Emerging Tech & Specialty Auctions & Asset Sales

Capital reinvestment cycles within emerging technology and specialty operations create surplus assets as research programs evolve, pilot projects conclude, and companies pivot, restructure, or scale production strategies. Heritage Global Partners has supported asset sales involving advanced engineering systems, specialty manufacturing equipment, and R&D infrastructure used in innovation-driven environments.

Assets in this category originate from advanced research facilities, pilot manufacturing lines, prototype development environments, and specialty production operations. These transactions enable buyers to acquire unique, limited-availability assets deployed across energy storage, robotics, automation, additive manufacturing, advanced materials, and next-generation industrial applications.

Typical Assets Sold

  • Battery research, testing, and pilot-scale production systems
  • Energy storage systems and specialty power technologies
  • Robotics platforms and automated production cells
  • Additive manufacturing and advanced fabrication equipment
  • Prototype machining and specialty manufacturing tools
  • Environmental test chambers and validation systems
  • Advanced materials processing and handling equipment
  • Specialty laboratory and R&D infrastructure

Current Auctions

Current listings in this category are updated regularly. View all active auctions and available inventory.

Past Auctions

Electric Bike Co.
By Order of The US Bankruptcy Court (Case 8:25-bk-12810): Electric Bike Brand & Mfg. Assets: Trademarks, Domain, E-Bikes, Paint Booths, Machinery & More! Costa Mesa, CA.

Starting: Apr 13th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Apr 14th, 2026 – 10:00am PDT

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Carbon-Blade
Pilot Carbon Capture System from Carbon Blade: Electrodialysis Unit, Container, Tanks, Pumps, Valves, Transmitters, Sensors & More! San Diego, CA.

Starting: Nov 6th, 2025 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Nov 7th, 2025 – 10:00am PDT

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Art, Timepieces & Private Holdings
By Order of US Bankruptcy Court (Cases: 20-20289-7, 19-22481-7, 18-21510-7): Timepieces, Artwork & Stock – Patek Philippe, Modigliani & More! Overland Park, KS.

Starting: Feb 26th, 2025 – 7:00am CDT

Ending: Feb 27th, 2025 – 1:30pm CDT

Immediately Accepting Bids
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Unical Corporate Art
Global Online Auction Featuring Corporate Art & Movie Collectibles From Unicals’ Corporate Office! City of Industry, CA.

Starting: Apr 18th, 2023 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Apr 28th, 2023 – 10:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids
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Twitter
Global Online Auction Sale Featuring Surplus Corporate Office Assets of Twitter! San Francisco, CA.

Starting: Jan 17th, 2023 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jan 18th, 2023 – 10:00am PDT

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SDCCU
Global Online Auction Featuring Select Assets From SDCCU Stadium, An Iconic Stadium Venue Formerly Home To San Diego State Aztecs, San Diego Padres & Chargers! San Diego, CA.

Starting: Dec 14th, 2020 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Dec 16th, 2020 – 10:00am PDT

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Johnstown Renewables
By Order Of The Executor, A Live Auction Of A 5.2± Acre Site Improved By A Partially Completed 15,250± Square Foot Industrial Building. Johnstown, NY.

Starting: Oct 20th, 2020 – 1:00pm EDT

Ending: Oct 20th, 2020 – 2:00pm EDT

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Coleman University
Global Online Auction Sale On Behalf Of Coleman University, APrivate Non-Profit IT Focused Teaching University. San Diego, CA.

Starting: Aug 28th, 2018 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Aug 29th, 2018 – 10:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids
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Art Institute - Kansas City & Silicon Valley
2 CAMPUS SALE: Global Online Auction Sale Featuring Assets Formerly Of The Art Institutes of Kansas City & Silicon Valley. Sale Featuring Assets From Programs In Culinary Arts, Media/ Studio Arts, Drafting/ Design, And More!

Starting: Jun 22nd, 2017 – 8:00am PDT

Ending: Jun 23rd, 2017 – 8:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids
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Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Surplus Assets of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Sale Featuring Assets from Industrial Design Technology Programs in Machining and Design, Media Arts, and Culinary Arts.

Starting: Mar 30th, 2017 – 9:00am EDT

Ending: Mar 31st, 2017 – 11:00am EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids
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Weston
By Order Of US Bankruptcy Court Case No. 16-21382 JGR: Global Online Auction of 11 Weston Education/Heritage College Campuses, Including All Machinery, Equipment, IT, & Fixture Assets!

Starting: Jan 30th, 2017 – 7:00am CDT

Ending: Feb 2nd, 2017 – 10:00am CDT

Immediately Accepting Bids
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Assets Formerly of Westwood College Virginia
Global Online Auction Sale Featuring Assets Formerly of Westwood College Virginia. Sale Featuring Medical Equipment, Networking Equipment, IT Equipment, Textbooks, Furniture, Fixtures, and More!

Starting: May 24th, 2016 – 10:00am EDT

Ending: May 25th, 2016 – 10:00am EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids
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Super Bowl 50 Host Committee
Surplus Assets to the Conclusion of Super Bowl 50 Host Committee Featuring Computers, Printers, Office Furnishings, Art Work, Televisions, Merchandise, Consumer Goods and Much Much More! San Francisco, CA.

Starting: Apr 19th, 2016 – 10:00am PDT

Ending: Apr 20th, 2016 – 10:00am PDT

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Mattia College
By Order of US Bankruptcy Court: Global Online Auction Of Late Model Medical, Dental and IT Assets of Mattia College, A For Profit College Specializing In Providing Training For Medical and Dental Assistants. Miami, Florida.

Starting: Apr 18th, 2016 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Apr 19th, 2016 – 12:00pm EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids
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westwood site 15 westminster
Site #15: Westminster, CO
Third in a Series of Sales on Behalf of Westwood College Featuring Assets from 15 Sites in CA, CO, IL, GA, VA. Networking Equipment, IT Equipment, Furniture, Fixtures, and More!

Starting: Mar 17th, 2016 – 9:00am MDT

Ending: Mar 18th, 2016 – 5:00am MDT

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westwood site 10 arlington
Site #10: Arlington Ballston, VA
Second in a Series of Sales on Behalf of Westwood College Featuring Assets from 15 Sites in CA, CO, IL, GA, VA. Dental Equipment, X-Ray Equipment, Medical Equipment, Networking Equipment, IT Equipment, Textbooks, Furniture, Fixtures, and More!

Starting: Mar 2nd, 2016 – 9:00am EDT

Ending: Mar 3rd, 2016 – 5:00am EDT

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Buyer FAQs

Buyers should assess scalability, duty cycles, and engineering maturity.
When available, listings include specifications, operating context, and supporting documentation provided by the seller.
Many are partially integrated or customized systems.

Seller FAQs

Dispositions are often driven by project completion, product pivots, funding transitions, facility consolidation, or corporate restructuring.
Export considerations vary by technology type.
Yes. Asset-only sales are common and can be structured separately from intellectual property, licenses, or ongoing development efforts.