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The 2022 Domel Awards Ceremony
Digitalisation was the main theme of this year's Domel Awards.
Today, digitalisation is no longer a choice. Digitalisation and the automation of business and manufacturing processes are the key strategic activities for our company's sustainable development. Digitalisation demands changes and the development of new modes of operation in all areas, and employees and corporate culture are the key factors in this.
The event's honorary guest was Vesna Nahtigal, General Manager of the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In her opening speech, she congratulated our company for being among the leading businesses in terms of the number of innovation awards conferred by the Chamber of Commerce, with an impressive twelve golden awards over the last twenty years. Nahtigal also touched on the issue of digitalisation and the goals related to improving the current situation in this field in Slovenia. Innovation is key to raising the added value of Slovenian companies. An alliance among science, business and politics will contribute to Slovenia's greater resilience to various crises.
The following awards were presented this year:
- Ten bronze innovation awards to: Blaž Bernard, Borut Fejfar, Erik Omerzel, Kristjan Kostelec, Luka Romič, Tomaž Furlan, Tomaž Pečnik, Tomaž Pegam, Uroš Vrhunc and Tomaž Veber;
- Five silver innovation awards to: Jernej Trojar, Jure Benedičič, Matej Bevk, Robert Rovtar and Robert Špacapan;
- One golden innovation award to: Jernej Primožič;
- An award for the largest number of innovation proposals submitted to: Jernej Primožič;
- An innovation mentor award to: Boštjan Demšar;
- A Domel values award to: assembly line 4, where dry and wet vacuum cleaner motors are assembled;
- The best TPM development award to: BST, where thermoplastic insulation is being sprayed;
- Professional innovation project team award to: ZKG motor R&D team, ZKG motors are high voltage motors.
Industrial software that is used in all manufacturing processes requires various modifications and optimisations and, when production needs to be adapted to new products, even entire programs written in various programming languages. This is precisely the area where Jernej Primožič excelled last year. By modifying the software, he improved the response times and significantly reduced the high costs of equipment maintenance. The next challenge Jernej focused on was writing new programs for the winding machines. He also came up with good ideas to improve machine vision and used 3D printing to produce work tools. The solution he introduced for mounting Husquarna motors is working, and the required software has been put in place. Moreover, Jernej earned the golden award both in terms of the ideas he presented and their implementation, as his innovation also saw the most registered and implemented improvements in the past year.
Martin Pintar, manager of the innovation activity, informed us about the number and quality of this year's innovative ideas. Compared to the previous year, there were fewer innovative initiatives, but they were of very high quality in 2022. They were submitted by employees from all departments in the company, which means that the culture of innovation is well established.
In his concluding speech the Chairman of the Board, Matjaž Čemažar, shared some interesting new facts about the practical application of artificial intelligence. He said that digitalisation was an opportunity that our generation can use to increase productivity, and a tool we can apply to achieve our main goal: to increase added value. However, digitalisation is much more than simply the automation of manufacturing processes. Artificial intelligence can write a speech, describe Domel's profile and propose a strategy for its digital transformation, which can include the following: introducing advanced data analytics, preventive equipment maintenance, advanced sensors that monitor energy consumption, placing digital orders and making digital payments, predicting trends and orders, reducing stock and so on. Domel is already using a lot of these applications, but we still have a great deal of work to do in this area. And we should never be afraid to embrace new challenges. Čemažar also highlighted the fact that young but experienced staff are key to our future. With regard to next year’s event, he said that he hopes women would also be among those recognised for their innovations, because they also have great ideas, as has already been proven many times in the past.
The event was accompanied by performances from students of the Škofja Loka Music School.
More Domel insights:
Let’s take a closer look at why the e-bike is so amazing. It contributes to sustainable mobility and also helps improve the health of individuals and of society as a whole. The option of purchasing a Domel-driven e-bike bearing your company’s logo provides an additional incentive for increasing physical activity. Did you know that we offer personalised bikes? Riding an e-bike can help employees improve their physical fitness, reduce their stress levels and help them on their way towards a healthier lifestyle. They can now incorporate physical exercise into their daily routine, which eliminates the need to spend time at the gym. But that’s not all the e-bike has to offer. Adaptable mobility is another one of its many super powers, helping employees avoid traffic jams and providing them with a fast and efficient means of getting around. E-bikes are perfect for shorter or medium-length distances, and can be combined with public transport for the best results. And let’s not forget about how much money they can save on fuel and parking charges. E-bikes can open the door to mobility and independence for every employee, not all of whom will have a driving licence or a car. Let’s take a look at how e-bikes are saving the planet. Their CO2 emissions are low because they don’t produce direct exhaust gases or particles. This improves air quality. Domel encourages its employees to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle in their free time. It places great emphasis on recreation, to which it gives substantial financial support. We help finance recreational activities away from the workplace, including skiing, swimming and group recreation in sports halls. We also co-finance massages, visits to the sauna, and holiday accommodation by the sea and at spa resorts. We cover the registration fee in full for employees who wish to take part in running and cycling events, subsidise season tickets for the swimming pool, sauna and tennis facilities at Ratitovec institute, and provide vouchers for group exercise, fitness, massage and recreational swimming in Železniki, Škofja Loka and Kranj. During the summer months, we exercise and take part in various events at Selca sports park. Every year we organise an unforgettable employee picnic, which provides a perfect mix of entertainment and sport. In the autumn and winter we organise group recreation, where employees can play badminton, table tennis, five-a-side football, volleyball or basketball for free. There can be no excuse for not taking part in fitness or group activities on grounds of price, as we provide vouchers that keep costs to a minimum. And if you’re a skiing enthusiast, you’ve come to the right place, with low-price ski passes available for the Soriška Planina, Stari Vrh, and Cerkno ski resorts. Every day we make a wide range of apples available for our employees. We do all of this to promote sustainability and our employees’ health. E-bikes are proving to be a key factor in the development of a more sustainable future. Not only do they reduce CO2 emissions, but they also provide long-term benefits for individuals and the environment. The combination of fun, recreation and e-bikes gives our employees an unforgettable experience. We are building a more sustainable future – one that connects us and makes us healthier, happier and full of energy.
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