Collaborative R&D: Manufacturing's New Tool

GENE ALLEN is the Director for Collaborative Development at the MacNeal-Schwendler Corporation, where he works with MSC's major customers in establishing collaborative development programs. Prior to joining MSC, Mr. Allen was the Director for Collaborative Development at the nonprofit National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, the largest manufacturing research consortium in the United States. Mr. Allen can be contacted at gene.allenmacsch.com.

RICK JARMAN is the Director of Advanced Manufacturing Affairs for Eastman Kodak Company. Mr. Jarman is responsible for managing global programs that include policymakers, partners, and consortia management. Mr. Jarman can be contacted at rbjarmanKodak.com.