Here are some thoughts of mine.
Robert won an award for the concept - not the technology. Which by the way, he put on a shelf for years. WHY if it was such great technology? No money maybe? WDRP sure didn't fill that void.
Design 1st was hired to do computer analysis to optimize heat exchanger design shape and for overall size and looks. Computer stuff.
Robert needs to present to WDRP what he was contracted to do - a working product with better than expected efficiency results(as PRed) Not sure it has to be cost effective per the contract. Not really sure what the contract obligates him to provide for that matter. Just a guess.
Manufacturing company's usually do either or. They make what you hand them for prints or they can be hired to design build also but if Design 1st is doing design, they might only be manufacturers/assemblers. Other companies that could use such technology will adapt it to their needs and manufacture something from it.
The goal of heating water HAS been accomplished. HOWEVER it has not been proven to be efficient, cost effective, or marketable. 90% of us own microwaves now that heat water.
Contracts still going? Are they really contracts? They mean noting to me. If they produce a water heater as they have stated, it will sell itself. People will be flocking to buy it - no contracts in advance are needed. All just a big PR Hype IMO.
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