The In-Package MEMS Aligner
Boeing invests over a billion dollars a year on research and development, and they have a broad portfolio of over 6,000 patents. Many of these technologies have applications outside of Boeing's core business area. One of these technologies is the application of MEMS technology to the precision alignment of optical fibers.
Boeing engaged Quid Technologies to implement an IP Marketing program for Boeing's Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) for fiber optic alignment.
A global audience of licensing and business development executives across multiple industries including telecommunications and optics.
Over the course of an 8 week development cycle, Quid produced a compelling and comprehensive communications package based on the
IP Marketing Methodology.

Quid's licensing experts worked closely with Boeing's licensing executives to research, develop and articulate the direct financial benefits of the licensing opportunity.

Quid's technical writers and scientific visualization experts worked closely with Boeing's R&D personnel to comprehend and communicate the technology being licensed.

The result was a fully integrated communications package (print, CD, web) that clearly communicated the IP asset being marketed from both a business and technology perspective.
A fully-animated visualization illustrates how the microaligner makes use of patented technology to achieve an electronically controllable 3-axis micro-fiber-pigtailing robot.
A detailed cost/benefit analysis compares the In-Package MEMS Aligner to manual and automated assembly processes.