A Guide to Transitioning from Academic to Industrial Research

This book presents one perspective on moving from the world of academic and government supported basic research on scientific questions to performing applied research for industry meant to address specific problems to improve cost, quality, and productivity in durable and consumer good manufacturing, where fast return on investment and long-term stability are driving factors. This book is not a book on business practices or starting a business but rather a tutorial to help the researcher make the transition from the academic world of new ideas to conducting successful industrial research for solving problems within existing manufacturing to make good parts.