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The results of our carbon capturing market analysis indicate four relevant challenges, companies have to overcome

Four relevant problem spaces in carbon capture projects

The results of our carbon capturing market analysis indicate four relevant challenges, companies have to overcome

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‍new technologies

In our blog, you will find insights into what we are building, the technology we use, and what we do on a day-to-day basis.

Interview with Max Steinhoff from Stryza

Stryza Interview

In this exclusive interview, we talk to Max Steinhoff, founder of Stryza, a promising venture of wattx. Max gives us insights into his experiences at wattx and how this influenced the founding of Stryza. We also talk about the future of Stryza and the importance of wattx as an innovation driver for German SMEs.

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Hacking Construction

Hacking Construction

wattx' first fully remote Hackathon. We divided the team into four different groups, each with experts from different wattx disciplines, including Business Development and Product management, UX research and design, Data Science, as well as Engineering, to work on different challenges - and off we went.

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How ethical is Artificial Intelligence?

How ethical is Artificial Intelligence?

Picture this: There is a trolley coming towards five stuck on the tracks. You are in the position where you can easily reach the lever to reroute the trolley to the sidetrack and save their lives. But: in doing so, you will kill one person that is, by ill luck, stuck on the sidetracks. What do you do? In nowadays world, Artificial Intelligence is faced with the same problem when dealing with autonomous driving for instance. How ethical is it to let AI decide on human survival?

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How to Give Constructive Feedback Correctly

How to Give Constructive Feedback Correctly

Giving feedback can be a burden for both: the giver and the receiver. But with no feedback, there can be no improvement. However, it’s more than that. Giving constructive feedback can lead to open and transparent communication between co-workers and can strengthen the positive working culture.

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Future trends in the AR-based consumer goods industry

Future trends in the AR-based consumer goods industry

For AR to be fully adopted into the mainstream, it will require a breakthrough application, like on-site navigating in unfamiliar surroundings, e.g. big commercial centers or large train stations. At the end of the day, the business case will decide.

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The art and science of innovation

The art and science of innovation

Innovation - is it an art or a science? We say that it is both. You need both empathy and logical thinking to come up with innovations that really matter.

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How the German Mittelstand can pioneer a new game

How the German Mittelstand can pioneer a new game

Hybrid ecosystems arise as digital technology infiltrates the physical world — a golden opportunity for Germany’s backbone.

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Enabling Sustainable Failure

Enabling Sustainable Failure

A venture builder's take on the the "Why" and "How" to fail quickly for traditional companies.

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IoT today - going from hype to reality

IoT today - going from hype to reality

The Internet of Things has been used as a buzzword for at least 5 years. What lies behind it?

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