Questions

"The important thing is not to stop questioning." -- Albert Einstein. Questions are imperative to the quality and efficacy of our learning in this journey. As such, some questions have been listed for future references.

1. Qioptiq

What are the current developments in the field of optics that Qioptiq is working on?

How are the optical materials (e.g. Liquid lens) developed?

How did their ideas for innovation come about?

What drives them in a pursuit to enhance photonics?

2. 3M

What is the technology behind the “unbreakable glass”?

How are the wastes treated in the production plant such that it does not hurt the eco-environment?

What is the direction for 3M's future growth?

3. Life Technologies

How did they carry out their plans towards sustainable growth?

What are examples of current research undertaken by Life Technologies?

As a company that works on biotechnology, how do they carry out experiments to meet ethical standards?

4. GlaxoSmithKline

By what process is your enantiomeric drug separation carried out?

If the answer to the above question is by crystal seeding, why?

What are the current R&D projects to enhance efficiency

Are gases used in the manufacturing process and how to procure/control gases

How long does it take for the development of synthesis routes for pharmaceutical drugs

What are the current solvent recovery jobs done?

What are the emerging frontiers in Chemistry which GSK can take advantage of?

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