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 lab 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  lab.
  • Successful Implementation: The lab 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 lab continues to engage with the KÖR  network to explore further development opportunities, ensuring future  projects remain aligned with market trends.