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Innovation Consultation

Our innovation consultation services help manufacturers identify and implement advanced welding technologies, materials, and process improvements to gain competitive advantage. We conduct feasibility studies, pilot trials, and cost‑benefit analyses, then develop tailored roadmaps for technology adoption, automation, and workflow transformation. The result is accelerated innovation, reduced risk, and measurable performance gains in quality, productivity, and cost. Matthew Behmlander has been very innovative during his time at Caterpillar and has landed 9 patents. As the named inventor on these patents, Matthew Behmlander led the development and technical innovations described:

  • US10040096B2 — Abrasion Resistant Material Tandem Welding: He conceived and developed the tandem‑welding method and material combinations that enable consistent deposition of abrasion‑resistant layers, addressing weld integrity and wear performance in high‑abrasion applications.

  • AU2014254370A1/B2 — Erosion Monitoring System for Ground Engaging Tool: He designed the integrated sensing and monitoring approach that detects erosion and wear in service, enabling condition‑based maintenance and lifetime prediction for ground‑engaging components.

  • US20230272599A1 — Work Machine Safety Zone Control: He originated the system architecture and control logic for defining and enforcing dynamic safety zones around mobile work machines, improving operator and bystander protection through automated intervention.

US patent document for a maintenance-service system, with patent number US 12,234,626 B2, filed on March 8, 2022, issued on February 25, 2025, featuring technical diagrams, applicant and inventor information, and a summary of the invention.
Patent document titled "ABRASION RESISTANT MATERIAL TANDEM WELDING" with diagram of a welding system showing a lead electrode, trail electrode, abrasive material, feeders, power supply, and controllers.
Patent document page with details including patent number, inventors, applicant, filing date, and abstract. Contains a line drawing of a ground engaging tool attached to a vehicle.