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“Innovation” may be the current buzz, but it has deep roots that require constan...

6/11/2013 5:19 PM EST - MIT Sloan Experts

In the 15th century, British noblemen decided that they needed brighter colors for their coats of arms to help their armies more easily distinguish them on muddy battlefields. They naturally approached suppliers in their own nation. But when British tradesmen refused to accept this innovative approach to their traditional ways, the noblemen turned to Germany, where tradesmen were more than willing. This in turn...

What type of corporate culture is best for innovation? One that tolerates failur...

6/11/2013 4:28 PM EST - MIT Sloan Experts

What type of corporate culture is best for innovation? How ought firms and...

MMR launches new App to combat poor recall accuracy in consumer research using r...

5/29/2013 6:53 AM EST - Propel Technology Ltd

Consumers can upload videos and pictures, record their opinions and complete surveys at the point of purchase/consumption using the App
MMR Research Worldwide (MMR) has launched a research App which promises to tackle poor recall accuracy amongst consumers taking part in market research by capturing data in real time at point of purchase and/or consumption.

Consumers can use the...

Atlas Copco leads innovation with energy-cutting compressor

5/21/2013 3:15 AM EST - Atlas Copco

Stockholm, Sweden, May 21, 2013: Atlas Copco has introduced a groundbreaking compressor that sets a new industry standard in energy efficiency. The new compressor can cut energy consumption roughly by half compared to traditional fixed-speed compressors.
The new compressor gained immediate acceptance by the market, selling more than 500 units in the two weeks following the launch last month. It is the result of...

News consumption on mobile devices surpasses desktop computers, newspapers

5/9/2013 4:11 PM EST - Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute

A 2013 mobile news consumption survey indicated the most dramatic increase of mobile media users were over the age of 45.

“I was most surprised by the rapid adoption of mobile media devices and their use for news in the past 12 months by people age 45 and older, especially among those who have been the most loyal subscribers...

Elektrodress for controlled mobility won the Robotdalen Innovation Award 2013

4/29/2013 7:10 AM EST - Robotdalen

Elektrodress is a bodysuit that relaxes spastic muscles and thus improves function and mobility for people with spastic muscles, due to neurological disorders such as CP, stroke and Multiple sclerosis. The prize sum from the Robotdalen Innovation Award gives Inerventions, the Swedish company behind the product, possibility to further develop the bodysuit. Elektrodress contributes to increased quality of life for the...

Working Closer with Clients Delivers Results

4/11/2013 10:55 AM EST - Glanbia Performance Nutrition

Impressive annual growth at Glanbia Performance Nutrition has been attributed to a radical approach to product innovation and working more closely with key customers.
In 2012, Glanbia Performance Nutrition continued a steady trend at the business and saw turnover and volumes increase for the 8th successive year. The growth in recent years has come from existing customers, who are now working more closely with...

Glanbia Performance Nutrition Shortlisted for Regional Business Award

4/11/2013 10:48 AM EST - Glanbia Performance Nutrition

The leading businesses across Teesside competed in the annual North East business awards and at the first time of entering Glanbia Performance Nutrition were acknowledged in the awards for their Innovation.
The awards recognise the best performing businesses across the region and also those businesses who are making a significant contribution towards the economic development and long term growth in the...

Innovation Investment Tops £1million

4/11/2013 10:41 AM EST - Glanbia Performance Nutrition

Glanbia Performance Nutrition have invested over £1million in the last 12 months in developing an innovation centre alongside their expanded manufacturing facilities in Teesside, UK.
These new facilities offer the perfect location for customers to visit and spend time with the development team, who are producing new products. In 2012, Glanbia Performance Nutrition were able to develop over 140 new products for...

Atlas Copco awards recognize innovation

4/8/2013 4:15 AM EST - Atlas Copco

Stockholm, Sweden, April 8, 2013: Atlas Copco’s two most prestigious awards will this year recognize the development of an innovative screwdriver system as well as enhanced customer service. The awards will be presented to the winners at the Annual General Meeting on April 29.
The John Munck Award for technical innovations is presented to the team that developed a superior screwdriver solution for the...

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