Laboratory Development in a University-Operated Testing Facility

Case study

Industry

Testing

Service provided by the Vendor

Material testing

Laboratory / Vendor

  • The laboratory has been operated by a university for 30 years, providing material  testing services to various market participants.

Laboratory’s challenge

  • Access to funds: While financial resources were available, the lab struggled to determine the optimal development directions due to a lack of detailed  understanding of market trends.
  • Aligning development with market needs: The laboratory faced challenges in identifying specific development opportunities that matched the demands of  the market.

Laboratory benefit

  • Identification of development directions: After discussions with the KÖR network and  analyzing market demands, three development directions were defined for the  laboratory.
  • Successful implementation: The laboratory successfully introduced all three new services after acquiring the necessary equipment.
  • High utilization of new services: The new services quickly gained  traction, achieving over 70% utilization, resulting in a strong return on investment.
  • Ongoing development planning: The laboratory continues to engage with the KÖR network to explore further development opportunities, ensuring future projects remain aligned with market trends.