Innovation Philosophy & Program

Discover how we turn ideas into reality. Our innovation management process leverages the expertise of our talented team and cutting-edge tools to bring breakthrough products and services to the market.

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The Hub

This is where company-wide ideation and growth are fostered. It is where we unlock innovative solutions that tackle the toughest challenges our clients face and drive technological breakthroughs. Our people, customers, and collaborators come together to develop game-changing ideas and receive the support necessary to bring them to fruition.

Through the Innovation Hub, you have access to a dynamic network of stakeholders, including experts, mentors, and advisors, who are all dedicated to driving progress and forging new frontiers. Having a flexible approach to innovation ensures that all ideas receive the tailored support necessary for success, and our review process allows for productive collaboration and the refinement of concepts. This culture sets us apart as domain experts and thought leaders in an everchanging world.

Join us at the Innovation Hub, where ground-breaking ideas are brought to life, challenges are conquered, and breakthroughs are born.

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Sriram Suryanarayan Director of Innovation
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Innovation is not just about new ideas; it's about bringing those ideas to life in a way that creates real value for our customers and society. We are committed to driving innovation forward to develop breakthrough products that change the world.

Innovation is not just about new ideas; it's about bringing those ideas to life in a way that creates real value for our customers and society. We are committed to driving innovation forward to develop breakthrough products that change the world.

 Sriram Suryanarayan Director of Innovation

5 Pillars of Innovation Success

Our 5 pillars of innovation success represent the key principles that guide our approach to driving innovation forward.

  1. Ideation: Use of Internal and external engagement to identify the ideas that have the potential to revolutionize the industries we support.
  2. Process: We conduct preliminary evaluations of our ideas, selecting the ones most likely to succeed from our short-list.
  3. Tools & Techniques: Cutting edge tools and techniques are used to streamline our processes, gain customer insights, identify new opportunities, and make data-driven decisions.
  4. Implementation: Collaboration with academia, national laboratories, customers, and industry partners bring our innovations to life.
  5. Value: Long-term sustainability and creating value arises from the delivery of improved products/services to existing customers, helping to expand into new markets.

Generations of Innovation

Our innovation program can be divided into the 3 distinct generations described below:

Generation 1 – Foundational

Short-term growth through:

  • Core business operations that aim to optimize and improve existing products, services, and markets
  • Focus on generating short-term growth and profitability
  • Implement incremental improvements and cost-cutting measures to drive efficiency and reduce expenses
  • Maintain a competitive advantage in current markets

Generation 2 – Evolutional

Medium-term growth by:

  • Developing new products
  • Expanding into new markets
  • Identifying emerging trends and customer needs
  • Investing in new technologies, products, and services

Generation 3 – Transformational

Long-term growth through:

  • Developing entirely new businesses
  • Exploring and investing in new markets
  • Investing in new and disruptive technologies
  • High level of experimentation, exploration, and risk-taking

Refer to our Innovation Showcase page to see how these generations apply to a variety of our focus areas.

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Whether it’s about our world-renowned team, our laboratories, or our lifecycle management solutions, we’re happy to answer any questions you might have.

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