Proof of Usefulness Report

Solar Biotronic Laboratories Private Limited

Analysis completed on 2/11/2026

+385
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Solar Biotronic Laboratories (SBL) is a legitimate, established manufacturer (est. 1989) with verifiable critical utility in the Indian Railways sector (Piezo switches). The company holds patents and exports to 14+ countries, indicating strong real-world value. However, the submission quality is exceptionally poor: it lists the project name as 'StarForge' (likely an error), claims 'everyone' as the audience (actually niche B2B), and provides vague traction ('most people have used my product'). The 'marketcap: 2500000' figure is ambiguous but likely represents ~$2.5M USD revenue given the 125-person team size. The score reflects a solid underlying business heavily penalized for a sloppy, unprofessional submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+8.0
Technical Innovation+11.25
Evidence Of Traction+7.5
Market Timing Relevance+5.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+53.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.72
Final Score+385

Project Details

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Description
Incorporated in 1989, SBL is a trusted name in Switch Technologies. With 4 patents in USA & India, we pride ourselves in being the only company in India, with multiple patented Technologies under one roof. Exporting to 14+ countries, SBL is committed to delivering high-quality products. We achieve this by using critical customized raw materials, sourced from reputed manufacturers. Our range of HMI Interfaces & Services - SBL Patented PIEZO Technology The SBL patented PIEZO Technology is the only one in the world that is not being activated by external vibrations. This technology is being used in Indian railway locomotive driver console controls for more than ten years. SBL Touch-Based Products SBL started its capacitive touch projects with the world’s pioneer touch-based company, Quantum Research, UK, in 1996. Ever since, SBL has been engaged in developing many capacitive touch-based applications. SBL CAP-MECH Technology Another patented technology from SBL, Capacitive-mechanical (CAP-MECH) technology is being developed for use in consumer and industrial applications. CAP-MECH switches are dual function, customized switches and can operate by simple Touch & Press. Operators can select and engage the targeted function by using a single switch, which saves switch clutter on HMI panel. Industrial UI/ UX design services With advancements in Industrial IoT, SBL has developed its expert team in Industrial UI/UX Design services. We help businesses with end-to-end DATA integration and visualization/ analysis of Industrial IoT products. SBL Global Partners for Embedded and Touch Design Services Being a full-fledged design house, SBL is engaged in developing many microcontroller-based applications, in-house. For last three decades SBL has been taking efforts in making these proven technologies popular in Indian market by maintaining high quality standards. SBL is in design partnership with MICROCHIP- AZ, USA for global region.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

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Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

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Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline