Since the outbreak of COVID-19, governments worldwide have invested enormous resources in scaling up their testing capacity. PCR testing is the most reliable test method, but it can take several hours to a few days to deliver test results, leaving a window in which infection may spread. Olfert Landt, CEO of TIB Molbiol, identified the need for a shorter lead time and came up with the idea to develop a continuous PCR test machine. Samples are not moved through the testing process in batches as is normally done, but one by one, reducing the total testing time significantly.

Dentsply Sirona is a leading provider of dental products and technologies, with a focus on providing innovative solutions for better, safer, and faster dental care. The company produces instruments and dental implants for dentists worldwide and has been operating for over 130 years. To continue to provide high-quality products and remain competitive in the industry, Dentsply Sirona needed to update and automate their production process.

CP Kelco, part of the US-based J.M. Huber Corporation, is known for producing nature-based ingredients such as carrageenan and pectin that are used to enhance the texture and consistency of food, personal care, and pharmaceutical products. The company was in the process of developing a new product but encountered a challenge when the project plan required more details. To address this issue, CP Kelco asked DIS/CREADIS for assistance in facilitating a three-day workshop that would help update the project plan and establish a common understanding and overview of the project.