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A Critical Mass of R&D and Emerging Technology Companies
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The Research Valley has proven to be fertile ground for companies in the business of research and development. As this cluster grows, momentum builds. Local companies working together spark new ideas which develop into new companies. With the region's strong entrepreneurial support resources, the cycle propels.
Energy
At the core of the region's R&D progress, you'll find examples of existing R&D companies below.
BCS Fuel Cells, Inc.
BCS Fuel Cells conducts research and development on Protein Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cells. (No. of Patents: 4)
ConocoPhillips
The nature of Conoco-Phillip's research in The Research Valley is confidential, however, the company established operations here in 1996 and has a long history of working with Texas A&M University. (No. of Patents companywide: 2,043)
Fideris
Fideris is the world's leading provider of innovative test solutions to fuel cell developers, catalyst companies and research centers around the globe. (No. of Patents: 5)
HTRI
HTRI produces industrial-scale heat transfer equipment using fluids characteristic of those in the processing industries.
Information Technology
Hewlett Packard
In The Research Valley, HP's work includes development of software, Web applications, ASIC verification, certification, quality assurance testing, industry standard servers and ProLiant options, and HP-specific drivers and tools.
Texas Digital Systems, Inc. (TDS)
TDS is an electronics manufacturing company that researches, designs, manufactures, markets, installs, and maintains electronic display systems for specific applications requiring visual information communications. The display systems developed by TDS use LED and hardware and applications software designed to address particular needs of the marketplace.
(No. of patents: 21)
Homeland Security
Lynntech
Lynntech is one of the nation's top recipients of SBIR grants. It is a technology company that develops scientific and engineering concepts and presents the resulting innovations to the marketplace. The ability to transform cutting-edge science and engineering into commercial technologies allows Lynntech to create valuable partnerships, spin-off companies, and licensing opportunities in a variety of market spaces. (No. of patents: 91)
Life and Health Sciences
Inter-Mountain Laboratories
Inter-Mountain Laboratories specializes in neutralization potential determination when siderite is present in overburdens; simplified testing for sulfur and carbon for mine-soils; and comparison and validity of carbon and sulfur methods.
Neutral Posture
Specific areas of research include office ergonomics, anthropometrics, and occupational injuries and illnesses, and ADA accommodations. In addition to research in our in-house laboratory, the company's ongoing efforts have included collaborations with the OERC (Office Ergonomic Research Center), the NSF Industry/University Cooperative Research Center for Ergonomics at TAMU, Lamar University, Purdue University, and NC State. (No. of Patents: 10)
Texas Institute for Genomic Medicine
This non-profit organization was founded in 2005 by two members of The Texas A&M University System – Texas A&M University and the Texas A&M Health Science Center in collaboration with Lexicon Genetics. Forecasted to create 5,000 jobs in the region, the Institute has the world’s largest collection of mouse embryonic stem cells engineered for the study of gene function.
Arbin Instruments
Steady growth in both domestic and international markets has raised Arbin Instruments to undisputed leadership in the US battery/fuel cell testing equipment market and has made it one of the fastest-growing competitors overseas. Arbin’s original staff of 5 has grown to about 100, and with its expansion, it is slated to add 30 more jobs. A large percentage of Arbin’s employees are electrochemical engineers, electronic engineers, or computer scientists. Arbin is in its third Research Valley location. Its expansion will triple the size of its current facility.
Bryan Lumber Remanufacturing
Bryan Lumber Remanufacturing Inc. (BRLI_ - a subsidiary of the Uvalde-based American Lumber Inc. – has been operating in Bryan since 2000. BLRI specializes in cutting wood for crates, pallets, boxes, reels, floor and roof trusses, and many other “value-added” products. It provides all grades of lumber cut to width, thickness, or length specifications. BLRI supplies customers throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada by truck or rail. Its expansion project will include 8 new jobs and $600,000 in new capital investment.
Genetic Resources International/Sexing Technologies
Founded in 1997, Genetic Resources International (GRI) is a biotechnology company specializing in the genetic improvement of cattle. GRI benefits from an exclusive license agreement for the use of a patented semen-sexing technology. With this license, GRI is able to use this new technology in Texas, Colombia, and Brazil. In 2003, RI created Sexing Technologies to carry out the work detailed in the license agreement. Approximately 80% of both companies’ sales are to clients in South America. GRI and Sexing Technologies are controlled by J&M Management. 22 new jobs will be added as part of the J&M expansion project.
Intellamed
Intellamed provides resources for the procurement, support, and final disposition of capital equipment for the healthcare industry. For more than 18 years, Intellamed’s Biomedical and Imaging Group has worked to keep hospitals running efficiently and profitably. ICMS has become one of the most high-quality, cost-efficient maintenance service programs in the industry. Intellamed’s online auction site, Auctionmart, is used by more than 10,000 registered buyers in 56 countries, and is the industry leader in medical equipment disposition. Refurb-eSearch is an online system for the purchase of new and remanufactured equipment. Its expansion project will include 28 new jobs and $1.2 million in new gross payroll.
MEMdata
MEMdata is a technology management firm serving hospitals and health systems in the procurement of new equipment. MEMdata assists more than 375 medical facilities nationwide, and processes of $800,000,000 in capital equipment proposals annually. Formed in 2000, MEMdata now averages on new hospital client every 10 business days. 17 new jobs will be added at the firm over the next 5 years, with 4 new employees added since the Research Valley Partnership incentive program for MEMdata was finalized.
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