Innovations for the future: Endress+Hauser relies on sustainability!

Innovations for the future: Endress+Hauser relies on sustainability!

Weil am Rhein, Deutschland - In an impressive year 2024, Endress+Hauser reported patents on average on every working day and thus focused on innovation. This was recently celebrated at the 2025 innovator meeting, an event that took place in the football stadium of SC Freiburg. Around 400 employees took part in honoring the creative minds of the company, which with their inventions lay the foundation for the future.

The meeting was made by Dr. Andreas Mayr, Chief Operating Officer, and Dr. Christine Koslowski, director of intellectual property rights. Among their guests were the innovative thinkers of the company, who contributed to the fact that Endress+Hauser in 2024 received a total of 701 patents, which exceeded the number of annual first registrations of 285. In view of over 9,000 active patents in the portfolio, the innovative strength of Endress+Hauser is undisputed. It is encouraging that 91 percent of the inventions have arisen in cooperation between several developers. This shows how important cross -divisional thinking and teamwork are for company success. [Verlagshaus-Jaumann] reports that the innovations aim to reduce the maintenance effort for customers and to develop measuring devices that can check themselves.

focus on sustainability and environmental protection

Another focus is on sustainability, which is becoming increasingly important today. Endress+Hauser invested over 275.6 million euros in research and development in 2024, which corresponds to 7.4 percent of sales. Newly developed products aim to enable energy and material savings. This fits the general trend reversal in industry, which is also reflected in mechanical engineering. German mechanical engineering plays a key role in the implementation of the EU Green Deal, and numerous companies in the measurement of sustainability sector are of increasing importance. According to a survey, 100 percent of mechanical engineering companies see a chance in sustainability. [McKinsey] emphasizes that innovative processes and efficiency are crucial for the implementation of these goals.

The innovation culture at Endress+Hauser is particularly pronounced in the Freiburg Innovation Center Friz, where teams can experiment and develop new ideas. Christine Koslowski, who has headed the patent department for four years, promotes this creative work environment with its extensive experience of 16 years in the company.

award and recognition for inventors

At the innovator meeting, not only patents were recognized, but prices for economically successful patents and process improvements were also awarded. It should be emphasized that the first award of a price for ecodesign and circular economy, which the company is to continue to steer the company in the direction of sustainable product development. This initiative is an important step in making a positive contribution to the environment and at the same time being able to survive in international competition.

In the end, it can be stated that Endress+Hauser, with its strong innovative strength, acts not only in the Weil am Rhein, but also internationally as a pioneer in mechanical engineering and sustainability. Many challenges remain, especially with regard to patent protection and brand problems, the responsible persons agree. But with a good team and the courage to take new ground, they are well positioned for the future.