Expertise in Wood technology

Byggande i trä av olika typer av konstruktioner har ökat starkt sedan 1994, då den förändrade europeiska konstruktionsstandarden innebar att man får bygga mer än två våningar i trä. Sedan dess har intresset för området vuxit stort i Sverige och i resten av världen med fler höga träbyggnader och and…

Joints and connections for wooden frames are many: nailed, screwed, mortised, glued… they hold together building parts in both small and large structures. In this area, RISE helps companies and partners to develop new technology and to quality-assure products and productions.

Extending the lifespan of wood products and enabling reuse is crucial for a circular and resource-efficient wood industry. By developing flexible building systems, digital tools, and market structures, we can promote the reuse and recycling of wood, which reduces climate impact and conserves resour…

The development of new wood-based materials and components is crucial for the wood industry to meet future demands of sustainability and competitiveness. By replacing fossil raw materials, optimizing service life, and strengthening the functionality of materials, wood can play a stronger role in th…

RISE has broad and deep expertise in timber construction. Through technical innovations, modularization, and clear procurement requirements, we are strengthening timber's position as a future-proof material – adapted for both climate change and aesthetics.

RISE has extensive and interdisciplinary expertise in wood production, covering the industrial processes that convert raw materials into refined wood products, with sawmills as the hub of the value chain. The field is developing rapidly through digitalization, energy efficiency improvements, and in…

Discover the latest in wood innovation with our new magazine from RISE Wood Technology. Explore how we are driving change towards a circular wood value chain and supporting society's transition to a more sustainable future.

As an independent research institute, RISE has a unique role to develop methods together with the sawmill industry and other actors to measure the properties of the wood and to optimize the production processes so that the exchange of requested products increases and resource consumption decreases …

RISE has experience of different rules for appearance grading of sawn timber and of formulating sawmill-specific rules, which are adapted to both raw material and customers. RISE can participate in the formulation of grading rules and in setting requirements when automatic grading systems for green…

Among sawmill processes, timber drying is distinguished as a time- and energy consuming process, which requires large investments in equipment, and which greatly affects the quality of the timber. Consequently, it is important for the industry to have access to experts in timber drying.

High-resolution wood characterization is mostly done in tree breeding and genetic studies in collaboration with researchers from academic and research institutes. The samples analysed can be drill cores or cross-cut discs from well-planned field or greenhouse tests.

RISE Acoustic Laboratory has extensive scientific and practical experience in helping the industry and society by providing sound and vibration testing and verification services. To achieve effective sound design and noise reduction, we recommend involving us early in the process to ensure optimal …

The chemical substances used in wood protection to prevent rot, mold, and marine pests often contain biocidal products whose levels are increasingly being regulated by authorities nationally and internationally. RISE experts can help customize wood protection options – both existing with less envir…

RISE furniture expertise has both breadth and depth. We handle issues such as strength, safety, fire, electronics, chemistry, etc. The products can be, for example, chairs, beds, child gates, kitchen fittings, etc.

RISE tests strength- and deformation properties of wood-related structures and construction products.

Wood-based Products cover the entire value chain from structural timber to EWP or Engineered Wood Products such as Cross Laminated Timber (CLT), LVL, laminated wood, wood-based board materials and wood-based materials and products. This also includes work on standardization and regulations for cons…