NineSigma, on behalf of a global leader in connectivity and sensing solutions, is seeking industrial automation solutions for heater tube manufacturing. The focus is on automating key process steps such as corrugation, heater mat wrapping, and ring or strip assembly, while improving repeatability, protecting product integrity, and meeting cycle-time targets. Interested? read more here: https://hubs.ly/Q04prxzv0 #Innovation #Technology #NineSigma #OpenInnovation #IndustrialAutomation #Robotics #SmartManufacturing #AssemblyAutomation
NineSigma
Business Consulting and Services
Uchikanda, Tokyo 8,145 followers
We make innovation happen. We find. We connect. We build your innovation capabilities.
About us
NineSigma’s expertise is to find and to connect: Find what may be unknown to you & Connect you to new partners, start-ups & SMEs and solutions. Through our worldwide presence, especially in Asia Pacific, and our global science and technology network, NineSigma helps our clients transform their business through technology and innovation. We manage your short term needs to quickly internalize solutions while we prepare long-term, strategic needs by identifying radical, disruptive key players and technologies for you. Learn more at www.ninesigma.com or www.ninesights.com.
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http://www.ninesigma.com
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- Industry
- Business Consulting and Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
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- Uchikanda, Tokyo
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- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2000
- Specialties
- Open Innovation, Innovation, Consulting, Technology Landscaping, Grand Challenges, Technology Search, and Research
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NineSigma, on behalf of ExxonMobil, is seeking causal inference platforms and tools for enterprise technology search. The focus is on practical solutions that support causal discovery, effect estimation, counterfactual analysis, decision support, and knowledge capture across different user types and workflows. Interested? read more here: https://hubs.ly/Q04nW2Zr0 #Innovation #Technology #NineSigma #OpenInnovation #CausalAI #CausalInference #DecisionIntelligence #EnterpriseAI #ExxonMobil
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Satellite communications are moving beyond isolated RF links. For next-generation ISR operations, the question is no longer only how to transmit data from space to ground. It is how to move larger volumes of multi-sensor data faster, more securely, and with greater operational continuity. That is why hybrid optical + RF architectures are becoming increasingly important. Optical links bring very high throughput, compact terminals, and a lower probability of intercept or jamming. RF remains essential for mobility, cloud/fog resilience, broadcast, and standards-based 5G/6G NTN continuity. The future is not optical versus RF. It is optical and RF working together. Link in comments to read more! #Innovation #Technology #NineSigma #OpenInnovation #SatelliteCommunications #OpticalCommunications #ISR
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New innovation challenges are now open across offshore energy, AI, advanced materials, specialty manufacturing, vacuum cooling, and food ingredients. This edition brings together active opportunities from NineSigma on behalf of leading industry players seeking solution providers and technology partners. Inside: → ExxonMobil: Offshore hydrate localization, characterization and remediation technologies → SLB: Commercial applications for nanodiamond particles containing N-V centers → Equipment manufacturer: Technology for cooling an object down to -100°C on a cooling stage under vacuum → Alzchem Group AG: Gas-phase fluidized bed technology for toll and custom manufacturing of high-value chemical intermediates → ExxonMobil: Causal inference platforms and tools for enterprise technology search → Affinity Petcare: Alternatives to animal plasma as a texturizing ingredient in wet pet food Explore the latest open challenges and see where your technology could make an impact. #OpenInnovation #InnovationChallenges #TechnologyScouting #AdvancedMaterials #IndustrialInnovation
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NineSigma, on behalf of an equipment manufacturer, is seeking technologies to cool a stage down to -100°C under vacuum. Solutions may address the full cooling system or the refrigerant circuit only, with a focus on cooling performance, motion compatibility, and durability at very low temperatures. Interested? read more here: https://hubs.li/Q04nV30R0 #Innovation #Technology #NineSigma #OpenInnovation #Cryogenics #VacuumTechnology #ThermalManagement #CoolingSystems
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From HIV vaccine proteins to PFAS-free chemistry, open innovation is reshaping biochemistry R&D. Over the years, NineSigma has partnered with global leaders to tackle some of the most complex challenges at the intersection of science and industry: 🔬 HIV vaccine development — We helped IAVI source breakthrough approaches to stabilize viral surface proteins, opening new avenues for vaccine design. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eUpytYt6 💊 GSK open innovation—When GSK needed external expertise to advance complex therapeutic programs, we built the bridge to the right scientific partners globally. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e38mFWCU 📊 Pharma R&D strategy — We've worked with pharma organizations to shift innovation from incremental to transformational, using structured open innovation frameworks. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eqSFxWDa 🚫 PFAS alternatives — As regulatory pressure mounts, we've helped companies find credible, science-backed substitutes for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances across applications. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eWW_h_bt The common thread? The best solutions rarely live inside a single organization. Open innovation is the default model for biochemistry and life sciences. #OpenInnovation #Biochemistry #LifeSciences #PharmaRD #PFAS
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Yesterday, NineSigma had the pleasure of participating in the smarter E Europe 2026 in Munich, one of the world’s leading gatherings for the energy industry. The event brought together a broad range of topics spanning photovoltaics, energy storage, smart energy systems, e-mobility, and digitalization. As the energy transition accelerates, cross-disciplinary innovation and collaboration are becoming increasingly important—areas where NineSigma has long been engaged through open innovation and technology-driven initiatives. It was particularly encouraging to see the strong presence and technological leadership demonstrated by companies from China, Europe, North America, and across Asia, alongside a vibrant startup ecosystem bringing fresh ideas and new approaches. Equally rewarding was the opportunity to connect with innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry experts from around the world and exchange perspectives on the opportunities and challenges ahead. Looking forward to continuing these conversations and exploring new opportunities to advance innovation together. #TheSmarterEEurope2026 #NineSigma #OpenInnovation #EnergyInnovation #EnergyTransition #EnergyStorage #SmartEnergy
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NineSigma, on behalf of Alzchem Group AG, is seeking industrial partners for toll/custom manufacturing and scale-up using its commercial gas-phase fluidized-bed platform. This opportunity is relevant for companies with chemical intermediates, specialty molecules, or existing products that may fit gas-phase processing and need a reliable manufacturing partner in Europe. Interested? read more here: https://hubs.li/Q04kVyj50 #Innovation #Technology #NineSigma #OpenInnovation #Chemicals #ContinuousManufacturing #GreenChemistry #FluidizedBed #ProcessEngineering
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Aviation is being reinvented, not through one single breakthrough, but through many practical innovations moving across the industry. Sustainable aviation fuel. Lightweight materials. Smarter airport operations. Better passenger experiences. New approaches to mobility. The common thread? Progress often starts when organizations look beyond their own walls. At NineSigma, we help aviation and aerospace leaders access a global network of over 4 million experts, suppliers, startups, researchers, and technology providers. So they can identify the right solutions faster and move from ambition to application. In lightweighting, that means finding material opportunities that can reduce weight, improve efficiency, and support sustainability goals. In airport innovation, it means connecting operational challenges with technologies that improve flow, reduce strain, cut waste, and create better passenger experiences. Open innovation is not just about finding ideas. It is about finding the right route to impact. Explore the case studies on our website. #Aviation #Aerospace #OpenInnovation #SustainableAviation #Lightweighting #AirportInnovation #InnovationStrategy #NineSigma
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NineSigma, on behalf of SLB, is seeking B2B partners to develop commercial applications for nanodiamond particles containing N-V centers. These quantum-grade fluorescent nanodiamonds offer unique optical and quantum-sensing capabilities for areas such as biomedical sensing, imaging, diagnostics, security labeling, and advanced sensing. Interested? read more here: https://hubs.li/Q04kTDg90 #Innovation #Technology #NineSigma #OpenInnovation #Nanodiamonds #QuantumTechnology #AdvancedMaterials #BiomedicalImaging #Diagnostics #Photonics