Specialty & Emerging Tech 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

Site #9: Annandale, VA
Second in a Series of Sales on Behalf of Westwood College Featuring Assets from 15 Sites in CA, CO, IL, GA, VA. 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

Site #8: Atlanta Northlake, GA
Second in a Series of Sales on Behalf of Westwood College Featuring Assets from 15 Sites in CA, CO, IL, GA, VA. 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

Site #7: Atlanta, GA
Second in a Series of Sales on Behalf of Westwood College Featuring Assets from 15 Sites in CA, CO, IL, GA, VA. 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

Site #14: River Oaks, IL
Second in a Series of Sales on Behalf of Westwood College Featuring Assets from 15 Sites in CA, CO, IL, GA, VA. Medical Equipment, Networking Equipment, IT Equipment, Textbooks, Furniture, Fixtures, and More!

Starting: Mar 2nd, 2016 – 9:00am CDT

Ending: Mar 4th, 2016 – 5:00am CDT

Site #13: O’Hare Airport, IL
Second in a Series of Sales on Behalf of Westwood College Featuring Assets from 15 Sites in CA, CO, IL, GA, VA. Medical Equipment, Networking Equipment, IT Equipment, Textbooks, Furniture, Fixtures, and More!

Starting: Mar 2nd, 2016 – 9:00am CDT

Ending: Mar 4th, 2016 – 5:00am CDT

Site #12: DuPage, IL
Second in a Series of Sales on Behalf of Westwood College Featuring Assets from 15 Sites in CA, CO, IL, GA, VA. Medical Equipment, Networking Equipment, IT Equipment, Textbooks, Furniture, Fixtures, and More!

Starting: Mar 2nd, 2016 – 9:00am CDT

Ending: Mar 4th, 2016 – 5:00am CDT

Site #11: Chicago Loop, IL
Second in a Series of Sales on Behalf of Westwood College Featuring Assets from 15 Sites in CA, CO, IL, GA, VA. Medical Equipment, Networking Equipment, IT Equipment, Textbooks, Furniture, Fixtures, and More!

Starting: Mar 2nd, 2016 – 9:00am CDT

Site #6: Denver North, CO
First in a Series of Sales on Behalf of Westwood College Featuring Assets from 15 Sites in CA, CO, IL, GA, VA. Automotive Repair Equipment, Dental Equipment, X-Ray Equipment, Medical Equipment, Networking Equipment, IT Equipment, Textbooks, Furniture, Fixtures, and More!

Starting: Feb 29th, 2016 – 9:00am MDT

Ending: Mar 2nd, 2016 – 5:00am MDT

Site #5: Aurora, CO
First in a Series of Sales on Behalf of Westwood College Featuring Assets from 15 Sites in CA, CO, IL, GA, VA. Medical Equipment, Networking Equipment, IT Equipment, Textbooks, Furniture, Fixtures, and More!

Starting: Feb 29th, 2016 – 9:00am MDT

Ending: Mar 2nd, 2016 – 5:00am MDT

Site #4: South Bay, CA
First 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: Feb 29th, 2016 – 9:00am PDT

Ending: Mar 2nd, 2016 – 5:00am PDT

Site #3: Los Angeles, CA
First in a Series of Sales on Behalf of Westwood College Featuring Assets from 15 Sites in CA, CO, IL, GA, VA. Medical Equipment, Networking Equipment, IT Equipment, Textbooks, Furniture, Fixtures, and More!

Starting: Feb 29th, 2016 – 9:00am PDT

Ending: Mar 1st, 2016 – 5:00am PDT

Site #2: Inland Empire, CA.
First in a Series of Sales on Behalf of Westwood College Featuring Assets from 15 Sites in CA, CO, IL, GA, VA. Medical Equipment, Networking Equipment, IT Equipment, Textbooks, Furniture, Fixtures, and More!

Starting: Feb 29th, 2016 – 9:00am PDT

Ending: Mar 1st, 2016 – 5:00am PDT

Site #1: Anaheim, CA
Unprecedented Offering: First in a Series of Sales on Behalf of Westwood College Featuring Assets from 15 Sites in CA, CO, IL, GA, VA. Medical Equipment, Networking Equipment, IT Equipment, Textbooks, Furniture, Fixtures, and More!

Starting: Feb 29th, 2016 – 9:00am PDT

Ending: Mar 1st, 2016 – 5:00pm PDT

New Date: 3-Day Global Online Auction Featuring the Concession Stand & Kitchen Assets of one of the Worlds Most Famous Stadiums. San Francisco, CA.

Starting: Oct 1st, 2014 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Oct 3rd, 2014 – 12:00pm PDT

Rare Opportunity! A Global Webcast Auction for the Assets of Walt Pazda’s Estate, Including Over 20 Ford Model T & Model A, & Other Classic Car Collectibles. Silver Creek, NY.

Starting: Jul 12th, 2014 – 10:00am EDT

Ending: Jul 12th, 2014 – 3:00pm EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

$20MM, One-of-a-Kind, Bulk and Piecemeal Webcast Sale of The Veterans Memorial Museum of Branson, MO. Featuring Irreplaceable Treasures Honoring War Heroes of the 20th Century.

Starting: Aug 21st, 2013 – 10:00am CDT

Ending: Aug 21st, 2013 – 5:00pm CDT

Discuss disposition options for advanced or specialty technology assets

Buyer FAQs

Are prototype or pilot-scale assets suitable for commercial production?

Buyers should assess scalability, duty cycles, and engineering maturity.

Do listings include documentation or technical data for specialty equipment?

When available, listings include specifications, operating context, and supporting documentation provided by the seller.

Are these assets typically turnkey or partially complete systems?

Many are partially integrated or customized systems.

Seller FAQs

What typically drives emerging technology asset dispositions?

Dispositions are often driven by project completion, product pivots, funding transitions, facility consolidation, or corporate restructuring.

Can R&D assets be sold globally?

Export considerations vary by technology type.

Can specialty assets be sold independently of intellectual property or development programs?

Yes. Asset-only sales are common and can be structured separately from intellectual property, licenses, or ongoing development efforts.