Think Scenarios, Respond Fast − How the Wood-Panel Industry Adapts to Change by Embracing Sustainability and Innovation

Software-Defined Vehicles: An Arms Race in Full Swing − How Automotive Stakeholders Should Adapt not Just to Survive but to Thrive S01E10

Automotive is being transformed in direction CASE (connected, autonomous, shared, electric), and the pressure has never been higher on stakeholders to adapt. The emergence of Chinese newcomers poses an extra challenge for Europe. Against this backdrop, executives have a super-tough job to steer their companies in uncharted waters. We asked dr. Róbert Keszte Head of Country Hungary and Head of Operations Business Area Architecture & Networking Continental AG   whether there’s a way out of this maze. Listen to the full show and find out also: - what European stakeholders have got to learn from Chinese competitors, - whether supply chain disruptions will become rarer due to the fact that EVs need less parts, - what causes the recent EV fatigue, - to what extent foreign workers are needed to keep up growth, - whether procurement officers can sit back and relax in the post-covid era - what Róbert’s projection is for the near term

The Equipment for Mega Trend Automation is Made in Hungary − How Knapp Got its Hungarian Operation Up and Running at Record Speed

Knapp AG is far more than a manufacturer of warehouse automation equipment. It is a technology company that provides solutions to its customers and keep working with them closely in the long run to tend to any of their automation-related needs. Jörg Bergmann, VP of Operations explained further why tech development won’t cut the need for manpower, how they managed to complete their investment project from site selection to plant opening within just one year, and why he believes HIPA’s support is just extraordinary. Listen to the full show and find out: - in what way HIPA’s support is extraordinary compared to its counterparts - whether Knapp is planning to make human-shaped robots anytime soon, the kind that Amazon uses - how a company like Knapp can benefit from mega trend automation, and - whether Mr. Bergmann would do the whole project all over again if he had to Don’t forget to follow and rate the show. Any comments? Send us a message to komm@hipa.hu [komm@hipa.hu]. All rights reserved ©HIPA.

Think Scenarios, Respond Fast − How the Wood-Panel Industry Adapts to Change by Embracing Sustainability and Innovation

The recent economic challenges from the energy crisis to inflation to recession have taken a toll on the wood panel industry that is further under constant pressure to comply with sustainability requirements. Swiss Krono, a leading producer of laminate flooring and wood-based panels led by example when it tackled those issues head-on. CEO Martin Brettenthaler, who has left the firm in the meantime, shared the recipe for constant adaption and how it is possible to fight climate change in this energy-intensive sector.

Game On − Hungary and Europe in the Global Battery Race

The game is on when it comes to the global battery race. We picked the brain of top-notch experts to put the trends into perspective and find out about the latest in the industry. We also explored potential environmental concerns and the perspectives of riding the R&D wave that holds the promise of benefiting from high value-added activities. We asked renowned experts from Europe, the US and Hungary to share insights on the topic. The episode features: ·       Ágnes Szunomár, Head of Institute of Global Studies at Corvinus University of Budapest ·       Dr. Robert Dominko, Research Professor at the National Institute of Chemistry in Slovenia ·       Bob Galyen, Chairman of the SAE International Battery Standards Steering Committe ·       Péter Kaderják, Managing Director of the Hungarian Battery Association ·      Thore Sekkenes, European Battery Alliance Program Director Don’t forget to follow and rate the show. Any comments? Send us a message to komm@hipa.hu [komm@hipa.hu]. All rights reserved. HIPA 2024.

Can Cancer Ever Become a Managed Disease? − How AI-driven Cancer Research in Hungary Can Help Make It Happen

Many people don’t know the birthplace of digital pathology is Budapest, and a thriving local ecosystem has now paved the way for a new Pathology Innovation Incubator that is meant to take AI-driven cancer diagnostics to the next level. We asked the CEOs of the two global leaders that teamed up for the effort, Mr. Steven Lynum of Epredia and Dr. Béla Molnár of 3DHistech, to talk about the potential this endeavor holds, the role the Hungarian operation can play in the process, and most of all, whether cancer could become a chronic disease that can be managed like diabetes. Our guests also reflected on - the chances that waiting times in Hungary could be cut because these efforts take place in Hungary - what challenges scientists face when using AI to support cancer diagnostics - staying competitive with emerging companies - what might be possible if infinite funds were available for cancer research Read the summary of, and find more links to, the podcast at https://hipa.hu/podcast [https://hipa.hu/podcast]/, and don’t forget to follow and rate it. Any comments? Send us a message to komm@hipa.hu [komm@hipa.hu]. Check out our brand-new editorial content, HIPA Stories – Behind the Ribbon Cutting that showcases exciting tales of the local investor community in the form of in-depth reports. All articles are available at https://hipa.hu/report/ [https://hipa.hu/report/]. All rights reserved ©HIPA Nonprofit Zrt. - Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency.