Mechanical Engineering
Capability Overview
Aranca's team of technical experts with advanced degrees in mechanical engineering or related areas like material sciences, production technologies, industrial engineering and mechatronics have executed a variety of patent related assignments in different fields such as heat transfer, material science, metallurgy, automation, welding, clutch & gearing systems, press tools, bearings, air conditioning and packaging.
From start-ups to Fortune 50 companies, our 60+ clients in this segment include both design and manufacturing companies, who leverage our technical knowledge in this field for novelty, invalidation, freedom-to-operate and landscape studies, as also performing design searches for different products.
Aranca: Patent Research Experience in Mechanical Engineering Segment
Design & Development
- Tools
- HVAC
- Refrigeration
- Machines/Equipment
- Transmission Systems
- Robotics & Industrial Automation
- Packaging
- Compressor/Turbines
- Material Handling Systems
Fabrication Process
- Rapid Prototyping
- Welding
- CNC Milling
- Heat Treatment
- Unconventional Machining
- Casting/Molding
- Rolling
- Finishing/Super-Finishing
Assignment Examples
Prior Art Search
- Novelty search related to a locking mechanism of a container lid for a leading automotive R&D and solution provider
- Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) search related to wear resistant hot rolled steels in India and China for a global firm
- Novelty study and FTO analysis related to manufacturing of dental bridge superstructure by rapid prototyping technique for a leading organization associated with dental implants
- Invalidity search related to cutting tools for a large Europe based cutting tool manufacturing company
Prosecution Support
- Patent drafting related to automated demand side energy management for residential & commercial user for the largest energy equipment manufacturer company in Europe
- Regular patent application drafting for the technology related to seals for a European energy-efficient and climate-friendly solutions company
- Office action response for a patent application related to a robot used in semiconductor industry
Patent Analytics
- IP strategy analysis for a company active in hair removal technology using mechanical means for a European MNC
- Technology landscape related to food processing equipment for a leading food processing equipment manufacturer in the US
- Competitor analysis for a client active in exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) techniques
Patent Valuation
- Valuation of a patent related to ergonomically designed vehicle seat for a leading automotive part manufacturer in Europe
Out-Licensing Support | Technology Transfer Support
- Licensing study related to accessory for material handling equipment for a leading earth moving equipment manufacturer in the US
- Licensing study for a catalyst used in reactors for a chemical company based in Europe
- Technology assessment related to solar thermal power plants
- End to End IP consulting for the technology related to hand held dust collector
Case Studies
Project:
IP strategy analysis for a company active in hair removal technology using mechanical means
Client:
A European MNC engaged Aranca to analyze the IP strategy of one of its competitors in the hair removal technology domain
Project:
Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) search related to wear resistant hot rolled steels in India and China
Client:
A global firm engaged Aranca to conduct a FTO study on patents related to wear resistant hot-rolled steel in India and China
