Braskem is a $15B global plastic manufacturer in Brazil. They are looking to manufacture Plastic/composite ties that will outlast wood, ideally using recycled material. They currently have this capability but are looking for product advantage/benefits around: rail/wheel interaction; ballast’s maintenance consumption; Life Cycle cost of the tie; Environment requisitions; and pavement’s levels design.
Work with MIT Reactor (MITR) scientists on real-time imaging of lithium-ion battery cells, binder removal from ceramic stereolithography green bodies, or analysis of hydrogen retention in irradiated metallic hydrides. To get started, contact Dr. Boris Khaykovich at bkh@mit.edu or 617.253.2681.
Leading steel manufacturer looking for rebar coating solutions to reduce rust.
Traditional energy company in China is transitioning and expanding into new business domains. They are looking to collaborate with the right partners and invest in new technology or products in the materials area so that they could establish a competitive edge in commercializing such relevant technologies/products. The investment could be in the $20 – 100 M range.
The MIT ILP Lead Edge Webinar, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, will explore critical challenges and emerging strategies shaping the sector's future.
2025 MIT Research and Development Conference [Em]Powering the Future: Transforming Ideas into Reality November 18, 2025
THK, a global leader in manufacturing, is seeking startups to solve several manufacturing challenges to improve quality, cost and throughput of our products.
The CEO of the Italian packaging/bottling company Sacmi Imola will visit MIT on October 22. They are looking for startups for potential collaborations in robotics or software development.
PTT, a Thailand-based energy company, seeks startups in hydrocarbon disruption, circular economy, and manufacturing technologies. They will visit MIT campus on Oct 16-17.