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Equipment as a service

Equipment-as-a-Service (EaaS)

EaaS is increasingly developing into a forward-looking business model in the capital goods market that offers both companies and customers significant benefits. Digitalization and the focus on sustainability are driving this development.

Swappable batteries

Swappable Batteries

The market share of electric cars in Germany and the EU has declined, which in Germany is mainly due to the discontinuation of purchase premiums and the high purchase costs of electric vehicles.

Grünes Wasserstoff

Green hydrogen faces a water problem

Around nine liters of water are needed to produce one kilogram of green hydrogen, and as much as 12 to 19 liters for one kilogram of blue hydrogen.

Batterienachhaltig

What does sustainability mean in battery production?

Die zunehmende Nachfrage nach Batterien, insbesondere für Elektrofahrzeuge und erneuerbare Energiesysteme, hat zu einem steigenden Bedarf an kritischen Metallen wie Lithium, Kobalt, Nickel und Mangan geführt.

Waermepumpe

Elastocaloric Heating and Cooling

Elastokalorische Systeme stellen einen Fortschritt in der Wärme- und Kältetechnik dar. Anstelle von Kühlmitteln verwenden sie Formgedächtnismaterialien, die sich durch mechanische Verformung erwärmen oder abkühlen.

Energiespeicher gross

Sustainable energy storage systems could replace lithium-ion batteries

Large-scale storage systems can shift the availability of electricity from times of electricity surplus to times of electricity shortage and avoid curtailment, especially of wind farms.

Ecodesign nachhaltig

Eco-designing a sustainable future for healthcare

Looking to the future, it is vital for the industry to prioritize eco-design, drive innovation and meet regulatory requirements while leading the way in sustainable practices.

Datenbanken entwichlung

Online Databases – Developments in recent years

SVP keeps a close eye on how providers' characteristics change over time. What about their data quality, data scope, innovations, customer support and, last but not least, pricing?

KI und Nachhaltigkeit

AI and sustainability in the manufacturing industry

The integration of AI into the manufacturing industry promotes sustainability through real-time data analysis, predictive maintenance and intelligent control systems. These technologies help to conserve resources, reduce emissions and increase efficiency.

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How do you do Innovation Scouting in practice?

Human expertise is irreplaceable. Market intelligence experts can provide context, understand complex relationships and provide qualitative assessments. The combination of automation and human expertise creates a powerful synergy.