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

Americas Cup
SALE #1: First in A Series of Unprecedented Events: Surplus Assets to the Conclusion of The World Renown 2013 America’s Cup Race. San Francisco, CA.

Starting: Sep 26th, 2013 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Sep 27th, 2013 – 10:00am PDT

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Contemporary Artwork
Sale #2: A 3 Day Global Online Auction of Fine Art From a Fortune 100 Company. Foster City, CA.

Starting: Sep 22nd, 2013 – 10:00am PDT

Ending: Sep 24th, 2013 – 10:00am PDT

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Contemporary Artwork
Sale #1: A Global Webcast Auction of Fine Art from Fortune 100 Company. Foster City, CA.

Starting: Sep 21st, 2013 – 10:00am PDT

Ending: Sep 21st, 2013 – 3:00pm PDT

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Fine Art and Antique Furnishings
Global Online Auction of Fine Art & Antiques from a Fortune 500 Company Headquarters. Original Paintings & Prints, Ornaments, Sculptures, & More. Harrogate, UK.

Starting: Oct 23rd, 2013 – 8:00am BST

Ending: Oct 24th, 2013 – 10:00am BST

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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.