The Lab!
The power of innovation and partnerships
THE LAB! Stands for Liebherr Accelerating Breakthrough Innovation. This new unit has been created with a clear focus: to merge our rich heritage of internal expertise with innovative external know-how, fostering an environment of open innovation. At Liebherr, we understand that embracing the future requires not just awareness of new trends and technologies, but a proactive approach to integrating new solutions into our products and processes.
We believe that the future of successful enterprise lies in the collaborative efforts between established companies and emerging pioneers. Through THE LAB!, we aim to be the central contact point for cutting-edge ideas and transformative solutions at Liebherr Appliances.
Startups
Collaborating with innovative startups to tackle real-world challenges and bring ambitious visions to life.
Technologies
Explore cutting-edge technologies with the potential to revolutionize products and processes.
Partners
Partnering with visionary allies within academics, research and business development to unlock unprecedented opportunities.
Discover our strategic innovation fields
We are constantly on the lookout for new startups, technologies, and partnerships that can help us drive innovation and growth. To make our search more effective, we have defined eight key innovation fields that we focus on. From artificial intelligence to sustainability. We are always looking for new and promising ideas and partnerships to innovate our business.
Automation
Our #Automation focus is on technologizing and digitalizing manufacturing within the industry to maximize #Efficiency and #Productivity. We’re streamlining complex processes, revolutionizing traditional methods, and harnessing data to minimize manual input, driving forward a technologically optimized and digitalized future.
AI and Data Science
Dive into the future with our #AI&DataScience initiatives, where #ArtificialIntelligence and smart, data-driven approaches redefine possibilities. Leveraging #IoT and #Sensors, we develop predictive systems and #SmartSolutions that foster innovative products and services. Our focus on generative AI and #Apps paves the way for new business models and enhanced service offerings.
Effiency & Accoustics
#Efficiency&Acoustics initiative is dedicated to advancing our appliances’ energy performance and acoustic design. We focus on #EnergyEfficiency to reduce CO2 emissions and energy costs, while #Acoustics and #Insulation improvements ensure our appliances operate quietly. Innovations in #CoolingConcepts and #CoolingTechnologies not only enhance efficiency but also elevate the overall user experience by optimizing the cooled volume.
Future Studies & Trends
Explore the evolving landscapes #FutureStudiesAndTrends. This area focuses on dissecting how shifts in #Urbanization, #Individualization, and #GreenLifestyles will redefine our future business landscape. By meticulously analyzing essential trends, we aim to minimize uncertainties and unlock our #InnovationStrategy opportunities, ensuring we stay at the cutting edge of industry evolution with a strong focus on #Personalization.
Sustainability
Our #Sustainability efforts focus on transforming how our appliances impact the planet, embracing #CircularEconomy principles and #Cradle-to-cradle designs. By prioritizing #Longevity, #Repairability, and #ReUse, we aim to minimize #EnvironmentalImpact and enhance material efficiency. Liebherr is committed to aligning our core value of #Quality with sustainable practices, ensuring that our products lead in both performance and environmental responsibility.
Ergonomics
Our #Ergonomics area focuses on enhancing the daily interaction with our appliances through intuitive and effortless operation. This field addresses not just the physical ease of use, but also integrates #Hygiene and #Easy2clean features, responding to the growing demand for health-conscious solutions. By developing #AgeAppropriateSolutions, we ensure our products meet the needs of all users, significantly boosting customer satisfaction.
Food & Beverage
Explore cutting-edge advancements in #FoodStorage and #Preservation that enhance the experience of keeping food and beverages perfectly chilled. Our focus is on innovative technologies that not only reduce #FoodWaste but also elevate the freshness and enjoyment of your daily meals. Whether it’s sophisticated solutions for #Ice&Water, specialized systems for #Wine&Spirits, or adapting to the latest #NutritionalTrends, we’re dedicated to delivering an exceptional freshness experience that excites and satisfies.
User Experience
In our #UserExperience area, we embrace innovations that improve how customers interact with our appliances. Emphasizing #UI/UXDesign, #Usability, and #UserCentricity, we incorporate advanced #Haptics, #Light, and #Sounddesign to create intuitive and satisfying interactions. As technology evolves, so do our methods, ranging from #AR/VR interfaces to #Seamless user journeys, ensuring accessibility and a futuristic feel in every use.
Join THE LAB! Innovation Journey
Join our innovation journey and expect swift, meaningful engagement. Your ideas will be heard by decision-makers and field experts, ensuring a fast-tracked path to collaboration. Within one or two meetings, we’ll initiate a pilot project to jointly assess the potential of our partnership. Reach out—let’s innovate together and turn possibilities into realities.
