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OUTBOUND LOGISTICS

Activities involved in converting the inputs into finished products and services. This includes manufacturing, assembling, packaging and testing.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE

Supporting and enhancing the product or service after sale, including customer support, warranties, repairs and maintenance.

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OPERATIONS

The process of transforming inputs into finished goods or services, including tasks like manufacturing, assembling, packaging and testing.

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MARKETING & SALES

Promoting and selling products or services through activities like advertising, sales efforts, pricing and managing distribution channels.

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INBOUND LOGISTICS

 Receiving, storing, and managing materials or inputs that are essential for the production process.

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INFRASTRUCTURE

Company-wide systems and structures that support the entire value chain, such as finance, accounting, legal and organizational structure.

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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Recruiting, training and managing the company's workforce.

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TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

Engaging in research, innovation and technological advancements to improve products or services.

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PROCUREMENT

Sourcing and purchasing materials or inputs required for production.

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MakerLab (TECH PF, Pforzheim University)
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Country: Germany

Focus area:Digital

Thematic area: Digitalization and Connectivity

Addressed market areas: Metal, Plastics & Rubber, Machinery & Equipment

Support for competitions and innovation formats

Thematic area

Digitalization and Connectivity

Description of service

Support for competitions and innovation formats: enabling hackathons and challenge‑based formats in which SMEs can bring problem statements and receive prototype solutions and fresh ideas from interdisciplinary student teams.

Supporting testing services

How to access our testing facilities

Companies contact the MakerLab coordinator or School of Engineering and define a project, thesis topic or workshop format. Access to the MakerLab is organised via supervised sessions where student teams work on the company’s challenge using the available equipment.

Support provided during the testing process

Academic staff and MakerLab personnel mentor student teams, help scope the technical tasks and supervise safe use of equipment. Companies are involved in reviews and test sessions, receive feedback and can iterate their concepts based on the prototypes and findings.

Consulting and expert guidance

Yes, companies can consult with the MakerLab coordinator and academic staff from the School of Engineering. They provide technical guidance, help define feasible student projects and link to further expertise within Pforzheim University.

Networking opportunities and collaboration platforms

The MakerLab can host networking events, project presentations and prototype demos where companies meet student teams and academic staff, discuss results and explore follow‑up cooperation. Events can be combined with existing university formats.

Additional resources for interested companies

The MakerLab is embedded in Pforzheim University’s engineering ecosystem and complements existing workshops and laboratories. Manufacturing SMEs can use it as a low‑threshold entry point to collaborate with students, test ideas, prepare R&D projects and identify future employees with hands‑on experience.

Cost and access conditions for using center’s services

In general, use of the MakerLab within teaching and student projects is free of charge. For dedicated company‑specific workshops or long‑term cooperation projects, cost contributions or project‑based funding may be agreed individually with the university.

Is this service the right solution for you or your company? Send us an inquiry.

Provider of service

MakerLab (TECH PF, Pforzheim University)

Country: Germany

Focus area: Digital

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