PCH Innovations GmbH
PCH Innovations: A Creative Engineering Office for a Sustainable Future
editPCH Innovations is a creative engineering office based in Berlin that focuses on the development of technologies and experiences that contribute to regeneration, inspiration, and empowerment. The office brings together experts from various disciplines, including engineers, designers, coders, philosophers, researchers, and storytellers, to develop innovative solutions for a diverse range of industries.
Key Products and Services
editPCH Innovations offers a wide range of services, from problem and opportunity analysis to innovation strategy and speculative design approaches, as well as materials science research, creative engineering, and the development of AI and robotics systems. Specific areas include:
- Innovation Strategy + Storytelling: Development of strategic concepts and narratives that connect technology and humanity.
- Exploratory Operating Models: Creation of new operating models based on experimentation and learning.
- Speculative Design: Designing future-oriented concepts that open up new perspectives and possibilities.
- Material Research: Research and development of new materials and technologies, such as the use of mycelium for post-humanist design practices[1][3].
- AI + Robotics: Application of AI and robotics to promote circular practices and sustainable solutions, such as the B.I.L.L. sneaker repair robot for Nike[1][4].
Main Mission and Values
editThe mission of PCH Innovations is to use technology as a medium for regeneration, inspiration, and empowerment. The company advocates for a future-oriented industry that turns away from extractive growth and instead strives for qualitative, meaningful development and self-actualization. The company's values are deeply rooted in the belief that technology and humanity must be aligned to shape a sustainable future[1][3].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editPCH Innovations is strongly committed to research and development of sustainable solutions. A central concept is the "Industrial Biome," a model that designs factories to function like forests – through the balance of emerging manufacturing technology, digital infrastructure, and ecological regeneration. Other initiatives include:
- Circular Fashion: Development of solutions such as the Rezip module, a tool-based workspace for repairing zippers, and the Disassembly Station system for semi-automatic disassembly of protective clothing to reduce textile waste[3].
- Regenerative Microfactories: Research to replace extractive manufacturing centers with regenerative microfactories based on circular principles.
- Collaborations: Partnerships with companies like NVIDIA to develop new technologies such as Instant NeRF that accelerate the production of augmented reality and enable immersive experiences[3].
PCH Innovations is a pioneer in shaping a sustainable future by connecting technology, design, and humanity to create a better, future-ready world.