Innovation Excellence

APRIL 9, 2018

Daniel Witthaut is Head of Corporate Innovation Strategy at Evonik Industries AG, a global leader in specialty chemicals. He completed a brilliant presentation at R&D Innovation Strategies & Process Excellence Summit last November in Berlin.

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Innovation Excellence

DECEMBER 2, 2016

A long-standing belief across chemical and industrial product companies is that it’s not possible to rapidly produce low-cost, high-quality products. Quality, Speed, and Cost.

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 14, 2022

This notion of knowledge and innovation being a fluid process whereby ideas are combined and built upon is now widely understood. These clusters help to facilitate the kind of informal network and face-to-face interactions that have long been viewed as vital to effective innovation. Fueling innovation.

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Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 5, 2011

The innovations that allow us teleconferencing, emails, and phone conversations wherever/whenever should increase our free time, but ironically, they’ve just turned our 40-hour work week into a 140-hour work week and caused us to ignore the most innovative, powerful tool in our leadership arsenal: our bodies.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 5, 2021

The latest example in the field comes via new research from the University of California, Riverside, which highlights how machine learning is used to understand what a chemical smells like. “We now can use artificial intelligence to predict how any chemical is going to smell to humans, ” the researchers say.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 8, 2025

Theres also a risk that, during heatwaves, trees could release more chemicals like isoprene, which can worsen air quality when mixed with other pollutants. These findings have important implications for urban planning. They suggest that simply planting more trees may not be enough to tackle urban heat.

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 5, 2022

They explain that separation is usually done via chromatography, which binds biomolecules to the surface, with strong chemicals then required to release them. Indeed, new medicines are often highly sensitive to such strong use of chemicals. This results in significant losses and a poor yield. Drug release.

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Innovation Excellence

OCTOBER 30, 2023

GUEST POST from Greg Satell Boeing and Airbus are arch-rivals, competing vigorously over decades for supremacy in the global aviation market, much like DowDupont and BASF do in chemicals. Yet all of these companies, along with many others, collaborate at places like the Composites Institute (IACMI).

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 5, 2021

Many companies strive to innovate and develop fresh products and services.? Dopamine is our bodies’ pleasure chemical. A third example concerns an organisation’s desire for C reativity. ? What we ignore at our peril is, of course, the ‘dopamine effect’. It is often released when we find things novel.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Paul Zak, the author of The Trust Factor , has shown that “when someone is tangibly trusted by a stranger, the brain synthesizes the signaling chemical oxytocin” and “ the more trust one is shown, the more the brain produces oxytocin.” Instigate innovation by encouraging mistakes with limited downside and reward employees who make them.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Just take a look at laptops, tablets, mobile phones, and other handheld devices, which were all possible thanks to display technology innovation. Display innovation can also be found in factory equipment, oil rigs, trains, trucks and boats and airplanes. Other unique display applications include displays embedded in a credit card.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 25, 2016

A study by the Brookings Institution revealed that 60 percent of an organization’s competitive advantage is derived from internal advancements in knowledge, innovation, and learning.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 9, 2023

The study scanned the brains of volunteers at various points during the work day and found that tasks that require a high degree of concentration can result in the build-up of a chemical called glutamate, which can have toxic consequences. Readings were taken at the start, the end, and the middle of the day.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 4, 2022

As such, the material is ideal for biosensors that aim to detect very small changes in chemical concentration. “As we exercise and our muscles get tired, the sensor sees the new chemical environment and produces different electrical resistance versus stress curves,” the researchers explain.

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Innovation Excellence

JUNE 9, 2022

” ~ Grace Murray Hopper GUEST POST from Bruce Fairley Nearly a century ago in 1923, General Motors made an evolutionary leap in car design with the chemical … Continue reading → “The most damaging phrase in the language is, ‘We’ve always done it this way!”

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 8, 2018

In this way, the identity paradox provides a platform for innovation that fully embraces the world as it changes, while holding fast to who the company is at its core. His corporate clients have included AARP, Dow Chemical, Fidelity Investments, Lockheed Martin, Maytag, National Geographic and State Farm Insurance.

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Innovation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Boeing and Airbus are arch-rivals, competing vigorously over decades for supremacy in the global aviation market, much like DowDupont and BASF do in chemicals. Yet all of these companies, along with many others, collaborate at places like the Composites Institute (IACMI). They do this not out of any altruism, of course, but self-interest.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 28, 2016

More than once, I've seen rules and laws in social systems (such as businesses and societies) being compared to mathematical rules and natural laws in physical and chemical systems. And, with a bit of self-organization, this should also result in creativity and innovation. Well, almost. But not quite. Is it because of a rule?

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

. “The ROBS4CROPS (Robots for protecting crops) solutions can therefore result in higher quality products while also ensuring a smaller carbon footprint and less exposure to harmful chemicals.” ” The post Bringing Automation To Farming In Europe first appeared on The Horizons Tracker.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 30, 2024

In other words, we can say that these innovations are not just about making our lives easier but also about creating a more sustainable and connected world. This triggers a natural chemical reaction that produces limestone or other minerals, filling the cracks and restoring the concrete’s strength.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 15, 2021

And the answer to sustaining that growth lies in innovation.” For instance, the authors highlight how spilled milk also follows this slow-fast-slow pattern, but it can also be seen in the adoption of new technology, the growth of populations, chemical reactions and the spread of new ideas. Fueling growth.

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The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 25, 2019

Interesting though the work is, perhaps such an approach is far more interesting when applied to innovation itself. A growing proportion of innovation today is what’s known as recombinative, and sees existing ideas and concepts applied in fresh and creative ways. Into the Crowd.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The main reasons for water quality problems in community water systems are the chemicals used to clean the water and things that naturally occur in it, like arsenic. The United States is finding it increasingly tough to provide good water because the pipes and systems are getting old and aren’t getting enough money to be fixed.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 9, 2024

Physical activity not only stimulates the release of endorphins, but other chemicals that promote mental sharpness and focus. Promotes Creativity and Innovation Taking a break from work to engage in physical activity can stimulate creativity. The change of environment and activity can lead to new perspectives and innovative solutions.

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CO2

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

The idea is to engage both sides of the brain , to increase innovation. The answers to one-footed questions provide facts to engage, but fails to engage the person or apply innovations. How does your brain refuel for finer innovation? How could you benefit from the innovative power of laughter? Boring to boot!

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Strategy Driven

MAY 4, 2019

Businesses in all industries must take note and must take action, and with these top innovations leading the way the future is indeed looking brighter. The Rise of Sustainable Innovation. Sustainable innovation has arisen for two main reasons: Public Awareness. Top Sustainable Innovations to Be Aware Of. Pineapple Fabric.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 5, 2023

DNA methylation-based epigenetic age refers to modifications in the chemical composition of DNA that may exert an influence on various age-related health outcomes. Specifically, they employed DNA methylation-based epigenetic age as a metric to gauge this influence.

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The analysis found a significantly higher rate of environmental exposure to toxins in the air, to lead paint in their homes, and even to potentially dangerous chemical accidents than is the national average. Environmental exposure.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The researchers examined the exercises completed by 396 students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering as part of the Applied Computer Science course.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 11, 2024

These findings highlight how human activities release enough pollutants (nitrogen oxides) that lead to specific chemical reactions. This is almost 18% of the total amount of similar compounds released by cars each year. This means that we could potentially reduce the ozone produced by trees by lessening human emissions of nitrogen oxides.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 12, 2024

Microelectronics, the backbone of our digital age, is a field where innovation is constant, and the stakes are high. Various cleaning methods, such as wet chemical cleaning and dry cleaning, are used to remove impurities. For startups venturing into this exciting space, the journey is exhilarating but fraught with challenges.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 11, 2021

“We know that, like other plastic debris, disposable masks may also accumulate and release harmful chemical and biological substances, such as bisphenol A, heavy metals, as well as pathogenic micro-organisms. These may pose indirect adverse impacts on plants, animals and humans,” they say.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 18, 2024

In this article, we’re going to explore some fresh and innovative strategies that can help you cultivate success. If you grow organic apples, talk about your chemical-free process and how it benefits the environment and health. Remember, the most fertile soil for innovation is an open mind. So, without further ado, let’s begin!

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Brian Tracy's Leadership Success

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

is a multibillionaire who started a chemical company from scratch and grew it into a $12 billion enterprise. For a number of years, Enron was cited as one of America’s most innovating and daring companies. Leaders know that honesty and integrity are the foundations of leadership. Leaders stand up for what they believe in.

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

A recent study conducted by North Carolina State University reveals that universities excelling in sustainability practices tend to spur innovation and economic development in their local areas. ”

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 13, 2020

Ozone is a secondary pollutant caused by chemical reactions in the lower atmosphere. .” It’s not entirely good news, however, as the fall in nitrogen dioxide pollution has coincided with an increase in surface ozone levels. It’s harmful to humans at ground-level, and is believed to cause pulmonary and heart disease.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

“It is far easier to correct hype about a chemical spill that didn’t happen than about deforestation that is happening. . “We humans like to keep our rose-tinted glasses on, and we are resistant to debunking pseudoscience that feels good,” they explain.

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