Research and analysis in technology consulting involve the methodical collection, evaluation and preparation of technical information on existing and new technologies. The aim is to identify relevant trends, materials, manufacturing processes or design principles that can contribute to solving specific technical challenges. Both market and technology data are examined and compared with internal requirements and targets. The analysis phase evaluates the technical feasibility, cost-effectiveness and innovation potential and identifies opportunities and risks for the specific application. This creates a sound basis for decision-making on development strategies, use of technology and possible lightweight construction potential.

Potential screening and analysis as part of technology consulting serve to systematically identify and evaluate technical, economic and lightweight construction improvement opportunities in products or systems. Right at the start of the project, initial ideas, sketches or concepts are examined with regard to possible savings or optimization potential using structured methods. The focus here is on evaluating feasible measures under given boundary conditions such as costs, function, production and sustainability. The analysis is carried out on the basis of functional, structural or material-related relationships, often supplemented by benchmarks, FEM preliminary estimates and knowledge databases. The aim is to quickly create a sound basis for decision-making in order to pursue the most promising approaches in a targeted manner.

An innovation workshop as part of technology consulting is a structured creative work process in which interdisciplinary teams of experts develop new solutions for technical or technological challenges. The aim is to identify entrepreneurially relevant innovation potential at an early stage, concretize it and translate it into feasible concepts. The workshop uses methodical approaches such as functional analyses, benchmarking, ideation or lightweight system construction to specifically identify new products, materials or manufacturing processes. Particular attention is paid to technical feasibility, lightweight construction potential, sustainability and economic feasibility. The result is a prioritized selection of development ideas that can be transferred to subsequent concept phases or implemented directly in the company.