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As a frontrunner in innovation consulting and research, Creax introduces a systematic approach to the fuzzy and unstructured world of innovation. Depending on your challenge, we assist in one or more stages of your innovation process. By detecting growth opportunities, solving production issues or finding new applications for existing products and materials. 

7 unconventional reasons for filing a patent

7 unconventional reasons for filing a patent

Patents are used as indicator for innovation, but this sometimes mismatches the very nature of many patents filed today. You need to analyze patents in a systematic way, to get the bigger picture and a better understanding of the global technology landscape.

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Rapid prototyping is much more than 3D printing

Rapid prototyping is much more than 3D printing

Due to the increased accessibility to additive manufacturing technologies – commonly referred to as 3D printing – this technique is now widely used in the product development process. Although we certainly believe this is one of the most exciting developments in the last decade, we are convinced it cannot replace some conventional techniques such as model hacking or mock-up making.

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innovation in complex industries

How a simple method can spark innovation in complex industries

Some of the people we meet question the methodology we use to support the innovation process of companies.I can imagine this works for packaging but our industry/product is much more complex. How could this possibly work?

We are convinced that even the most technical industries can benefit from hands-on innovation methodologies. Let us give you some examples from the micro-electronics industry.

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Applications for waste streams

New applications for waste streams

All industry domains experience generation of waste streams. These material flows are often seen as problems and are handled to limit their impact or, in the best case, to be recycled. The waste streams of one industry domain however, often have value in other industry domains. We believe in looking at waste as a resource with market opportunities across industry boundaries, and not merely something to be recycled or discarded.

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Idea generation: bandaids

What do you do? Search for the First Aid kit (do we have that?), establish that the disinfectant is overtime (nevermind), try to open the bandaid box without spilling blood (oops), and struggle to apply a bandaid single-handedly (not easy!).

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innovaton - the possibilities of metal foam

Cool, light, and strong: CREAX and Bekaert explore the possibilities of metal foam

Combining the advantages of metal with those of a permeable, lightweight material, metal foam lends itself to a wide variety of applications. Bekaert, a global player in advanced metal transformation, opened up a world of possibilities by lowering the material’s production cost. But how to identify these new applications, link them to the appropriate markets, and boost revenue? Enter the CREAX Market Development approach.

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Idea generation: Meet spiro, a new way of drilling

Isn’t it odd that you need a different drill bit for each hole you want to drill. We came up with Spiro, the drilling bot of the future. Set the diameter and depth, stick him to wall and Spiro will do the trick. Spiro is inspired on the technology of standard milling machines. Sounds nice, right?.

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Infographic nanotechnology in plastics

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