As part of the course “Technology and Innovation Management” in the Bachelor’s programme in Business Administration (specialisation in Entrepreneurship & Management), students had the opportunity to visit Ivoclar, the Liechtenstein-based dental company, at its headquarters in Schaan this semester.

In addition to gaining current insights into Ivoclar’s technology, innovation, and project management practices, the student group from the University of Liechtenstein also enjoyed impressions of the company’s state-of-the-art headquarters—including a visit to the in-house barista coffee bar. The group was accompanied by Clemens Armellini and Marie Scheuffele, both of the Professorship for Technology & Innovation.

The visit began with an interactive presentation of an ongoing process optimisation project focused on implementing a novel Programat sintering system. This hands-on “lecture day” offered the students a real-world look at the company’s internal innovation activities. The hosts walked the group through the entire journey—from the initial idea for streamlining processes, to the development of a new concept, and the current implementation stage of the innovative production system—while enthusiastically answering the students’ many questions.

The second half of the morning was dedicated to product innovation. Students gained valuable insights into Ivoclar’s product lifecycle management and were introduced to the company’s idea generation and evaluation process. In this context, they also learned about the key megatrends shaping Ivoclar’s business and how the company addresses them within its technological and industry context.

A warm thank-you to Ivoclar for the generous hospitality and the insightful programme put together for our students!