== Agenda ==
* '''Introduce To introduce and explain the benefits of the patented green technology developed by Pratt & Whitney.'''
* '''To find out interest of the prospects in acquiring the technology on a licensed basis from Pratt & Whitney.'''
=== About Dolcera ===[[Image:dolcera logo image.jpg|right]]* Dolcera is an international services firm specializing in intellectual property and market research services. Our clientele includes several fortune 500 companies and global 100 companies. For more information please visit: [http://dolcera.com/ www.dolcera.com]
* We at Dolcera are partnering with Pratt & whitney to out-license their green technology to replace Ni-Cd coatings used for finishing purposes.
=== About Pratt & Whitney ===[[Image:pratt logo.jpg|right]]* Pratt & Whitney is one of the largest aircraft engine manufacturers in the world with a sales revenue of more than $12 Bn and spends more than $250 Mn in Research research & Developmentdevelopment.
* Cutting edge R&D with over a 1000 patents.
* Has always been at the forefront of technologies for turbine, rocket, reciprocating engines, power systems, etc.
=== Issue at Hand ===
* It is very difficult to ensure complete protection of steel from corrosive environment at temperatures as high as 900°F.
* Traditionally used Ni-Cd Coatings involve use of Hexavalent chromium, cadmium and cyanides which are very toxic. Thus, making it difficult to ensure Safety safety of the work environment. === Cadmium qualms ===
== Cadmium Qualms ==
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* Cadmium is a toxin for both animals and plants.
* Cadmium is subject to the spontaneous growth of Cadmium whiskers. Cadmium whiskers (like tin whiskers) grow spontaneously and are capable of causing electrical failures ranging from parametric deviations to sustained plasma arcing that can result in catastrophic short circuits.[http://www.finishing.com/100/89.shtml Source]
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=== Environment Friendly solution ===
* Environmentally An environment-friendly alternative to Ni-Cd coatings.* Eliminates Materials materials of Concern concern from the product such as Cadmiumcadmium, hexavalent chromium and Cyanides cyanides from the plating process.* Offers equivalent or superior protection to the baseline NiCd Ni-Cd coatings.
=== The Unique Process ===[[Image:Plating Process.jpg|thumb|700px|center|Coating Process]]
==The Value Proposition = Area of Application ===[[Image:Area of Application.jpg]]
=== Legal Status ===[[Image:countrywise filing* Not just an idea but a patented & experimentally proven technology. Pratt&Whitney also has a working prototype of the technology.jpg]]
* Not very capital intensive, as it utilizes already established processes used for electroplating.
* A green technology eliminating the use of hazardous cadmium in the coating process.
== Area of Application ==
[[Image:Area of Application.jpg|thumb|700px|center|Area of Aplication]]
== Legal Status ==
[[Image:countrywise filing.jpg|thumb|700px|center|Geographic Spread]]
== Electrical Transmission Industry == [[ImageMedia:Electrical connectors Cadmium1Original patent document.jpgpdf|thumb|right|350px|Electrical Connectors Used in Military Application]]The elimination of cadmium on electrical connectors presents a unique problem not applicable Click here to other components. Items such as fasteners, washers, etc. use cadmium primarily for its corrosion resistance and lubricity. Although these properties are equally important on electrical connectors, download the connector shell materials must also provide electromagnetic and radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI) protection. This protection is gained by maintaining an electrically conductive pathway across the connector interface. Suitable alternatives for cadmium must have similar corrosion resistance, lubricity and electrical conductivity. <BR><BR><BR>== Fasteners ==[[Image:Fastners cadmium.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Fasteners Used in Aerospace Industryoriginal patent document]]Cadmium plating is banned as far as fasteners are concerned,you need to take special permission and abide to local norms of effluent treatment for cadmium plating to be practiced.Zinc Alloy plating is of great help-Zinc/Nickel deposits from these baths, with the appropriate chromate conversion coating can withstand well over a thousand hours of Neutral Salt Fog testing.<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR> <BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR> == Automotive Parts == [[Image:Automotive parts cadmium.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Parts used in Automotive Industry]]There is an impending EU restriction on lead, cadmuim, hexavalent chrome, and mercury in vehicles.This EU restriction affects vehicles globally since car manufacturers will have to change all components if some fall under this guideline. All major auto manufacturers are now coming up with guidelines and specifications for this transition.