INC Invention Center Program 2020
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Rethinking technology and innovation management and meeting the challenges of a digitized, rapidly changing and connected world is the aim of the INC Invention Center.
We support you in finding solutions that improve innovation productivity, ensure sustainability and enable navigation in a constantly changing world where megatrends are flowing through our society and changing our demands. We empower you to turn ideas into innovations quickly, efficiently and in a customer-centered way.
The annual INC program has been developed based upon the needs of our growing industrial community and the impulses from our research partners. Thus, the program reflects current topics and challenges of those who are responsible for the answers of the future.
The INC Invention Center Team looks forward to seeing you in 2020!
Dear Innovation Community,
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INC Industrial Community
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Invention Center – Mission
»We create world class innovators«
Idea managementTechnology trends
Innovation governance
Market launchPortfolio Management
Digitalization
Roadmapping
Disruptive Strategies
Agile Development
New business modelsDecision making
Innovation culture
Market trends
Time to market
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Through …
Balanced market pull and technology push innovations (resource allocation 70-20-10)1.
2. Drastic reduction of development time (time to market) and costs (design to costs)
Improved commercialization of technology assets (maximize technology diversification)3.
4. Fostering joint collaboration as fundamental for disruptive and breakthrough innovations
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Fundamentals for World Class Innovators
Network & Partnering: Access to global experts and state-of-the-art R&D
Industrial Knowledge: Access to technology and market information
Qualification: Modern education and professional training
Analytics & Methods: Excellence in technology and innovation mgt.
Incubator/Accelerator: Implementing breakthrough innovations
Mastermind & Strategy: Where to play and how to win
Invention Center – The six Basic Elements of World Class Innovation
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INC Locations
Aachen
Berlin
MunichHong Kong
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Experience a wide diversity of perspectives in the field of technology and innovation management through Exchange with a large
cross-industrial community Easy access to an
extensive network of RWTH Aachen researchers and scientists
Globalized innovation by international cooperation with INC Hongkong
Participation in the annual Aachen TIM conference
Recruiting support within RWTH Aachen community
CommunityImplement your business ideas and benefit from our hybrid innovation process of classic stage gate, agile development and design thinking through Innovation workshops and
coaching to boost your innovation projects
Goal-oriented development based on early customer validation and regular prototyping
Leveraging the intelligence of the crowd in hackathons or tech events
Access to INCworX creative landscape located in Aachen, Munich and Hong Kong
AccelerationGain insights into the latest trends, technologies and methodologies to design, organize and optimize your technology and innovation management in order to enable profound decision-making processes through
Cross Industry Groups Consortium Projects Consortium Benchmarking KEX.net Digitized
Technology and Market Information
KnowledgeProfit from our comprehensive education and professional training program in the area of technology and innovation management, business models and entrepreneurship Enable your employees to
implement their practical know-how into everyday business environments
Gain discounted and prioritized access to INC courses & RWTH Aachen certification programs
Education
INC Performance Modules
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Consortium Project
KEX.net
Overview of INC projects 2020
Cross Industry Group
Technology Management ………………....17
Agile Transformation ………………....18
Digital Transformation ………………....19
Managing Collaboration ………………....20
TIMEX ………………....21
Product Development 4.0 ………………....22
Technical Enablers ………………....23
Sustainable Packaging ….……………25
Circular Economy for Battery Technologies ….……………26
Diversification in Automotive Industry ….……………27
Logistics 4.0 & Digital SCM ….……………28
Advanced Robotics & Automation ….……………29
Future Construction & Buildings ….……………30
Outlook on Future Consortial Topics ….……………31
Managing Future Technologies ….……………33
Digital Transformation in Production ….……………34
Market Intelligence in Portfoliomgmt ….……………35
Outlook on Future Knowledge Areas ….……………36
Knowledge Area Additive Manufacturing ….……………37
Consortium Benchmarking
Community Events
Education
Acceleration
Overview Community Events .………………....11
Overview Training Program ………………....14
Innovation as a Service ….……………38
Innovation Workshops ….……………39
Knowledge
Overview Knowledge Projects ………………....15
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Meet the INC Invention Center & RWTH Aachen Campus
22. Jan
Exploration Nightevening of 12. May
Network Talk & Campus Conference
13. May
Annual Meeting
30. Sep
RecruitingEvent5. Mar
Aug.Mar. Apr. Jun. Sep.Jan. Feb.2020
May Jul. Oct. Nov. Dec.
TIM Conference1. Oct & 2. Oct
Opening INC Munich
Apr
Network TalkMunich
Jul
Meet the INC Invention Center & RWTH Aachen Campus
9. Sep
During recurrent community events you get the opportunity to exchange with ‘the real practitioners‘, get to know about the latest trends and to explore your personal network.
Community – Annual Overview 2020
Events in 2020Community
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Community – Annual Overview 2020
Meet the INC Invention Center & RWTH Aachen Campus
22. Jan
Exploration Nightevening of 12. May
Network Talk & Campus Conference
13. May
Annual Meeting
30. Sep
RecruitingEvent5. Mar
Aug.Mar. Apr. Jun. Sep.Jan. Feb.2020
May Jul. Oct. Nov. Dec.
TIM Conference1. Oct & 2. Oct
Opening INC Munich
23. Apr
Network TalkMunich
Jul
Meet the INC Invention Center & RWTH Aachen Campus
9. Sep
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Community – Events 2020
Recruiting Event
Meet RWTH students & PHD candidates and discuss open positions
in your company
5th March 2020, Aachen
Opening INC Munich
Discover our location in Munichand benefit from its
unique network
April 2020, Munich
Exploration Night & Campus Conference
“What is the next big thing after agile & what’s new in Aachen?” Get to know other Centers of
RWTH Aachen Campus
12th & 13th May 2020
Network Talk
Get to know the community and the underlying ecosystem and discuss your relevant challenges
July 2020, Munich
Annual Member Meeting
Review 2020 & Outlook 2021
30th September 2020, Aachen
14th TIM ConferenceBest Practices and new
approaches to technology and innovation management
1st-2nd October 2020, Aachen
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Once a month, we offer the opportunity to listen to exciting speakers in an interactive innovation talk, led by Prof. Piller and Prof. Paluch
Different locations of the Invention Center provide access to the world's leading experts
Our virtual community portal allows remote access to the latest news and your TIM network at RWTH Aachen Campus
Community
Innovative Tuesday
Networking format with exciting speakers & international students
A Tuesday evening a month
https://innovativetuesday.de/
International Community
Access our global network partners in the field of innovation
Aachen, Munich, Honk Kong
Contact: [email protected]
Virtual Community
Connect with the other members & stay UpToDate on innovation news
24/7
https://invention-center.de/en/login/
Community
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Lifelong learning and the knowledge culture are trends influencing all of us
The INC education program offers the opportunity to further develop skills and mindset along the innovation process
Tailored to the individual prior knowledge one can choose between one-day training seminars or certification courses lasting up to a week
Education – Program Overview
For more information see full program(coming soon on www.invention-center.de)
Discovery & Observation
Ideation & Exploration
Prototyping & Development
Business Models & Market LaunchStrategy & Culture
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Chief Technology Manager
Leading Smart Production
Smart Product Development
Strategic Innovation Management
Business Model Innovation
Chief Digital Officer
Corporate Entrepreneurship Agile Innovation
Strategic Technology Planning & Roadmapping
Technology Intelligence
Advanced Manufacturing
Managing the Fuzzy Front-End
Agile development of Mechatronic Products
Agile Organization for Development
Digital Platform Business Models
Open Innovation
Innovation Strategy Innovation Culture & Error Reporting
Industrial Data Analytics & AI
Chief Innovation Manager
Technology Management Focus
Innovation Management Focus
Education
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Different project formats address a wide range of methodological as well as technological topics
Focused cooperation in Cross-Industry Groups
Consortium Projects about relevant technology trends
Consortium Benchmarking on technology and innovation management
KEX.net – Digital Platform for Technology and Market Information
Knowledge – Program Overview
Methodical Knowledge Technological Knowledge
Cross Industry Group
Consortium Benchmarking
Consortium Project
KEX.net
Knowledge
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This project format lives from your contributions. Cross-industry know-how transfer and mutual coaching are the primary goal. You select the topics and share your challenges, experiences and questions on specific issues with the other partners. In return, you will receive insights from them, occasionally complemented by external experts.
The Invention Center team supports you in identifying best practices and developing the most important recommendations for action. In addition, we design the organizational framework of the individual meetings and take over the moderation and documentation of the results.
Cross Industry Group
Knowledge – Cross Industry GroupsProject Approach
Duration: ~ 11 months
Premium: 5.000 €
Business: 5.000 €
Basis: 9.000 €
External*: 11.000 €
Minimum number of participants: 6 members
Framework Working Approach
Kick-OffDefinition of
project scope & questions to be answered
Final Meetingconsolidation & discussion of results; definition of next
year’s scope
~3 Working MeetingsDiscussion and elaboration
of defined topics (member visits, external experts)
Working periodapprox. 11 months
* Including 1-year INC Membership
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Technology Management – Process, Implementation & ToolsCross Industry Group
Overview
Focus topics
Technologies and innovations are a key factor for remaining competitive.The accelerated technological change requires a strategic orientation aswell as an active management of innovations against the background oftechnological opportunities and risks. Which tools for the management ofthese challenges exist? In this Cross Industry Group we identify anddiscuss existing methodological approaches, processes, tools andorganizational setups for the implementation of a successful technologyand innovation management.
Core questions of the TIM-Cross Industry Group could be: Which tools for a comprehensive technology foresight exist? How are digital platforms to integrate employees used within the
innovation process? What is the right organizational setup to establish technology &
innovation strategies in the VUCA environment? How can roadmapping be supported by different tools? …
Quelle: www.ict.com.qa
Implementing partner
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Agile TransformationCross Industry Group
Agile development methods are increasingly used in hardwaredevelopment. Pilot projects provide the opportunity to gain first insightsand to introduce agile methods to the company. But lighthouse projectsare only the first step towards agile transformation.The Cross Industry Group discusses possible ways to implement agileways of thinking and agile methods in the company in the long term.
Core questions of the this Cross Industry Group could be: How are agile development methods used across different corporate
locations? How can incubators and accelerators support agile transformation? What are the requirements on leadership within an agile
transformation? How can hybrid systems with agile and classic sequential
approaches be operated? …
Quelle: istockphoto.com
Implementing partner
Overview
Focus topics
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Digital TransformationCross Industry Group
Overview
Focus topics
Megatrends like industry 4.0 and digitalization are an omnipresent topicacross all industries. However, there is often a lack of understandingabout the implementation of these trends within the corporateenvironment. Many corporates implement digitalization projects orproducts without a detailed strategy.In this Cross Industry Group we identify and discuss existing strategicapproaches and best practices for a successful digital transformation.
Core questions of this Cross Industry Group could be: How can digital technologies be evaluated? Which digital pilot projects are useful and how can pilots be scaled? How can subscription models deliver added value? What are the right KPIs for digital transformation? How can complexity be managed within the digital age? How can employees be accompanied in digital transformation? …
Quelle: shutterstock.com
Implementing partner
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Managing Collaboration in Innovation EcosystemsCross Industry Group
Overview
Focus topics
Cooperation management is becoming a key competence for innovativecompanies, targeting complex product-ecosystems that can no longer besuccessfully driven by one player on its own. However, the identification andselection of suitable partners and the structuring of long-term cooperation isusually associated with major challenges. Different corporate cultures andprocesses as well as Intellectual Property issues are only a few of thenumerous aspects that make cooperation challenging. In this Cross IndustryGroup we identify and discuss existing strategic approaches and bestpractices for successful participation in innovation ecosystems.
Core questions of this Cross Industry Group could be: Which forms of cooperation exist and which is the right one to choose –
ranging from startup cooperation to complex research alliances How can cooperation in ecosystems be managed and controlled? How is IP managed successfully? How can cross-functional development networks be established? What role does crowd sourcing play in this context? ….
Implementing partner
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TIMEX – Technology and Innovation Management Expert Circle Cross Industry Group
Overview
Focus topics
In the TIM Expert Group, innovation and R&D managers from established companies meet to discuss current topics from their fields of activity with each other and with researchers from RWTH Aachen University under the direction of Prof. Frank Piller in a mutual exchange. Focus topics will be collected and selected together with the participating partners. Intensive exchange and networking, interactive learning of innovation methods and joint projects take place in an open atmosphere.
This Cross Industry Group focuses on strategically relevant news, trends and knowledge in technology and innovation management In the field of technology and innovation management, new trends
and "buzzwords" are constantly circulating. Many of these have already been well researched theoretically and
scientifically or are already being used in niches. However, practical implementation in established companies is often
challenging and can often only be realized through targeted, moderated exchange with external experts.
Past and future topics: Innovation culture, business model innovation, idea selection, TRIZ, futurology and much more.
Quelle: TIME Research Area
Implementing partner
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Product Development 4.0Cross Industry Group
Overview
Focus topics
Both, from a product and process perspective, Industry 4.0 and digitization have a variety of effects on research & development. A lack of transparency across companies and industries regarding existing implementation approaches makes successful. Product Development 4.0 is difficult for many companies. The aim of this Cross Industry Group is to identify best practices, methods and tools for the use of Industry 4.0 in development.
Identification of Best Practices, methods and tools for the use of Industry 4.0 in development
Exchange of experience in the cross-industry network to your own challenges and tested solution approaches in product development
Joint development of new solutions and best practices for the future design of product development
Quelle: WZL RWTH Aachen University
Implementing partners
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Technical Enablers for Digital TransformationCross Industry Group for Implementers
Focus topics
Digital transformation and Industry 4.0 have been actively discussed forseveral years. However, the pace of implementation is still slow and onlyfew best practices are established. Predictive Maintenance, Retrofitting,Artificial Intelligence and other technical enablers are often discussed, butregularly imply great challenges in their implementation.The technical working group discusses possible success factors and bestpractices to enable the implementation of technical solutions on the wayto a smart production.
Three of the following technical enablers will be focused according to the consortiums needs and requirements: Predictive Maintenance Retrofitting of Legacy Machinery (process industry & discrete
manufacturing) Artificial Intelligence in Production Industrial Data Analytics Predictive Sales …
Overview
Implementing partner
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Consortium projects enable you to tackle potential disruptive changes of your business by providing:−Overview and structure of a complex
and dynamic technology field with technological & economical deep dives
−Access to a network of cutting-edge research entities and experts
−Connection to solution providers and thought leaders
−Utilization of synergies between partners for faster & cheaper implementation
Subsequently we support you to make informed and swift decisions on how to effectively address the trends and challenges at hand
Consortium Project
Knowledge – Consortium ProjectsProject Format
Overview on all existing and future technological solutions and providers addressing your specific challenges
Clarification of partner-specific questions & approaches as well as partners for implementation issues
Analyses on selected applications, technologies & markets, business cases, roadmaps and technical demonstrators
Working ApproachDuration: 9 - 12 months
Premium: 25.000,- €
Business: 27.000,- €
Basis: 28.000,- €
External: 29.000,- €
Minimum number of participants: 15
Framework
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Sustainable Packaging – Materials, Processes and DesignsConsortium Project
Relevance of the Topic in 2020
Added Value
Due to regulatory decisions many companies are forced to prevent thegeneration of packing waste and need to initial measures to minimizethe environmental impact. Further, the reduction, reuse and recycling ofpackaging material and the substitution of packaging processes mayenable significant cost cuttings in operations. Thus, technologicalleaps are arising in a multitude of areas with the aim to facilitate theindustry to meet the regulatory requirements, to reduce waterpollution and waste as well as to slow down climate change.
Receive detailed assessments of innovations in the field ofpackaging materials such as biodegradable polymer, packaging designslike palletizing without film and mono-material sealed cups as well as inthe area of technical equipment for packaging, sorting and recycling.Learn how to realize a stable and enough supply of sustainablematerials like recycled polymer pellets.The finding will assist you to meet competitively the requirements ofgovernmental regulations.
Research Partners in discussion: Fraunhofer IVV, Fraunhofer IFAM
Implementing partners
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Circular Economy for Battery TechnologiesConsortium Project
Added Value
Batteries are omnipresent in everyday life and it is hard to imagine life withoutthem. The most advanced everyday battery, lithium ion batteries, powermobile phones, cars and many other mobile devices. However, they partlyconsist of the rare material lithium, which is mined under highenvironmentally harmful conditions. In terms of sustainability, the topic"Circular Economy of batteries" is gaining in importance and will beexamined in more detail in this project. In order to get a complete picture onthis topic, alternative battery concepts as well as the latest developments inthe field of charging technologies will be investigated.
The benefit of this project for you derives from the fact that you receive acurrent and structured trend and technology overview about batterylifecycle management (battery monitoring, performance prediction,recycling, etc.) as well as a technological and economic analysis of themost promising technologies. Network with our research partners and otherindustry participants to jointly find solutions for your company.
Research Partners in discussion: Fraunhofer Allianz Batterien, PEM etc.
Relevance of the Topic in 2020
Implementing partners
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Use our three-step approach to identify new applications and new markets which can be served by your own key competencies with the aim to keep your utilization at an optimum: 1. Independent evaluation of your companies’ core competencies
(bilateral approach within partner companies)2. Analysis of company-specific components concerning their risk of
substitution 3. Identification a variety of new applications and markets to serve with
your core competencies in order to take your own business decisions
Diversification in Automotive IndustryConsortium Project
Added Value
Production in automotive industry is designed and optimized for high capacityutilization and high quantities. Due to the shift to e-mobility, manycomponents are substituted by alternative assemblies / components orbecome completely obsolete. Thus, this shift implies the risk of revenueloss or even a loss of existence. For companies affected by thiscircumstances it is crucial to be aware of the own core competencies inorder to serve new components and markets.
Relevance of the Topic in 2020
Implementing partners
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Logistics 4.0 & Digital SCMConsortium Project
Added Value
Industry experiences a strong shift from production-driven towardsmore customer-centric and data-driven approaches. Specifically,(intra)-logistic and supply chain processes offer a tremendousoptimization potential against this background. Lackingstandardization and the large number of non-transparent interfaces(physical and digital) generate avoidable costs and prevent companiesfrom efficiently meeting customer requirements in-time. Digitizationapproaches in SCM and logistics potentially offer relief to these pains.
Understand how these fundamental changes will affect your business: Understand the potential of automation in supply chain
processes and how to integrate potential solutions in industrial supply chains, freight transportation and (intra-)logistics processes
Cope with constantly increasing complexity, turnover quantity and customization requirements in the future
Learn how to make productive use of existing technologies like predictive analytics and blockchain to create greater transparency and flexibility.
Relevance of the Topic in 2020
Implementing partners
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Advanced Robotics & AutomationConsortium Project
Added Value
By 2030, 25% of all working hours will be replaced by robots and automation, by 2055 even 50% of all working hours (Mc Kinsey). The timely approach of this issue is therefore of critical importance. This project will provide a structured and comprehensive overview on all robotics and automation solutions that are already available or in development. These solutions are then aligned with the requirements of your company in order to derive detailed technology cases in cooperation with experts.
Tackle the ever-growing demand for individualization and the massive cost pressure coming form emerging markets by utilizing new technologies such as Cobots, AGVs or VR/ AR-supported Systems
Understand where and how to integrate them profitably into your process chain
Learn how to improve quality and flexibility while maintaining competitive levels of manufacturing cost and time through advanced manufacturing concepts in the future “internet of production”
Get access to a large cross-industrial & interdisciplinary partner network
Relevance of the Topic in 2020
Implementing partners
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Future of Construction & BuildingsConsortium Project
Added Value
Within the next 5 years the construction industry as well as the supplier and infrastructure sector will leverage enormous potential through digitalization, innovative technologies and new construction methods. Trends like 3D printing, construction drones, self-healing concrete or green and modular construction further promote this development. In this consortium project we will enable you and your peers to efficiently identify and evaluate the most relevant applications and technologies for your business.
Learn how to utilize digitalization approaches in domains like planning (BIM), visualization (AR/VR), maintenance, facility management and optimization
Discover new technologies and materials that support you in coping with demands like climate neutrality, durability and shortage of space in rapidly growing urban environments
Leverage the potential of digitalization and learn from innovative benchmarks like “The Edge” (Amsterdam), to deploy new business models or to offer innovative services
Relevance of the Topic in 2020
Implementing partners
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Digital Platforms Become the platform or become the app
Spatial Web/ Connected Everything Standards in protocols and possibilities through lower latency
Sustainable Production How to increase resource-efficiency?
Energy Harvesting Technologies Capture and store energy for autonomous devices
Recycling of Multi-Material CompoundsFRP, Solar Panels, Wind turbine blades,…
Potential Consortium Projects in 2020Let us know your thoughts
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International empirical study of existing industrial approaches in TIM –Learn from the Best in Class!
Companies from different market segments form a consortium to identify successful practices in different industries.
Questionnaire based on the consortium input is developed and distributed. Results are examined.
Consortium selects 5 SuccessfulPractice Companies which present their approach within 5 company visits.
Successful Practice Companies are awarded in the final conference.
Knowledge – Consortium Benchmarking Project Format
Duration: approx. 10 months
Premium: 22.500 €
Business: 23.750 €
Basis: 24.250 €
External: 25.000 €
Approx. Number of Partners: 15-20
Framework Working Approach
Kick-OffDefinition of the project focus by the consortium
Final MeetingConsolidation of the results and the company visits
Screening PhaseDevelopment & distribution of a questionnaire. Assessment of the results.
Working periodapprox. 10 month
Review MeetingPresentation of the results and selection of 5 Successful Practices
Company VisitsVisits of the 5 Successful Practice Companies
Consortium Benchmarking
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Managing Future TechnologiesConsortium Benchmarking
Overview
Focus topics
In a volatile business environment, the strategic management oftechnologies is becoming increasingly difficult. Technological innovationscreate new challenges for companies on the one hand and newopportunities on the other.In this Consortium Benchmarking we evaluate existing approaches andidentify best practices approaches within Technology Management .
Core questions of the Consortium Benchmarking could be: How does the classical Technology Management approach need to
be adapted for a volatile market environment? How can Technology Management support uncertain decisions? How can Technology Management lead to a higher transparency
within the innovation process? How can Technology Management support in a regulated
Environment? ….
Implementing partner
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Digital Transformation in ProductionConsortium Benchmarking
Focus topics
Since 2015 the buzzword industry 4.0 has been on everyone's lips and has been acknowledged by the world's productions.Few demonstration factories (usually greenfield approaches) show the picture of a holistic digital transformation in production. Is this reality? Together with you, we want to look at best practices and approaches on how to successfully implement digital transformation in the Brownfield.
Core questions of the Consortium Benchmarking could be: Which approaches are particularly successful in the implementation of
digital transformation in production? Which KPIs can be used to measure the successful implementation of
digital transformation projects? Which organizational unit is particularly responsible for the
implementation of digital transformation in production? Which team constellations/compositions are most successful for
implementing digital transformation projects in the production? …
Overview
Implementing partners
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Market Intelligence for Product- and Portfolio Management Consortium Benchmarking
Focus topics
The increasing digital networking of products, processes and users generates data-based information along the entire value chain and in all phases of the product life cycle. The rapidly growing amounts of data that result from it, can be analyzed and interpreted by modern IT solutions. Applications of artificial intelligence, such as machine learning, empower enterprises to generate findings from unstructured data which make up a large portion of data masses today.
Core questions of the Consortium Benchmarking could be: Which methods and tools can be used to evaluate and interpret
information? How can market intelligence be located in the corporate organization? How can relevant market information be identified and collected? Which decisions and use cases can be supported by the knowledge
gained?
Overview
Implementing partners
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Knowledge – KEX.net Digital Technology and Market Information Access
Our digital platform offering:
Broad technology and application trend monitoring services ‘KEX.trends’
Well structured and continuously updated information on selected technology areas like Digital Production or Additive Manufacturing ‘KEX.knowledge’
Full-service portfolio to efficiently reduce inhouse monitoring costs on trend and deep technology level
KEX.net
Our planned roadmap 2020/2021:
3D-printed components, materials, machines & processes
Available
Energy harvesting, transformation & storage applications and
respective production processesStatus Open
Best practice I4.0 applications and respective implementation
Planned for Q3 2020
Broad trend intelligence focusing on latest technology and
application trendsPlanned for Q3 2020
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Value Proposition
Content
Evaluate your potential to apply Additive Manufacturing processes in yourfuture manufacturing value chain
Don´t miss any relevant development by receiving monthly updates from ournear-time technology monitoring service
Exchange and validate with relevant industrial players and experts fromindustry, research and academia
Available: Q1/2020 Duration: 1-year subscription User Accounts: 5 per subscription Costs: External 10.000 € pa Costs: INC Partners 5.000 € pa
News: Daily, curated additive manufacturing news from multiple highly relevant sources
Dashboard: Get a weekly, comprehensive overview of relevant developments in the AM Industry and it’s R&D activities.
Applications: Find your potential application of 3D printing in hundreds of pre-evaluated components
Technology & Material Landscape: Detailed and frequently updated knowledge database with more than 5.000 profiles in terms relevant manufacturing technologies, machines and materials
Near Time Monitoring: Frequent monitoring service for major technologies & materials based on external data base access, frequent expert interviews and fair visits
Framework
KEX.net – Knowledge Area Additive ManufacturingDigital Technology and Market Information Access
Implementing Partners
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Understanding changing customer needs
Mapping the relevant start-up landscape
Identifying technological game changers
Understanding the current innovation landscape and creating a strategic picture of the future
Designing suitable innovation units to drive innovation within an organization
Support during ramp-up phase through coaching and staffing
Operating innovation units (“Innovation as a Service”)
Building innovation ecosystems
Ideation & validation of new ideas and products
Realizing innovations through Build, Buy or Partner approach
Dedicated development teams and strong partners (software and hardware)
Joint scaling of products and spin-outs
Implement your business ideas and benefit from our hybrid innovation process of classic stage gate, agile development and design thinking through
Goal-oriented development based on early customer validation and regular prototyping
Leveraging the intelligence of the crowd in hackathons or tech events
Acceleration
Acceleration – Innovation as a Service
DEVELOP INNOVATIONAND DIGITAL STRATEGY
DESIGN AND RUNINNOVATION UNITS
BUILD AND SCALEINNOVATIONS
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Stakeholder Interviews
Problem Understanding
Keynote speeches and
impulses
Ideation
Demonstrators or prototypes
Preparation Execution
Involvement of network partners
Evaluation with optional Live
Scouting
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Documentation
Preliminary study and analysis
(Technology, Market)
Roadmap, Vision, Big Picture with
optional graphical Recorder
Acceleration – Innovation Workshops
Our workshops constitute the modular framework for a methodically supported innovation process – from ideation to concept specification up to prototyping of services, products or business models.
Apart from day-to-day business, we create the perfect environment for you to awaken the innovative power of your employees and challenge your ideas with experts.
We support you in understanding your customers and realizing breakthrough product and service innovations.
Acceleration
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Other Activities @RWTH Aachen Campus
Title Project Format Campus Center
Digital Service Development Consortium Project Center Smart Services
Customer Insights Consortium Benchmarking Center Smart Services
Digital B2B Customer Journey Consortium Project Center Smart Services
Product- and Portfolio management Cross Industry Group Complexity Management Academy
Lean Innovation Cross Industry Group Complexity Management Academy
Complexity Management Industrial Focus Groups Complexity Management Academy
More projects, amongst others related to Artificial Intelligence & Fuel Cell, to be announced by Jan 2020!You will find the latest information in our INC Virtual Community.
You can use your flexible Invention Center budget for projects and services of other Centers at RWTH Aachen Campus. A selection of topics can be found here, please contact us for more information about the individual projects
Good to Know
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Toni Drescher Susanne Aghassi Dr. Stefan Thomas
Dr. Annette LeonhardMacdonald
Patrick Kabasci
Eva-Marie Schubert Anna Hachmöller
Team
Bastian Studerus
Prof. Günther Schuh
Technology Management
Prof. Frank Piller
Innovation Management
Prof. Malte Brettel
Entrepreneurship
Prof. Stefanie Paluch
Technology Marketing
Scientific Advisory Board
Beatrice Karoliny
INC Invention Center Team
Invention Center | RWTH Aachen Campus Seite 42
BASIC5.000 € p.a.
BUSINESS15.000 € p.a.
PREMIUM45.000 € p.a.
Com
mun
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Community Events▪ Network Talks ▪ Annual INC Member Meeting▪ Exploration Day
✓ ✓ ✓
INC Community Portal @ Virtual Campus ✓ ✓ ✓Annual Technology- and Innovation Management Conference 1 free ticket 2 free tickets 3 free tickets
Recruiting SupportEvents and Match Making within RWTH Aachen Community ✓Steering Committee ✓
Acce
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Access to INCworXInnovative location for meetings, workshops, presentations, … - 10 % - 30 % - 40 %
2 days included
Access to Coworking Spacein Aachen, Hong Kong, Berlin and Munich ✓Acceleration as a Service▪ Company Building ▪ Disruptive Innovation Projects incl. ImplementationCorporate Venturi ▪ Innovation Workshops
On Demand
Know
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Flexible R&D Budget applicable for:▪ Bilateral projects ▪ Consortium projects and Cross-Industry Groups▪ Innovation workshops ▪ Start-up Identification and cooperation projects
10.000 € 30.000 €
Educ
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Discount on Services and Training▪ Practitioner-Days ▪ RWTH Certificate Courses▪ Innovation-Days ▪ Seminars
- 3% - 5% - 10%
▪ Company Building▪ Corporate Venturing
▪ Disruptive Innovation Projects including Implementation▪ Innovation Workshops ▪ Key Account Manager
Membership Model
Invention Center | RWTH Aachen Campus Seite 43
Questions, Feedback, Remarks?Contact information
INC Invention Centerc/o KEX Knowledge Exchange AG
Campus Boulevard 3052074 Aachen
+49 (0) 241 51038 611+49 (0) 151 5444 [email protected]
www.invention-center.de