimicrobial action and stability for applications in 100% fruit juices, juice beverages, and juice drinks. More...

Non-destructive On-line Method for Leak Detection - A large multinational company invites proposals for the development of methods for non-destructive detection of hermetic integrity of sealed assemblies. More...

Odor Reduction in Plastic Parts - A leading international plastics company invites proposals for technologies to eliminate or mask the odor typically observed with plastic parts and articles. More...

Permeable Controlled Release Media for High Temperatures - A multi-billion dollar global company invites proposals for water absorbent, vapor permeable materials capable of controlled release at high temperatures. More...

Solar Power in Automobiles - A fortune 100 company invites proposals for using solar power to recharge an electric vehicle battery system. More...

Sustainable Process Routes to Aromatic Molecules - A leading international chemical company invites proposals to produce select aromatic molecules by viable sustainable routes such as microorganism biosynthesis or bio-source derived extractables. More...

Sustained Release System for Aspartame - Cadbury-Adams USA LLC invites proposals for technology that will provide dramatically increased sustained release of Aspartame in chewing gum products. More...

Tougher Water-borne Coatings - The Next Generation - A Fortune 500 Company invites proposals for materials or technologies adaptable for use in water-based coatings capable of ambient temperature film formation with improved resistance properties. More...

Tunable/Controllable Adhesion Material for Removal Testing - A Global Company seeks proposals for materials with tunable or highly controllable adhesion to various surfaces for use in removal testing. More...

Wire Material with High Degrees of Hardness and Toughness - A multi-billion dollar precision equipment manufacturer is seeking a supplier or developer of wire material with high degrees of hardness and toughness. More...

Recently Closed RFPs:

Current Steering for Next Generation Implantable Defibrillators - A Medical Device Company invites proposals for development of concepts and hardware for steering current through the human body for next-generation implantable defibrillators. More...

Development of 12V Solenoid - A multi-billion dollar global automobile manufacturer invites proposals for development of a solenoid for use with 12V electrical systems. More...

Development of Booster That Can Supply Large Currents - A multi-billion dollar global automobile manufacturer invites proposals for partners in the development of a booster that supply large currents. More...

Development of Microwaveable Bread Product - A Major Food Company seeks development partners, technologies and formulas for a microwaveable bread mix that can be prepared and cooked within 5 minutes. More...

Enabling Freshness of Baked Cookie and Cracker Products - Kraft Foods invites proposals for development of product, process, or packaging solutions to maintain "just baked" freshness qualities of cookies and crackers throughout a six month shelf life. More...

Environmentally Friendly Chelating Agents - The Dow Chemical Company invites proposals for environmentally friendly chelating agents. More...

Image Processing Technology to Detect Small Scratches on Solid Surfaces - A multi-billion dollar global materials manufacturer invites proposals for technology that uses image processing to detect small, linear scratches on solid surfaces. More...

Outdoors Active Noise Cancellation Systems - A multi-billion dollar oil and petrochemicals company invites proposals for implementation of large scale outdoors active noise cancellation systems. More...

Seeking Development Partners for Stop/Release Mechanisms of Gears with a High Torque - A multi-billion dollar global automobile manufacturer invites partners (individuals, companies, or universities) in the design and development of mechanisms that can stably stop and release a gear within a fixed space while withstanding a torque of up to 2000 Nm. The design mechanism must operate stably at a variety of ambient temperatures while immersed in oil. More...

Seeking Novel Materials and Technologies for Trapping Liquids - A Multinational Consumer Goods Company invites proposals for novel materials or other technologies that can trap liquids. More...

Separation of Glycols and Ether from Water - Lyondell Chemical Company invites proposals for removing glycol and glycol ethers from an aqueous process stream. More...

Waterless Dyeing Technology - The Dow Chemical Company invites proposals for the development waterless textile dyeing technology. More...

Wavelength Selective Emitting Materials for Improved Incandescent Light Efficiency - A Global Lighting Company seeks proposals for technologies that can significantly improve the efficacy of incandescent lamps. More...


If you are interested in responding to any of these projects, but need more time to prepare a proposal abstract, please contact the program manager listed on the RFP immediately.


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