Eaton Becomes Newest Member of INC Invention Center

EIN 36 CS Eatn INC 400

Aug 29, 2019

In July 2019, Eaton became the newest member of the INC Invention Center, located on the campus of RWTH Aachen University in Germany, with additional subsidiaries in Munich and Hong Kong. Uniting experts from both industry and academia, the center aims to rethink technology and innovation management to meet the challenges of today’s highly digitalized, rapidly changing world—enabling members to keep pace with new developments.

The INC Invention Center was founded in 2014 by an association of enthusiastic technology and innovation experts from the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT and KEX Knowledge Exchange AG, as well as RWTH Aachen University’s Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering and TIME Research Area.

Today, the center’s members include leading companies from a wide range of industries, such as Bayer, Procter & Gamble, Thales, Thyssenkrupp, 3M, BASF, Daimler, ZF, Continental, Busch-Jaeger,   and Voss. This offers members access to a broad spectrum of knowledge and capabilities, from automotive engineering to industry 4.0. In addition, the center includes academic experts with decades of experience in developing methodologies and strategic roadmaps that make innovation more efficient and practical.

As an INC Invention Center member, Eaton is now able to exchange knowledge, expertise and best practices with this large network of external technology and innovation experts. As this knowledge-sharing takes place at a broad and pre-competitive level, it creates no risk of disclosing specific intellectual properties, or other sensitive information.

Eaton’s Industrial Controls and Protection Division (ICPD) in Bonn, Germany, is acting as the company’s liaison with the INC Invention Center. The team will enable Eaton’s wider business to learn from and help shape the latest methodologies for developing technology and innovation processes.

The ICPD team has access to inside knowledge from the center’s innovation projects, as well as free attendance at its regular Technology and Innovation Management (TIM) conferences. Eaton can also choose to contribute to specific consortium projects actively or passively, as well as receiving ongoing market reports and the opportunity to join discounted training sessions.

Part of Eaton’s Electrical Sector business, the ICPD team is focused on the development, production and sales support of Industrial Control, Automation and Protection products, software and solutions that major machine and plant manufacturers rely on worldwide. The ICPD team in Bonn is now building its knowledge base to help communicate insights between INC Invention Center members and different Eaton divisions. In the future, the team will also develop proposals for partner projects with other members.

Source

Related Articles


Latest Articles

  • Code Question on Section 24 – Patient Care Areas

    Code Question on Section 24 – Patient Care Areas

    July 14, 2025 The rules for the installation of panelboards, circuits, and bonding in Patient Care Area depends on whether the area is designated as either, Basic Care, Intermediate Care or Critical Care. How are these areas defined? Read more on Section 24 — Health care areas Read More…

  • Ontario’s Institutional Component Drives Non-Residential Construction Intentions in May 2025

    Ontario’s Institutional Component Drives Non-Residential Construction Intentions in May 2025

    July 14, 2025 In May, the total value of building permits issued in Canada rose by $1.4 billion (+12.0%) to reach $13.1 billion. The increase in construction intentions was driven by Ontario’s institutional component (+$1.3 billion). On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the total value of building permits issued in May increased 11.8% from the previous month and was… Read More…

  • Plan Group Partners in Construction of UHN Surgical Tower at Toronto Western Hospital

    Plan Group Partners in Construction of UHN Surgical Tower at Toronto Western Hospital

    July 14, 2025 Plan Group is proud to be a partner in the construction of the UHN Surgical Tower at Toronto Western Hospital. Plan Group will provide work on the project in: Mechanical: Plumbing, HVAC, Controls, Medical GasElectrical: Lighting & Controls, Power Distribution, Emergency Generators, UPSTechnology: Structured Cabling, AV Systems including Digital Signage and IPTV UHN’s 15-storey Surgical… Read More…

  • How Canada Can Equip Workers for a Low-Carbon Future

    How Canada Can Equip Workers for a Low-Carbon Future

    July 14, 2025 The Canadian economy is shifting towards low-carbon industries, and the workforce is shifting with it. New roles are emerging, traditional ones are evolving and the demand for skilled workers is growing fast — particularly in light of the ambitious nation-building agenda the federal government has set out. In the federal Speech from… Read More…


Changing Scene

  • Luxxbox Launches Quick Ship Program to Accelerate Project Timelines

    Luxxbox Launches Quick Ship Program to Accelerate Project Timelines

    July 16, 2025 Luxxbox announces the launch of its new Quick Ship Program, designed to provide architects, designers, and project managers in the United States and Canada with expedited access to a curated selection of their most in-demand acoustic lighting products. With a two-week turnaround from order to dispatch, the program ensures that project timelines… Read More…

  • ECS Earns Platinum Status for 8th Consecutive Year in Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program

    ECS Earns Platinum Status for 8th Consecutive Year in Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program

    July 16, 2025 Electrical Cable Supply (ECS), Canada’s largest independently owned wire and cable distributors, is proud to announce its re-certification with the prestigious Platinum designation in Deloitte’s Canada’s Best Managed Companies program for the eighth consecutive year. This announcement recognizes ECS’s sustained excellence in strategy, innovation, culture, and strong financial performance. The Canada’s Best… Read More…

  • Nexans Canada Partners with Skills Compétences Canada to Sponsor WorldSkills Team Canada 2026

    Nexans Canada Partners with Skills Compétences Canada to Sponsor WorldSkills Team Canada 2026

    July 16, 2025 Nexans has announced its partnership with Skills Compétences Canada (SCC), a not-for-profit organization that actively promotes careers in skilled trades and technologies. As part of the partnership, Nexans will sponsor WorldSkills Team Canada 2026 as they prepare to compete at the 48th WorldSkills Competition, taking place in Shanghai, China, from September 22 to 27, 2026. “At Nexans,… Read More…

  • OEL Apprentice Success Project Available Until March 2026

    OEL Apprentice Success Project Available Until March 2026

    July 14, 2025 With renewed funding by Ontario’s Skills Development Fund, the OEL Apprentice Success Project is now available for another year until March 2026. The project is part of OEL’s Employer Engagement Program (EEP) consisting of wage, training, and equipment subsidies for apprentices. These funding opportunities are available to OEL Members and non-Members. For… Read More…