dormakaba has opened its first Innovation Lab at its German headquarters in Ennepetal. The new innovation centre provides a creative environment for employees, where new ideas are brought to life through real-world application scenarios, practical tests, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
It is part of a strategic investment in innovation and the long-term development of the site.
Concrete products and innovations
"With the Innovation Lab, we are creating a lively, creative space where market and technology expertise come together," says Magin Guardiola, Chief Innovation Officer at dormakaba.
"It's not just about visionary concepts – the lab also serves to develop concrete products and innovations based on real-world application scenarios. A key goal is co-creation with our customers: close collaboration results in practical solutions that create real added value. Setting up innovation centres like this is an integral part of our global innovation strategy.”
dormakaba's key areas of application
The installations are regularly updated and are based on the firm's current product development
The work in the Innovation Lab is based on lean startup principles, with rapid feedback, continuous improvement, and agile iteration being key elements. The installations are regularly updated and are based on the company's current product development and innovation plans.
The Innovation Lab comprises modular installations that reflect dormakaba's key areas of application, including private homes, critical infrastructures, and hotels and restaurants. The focus is on innovative access solutions, rather than individual products, often in combination with existing offerings.
Artificial intelligence in the access area
The technologies currently on display include artificial intelligence in the access area and intelligent security gates, mobile access solutions, and cloud-based access control.
The Innovation Lab in Ennepetal is the first of its kind within the dormakaba Group. Further labs are already planned at key locations. The initiative is part of the company's strategy to expand its global innovation network, promote cross-functional exchange, and accelerate the development of future-proof access solutions.
