Innovation triggers<\/h3>\n
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Our projects originate from a variety of different triggers. Sometimes an innovative idea develops from our own team\u2019s curiosity, a technical challenge that we want to understand, or a desire to make a process smarter, safer or more sustainable. Signals from the market, changing legislation (such as ATEX requirements) and trends in energy use, materials and digitalisation also spark new development processes. Often, we work on solutions before the market explicitly demands them \u2014 enabling us to not only respond to change, but help drive it.<\/p>\n
From concept to implementation<\/h3>\n
We conduct both practical and theoretical research, inspired by our own ideas, or by emerging technological trends. For this we use:<\/p>\n
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- 3D printed prototypes<\/li>\n
- Sensor technology and data logging<\/li>\n
- Test setups in The Blue Zone<\/li>\n
- Insights from literature, seminars and trade fairs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Every innovation follows several stages of development: starting with an exploration or hypothesis, followed by small prototypes and test setups, and ultimately fully developed and thoroughly tested machines. Only when all requirements are met and the added value is proven do we bring a product into production or introduce it to the market.<\/p>\n
R&D-Team<\/h3>\n
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Behind every innovative solution from Van Beek is a committed and driven R&D team. Daan Mulder<\/strong> and Michiel van Mourik<\/strong>, both R&D and Test Engineers, form the heart of our research and development. They combine in-depth knowledge of screw conveyors with a curious, practical view of the future.<\/p>\n