June 14, 2019 in Access control

Wireless locks extend the reach of access control

As building security becomes smarter, the need for electronic access control grows. Wired access points and security doors have long been the backbone. Yet at the same time, even buildings with extensive electronic systems leave mechanically locked doors unmonitored and unguarded — and certainly not “smart”. Mechanical locks cannot be connected. Thankfully, the latest generation of wireless locks can replace them easily and integrate them seamlessly with almost any access system.

March 8, 2019 in Our way of working, Design

User-focused product design

There’s a common misconception that talking to customers means asking them for design solutions. Instead, research should strive to understand the customer’s …

Physical security, User experience (UX), Voice of the Customer (VOC)

February 21, 2019 in Locking, Sustainability

Developing energy harvesting products

For the last few years ASSA ABLOY has been developing energy harvesting technology to enable its products to be operated from external energy sources. …

Digital Door Locks, Energy efficiency, Energy harvesting, Physical security

February 13, 2019 in Our way of working, Design

Understanding the user’s experience

By observing how people interact with products at ASSA ABLOY's User Experience Lab, Iva Radosevic is able to understand end-users pain points. The insights …

Physical security, User experience (UX), Voice of the Customer (VOC)

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Language is not an obstacle

ASSA ABLOY Shared Technologies in Stockholm, Sweden, invited two Korean colleagues to share the technology expertise. The co-operation showed that engineers don't need English to communicate - engineers understand each other regardless!

Our way of working

What they saw stunned them - the clients couldn’t believe the way end-users interacted with their product

March 8, 2019 in Our way of working, Design

Physical security, User experience (UX), Voice of the Customer (VOC)

User-focused product design

There’s a common misconception that talking to customers means asking them for design solutions. Instead, research should strive to understand the customer’s goals, motivations, and desires - let design experts create something that meets those goals. Meet Katie Mowery, senior human factors specialist.

February 13, 2019 in Our way of working, Design

Understanding the user’s experience

By observing how people interact with products at ASSA ABLOY's User Experience Lab, Iva Radosevic is able to understand end-users pain points. The insights …

Physical security, User experience (UX), Voice of the Customer (VOC)

February 4, 2019 in Our way of working, Culture

Visual management fuels innovation

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Switzerland has transformed its processes using visual management techniques. It shows how everyone across the Group could …

Innovation

September 26, 2018 in In-home delivery, Our way of working, Smart homes, Industry & Ecosystems

What urbanization means to ASSA ABLOY

ASSA ABLOY has been focused on the urbanization megatrend for many years, but there are also many sub trends arising from urbanization. An increase in …

Urbanization, Emerging markets, Multi-family houses

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