Purpose: The purpose of the present article is to identify and assess the impact of technology entrepreneurship on the creation of product innovation of an improving nature, using the example of the products of a selected enterprise. The example used will be the process of improving a PGN-plus 80 universal gripper. This is an interesting case of improved innovative product in tradition sector of industry which causes many processes more effective and efficient. Design/methodology/approach: In this article the qualitative method, based on case studies procedure was used. Moreover, the aforementioned challenges of the modern world caused significant realignments in the functioning of enterprises. This applies especially to academic enterprises operating in the advanced technology sector. The effects of these challenges will be shown on the example of enterprises X, Y, and Z from the photonics industry. Findings: This relatively simple example from this article shows that even unspectacular product or process innovations play a significant role in building potential or actual competitive advantages. At the same time, it can point out the right path that companies should follow. Research limitations/implications: The article also discusses the issue of the impact of unforeseen events of the past several years (the COVID-19 pandemic and armed conflict in Ukraine) on shaping workers’ entrepreneurial attitudes and the potential to generate innovative solutions, not just of a breakthrough character but also incremental innovations leading to the improvement of existing products or processes in the spirit of the philosophy of continuous improvement. Practical implications: In order to maintain their competitive position in the global market, enterprises must effectively and efficiently manage technological change. The ability to perceive the right time to change is a fundamental problem in managing technological innovation. Social implications: The events of the last few years have allowed for the creation of new entrepreneurial attitudes among employees of the studied high-tech companies representing the photonics industry. Originality/value: Understanding the seriousness of the situation, as well as perceiving it not only in terms of threats but also technological opportunities, resulted in a greater level of consolidation of the staff and brought a deeper understanding of the mission and shared values.
This article has been prepared specially for 2018 PPPS (Progress in Paper physics: Seminar) held in Lodz, Poland in September, 2018. The intention is to try to find a red thread connecting new materials developments, product innovations and paper physics.
Na aktualną sytuację rynku węgla kamiennego w Polsce mają wpływ liczne problemy finansowe, wysokie koszty wydobycia surowca czy zła strategia rozwoju. Wszystko to sprawia, że rynek krajowy staje się trudnym i stale zmniejszającym się rynkiem dla firm okołogórniczych. Dzięki wieloletniemu doświadczeniu, zastosowaniu najlepszych materiałów i stałemu doskonaleniu swoich produktów, Grupa Kapitałowa FASING S.A. może wychodzić naprzeciw nowym wymaganiom jakie nakłada na nią rynek nie tylko polski, ale również rynki światowe – w tym aktualnie największy rynek zbytu jakim są Chiny.
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Many financial problems, high costs of raw material extraction and wrong development strategy influence the current situation of coal mining market in Poland. All mentioned problems make the local market difficult and even more contracting for the companies closely operating within the mining industry. With many years of experience, use of the best input materials and constant product development, Capital Group FASING Plc. may respond to the new expectations and needs, which are defined by both the Polish and foreign markets, including the biggest outlet nowadays i.e. China.
Ciągła intensyfikacja wydobycia urobku węgla kamiennego na świecie wymaga stosowania nowych rozwiązań technologicznych. W ciągu ostatnich kilku lat na rynku branży górniczej pojawiły się innowacyjne produkty, których zainstalowanie w przenośnikach zgrzebłowych pozwoliłoby podnieść jego niezawodność i poprawić efektywność eksploatacji węgla.
Scientific literature considering modes and methods of enterprises innovative products commercialization was analyzed in the article. Also authors’ opinions about commercialization of innovative products by manufacturing companies through using the products for own needs were described. Based on the information from the studied literature and statistical data was concluded that the most appropriate and most popular method of commercializing innovative products by machine-building companies is using the products for the needs of the company (for internal needs or for product sales). However, this method has significant advantages as well as partial disadvantages expressed in certain risks occurring during commercialization process implementation. To provide clearer understanding of these issues the article describes the special features of the aforementioned method in accordance with business objectives and conditions of use in the enterprise.
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