Innovation Services
Engineering and innovation support for industrial technology companies
Aabakken provides engineering and innovation support to companies developing new industrial products and technologies.
Our experience spans product development, feasibility studies and early-stage innovation projects, particularly within industrial equipment, aquaculture technology and mechanical systems.
Strategic planning for innovation
Successful innovation projects begin with clear technical and commercial direction.
We support companies in defining:
• project scope and development strategy
• technical feasibility and development risks
• cost estimates and development timelines
• commercial potential and market relevance
Early strategic planning significantly increases the probability of successful product launches.
Technical product development
Aabakken has extensive experience contributing to industrial product development projects.
Typical activities include:
• feasibility studies and concept development
• mechanical design and CAD modelling
• prototyping and technical testing
• product development for industrial applications
• support in patenting and intellectual property processes
Our role is often to bridge engineering, commercial goals and practical implementation.
Engineering competencies
Typical technical competencies
- Mechanical design and industrial development
- CAD modelling and design for manufacturing
- Technical feasibility studies and certification
- Innovation project structuring & management
- Industrial product commercialization
Public funding and innovation programs
Public innovation funding can significantly reduce development costs and accelerate innovation.
Aabakken assists companies in navigating funding opportunities in Norway and Chile, including:
• preparation of innovation project applications
• structuring development projects to meet funding criteria
• coordination with research institutions and partners
These programs can help companies move faster from concept to industrial implementation.
Selected development projects
Innovation thrives on collaboration
Topro
Welfare technology
Unique features were developed and industrialized in under one year, taking the product from research to international sales.r fra research til salg internasjonalt
Håg / Flokk
New seating
An innovative redesign of the Capisco—Peter Opsvik's best-selling chair.
Integralift
Patient Handling
A unique integrated patient lifter for homecare. Completed in under two years from initial research through certification to international distribution.
Optinose
Medical equipment
Testing and development of nasal drug-delivery equipment, spanning startup phase to public listing.
Jøtul
Fireplace insert
Research, business development, and prototyping of the next generation of fireplace inserts featuring an expansive flame view.
Molift /Etac
Patient Handling
A unique portable patient lifter that enhanced caregiver safety—16 months from research to market launch.
Biosort
Aquaculture Technology
A robotic system for automated recognition, sorting, and safe transport of fish.