Where Is AI Going? By the alliantDigital team
In our conversations across dozens of industries – with PE firms, CEOs, and accounting firm managing partners alike – a consistent set of questions keeps surfacing.
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Case Studies
$18M ARCHITECTURAL FIRM
$244,000 IN FEDERAL R&D CREDITS
The firm developed new architectural designs for office, industrial, retail, medical and high-tech structures. Engineers experimented with materials and construction processes, tested functionality and performance improvements, and enhanced durability when technical issues arose. Material-related uncertainties required iterative design evaluation and systematic improvements.
$560M FEEDYARD
$1,500,000 IN FEDERAL AND STATE CREDITS
The company developed new feed formulations to produce quality meat products. Nutritionists experimented with ingredient combinations, tested biological effects on livestock health and performance, and optimized rations for seasonal changes. Feed-related uncertainties required iterative formulation processes and systematic nutritional improvements.
$50M EPC COMPANY
$3,900,000 IN FEDERAL & STATE CREDITS
The Engineering, Procurement, & Construction (EPC) company designed and developed a fractionator with butane splitter for natural gas processing. Engineers experimented with computer modeling and systematic trial-and-error methods, tested multiple design iterations for transportable disassembly, and optimized layout calculations. Complex design uncertainties required iterative engineering processes and component sizing improvements.
$514M ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MANUFACTURER
$6,088,597 IN FEDERAL AND STATE CREDITS
The company redesigned a connector to address product deficiencies. Engineers experimented with 3D modeling and prototype testing, modified latching mechanisms and minimized materials, and balanced higher forces with additional plastic reinforcement. Design uncertainties required iterative development processes and experimental connector improvements.
$2.6M MEP ENGINEERING FIRM
$526,000 DEDUCTION
The company designed lighting, building envelope, and HVAC/hot water systems for several schools, a convention center, a chapel, and a courthouse. Energy efficient features included variable frequency drives and digital controls, LED lighting with occupancy sensors, and split system heating and air conditioning units. Additionally, the firm implemented double pane windows and batt insulation to achieve the required energy savings.
$4M ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESIGN COMPANY
$72,000 DEDUCTION
The firm developed the lighting system for a fire station. A highly efficient LED lighting solution was implemented in conjunction with advanced controls and sensors to maximize energy savings. The company also provided inspection services to ensure that the system performed as designed after the station was constructed.
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