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I am very satisfied that together, based on the engineering expertise of Saab Automobile, we can ensure the continued development of qualified engineering and automotive expertise in Sweden and in the region. The new company brings a unique opportunity to offer competitive development efforts to the international automotive market. An integrated engineering organization also increases the attractiveness of the material assets of Saab Automobile's bankruptcy estate, as future buyers may be offered access to the necessary engineering expertise to further develop these
Per Nordberg, CEO of Fouriertransform
For some time, we have discussed with Fouriertransform how we best can work together to preserve the unique competence in our region. Innovatum has already been commissioned to support the formation of new businesses through our incubation activities. Given the on-going structural change, we have received an expanded role. Therefore, we are very pleased and proud that this new company is established
Tore Helmersson, CEO of Innovatum AB
We look forward to exploring the possibilities of continually taking advantage of all the engineering expertise that exists in Trollhättan within the automotive field, together with Fouriertransform and Innovatum. Our development centre complements this initiative in an excellent manner
Marie Bredberg, CEO of Combitech
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Luxoft Acquires Pelagicore AB, a Sweden-Based Provider of Software Platforms and Services for In-Vehicle Infotainment Systems

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE) September 13, 2016 -- Luxoft Holding, Inc. (NYSE:LXFT), a leading provider of software development services and innovative IT solutions to a global client base, today announced that it has acquired Pelagicore AB, a leader in open source software (OSS) platforms and services for in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) and human machine interface (HMI) development. The company serves a number of blue-chip corporations and enjoys industry recognition as thought leaders in the HMI space with deep expertise in open source technologies, the cross-platform user interface (UI)

Fouriertransform invests in Lamera AB, a cutting-edge Gothenburg-based technology company in lightweight materials

Following the transaction Fouriertransform will own 27 percent of Lamera and the current main shareholder, Midroc New Technology, will retain a 27 percent holding.“Companies like Lamera with their cutting-edge technology within the Cleantech and lightweight materials sector are important for the development of the Swedish industry. The use of lightweight materials will grow significantly over the next 20 years as the need to lower both CO2emissions and transportation costs will increase. With Lamera’s Hybrix product, customers who demand high performance lightweight materials and flexible

Fouriertransform brings on AVL as new majority owner in Vicura

AVL List GmbH, the world’s largest independent company for the development of powertrain systems, is acquiring a 51 percent share in Vicura AB from Fouriertransform. Vicura, based in Trollhättan, Sweden, is one of the world’s leading transmission and hybrid design houses and will strengthen AVL’s broad range of development services.Vicura was developed by the state-owned Fouriertransform in 2011 as a spin-off from SAAB Automobile and General Motors, employing around 50 people and with a multitude of global customers. Vicura specializes in transmission and hybrid driveline development for

Fouriertransform sells LeanNova Group to ÅF AB

Engineering company LeanNova was started with support from Fouriertransform following the bankruptcy of Saab Automobile in order to preserve and commercialize the unique expertise that exists in Trollhättan, Sweden.At the start in the beginning of 2012, the company had two employees. This has grown to a headcount of almost 200. LeanNova has successfully established offices in Trollhättan, Gothenburg, Shanghai and Coventry, UK. The company has unique expertise in and capacity for delivering advanced engineering solutions. It has partnered with global customers, primarily in the automotive

Fouriertransform invests in APR Automation in Arvika, an automation integrator experiencing strong growth

Fouriertransform is investing together with the management of APR Automation. Following the transaction Fouriertransform will own 49 percent of APR Automation.“Companies like APR, active in the automation sector, are important building blocks for the development and success of the Swedish industry. Increased automation is key for retaining a strong production base in Sweden. By being a long-term, financially strong and active owner we can support APR Automation’s continued expansion” says Per Nordberg, CEO of Fouriertransform. APR Automation has for the past ten years grown from being a

ArcCore opens German subsidiary

Swedish AUTOSAR development tools specialist extends reach in Europe with Munich office.Gothenburg/Sweden – Munich/Germany, April 2, 2014 ArcCore, the independent software provider for AUTOSAR solutions with headquarters in Gothenburg/Sweden, is now extending its reach by establishing a subsidiary in Germany. The new ArcCore GmbH is based in Munich and serves as another hub for the company to better serve the European automotive market. In March 2014, the German office starts off with five employees for support and sales and is headed by Thomas Winkler, Vice President Europe at ArcCore.

Fouriertransform invests SEK 25 million in ÅAC Microtec AB

Uppsala-based ÅAC Microtec AB receives expansion capital to boost sales of their world leading microelectronics systems to aerospace- and industrial customers with very high technical requirements.ÅAC Microtec AB (ÅAC) globally provides high value space solutions and systems for commercial, governmental and educational customers through its partner network and office in Uppsala, Sweden. ÅAC has a unique competence and capacity to develop and manufacture robust, miniaturized multi-functional electronics systems. The company is today a core development partner in leading programs to launch

Fouriertransform Invests in Rototest

Swedish state-funded venture capital company Fouriertransform AB invests in Rototest International AB located in Rönninge, Stockholm. The investment is made in the form of a direct share issue and a convertible loan.Rototest International AB develops manufactures and markets test equipment, so called dynamometers, for the automotive industry. The company’s patented solutions for direct-coupled, hub-mounted dynamometers offer unique advantages over traditional techniques in terms of measurement accuracy and meet the requirements from increasingly more complex powertrains. Frost & Sullivan

Fouriertransform Invests in TitanX, Gothenburg

· Fouriertransform invests SEK 185 million in TitanX · Investment gives TitanX a solid base for future growth into new strategic markets · Plan to IPO TitanX in the next couple of yearsFouriertransform AB (“Fouriertransform”), the state-funded venture and growth capital fund focused on the Swedish automotive industry, has agreed to invest SEK 185 million to support the continued growth of TitanX Engine Cooling (“TitanX”). After the investment, Fouriertransform will own approximately 38% of TitanX, while EQT Opportunity will remain as majority owner. EQT Opportunity will appoint

Fouriertransform AB invests in Smart Eye AB

Fouriertransform AB is investing a total of SEK 25 million in Smart Eye AB in Gothenburg, through a combination of a directed new share issue and a loan. Following the transaction Fouriertransform’s shareholding will be 15 percent.Smart Eye is a leading supplier of so-called “eye tracking” technology to the automotive industry. The company also develops and sells “eye sensor” software and systems to a variety of customer segments for example to test facilities in the aerospace industry and for medical applications. More than 90 percent of sales are to countries outside Sweden. “Smart Eye

Fouriertransform is investing in CeDe Group AB in Malmoe, a company that produce and sell own developed customization of heavy vehicles and machinery

Fourier transform makes the investment together with the current owners, CEO Goran Bredinger and Vice President Håkan Johannesson. Following the transaction, Fouriertransform will have an ownership of 49 per cent.CeDe has over a long period built up an unique development and production expertise within heavy machinery, which has made them a well-renowned partner to customers such as Volvo Construction Equipment and Atlas Copco. The market trend, with increasingly complex products and demands for greater utilization of mechanical equipment, indicates a higher degree of variations and

Pelagicore Starts Munich office together with Key Qt Automotive Staff

Gothenburg, Sweden and Munich, Germany– April 25, 2012 – Pelagicore AB, a leader in open source automotive software and key GENIVI contributor announced today that it will start a new subsidiary, Pelagicore AG, together with a team of six very experienced Qt for Automotive experts. The new team shall deliver best-in-class professional services for Qt based automotive projects and also develop products to extend Qt and its use in the Pelagicore Infotainment Platform. The subsidiary shall open on July 1st of 2012 with offices in Munich, Germany under the leadership of Alex Diebald.Pelagicore

Pelagicore Starts Munich office together with Key Qt Automotive Staff

Gothenburg, Sweden and Munich, Germany– April 25, 2012 – Pelagicore AB, a leader in open source automotive software and key GENIVI contributor announced today that it will start a new subsidiary, Pelagicore AG, together with a team of six very experienced Qt for Automotive experts. The new team shall deliver best-in-class professional services for Qt based automotive projects and also develop products to extend Qt and its use in the Pelagicore Infotainment Platform. The subsidiary shall open on July 1st of 2012 with offices in Munich, Germany under the leadership of Alex Diebald.

Fouriertransform starts LeanNova Engineering – an engineering company in Trollhättan

Fouriertransform, Innovatum and individuals from Saab Automobile’s former management team have decided to start a jointly owned engineering company, LeanNova Engineering, which will deliver complete development projects to the automotive industry. At the same time, Fouriertransform and Combitech AB have entered into a letter of intent that makes it possible to eventually integrate their initiatives in Trollhättan to a jointly owned engineering company.In order to preserve and strengthen the automotive expertise in Sweden and in Trollhättan, Fouriertransform, Innovatum as well as leading

Fouriertransform invests in Pelagicore AB

Fouriertransform invests 20 MSEK in Pelagicore AB in Gothenburg, a technology and product development company with focus on Open Source software applications in the automotive infotainment industry.The investment will make Fouriertransform the largest minority owner. The invested funds will be used to continue expansion in the automotive industry and strengthen the company’s market position as one of the leading global suppliers of Open Source based software platforms for the In-vehicle infotainment (IVI) industry. ­– Open Source is still a new but fast growing technology in automotive

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