Our network includes:

Argonne National Laboratory, Process Engineering Section (Energy Systems Division), conducts applied industrial research and development of commercially viable recycling and resource recovery separation technologies for private and public-sector partners. The Section works with customers / partners to develop advanced environmentally sound and profitable recycling and resource recovery processes for Materials Extraction and Processing, Materials Separation, Materials Recycling. Ed Daniels, director of the Energy Systems Division, has a distinguished record of achievement in technical and economic analyses of advanced energy systems. He has been a leader within ANL in developing a broad range of industrial processing and materials recycling technologies for use in the commercial sector.

MIT Materials Systems Laboratory - Prof Randolph Kirchain and his group are leading North American academic research and analysis of the material recycling systems. Prof. Kirchain conducts research concerning the resource intensity of the materials economies, including the robustness of material recovery infrastructures and instruction of engineers in technology decision making, especially in assessing the economic and environmental consequences of such decisions.

Cleghorn & Associates Ltd. are specialists in environmental management and strategic alliance networking. The firm can help identify potential partners and investment opportunities in environmental technologies throughout the world, conduct a complete strategic review and impact assessment for new facilities, and arrange courses or longer-term training in many different renewable energy and environmental areas. Regulatory authorities can call on Cleghorn & Associates to develop environmental protocols and legislation for the oil and gas, pharmaceutical and paint industries. They provide corporate advisory services in environmental matters to government agencies and to the private sector in Canada, Mexico and Colombia. Cleghorn & Associates, known for its expertise in air quality issues, can prepare implementation plans and recommend programs needed to enhance air quality in problem areas. Dr Harry Cleghorn, a physical chemist and the company president, has over 30 years experience in environmental consulting, industrial R&D and university teaching.

Delft University of Technology, Laboratory for Process Equipment, is well known for its world class application-oriented R&D on product, process and equipment aspects of waste separation technology. Prof. Wijnand Dalmijn and his group are pioneers in the development of technologies for mechanical separation and recycling of both mineral ores and waste scrap. Prof. Dalmijn consults internationally and advises the Dutch government on recycling of cars, municipal waste, construction and demolition waste, and electrical and electronic equipment scrap.

Energy Research Company (ERCo) is a small high-tech company that conducts research in industrial energy and emissions related areas. ERCo has a number of federal and state R&D technology contracts as well as funding from commercial sources. ERCo develops technologies that it owns and typically licenses to others for commercial deployment. Also, ERCo consults to other companies on technology matters and assists them in obtaining R&D technology or demonstration grants. Dr. Robert De Saro has spearheaded development of laser analytical technology for determination of alloying element concentrations in molten metals.

Farahbakhsh consulting – Dr. Bahram Farahbakhsh has expertise in material characterization and industrial on-line process monitoring; managing projects from prototype development to plant implementation; and leading and managing interdisciplinary project teams, including government laboratories and academic institutions. For the past 20 years, he has been pursuing industrial R&D with a number of organizations. Dr. Farahbakhsh, who holds a PhD in mechanical engineering, has been responsible for developing a number of industrial solutions and managing the transition from the concept stage to the commercial system.

Phinix LLC - Dr. Subodh K. Das is founder and president. Phinix provides the following products and services: Carbon management for manufacturing industries, recycling and recycle-friendly processes and products, aluminum process and product development, industrial sensor system development and implementation, and manufacturing software development and data management.

University of Windsor, Light Metals Casting Technology Research Group, focuses on the improvement of the aluminum casting process and the development of new casting technologies. Dr. Jerry Sokolowski and his team work to develop new tools and technology that will lead to innovation in current processes and materials, resulting in the production of parts with superior performance at reduced cost. Because lighter vehicles are more energy efficient, Sokolowski’s work is a boon to both industry and the environment. Dr. Sokolowski is a metallurgist specializing in molten metal and shape casting technologies.