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New center will accelerate industrial use of additive manufacturing

Combining additive manufacturing, or 3D printing with new sustainable materials, allows for a more flexible and resource-efficient production. But for companies to be able to fully utilize the strength of the technology, support is needed in every step along the supply chain ranging from development of new business models to product design and testing in a real production environment. Therefore, RISE is opening up the Application Center for Additive Manufacturing together with industrial and academic partners.Additive manufacturing enables a paradigm shift for the industry and is relevant

How does real-world handling affect protein drugs?

There is little research on real-world handling of protein drugs. Although it is well known that proteins may be affected by exposure to heat, sunlight or shaking, it is not known to what extent transportation and handling can cause an adverse effect on these specific types of drugs. RealHOPE aims to measure real-life events during drug handling to develop methods for simulating these events. The results of this project will aid the development of more robust protein drugs with increased safety profiles for patients. The project is coordinated by RISE and Lund University and is funded by the

Testing interactions between self-driving vehicles and pedestrians in central Gothenburg

How can self-driving vehicles interact with pedestrians in traffic? This has been investigated by the research project GLAD (Goods delivery during the Last mile with Autononomus Driving vehicles). A study with self-driving delivery vehicles and pedestrians was carried out in the parking garage of the central Gothenburg shopping center Nordstan.The GLAD project aims to investigate and create knowledge about trust and acceptance for self-driving delivery vehicles in Sweden. The project is funded by the Swedish Transport Administration. RISE, Aptiv, Clean Motion, Combitech and Halmstad

World’s Longest Indoor Autonomous Vehicle Test Track Now Open

The automotive industry is undergoing change and tests and trials are being conducted more agilely. AstaZero is now opening the world’s longest indoor track for testing active safety systems and autonomous technologies for all types of vehicles. Vehicle operators are able to conduct tests 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with reproducible light and surfaces.AstaZero is the world’s first full-scale independent testing and demonstration facility for future road safety, and it is now being expanded to house the world’s longest indoor track: 700 metres long and 40 metres wide. AstaZero Dry Zone

Sweden's electromobility test center is being established in Gothenburg, Nykvarn and Borås

Chalmers University of Technology and RISE are now commencing construction of Sweden's electromobility test center: Swedish Electric Transport Laboratory (SEEL). Electrification of the transport sector is to be speeded up at SEEL's three plants in Gothenburg, Nykvarn and Borås.Through close collaboration between the twin owners Chalmers University of Technology and RISE, the Swedish government and the industrial partners CEVT, Scania, Volvo Cars and the Volvo Group, the test center will be a key resource – open to collaboration with players throughout Europe – in terms of making Sweden a

Your absent-mindedness is business as usual, shows new research

Are you often absent-minded, feeling that your thoughts are meandering away unpredictably? Now there is a scientific explanation. New research from Lund University and RISE, Research Institutes of Sweden, in Sweden shows that the brain’s nerve cells are completely reliable—in their unreliability. This is revealed by a new mathematical method and experimental measurements.-    The findings are significant for our fundamental grasp of the brain’s function, which is important not only for understanding disorders of the brain, but also for the growth of AI technology and machine learning which

Co-operation between RISE and the Swedish National Space Agency

The need to analyze data from space is increasing in the challenge of climate impact, for making weather prognosis and for example within the forest industry. RISE and the Swedish National Space Agency have signed an agreement for a long-term and strategic co-operation, developing the Swedish Space Data Lab for the benefit of the Society and Industry.Data from space, Earth Observation data, is used in a wide spectrum of fields. It is indispensable for weather forecasts and for analyzing climate trends, but is also extremely important for forestry, in agriculture business, and other areas

Europe's first 3D-printed boat launched

A seaworthy boat, 3D printed in one piece, has now been launched in Gothenburg. This is the first time this has happened in Europe. The boat has been printed at RISE and is the result of a collaboration between RISE and Cipax, which owns the boat model Pioner.3D printing instead of conventional rotational molding in boat manufacturing makes it possible to manufacture tailor-made designed boats in small series at low cost and with short lead times. - With this technology, we get far greater freedom in the design of our boats. We can easily make adjustments or additions, and then send the

Using lignin for greener asphalt

NCC and RISE Research Institutes of Sweden have commenced collaboration to test the renewable raw material lignin as a binding agent in asphalt. The project is part of the efforts to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and dependence on fossil products.- By replacing fossil raw materials with renewables, we will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from road construction and maintenance, while also broadening the range of raw materials for our end product. In this project, we see potential to reduce carbon emissions by up to 20 percent for finished asphalt and we are now set to test and

The world's longest indoor test track for self-driving vehicles

AstaZero is now building the world's longest indoor track for testing self-driving vehicles. AstaZero is the leading test bed for the automated transport systems of the future. With the new indoor track, AstaZero consolidates its position as a world-unique test environment.The Swedish test bed AstaZero, located in Hällered outside Borås, is the world's first full-scale independent test and demonstration environment for future traffic safety. Every year, more than 1.2 million people worldwide are killed in traffic accidents. Active safety is a way to reduce the number of fatal accidents.

Nordic initiative for transport of passengers and goods by drone

The Nordic countries are joining forces to drive the development of drone transports for both goods and passengers. The Nordic Drone Initiative (NDI) will pave the way for new sustainable business models. It can be about air-taxis, autonomous courier services or new tourist concepts.- We have very similar conditions in the Nordic region in terms of weather but also within infrastructure, market and regulations. Together we can be in the front of the development and make it possible for companies to develop sustainable transport solutions with drones, says Tor Skoglund from RISE Research

A new centre for bioeconomy development test beds

Now work begins with the investment in a world-unique test bed environment for commercialization of new technologies, products and services within bioeconomy. In a first phase, a flexible pilot hall is being built with several different test beds adjacent to RISE already established activities in Örnsköldsvik.In the autumn budget, the Government has allocated RISE SEK 350 million over two years to RISE with the intent to intensify work on sustainable solutions in bioeconomy. The addition will strengthen RISE investment in test beds for biorefinery. Now, the first step is being taken in the

Sweden’s first testbed for sustainable composite manufacturing

In Piteå, Northern Sweden, the Swedish research institute RISE, is building an innovative facility for testingsustainable composite manufacturing. The testbed for sustainable composite manufacturingat RISE  offers new opportunities for testing, developing and demonstrating sustainable material, technologies and manufacturing processes for the future. The heart of the test bed is a servohydraulic press from AP&T.Set to be inaugurated in April, the testbed will give researchers and companies far more opportunities for testing, developing and demonstrating sustainable material, technologies

From dustbags to respiratory protection

The ongoing corona pandemic has created great global demand for respiratory protection. Electrolux’s factory in Sweden, which manufactures vacuum cleaner bags, is now quickly switching parts of its operations to be able to produce at least one million face masks per month. The Swedish research institute and project partner RISE has tested and CE-marked the face masks according to the European standard EN149. The project is co-financed with Vinnova, Sweden´s innovation agency.The demand for disposable respiratory protection is huge amid the Corona pandemic. The factory Electrolux Filter AB

Wind power in cold climates

RISE and Skellefteå Kraft will develop a unique test center for wind power in cold climate in Arjeplog in the north of Sweden. Here, the global wind power industry will be able to test their turbines.One of the goals of the project "cold climate test site for transition to 100 % renewables", which RISE runs together with Skellefteå Kraft, was to establish a test bed for wind turbines in cold climate. The site for the test bed is Uljabuouda wind farm in Arjeplog municipality in North Bothnia, which is owned by Skellefteå Kraft and where one will find historically documented challenges with

Ban on fluorine waxes in ski sports demands effective test methods

Starting the winter season 2020 – 2021, the International Ski Federation, FIS, will introduce a total ban on fluorinated waxes in all ski disciplines. This means that the roadmap towards a PFAS-free competitive skiing, developed by 30 stakeholders from international skiing together with RISE and Peak Innovation, now can be enforced faster. Now it is important to develop an effective test method for detecting fluorine on the skis that can be used in major international competitions.Within the project POPFREE Ski Goes Global, coordinated by RISE Research Institutes of Sweden and Peak

Innovation project to reduce cost of floating solar plants

Large-scale floating photovoltaics plants can be one of the solutions for a sustainable energy supply. The EU has now approved a project that will optimize the anchoring and mooring of floating solar plants and adapt the anchoring to ocean environment as well. The aim is to significantly reduce the cost of anchoring floating solar parks.RISE is part of a consortium of Swedish, Spanish and Portuguese players who have now received funding from the European Union's European Maritime and Fishery Fund (EMFF) to develop the technology for anchoring and mooring floating solar cells. The project (

A comfortable bus station for arctic conditions

A new, experimental bus station, designed for arctic conditions, has been opened in Umeå to coincide with the EU’s Arctic Forum on the 2nd of October. The bus station is christened the “Station of being” – a place where travelers can “just be”, aimed at transforming a cold and boring wait into an unexpected, pleasant break. The “Station of being” is designed by RISE (Sweden) and Rombout Frieling Lab (The Netherlands).The municipality of Umeå is involved in several sustainability projects, one of which is aimed at promoting travelling in a more sustainable way. Within the frame of this EU

A comfortable bus station for arctic conditions

A new, experimental bus station, designed for arctic conditions, has been opened in Umeå to coincide with the EU’s Arctic Forum on the 2nd of October. The bus station is christened the “Station of being” – a place where travelers can “just be”, aimed at transforming a cold and boring wait into an unexpected, pleasant break. The “Station of being” is designed by RISE (Sweden) and Rombout Frieling Lab (The Netherlands).[A Station of being. Fotograf Samuel Pettersson] The municipality of Umeå is involved in several sustainability projects, one of which is aimed at promoting travelling in a

Smart navigation systems can increase safety and reduce the climate impact in shipping

The research project Prepare Ships, led by RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, will develop a navigation system that foresees the positions of other vessels through machine learning. This reduces the risk of collisions and enables more efficient navigation. The project has recently been granted funding through the “European GNSS Agency”, GSA.A consortium of Swedish, Norwegian and German partners has now been given the go-ahead for their research and innovation project that will increase safety and efficiency in shipping. The goal of Prepare Ships is to create a positioning solution for

Collaboration for fluorine-free waxing in competitive skiing

Key stakeholders from ski sports in Europe gathered recently, to stimulate the phase-out of highly fluorinated substances with high environmental and health risks in competitive skiing. The POPFREE Ski Goes Global project, led by RISE Research Institutes of Sweden and Peak Innovation, has fluorine-free competitive skiing as main goal. A survey among elite skiers shows that 86% are in favour of fluorine-free waxing, if equal for all.Vegard Ulvang, Olympic champion in cross-country skiing and chairman of the cross-country committee in the International Ski Federation (FIS) is active in the

RISE contributes to the replacement of animal tests

In order to more easily detect endocrine disrupting chemicals and reduce the need for animal testing, new test methods are being developed. Researchers at RISE have successfully evaluated a new method for determining whether substances are endocrine disruptors. Now the new method is close to international adoption.Instead of using animal experiments, this method is performed in vitro, with cells cultured in a laboratory environment. - There are, of course, very strong ethical reasons for replacing animal experiments, but this work is also about finding better measurement methods.

Glittering sequins of wood

Is it really possible that something glittering and shimmering as sequins could be biobased? The answer is yes. A concept was recently presented at Milan Design Week by Elissa Brunato, a designer graduating from Central St Martins in London who have worked with researchers at RISE to explore the use of cellulosics in different roles than traditionally seen.Many times sustainability is seen as something disassociated from the wants of the fashion world. Elissa Brunato has collaborated with material scientists Tiffany Abitbol and Hjalmar Granberg at RISE to demonstrate that it is possible to

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