Innovation
InnovationTechnologies & Other Intellectual Property Available for Licensing and/or Sale
Ford Motor Company has a vast array of technologies (patented, non-patented, know-how, trade secrets, engineering standards/specifications, etc.) and other forms of intellectual property (copyrights, software, source code, manufacturing/quality processes and procedures, business methods, training materials, etc.) available for licensing and/or sale.
Ford Global Technologies, LLC (FGTL-TC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, manages all aspects of intellectual property for Ford Motor Company. The Technology Commercialization Team of FGTL markets and licenses/sells select patented and non-patented technologies and other forms of intellectual property to others for use inside and outside of the automotive industry.
For additional information and/or to inquire about our vast array of technologies that you may be interested in licensing or purchasing, please contact:
Chris A. Danowski
Director, Technology Commercialization and Licensing
Ford Global Technologies, LLC
Suite 800, Fairlane Plaza South
330 Town Center Drive
Dearborn, Michigan 48126 USA
Cell: (313) 909-4291
E-mail: cdanowsk@ford.com
Several technologies are showcased below, but many others are also available:
- Vehicle Roll Stability Control (RSC) Technology
- Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (Hydrogen ICE) and Vehicle Technology
- Adaptive Front Lighting Technology
- Active Night Vision Technology
- Fuel Economy Minder (FEM) – a.k.a. Haptic Pedal & Coaching Method for Improving Vehicle Fuel Economy Technology
- Air Plasma Coating for Direct Bonding to Glass
- Rapid Production of Tools and Dies using Sprayed Steel (Plasma Transferred Wire Arc) Technology
- Cold Extruded Helical Ring Gears for High Volume Automotive
- Battery Electric Vehicle Data Acquisition and Reporting System
- Driver Alert Warning System Technology
- Traffic View System Technology
- Six Speed Transmission Technology
- Manufacturing and Product Engineering Knowledge-Based Learning Software
- E-Workcell Tool used for Workstation Layouts at Assembly Plants
- Eight Discipline (8-D) Copyrighted Training Materials to Problem-Solving
- Eight Discipline (8D) Approach to Problem-Solving Software
- Rapid CAE Mesh Modeling Software
- Deployable (Inflatable) Roll Bar for Roof Expansion upon rollover
- Dual Chamber Airbag Technology
- Crash Detachable Front Chassis Subframe Technology
- Inflatable Seat Belt Technology
- Collision Safety System for use with a Motor Vehicle
- Head Restraint Technology
- Knee Airbag Technology
- Rollover Component and Vehicle Testing Fixtures and Methodology to Reduce Prototype Costs
- Various new Safety Restraint System Technologies
- Advanced Revoknuckle Technology
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Perceived Quality Toolbox
- Plastic Forming Technology
- Machining of Work Pieces with CO2 Coolant
- Diesel Engine After Treatment Technology
- Ford Programmable Performing Process (Ford 3-P)
- Method for Coating a Substrate for Adhesive Bonding
- Electrohydraulic Forming Technologies
- Electromagnetic Forming Technologies
- Find Center Steering Technology
- Moveable Bulkhead and Stowable Seat for a Commercial Vehicle
- Various Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) Technologies
- Wireless Gap Sensor Technology
- Method/Software for Neural Network Misfire Detection in an Internal Combustion Engine
- Vast array of Engine Related Technologies
- Vast array of Powertrain Related Technologies
- Various Sliding Door and Sealing Structure Technologies
- Ergonomic Software
- Ultrasonic Welding (USW) Technology
- Crankshaft Bearing Sleeve Technology
- Select Wheel Suspension Technology
- Moveable Bulkhead and Stowable Seat for a Commercial Vehicle
- Nanocomposite Manufacturing Process and System Technologies
- Vast array of Manufacturing Technologies
- Diesel Particulate Filter Technology
- Variable Cam Timing Valve Body Assembly Oil Flow System for Engine Cylinder Head
- Glow-in-Dark Emergency Trunk Release Handle
- Wiper Spray Simulator
- On-Board Reductant Delivery System
- Hose Clamp Tool and Other Special Service Tool Technologies
- Various Window Regulator Technologies
- Best Practices Replication
- Various Ford Training and Executive Development Training Center Classes
- Sync Diagnostic Tool Tester
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