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IDTechEx provides independent consulting, research and analysis services on printed/organic electronics, RFID, smart labels and smart packaging. We uniquely offer global insight into these topics and provide both technical and commercial advice from experienced industry experts.
We help companies throughout the value chain from inventors and venture
capitalists to value added suppliers, system integrators,
major users and facilities managers.
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Our services include:
- Evaluating and assessing the market potential and position of new products
- Market analysis by application type
- Technology forecasting and benchmarking
- Company benchmarking, profiling and SWOT analysis
- Needs by industry and new opportunities
- Company training and brainstorming masterclasses
- Business due diligence for acquisitions and investments
- Assistance with fundraising
Our technical graduates
are particularly well informed about the technologies and
appropriate enabling technologies and unusually rapid in response
to customer's requirements and work hard to "see the future".
IDTechEx sponsor relevant academic and not-for-profit organisations
to support the industry and this also enables us to provide
our clients with the latest knowledge which they may not have
access to. For example, we are sponsors of EPCglobal, Ubiquitous Computing (Japan)
and active members of Eurotag. IDTechEx is also a member of
AIM, IEE and the Institute of Packaging. This support does
not, however, conflict with our strict independence.
Our publications, conferences and
consultancy services are global in reach. Our staff includes native
foreign speakers for example and we regularly visit companies and
conferences across the whole world and our conferences are in the
US, Europe, Middle East and Asia. We have provided consultancy services
in Europe, the USA, East Asia, South Africa, the Middle East and Australasia.
Our clients include:
Hewlett-Packard, USA
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Schiphol International Airport (Amsterdam)
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Whirlpool Europe, Italy
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ADT Security Services, Inc. / Tyco Fire & Security
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Shell Limited
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Manchester Airport, UK
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PolyTechnos, Germany
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Plastic Logic, UK
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Guinness UDV, UK
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Cazenove Private Equity, UK
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Power Paper, Israel
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Magnadata, UK
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Amadeus Capital Partners, UK
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Rexam, USA
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ICI Imagedata, UK
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Our confidential clients include:
- Several of the world's largest chemical companies, USA
- A global leader in EAS and smart labels, USA
- Three of the world's largest companies in packaging and printing, USA/Europe
- Several of the most famous Japanese electronics companies
IDTechEx Services
We have a high level of technical skill, with most staff
being at degree standard, many PhDs, and several being globally acknowledged experts
in their field. However, we do not design products or systems or sell
them on your behalf. We assess them, conceive new product ideas, conduct
market research, help with business plans, offer tutorials, help raise
funding, find licensees for inventions, advise on sales strategy, investments,
acquisitions, profit improvement and so on. We update our publications
very frequently. For example, our web journal RFID Analyst
is monthly and, where our reports cover fast-moving
topics, we update them every three months.
Recent work includes:
- Assessing and forecasting organic photovoltaicscommercialisation for a major Japanese chemical company
- Assessing new printed conductor technologies for a major amterials company
- Assisting in presentations and fundraising for an active RFID company
- Teach-ins and brainstorming of strategy at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Shell oil company, a major food manufacturer, clothing retailers and a microchip manufacturer
- Internal training courses in both RFID and smart packaging in the US and UK for a major packaging company
- Assessing optimal technologies and materials for ultra low-cost smart labels of various types and business plans for such products for various companies
- Assistance with strategy of a security printer
- Business due diligence of a planned acquisition for a US multinational and similar work for two venture capitalists planning certain investments.
- Recent work includes business due diligence for PolyTechnos of Munich, Germany for investment in Plastic Logic, UK.
- Evaluating and assessing the market potential and position of new products and technologies in development
- Helping startups in France, UK, USA, Sweden and New Zealand
- Strategic advice for a major Australian power company
Case Studies
Printed Electronics and RFID
Case Study 1:
In late 2007, IDTechEx carried out a technical market analysis and product cost projections for a German company. It involved interviews in Greek, German, Mandarin Chinese and English by IDTechEx technical graduates. The subjects spanned both printed electronics and RFID and required a deep knowledge of both.
Printed Electronics
Case Study 1:
A $40 billion company who was looking to participate in the printed electronics market and leverage their expertise as a global materials company. It needed to understand how it could get involved in this sector based on unmet needs, companies to potentially partner with or even acquire, and company progress, particularly in East Asia.
IDTechEx profiled over 150 companies around the world, in particular those in East Asia. Full patent searches, company SWOT reports and analysis was given. Recommendations of partners and unmet needs (i.e. opportunities for the client) were given.
The client invested in one of our recommended companies and grew effort on topic accordingly. The client later has attended IDTechEx events for ongoing market updates.
Case Study 2:
A $60 billion company sought impartial assessment of their technology and applications they could address over different time scales.
IDTechEx analyzed their technologies versus others in the industry to identify what still needed to be done. IDTechEx then looked at all the relevant applications, their technology needs and timelines, and recommended first products.
The client grew their R&D activities to focus on unmet needs we identified. The client gave IDTechEx a second follow on study and has attended many IDTechEx events and bought our research publications for ongoing updates.
Case Study 3:
A German Venture Capital wanted us to provide due diligence prior to their investment in a UK based plastic electronics startup.
IDTechEx provided due diligence on the company and their opportunities in light of the competitive landscape and applicational demands.
The VC company invested in the company on our recommendation. The target company has gone on to raise significant funds in later rounds and become a globally recognized leader in its field.
RFID
Case Study 1:
A multi billion dollar electronics company wanted to get involved in RFID and leverage their skills but did not know the best way to position themselves in the market.
IDTechEx analyzed the needs by applicational sector and technology issues, sector profitability and competitive landscape to prioritise the companys strategy in each sector.
The company used this information to position themselves in the market and develop appropriate solutions and services.
Case Study 2:
A start-up company who had developed a new technology offering some key benefits over existing solutions wanted their technology validated in the competitive landscape and advice on routes of entry and company positioning.
IDTechEx examined the opportunity by application sectors, and provided details of other solutions. We recommended best entry points for the company.
The company raised money to develop a working solution and used our recommendations to prioritise markets.
Case study 3:
A European venture capital fund wanted to invest in an RFID company and required technology and business due diligence.
IDTechEx provided a company assessment after having visited the company and surveying the competitive landscape and industry trends. A SWOT (Strengths weaknesses opportunities threats) followed.
The VC company invested in the target RFID company. IDTechEx has done further different work for the VC company.
Smart Packaging
Case Study 1:
A government funded agency wanted to invest up to $75million to develop intellectual property in nanotechnology and other sectors. It wanted to know technology needs and the competitive landscape for packaging of consumer goods.
IDTechEx looked at the current range of smart packaging solutions. Consumer goods companies around the world were interviewed to obtain their unmet needs in terms of integration, cost and technology requirements. We concluded with opportunities for R&D and the size of the market and assessment of risks and threats.
Based on our recommendation, the company did not pursue investment as the market demand was not strong enough for their particular sector. The company has later sought our advice on other sectors.
Case Study 2:
A $30 billion packaging company wanted to learn about new technologies relevant to them.
IDTechEx trained key staff (up to board level) in the US, UK and Europe through interactive masterclasses.
The company launched new products using technologies we had described and has positioned themselves as an innovator rather than commodity supplier above their competition. The company has later attended IDTechEx events and bought ongoing research.
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For examples of recent consultancy work and their outcomes, please
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