Innovating with purpose

How can you use technology smartly to make the industry safer, more efficient, and smarter? Martijn van ’t Wout, Director of Smart AIS, shares his vision in the NVDO’s industry magazine Asset Management. His key message: innovation is a means to an end – not a goal in itself.

In the article Innovating with purpose, written by Mark Oosterveer from iTanks, Martijn explains how we at Smart AIS are constantly looking for solutions that truly create value for our clients. Technology plays an important role in that process, but always with a clear purpose: reducing risks, improving safety, and speeding up workflows.

'A drone or robotic dog might look impressive, but if it doesn’t deliver enough value, we’ll honestly say: ‘Don’t do it'.'

Our strength lies in combining innovative tools like drones, 3D laser scanning, and data processing with smart algorithms. This makes complex inspections both insightful and actionable. Whether it’s on an offshore platform or an industrial site – we use technology as a practical tool.

What makes the article particularly valuable is its focus on chain collaboration. At Maintenance NEXT, we joined forces with partners such as Viewport.ai, SPIE and Gemba on the exhibition floor. A strong example of how working together in the value chain leads to smart and future-proof solutions.

'If, together with the chain and the client, we determine that something can be done better – then we should definitely do it.'

Curious about our approach or want to read the full article? Get in touch with us or read the article in Asset Management issue no. 2 below, or access the full magazine via Vakblad Asset Management - NVDO (only available in Dutch).