Innovation
SPIE's innovation efforts are led by a decentralised network of "research clubs" (in HVAC, telecom services, building technologies, etc.) and special committees (defence, healthcare, Eco CO2 committee, etc.).
The Group also welcomes input from employees with ideas for progress in their respective business lines, and organises an innovation contest that accepts entries relating to technologies, services, organisation and working methods.
SPIE Innovation Contest - some recent prize winners
Local authorities
Roaming video surveillance system featuring digital transmission technology
Environment
Incinerator for liquid and solid oil industry waste, with fume treatment to European standards
Technical installations
Photovoltaic module installation
Mechanical engineering
Remote handling claw
Outdoor networks
Multi-role truck (for materials supply and subsurface, lifting and drilling work)
Human resources
ARSENE risk assessment application (for risk analysis and tracking & monitoring of exposure levels)
Industrial techniques
Particulate carbon-trapping foam
Safety
Vehicle overloading indicator
Quality
Quality improvement system
An Innovation Club open to all
The Innovation Club has three missions: detect innovations within the SPIE Group, help to industrialise them where necessary, and promote them so that they offer the most widespread benefit possible. Almost a hundred projects are submitted each year, approximately half of which go on to receive awards.