Innovomer LLC
Innovative and sustainable polymer materials.
Services
Innovomer can address your materials needs, including creation of new-to-the-world materials, innovative manufacturing approaches or processes, development of intellectual property, or assistance in establishing a robust supply chain to help grow your business.
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Innovomer has expertise in a range of polymer materials disciplines, from polymer synthesis to materials analysis to manufacturing scale up. See our Case Studies for examples of how we have helped clients meet market needs and create new products
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The heartache of creating a great product and successful market only to have your lunch eaten by “me too” competitors is best prevented early. Your products must be both cost-effective and defensible for long-term business success. One of the best defenses for your business investment is robust intellectual property in the form of patents, trademarks, licenses and/or trade secrets. Innovomer has seen (and helped clients avoid) this business trap and has extensive knowledge of patents, trademarks and licensing.
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Once your product idea has commercial potential you will face a lengthy (and usually expensive) development path. Product development often ncludes interdisciplinary projects, technical validation, regulatory considerations and creation of a cost-effective manufacturing process and supply chain(s). We can help you develop your plans, estimate costs, and project realistic time lines. There will be areas where you might like expertise outside of your existing team. Innovomer has been through this process many times and can help you navigate from your current position to a “real” marketed product.
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Who is your customer? How will you acquire customers? What is your customer’s best alternative(s) to your offering? What is your customer acquisition cost? Can you sell your product directly or do you need distributors? Are you looking for a strategic partner to bring your product to national or foreign markets? These are just a few of the questions that need working answers to go from “idea” to “successful business”. The staff of Innovomer have been down this trail in different markets and can help you develop credible and actionable marketing strategies.
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There may already be a material that meets your needs, but you need to find it, understand why it works, how it could be improved for your specific application, and how to develop a supply chain for it. Innovomer can massively accelerate your hunt; determine what the material really is, how to improve it and how to manufacture it in the form(s) you need. This can dramatically shorten your development process and reduce your associated costs.
Ideas are good. A shipping project is better.
Previous Innovomer projects have made the then-impossible possible, replaced additional electronic parts with fundamental properties of a polymer, and helped shape the orthodontics industry. What can we help yours do?
Products
Innovomer undertakes internally-funded projects in select business areas to develop and market final products or to provide a comprehensive package of technology and intellectual property that can be extremely valuable when partnered with a larger company. Currently three project areas are active and open for discussion with potential partners & Investors.
Improved Road Construction Materials
The cost to construct a simple paved road with proper base, grading, drainage, and asphalt driving surface is around $100,000 to $500,000 per mile. Therefore, many secondary and private roads are simple gravel or dirt. There are over 1,000,000 miles of unpaved roads in the United States. These roads are typically privately owned and maintained and limited resources are available to improve them. Additionally, paving materials such as asphalt are petroleum-based, have a high carbon footprint, and require expensive and specialized equipment for construction.
Innovomer is developing improved road construction processes and materials to help address such secondary roads. Together, these processes and materials can be deployed with inexpensive equipment at greatly reduced overall costs per comparable quality & durability. Moreover, the materials have a renewable basis and enhance both construction and maintenance. Innovomer’s extensive knowledge of materials science and these proprietary systems allow cost effective construction and maintenance of high-quality roads.
Improved Dental and Orthodontic Materials
Modern Clear Aligner Therapy (CAT) has benefited tremendously from advances in aligner materials such as Invisalign’s SmartTrack™ and Bay Materials’ Zendura FLX™ multilayer thermoformable materials. These products offer significant advantages over previous materials, but there remain significant unmet needs for improved orthodontic materials. Innovomer has extensive knowledge of dental / orthodontic materials and can assist with discovery and access to cost effective and safe materials in this area.
Low Carbon Cement Materials
Currently the production of cement, used to produce concrete, generates vast amounts of carbon dioxide, accounting for around 8% of the carbon dioxide produced by mankind! Innovomer is developing cement type materials that can be produced with a much smaller carbon dioxide footprint. In fact, much of the feedstock for these new cement materials are derived from abundant natural resources and materials which were previously considered industrial waste products.
Products
Innovomer undertakes internally-funded projects in select business areas to develop and market final products or to provide a comprehensive package of technology and intellectual property that can be extremely valuable when partnered with a larger company. Currently three project areas are active and open for discussion with potential partners & Investors.
Improved Road Construction Materials
The cost to construct a simple paved road with proper base, grading, drainage, and asphalt driving surface is around $100,000 to $500,000 per mile. Therefore, many secondary and private roads are simple gravel or dirt. There are over 1,000,000 miles of unpaved roads in the United States. These roads are typically privately owned and maintained and limited resources are available to improve them. Additionally, paving materials such as asphalt are petroleum-based, have a high carbon footprint, and require expensive and specialized equipment for construction.
Innovomer is developing improved road construction processes and materials to help address such secondary roads. Together, these processes and materials can be deployed with inexpensive equipment at greatly reduced overall costs per comparable quality & durability. Moreover, the materials have a renewable basis and enhance both construction and maintenance. Innovomer’s extensive knowledge of materials science and these proprietary systems allow cost effective construction and maintenance of high-quality roads.
Improved Dental and Orthodontic Materials
Modern Clear Aligner Therapy (CAT) has benefited tremendously from advances in aligner materials such as Invisalign’s SmartTrack™ and Bay Materials’ Zendura FLX™ multilayer thermoformable materials. These products offer significant advantages over previous materials, but there remain significant unmet needs for improved orthodontic materials. Innovomer has extensive knowledge of dental / orthodontic materials and can assist with discovery and access to cost effective and safe materials in this area.
Low Carbon Cement Materials
Currently the production of cement, used to produce concrete, generates vast amounts of carbon dioxide, accounting for around 8% of the carbon dioxide produced by mankind! Innovomer is developing cement type materials that can be produced with a much smaller carbon dioxide footprint. In fact, much of the feedstock for these new cement materials are derived from abundant natural resources and materials which were previously considered industrial waste products.
Expertise Begets Expertise
Innovomer’s areas of expertise stem from the deep familiarity required to solve root problems and ship finished products rooted in materials science.
Polymer Synthesis and Formulation
Thermoplastics, Thermosets, Water and Solvent-Based Systems
Thermal Energy Storage
Orthodontic Materials
Business Development
Material Sourcing and Supply Chain
Extrusion and Coextrusion
Start-Up Coaching & Mentoring
Contact Us
Reach out to us with any inquiries or questions you may have. Our team at Innovomer is here to assist you. Whether you need information about current research into sustainable polymer materials or have a specific project in mind, we are ready to help.