Individual member investments are leveraged through the consortium for extensive results at significant cost savings. Members receive worldwide, royalty-free license for technology patented through the Consortium. Member facilities and staff are augmented by the Consortium laboratory and researchers. Members work with others on common problems fostering partnership and teaming in a non-competitive atmosphere. Opportunity for members to sponsor research specifically tailored to their individual needs through enhancement projects of proprietary nature.
Consortium projects act as a catalyst to spur additional problem solving activities.
Suppliers have an early window into the needs of members. New technologies and processes can be developed in conjunction with potential supplier. Consortium projects provide a source of new technology and ideas for research portfolios expansion of the members. Members receive access to a pool of research proposals submitted each year. Faculty and students are available to spend time at industrial sites for technology transfer Members have excellent recruiting opportunity for employers from the students in the Consortium.