Research cadence
Biweeklyresearch cycle
Keep pace with R&D
Each request was answered within a two week cycle so development work never stalled.
Case Study · Research Support
Answering R&D questions every two weeks.
A large medical device company wanted fast answers to recurring research and development questions. We searched patents and journal literature every two weeks, bringing in subject matter experts when deeper insight was needed.
The Client
The client is a large medical device company that constantly develops new products. It wanted a reliable research partner to answer technical questions as they arose.
The Challenge
Constant innovation.
Answers on a deadline.
Prescouter was asked to answer the client’s research and development questions on a biweekly basis, including technology and chemical scouting, drawing on patents, journals and experts as needed.
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Scouting
Technology scouting
Finding technologies behind new ideas.
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Chemicals
Chemical scouting
Identifying materials for new products.
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Expertise
Expert input
Adding specialist insight when needed.
Our Approach
Answering questions through a steady research cadence.
Patent review
Globalpatent and journal sources
Mine the literature
Analysts searched patent publications and journal databases to surface relevant technologies and chemicals.
Expert insight
Expertsconsulted when needed
Add expert depth
Subject matter experts joined occasionally to give deeper insight on specific questions.
The Outcome
Research that reached the patent stage.
Prescouter supported the client’s research and development team with biweekly answers to technology and chemical scouting questions. Over the course of the engagement, at least 2 of the research and development projects it supported reached the patenting stage.
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Patents
2 projects patented
Supported projects reached patent filing.
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Cadence
Biweekly answers
Questions resolved on a steady rhythm.
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Depth
Expert input on demand
Specialists added where questions required.
Innovation moves faster when research questions get quick, sourced answers. A steady research rhythm keeps development teams moving.
Let’s Talk
What could your R&D team answer next?
Bring us your toughest technical questions and we will find the evidence behind the answer. Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll help you get there.
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