On Friday May 27th, we met up with a man named Rodrigo at BQ in Madrid. BQ is an engineering and technology business. It started when six engineers came together with ideas for technology innovations. They have USBs, tablets, 3D printers, and even a smartphone. Rodrigo showed us their smartphone and explained to us how it came about. He took the time to show us almost all the tests the smartphone most go through before it’s put on the market. They have tests to cover durability, flexibility, lighting, and waterproof. He informed us they are the 3rd major brand in units in Spain. This is such a crazy thought because they are only right behind Apple and Sony which are major brands in the US. So maybe one day BQ will reach the US as well.
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were very curious to know how they continue to grow and develop new ideas. He
explained that they work with the local schools to integrate this field of
study. Rodrigo explained the three key components of their strategy: hardware,
software, and design. He said they are teaching this to the students so they can
help expand the company. I think this is
incredible because it’s a growing industry throughout the entire world and new
innovations are coming out every second.
BQ is definitely leading the way for technology in their field. Being a technically challenged person, but trying to learn, I tried to absorb what they are doing and was very intrigued by their technology innovations. I especially liked that they focus on children being the future and how important it is for them to learn new advances in technology too. Good post Autumn!
ReplyDeleteBQ was such a learning experience, it was very neat to see all the test they they put their products through before putting them on the market. What a great trip.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this trip more than I thought I would. I know we all had a long night but the tour through BQ was so interesting and informative! I'd be interested in keeping up with the company's success and expansion in the future.
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