ODW Innovation Day 2026

On February 25, 2026, we experienced a very special day at the ODW headquarters in Steinau an der Straße: Innovation Day 2026. Colleagues from all departments and sites came together to experience innovation up close, exchange ideas, and jointly discuss current and future topics.

Right from the start, it became clear what innovation means at ODW: it is not an abstract concept, but something we actively shape and live together. The combination of inspiring keynotes, exciting production tours, and open exhibition areas in B5/B6, the tool shop, and the laboratory provided the perfect setting for this.

The keynotes presented new developments from Engineering and IT, ranging from cobot solutions in manufacturing to artificial intelligence and Microsoft Copilot in everyday work. Particularly valuable were the hands-on insights into ongoing projects, process improvements, and product innovations from recent years, which were showcased by the project teams, development, IT, SAP, and quality departments as part of the exhibition.

The high level of active participation from our workforce deserves special mention. The strong interest, numerous discussions, and direct feedback clearly demonstrated how important and relevant innovation work is across all areas of ODW. This open dialogue is exactly what makes both Innovation Day and ODW successful.

A heartfelt thank you goes to everyone involved: the speakers, the project and organization teams, the exhibitors, and all colleagues who contributed significantly to the success of Innovation Day 2026 through their commitment, ideas, and openness.

Innovation Day impressively demonstrated what can be achieved when know-how, curiosity, and collaboration come together – and it sparks enthusiasm for the next steps we will take together toward the future.

The strong response and the great success of the day motivate us to plan further innovation days in the future.