Like “INDUSTRY 4.0,” one of the big catchwords of our time is “ECONOMY 4.0”. The two terms come from a different angle, but they both refer to the fourth stage of the INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION, relating to DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION and NETWORKING …
DEAR READERS,
The disruption of established business models and the erosion of traditional markets have opened the eyes of many businesses to the fact that digitalization will fundamentally change industry throughout the world. There is a tangible sense in the current discussion …
ECONOMY X.0: A CHALLENGE TO BUSINESS AND SOCIETY
For business enterprises, the economy, and society, digital transformation involves change
In Germany, more and more people are using the term Economy 4.0 in the current debate about increasing levels of digitalization. Dr. Michael Ortiz, head of innovation and transfer …
“I WOULD PLEAD FOR MORE EMPHASIS ON THE CONCRETE BENEFITS WHEN CONSIDERING THE POTENTIAL OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION.”
An interview with Prof. Dr. Claas Christian Wuttke, director of the Steinbeis Transfer Center for Smart Services – Innovation and Development
Digital transformation can be particularly challenging for small and medium-sized enterprises. The question is why, especially given that SMEs …
SMART ANYTHING EVERYWHERE – DIGITALIZATION FOR EVERYONE
Digital innovation hubs: a key ingredient of digital transformation
Working in collaboration with Hahn-Schickard, Steinbeis 2i is offering companies access to Smart Anything Everywhere (SAE), a strategic initiative of the European Commission. The aim is for all companies in Europe …
#TECHOURFUTURE: THE SOCIETAL IMPORTANCE OF AN ECONOMY 4.0
The Ferdinand-Steinbeis-Institute removes technology topics from the ivory towers of science
Involving society in the trend toward Economy 4.0 is important for two reasons. On the one hand, many emerging technologies in the field of “autonomization” and digital transformation cannot …
LIFELONG, INFORMAL LEARNING: HOW TO SUCCEED WITH DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN THE LONG TERM
Aside from technological change, communication and staff training also play a central role
Digital transformation is often seen as just a technological process that focuses on digitalizing certain aspects of a business. Frequently, not enough thought is given to the …
“AGILITY IS NOT SOMETHING THAT CAN BE PRESCRIBED, IT HAS TO BE LIVED OUT AND BELIEVED IN”
An interview with Prof. Dr.-Ing. Klaus Schlickenrieder, Director of the Steinbeis Transfer Center for Production Processes, Robotics, and Agile
Robots working alongside people as if it’s nothing out of the ordinary – the shape of things to come in production. …
ECONOMY X.0: SMEs SHAPE UP FOR A DIGITAL FUTURE
The Baden-Wuerttemberg Industry 4.0 Transfer Platform translates digital transformation trends into practice at SMEs
Industrial trends are accelerating at an incredible speed. Within a short space of time, a variety of global techniques and technologies have become established, rapidly resulting …
“STAFF NEED TO BE BROUGHT ON BOARD”
An interview with Prof. Dr. Daniel Palm, director of the Steinbeis Transfer Center Industrie 4.0 and digitalization and the Steinbeis Transfer Platform Industry 4.0
Digital transformation provides companies with completely new possibilities to add value, but it also spells significant …
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION MEANS A LOT MORE THAN DIGITALIZATION
Small and medium-sized enterprises need to do more than digitalize processes – they also need to keep overhauling their business models
The discussion surrounding digitalization and digital transformation has been a wake-up call for industry. Succeeding with digital transformation is …
LET’S TALK ABOUT TECHNOLOGY*
Steinbeis expert Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. Norbert Höptner appeals for more openness to technological developments
PCs. Laptops. Smartphones. GPS. We’ve come to accept the technology behind these devices without even thinking about it. Fly-by-wire. Autonomous cars. Drones. At this point, …
EVERYTHING REVOLVES AROUND PEOPLE
A team of Steinbeis experts from Würzburg successfully forges a link between people and technology
Despite all the potential offered by digital transformation, ultimately it will be about developing smart things – and in doing so, not losing sight …
INDIVIDUAL TABLETS: DOSAGES AS REQUIRED
Steinbeis experts provide support with the development of needs-based medication
Good health is the most valuable personal possession there is. When it’s threatened, tablets might help. But the problem with pills is that they contain fixed proportions of ingredients, whether …
INCONNECT: INNOVATION REQUIRES COLLABORATION!
Steinbeis cooperation index analyzes the potential offered by partnerships
The fountain of innovation flows from exchange with others. Important foundations of this are networking and collaboration. That’s because value creation in and through networks is becoming increasingly important. Collaboration – and …
HOW TO SUCCEED WITH DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AS AN SME
First industry convention held by the Baden-Wuerttemberg Industry 4.0 Transfer Platform
The Baden-Wuerttemberg Industry 4.0 Transfer Platform (TPBW I4.0) was founded in collaboration with Steinbeis with the aim of supporting SMEs in Baden-Wuerttemberg with digitalization of their value chain processes. …
EMBARKING ON EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT INNOVATIONS AT SMEs
Specialists at bwcon help medium-sized enterprise with the "innovation learning journey"
Small and medium-sized enterprises are often confronted by seemingly insurmountable hurdles when they embark on or try to establish innovation processes, especially if their operations are already up and …
PREPARING FOR LEADERSHIP: FROM MONASTERY TO BECOMING A MINDFUL LEADER
Dr. Andreas Dürr, alumnus of Steinbeis University, discusses preparation for working in a leadership position
“You have to strike the right balance between ‘being there as a buddy’ and ‘banging a fist on the table sometimes’,” says Dr. Andreas Dürr, …
MORE THAN UTOPIAN: THE ZERO CARBON FOOTPRINT CITY
Steinbeis experts implement future-proof energy concept in Esslingen
In urban environments, climate protection and the transition to alternative energy sources require new energy supply concepts. But what role can urban authorities and specific districts play in tangible terms? This was …
LEADERSHIP IN A DIGITAL WORLD
Symposium debates ways to actively shape the future
Digital transformation and the changes it brings about are influencing companies all around the world, as well as other areas of life. Gearing business and society in general to future developments will …
DELIGHT AT SIBE AFTER SUCCESSFUL ACCREDITATION PROCESS
First Graduate School of Steinbeis University receives system accreditation
The School of International Business and Entrepreneurship (SIBE) officially gained system accreditation on May 15, 2019. SIBE is now the first management school under the roof of Steinbeis University to successfully …
STUNNING: PROMOTING CORPORATE RENOVATION IN EUROPE
Steinbeis 2i is working as a partner to the EU platform for energy-efficient renovation technology and business models
Buidling renovation is still running much too slowly in Europe to achieve the EU’s goals for 2050. It is therefore time to …
COOPERATION RATHER THAN CONFRONTATION
Steinbeis experts look into different ways to dovetail technological and social innovations
Innovations are thought up by people on behalf of people. Despite emphasis on technological progress, it is increasingly important to keep social factors in mind, especially in times …
A BUSINESS STARTUP TO “SINK YOUR TEETH INTO”
A Business Startup to “Sink Your Teeth Into” Steinbeis expert helps a startup on the road to becoming a consultancy for dental professionals
Many dentists dream of enjoying a wonderful retirement funded by the sale of their dental practice, but …
TO THE POINT
Steinbeis experts develop a process for selectively adding coatings using extremely fine powder particles
Mechanical engineering is currently shaped by two major trends: achieving productivity enhancements and improving the energy efficiency and ecological efficiency of products. For manufacturers, these trends …
SENET: GOOD FOR HEALTH
Steinbeis 2i GmbH coordinates an EU-funded project aimed at strengthening the collaboration between Europe and China in the field of health
The EU and China have been cultivating a collaboration in the fields of research and innovation for a number …
MAKING A SUCCESS OUT OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN WHOLESALING
Toolbox developed by the Ferdinand-Steinbeis-Institute prepares wholesalers for the future
Digital transformation – it’s like a modern mantra. But before using digital technology, a company has to put good thought into future possibilities to add value – or value creation …
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION WITHOUT “THE” IT
A review of the 2019 Steinbeis Engineering Day Steinbeis event showcases successful examples from restaurants and catering, the manual trades, wholesaling, and manufacturing
Digital transformation is often a bit of an obstacle for traditional companies. Making the transition often fails …
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: LEADERSHIP IN A DIGITAL WORLD
Steinbeis experts organize international symposium
Digital transformation is influencing the requirements of future management and the nature of work: Leadership will move away from just being about managing people and implementing processes, and be more about developing a vision of …
KEEPING TABS ON SAFETY IN THE OPERATING ROOM
Kick-off meeting of a DIN funding project on “More Safety in the OR” organized by a consortium managed by Steinbeis
The Steinbeis Transfer Institute of Medical Innovations and Management and the Steinbeis Transfer Institute of International Business and Risk Management …
HIGH DISTINCTION FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO SCIENCE AND EDUCATION
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Werner G. Faix has been accepted as a member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts
The European Academy of Sciences and Arts welcomed 80 leading scientists as new members at an official ceremony at …
SUSTAINABILITY
SUSTAINABILITY, a term many immediately associate with environmental protection, renewable energy, and recycling. But sustainability is about much more: Sustainable ACTION means thinking about the FUTURE IMPACT of what we do – so sustainability is omnipresent, dovetailing ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL, and …
