What technology are you developing? Optical system (telescope, spectrometer, LIDAR,...) Photonic device (photonic crystal, LED, photodetector,...) Optical component (lens, mirror, grating,...) Diagnostic imager (X-ray, PET, MRI, multimodality,...) Analytical software (pattern recognition, data mining, modelling,...) Imaging method (adaptive optics, stitching, super-resolution,...) Manufacturing technology (automation, process optimization,...) Sensors (IR, pressure, chemical, hyperspectral,...) Medical device (stent, drug delivery device, in vivo monitor,...) Semiconductor (microprocessor, ASIC, hybrid,...) Lithography (ebeam, EUV, photoresist,...) Lighting (general, solid-state, task,...) Alternative energy (photovoltaic, fuel cell, hydrothermal,...) Other advanced technology(describe below)

What are you seeking help with?
Evaluating a specific technology Evaluating technological solutions for a specific problem Producing a technology development plan Optimizing an existing development process

How would you describe the existing situation?
Using old technology, unsure how to transition from r&d to production, poor customer acceptance?

What result do you want to achieve with this project?
Upgraded product design, adoption of latest technology, lowered manufacturing costs?

What are the participating entities? A single organization Multiple organizations within a single company Two or more independent companies Two or more corporate locations Corporate/University/Government Lab partnership Other entities

What is the desired timeframe for the project? unknown two weeks one month two months more than two months

How many technical points of contact will be involved? unknown one two three more than three

Will there be a single point of contact with approval authority?
yes
no

Is there any other relevant information we should know?
Any unusual aspects not addressed in questions above.