From idea to prototype
We believe that innovation arises when you are open to new perspectives and dare to experiment. By developing prototypes, we test the ideas of organizations in practice and discover together what works and what doesn't.
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From idea to prototype in three steps
We are SST Labs in Enschede, an initiative of Enschede-based software company SST Software. With a multidisciplinary team of engineers, we explore and develop practical solutions to technical issues. Think of us as an incubator for innovation. We believe in the power of accessible experimentation with new technologies to help organisations get ahead.
Partner in innovation
Organisations often have ideas about existing bottlenecks or opportunities for innovation, but frequently encounter barriers:
Complex process
Insight into technical possibilities
Financial uncertainty
Experience has shown that there is often a need for an innovation partner who is set up in a way that removes the barriers in question. An environment that is up to date with the latest (and emerging) technological possibilities, that has broad technical expertise, the ability to think outside the box, and can safeguard the client’s business case. A partner that goes to work in an accessible and pragmatic way. That is SST!
SST Hardware focuses on technical innovations and we have the necessary expertise for software, hardware, mechanics and design in-house. Without exception, knowledge areas that are necessary for getting technical innovations off the ground.
our working method
Our working method: Collaboration from A to Z
Our approach is aimed at quickly getting to the core and exploring opportunities for innovation in a smart and accessible way. Every organization and market is different and requires its own solution and approach. Our approach is equal to a continuous process of discovery, learning and growth. We look ahead to what is possible and are not afraid to experiment.
We believe that the best solutions come from trying things out instead of just talking about the possibilities. That's why we work with prototypes to test our technology in practice. See us as an incubator for innovation. Together we work on the future of your company.
Discover
There are plenty of technical possibilities that are constantly changing. It is often difficult to see whether you can use these possibilities within your company. For example, can you solve existing bottlenecks with it or can you use it to bring new products to the market? Perhaps you realize that there are opportunities but you do not know how to use them.
We help you map out the possibilities, estimate their feasibility and set out a plan to further develop the promising possibilities. Through exploratory discussions we gain insight into the organization, processes, bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement. With our expertise and experience we can then indicate which possibilities we see and estimate their feasibility. In everything we do, the success of the final idea for your company is central to us.
To research
Do you already have concrete ideas for improvements or new products but are you unsure whether it is technically and financially feasible? We can map this out together via a proof of principle.
We determine the global architecture of the solution and identify critical aspects that qualify for a proof of principle. From testing whether a concept appeals to a target group with a mock-up to validating critical technical principles that make or break the solution with a test setup.
To develop
Do you already have concrete ideas for improvements or new products and has it already become clear from preliminary research that the idea has a good chance of success? Have critical technical uncertainties also been validated? By realizing a prototype, we bring ideas to life and the entire concept can be tested in practice. In everything we do, your company, customer and market are central. In all choices that we make together, the main thing for us is whether the elaboration will ultimately be a success for your company.
We have expertise in software, hardware, mechanics and design and are able to realize complex prototypes.
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