Innovation management at DEWETRON
Every company has values that make up its own corporate philosophy. Some companies present themselves as reliable, some place a high value on environmental awareness, while others advertise their high-quality standards. But have you ever noticed that almost every company promotes itself as innovative?
At DEWETRON, “innovation” is not just an empty phrase to attract customers or new employees – it is much more. Our innovation process runs through the entire company and thus not only influences our corporate structure, but also what you can achieve with our products.
In this article, we want to tell you more about what innovation means and how DEWETRON is driving measurement technology forward with innovative products.
What is innovation management?
What is the difference between an idea, an invention and an innovation? Most people use these terms synonymously, but an innovation is much more than just an invention. Ideas are a dime a dozen, but only a few of these ideas do actually have a value and therefore a practical application. Only these ideas, which have value and can be realized in practise, are called innovations.
An idea with value and application is an innovation
To innovate in the long run, however, it takes more than just creativity – it takes innovation management. Innovation management deals with the process of idea generation and the subsequent implementation. But not every idea can be implemented in the way it went through your head at the beginning. In order to concretize, improve and also test ideas, one needs several steps. This process is then called the innovation process.
There are different ways to build an innovation process. For each industry and each company an individual approach leads to the goal. Nevertheless, there are certain ready-made innovation processes that have proven themselves in practice. Probably the best-known model is the so-called stage-gate model, which defines a series of stages and gates that ultimately lead to the desired result.
But there is one thing you should never forget: You cannot enforce creativity. Therefore, innovation should be encouraged, but not demanded. To facilitate idea generation, it is necessary to create a suitable atmosphere. Even the craziest ideas should not be dismissed. Often, these ideas, albeit in an adapted form, revolutionize our lives.
Equally important as revolutions, however, are modifications. The regular, albeit small, update of products constantly drives technology. Here too, innovation plays a role, because no process is so insignificant that one should not rethink it.
The innovation process at DEWETRON
For us, innovation is not just a word, but part of our philosophy. Our innovation process involves our entire team, which also allows us to collect a larger number of ideas. Every employee has the opportunity to contribute ideas, whether these are product or process ideas, or whether they have to do with sustainability or employee culture – every suggestion is welcome.
Every employee also has access to our idea platform. There, they can see what ideas other colleagues have contributed and which ideas have managed to become real innovations. If an idea receives enough support, it is further concretized and evaluated.
But only now the real work begins: the implementation. For this purpose, we choose a project leader to monitor and drive the progress of the project. It can take months until a finished innovation has emerged from this process. This is also due to the intensive testing that is necessary during the innovation process.
Just as much a part of our innovation management is the training and collaboration of our employees. Our idea platform provides a great place to discuss new ideas. At the same time, we publish articles on a regular basis which help our team to think more creatively. These include articles like “The Innovation Advantage of Tesla” or “4 Tips for Innovative Thinking”.
Of course, we are also open to input from outside. Above all, our loyal customers are always giving us feedback and suggestions for improvement. We gladly take this information and implement it. Our OXYGEN data acquisition software is a perfect example. With each new update, we add features that have been requested by customers. Let us hear from you too, just visit our Customer Care Center.
Experience innovation – with DEWETRON
At DEWETRON, innovation is more than just a principle; it’s the driving force behind everything we do. From our cutting-edge data acquisition hardware to the ongoing evolution of our OXYGEN measurement software, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in measurement technology.
This commitment to innovation doesn’t happen by chance – it’s embedded in our company culture. Whether it’s empowering our employees to contribute ideas through our idea platform, collaborating with customers to refine solutions, or taking steps toward sustainability with initiatives like being an official partner of GROW MY TREE, every action reflects our dedication to progress.
If you’re passionate about shaping the future through creativity and groundbreaking technology, DEWETRON is the place for you. Join us in advancing measurement technology, redefining possibilities, and leaving a lasting impact on the world. Explore our career opportunities and become part of a team where your ideas truly make a difference!
