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Just as medieval castles used water-filled trenches for defense, modern startups need their own protective "moats" to thrive. These moats aren't literal, but rather unique advantages that shield your company from rivals and drive long-term success. Whether it’s through innovation, brand loyalty, or network effects, create an advantage that lasts. #EquanimityInvestments #VCfirm #StartupGrowth #Moat #CompetitiveAdvantage #Innovation #MarketLeadership #OptimisedElectrotech #MonitraHealthcare #TheYarnBazaar #Renee

Honoured to attend the presentation of the King's Award for Innovation. From a humble garage, a young entrepreneur's vision reshaped the automotive industry with groundbreaking ideas. Founded in 2017 by graduate Mitchell Barnes, RYSE 3D is revolutionising automotive manufacturing. From its early days in a Warwickshire garage, the company now supplies production components to top-tier brands like Lotus and Aston Martin. RYSE 3D delivers cutting-edge parts—from HVAC systems to brake ducts and wing mirror vision systems—powering the future of next-generation vehicles. With an eco-conscious strategy, the company utilises innovative materials like plant-based, engineering-grade nylon made entirely from 100% castor beans delivering durability while keeping sustainability in focus. A big congratulations to Mitchell Barnes and the RYSE 3D team. Proof that big dreams can start in small garages! 👏 #Innovation #KingsAward #FutureOfAutomotive #Sustainability #EngineeringExcellence #Hypercars #Entrepreneurship #TechForGood #MadeInTheUK #InspiringSuccess #GreenTech #AutomotiveInnovation #StartupSuccess 🚗🌱"

SEMD (Single Minute Exchange of Die) In Manufacturing What if we look at SMED in F1 and aircraft pit stops ! How reducing downtime and increasing efficiency during operations 🤔 I Love these examples 😍 1. F1 Pit Stops: In F1 racing, pit stops are highly optimized to perform tasks like tire changes, refueling (in older eras), or making minor adjustments in a matter of seconds. SEMD principles come into play with the focus on reducing time by breaking down tasks into standardized steps, training pit crews to execute with precision, and using specialized tools. It's essentially about reducing the "changeover" time—just like in manufacturing processes. This high efficiency keeps cars competitive by minimizing lost race time. 2. Aircraft Turnaround (Pit Stop): Aircraft pit stops, or turnarounds, are the time between an aircraft landing and taking off again. SEMD principles are applied here to minimize time spent on tasks like refueling, cleaning, loading luggage, and performing safety checks. Airlines optimize these processes to improve punctuality and fleet utilization. By breaking down each step, synchronizing operations, and using dedicated teams for specific tasks, downtime is reduced, much like in an F1 pit stop. In both cases, SEMD helps maximize operational efficiency, reduce downtime, and ensure a smooth transition between operations. #lean #SMED #6sigma #valuestream

Here, you can see what replacing a spark in an Airbus A340-600 engine means. This is what makes flying so safe - strict maintenance procedures. The sparks must be replaced every 1250 flight cycles, costing ca. $2.500 each. Credit Amine BOUDER ----------- Follow Michal Ukropec for more 3D, digitization, and Industry 4.0 trends | #innovation #startup #digitaltwin

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📜 The EAWS® is an ergonomic tool recognized by the ISO 11228/11226 standards to conduct a detailed assessment of any biomechanical overload risks that a worker may be exposed to during work activities. Through testing, the effective reduction in muscle activation load for the shoulders and arms when using Agadexo during work conditions has been certified. 🦾 Scroll through the slides to see how the tests were conducted. 🧪 For further details on our product visit our website ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dJX55xsy Fondazione Ergo Smartt VAlley #agade #agadexoshoulder #certificationesoeaws #innovativetechnology #exoskeletons #startup

🚘 “The vehicles we drive today are products of more than two centuries of trial and error”🚗 The modern automobile embodies countless innovations that combine to make them faster, stronger, safer and more efficient”. As highlighted at the Petersen Automotive Museum in #LA, modern automobiles embody progress through trial and error—a reminder that setbacks are a part of progress. For instance, have you ever heard of “Cartridge-Based Refuelling” (1920s)⁉️ A concept to replace liquid fuel filing with removable fuel cartridges. Despite its promise of faster refuelling, logistical hurdles and infrastructure dominance rendered it impractical. Still, new ideas such as this help develop new and better technologies - for cars and for the rest 🚀 #Innovation #Automotive #Development #Startup

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 that seatbelts weren’t standard in cars until the 1960s? Despite lap seat belts being invented in the 19th century, it took decades for the world to recognize the importance of this simple yet life-saving innovation. Nils Bohlin’s three-point belt, introduced in 1959, changed vehicle safety for the better, but it wasn’t an instant hit. Public resistance was fierce, laws lagged behind, and yet, over time, seatbelts have saved millions of lives. Innovation is like that—sometimes the world isn’t ready, but that doesn’t stop progress. At BMW Startup Garage, we push forward to make sure today's innovations don’t wait decades to make an impact. We want to partner with startups not just to address today’s challenges but to anticipate the needs of tomorrow.    #innovation #futureofmobility #technology

Electric vehicles are all the rage, but can they truly deliver on both power and efficiency? BMW Group wasn't satisfied with the trade-offs. That's why we were so excited to discover DeepDrive's double rotor electric motor technology at #IAA2021. We saw the potential for a breakthrough and after successfully enabling a pilot between BMW Group and DeepDrive, the partnership is now moving to real-world testing! If you want to see the future of electric mobility unfold, tune in to our latest video below or our press release in the comments for all the details on this exciting partnership! #StartupPartnership #StartupSolution #ElectricVehicles #Innovation