FLS – FAST LEAN SMART UK welcomed The German Ambassador, Miguel Berger for a visit to its Northern Office at Sci-Tech Daresbury.

The visit included a tour of the National Science and Innovation Campus, a specialist development for the ‘open innovation’ model of work across the commercial STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) sector.

FLS was introduced as a leading developer of AI and Machine Learning technology and FLS UK’s Senior Leadership Team discussed their progress since bringing the unique PowerOpt algorithm to the UK market in 2012.

“This was of particular interest to His Excellency.” said Jeremy Squire, Managing Director of FLS – FAST LEAN SMART UK. “PowerOpt began life in Cologne, Germany and continues as the bedrock of Europe’s leading field service scheduling and route planning software, FLS VISITOUR.”

“FLS continues to grow and international collaboration maximises our ability to produce next generation, real-time solutions for the world stage. It was an honour to present our success with ‘open innovation’ and particularly fitting as we celebrate FLS’ 30th anniversary this year.”

His Excellency Miguel Berger commented “An impressive visit to Sci-Tech Daresbury. Great to see how companies receive technological support by SCFT in order to further develop their products.”