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Mälarenergi's district heating system is at the centre of attention, with data analysis and collaboration being used to develop an AI-powered production control method. The aim is to reduce energy consumption while ensuring the correct temperature is delivered to customers.

In order to reverse the trend in disadvantaged areas and reduce segregation in society, several major initiatives are now being undertaken by authorities and municipal property owners in Sweden. The doctoral project Evaluation of area initiatives in Gothenburg analyses security and segregation usin…

When it comes to building materials, quality, safety, and sustainability are crucial. Cement is the heart of concrete, and together with sand, aggregate, and other additives, it forms the basis of construction projects such as bridges, roads, and buildings. The properties of both cement and concret…

RISE is now expanding its certification services in accordance with the standards of the Swedish Theft Prevention Association and the Swedish Fire Protection Association. This strengthens the opportunities for independent and quality-assured certification across the entire security market.

At RISE, Sofie Gustafsson gets to combine her interest in the environment and technology through research projects that support the transition of industry. As a recent graduate, she appreciates the variety, the clear sustainability perspective and the opportunity to grow in line with the assignment…

When Emil Hed did his thesis project at RISE, he did not know that it would be the start of an exciting career in research and development. But when a job opening came up that matched the content of his thesis, he took the chance – and got the job.

AstraZeneca in Södertälje is one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical manufacturers. Each year, nearly 12 billion tablets and capsules are produced here, along with significant quantities of inhalers, granules, powders, ampoules, vials, and syringes. The production accounts for approximately five …

New technology met history when RISE and the Swedish National Heritage Board joined forces in an AI project. Together, the two parties have developed an innovative method for identifying and classifying heritage buildings. The method can become an important piece of the puzzle when Sweden's built h…

The vast majority of wild berries in Sweden are left unpicked, and of those that are, most are picked by foreign workers linked to large wholesalers. After picking, a large proportion of the berries are sent out of the country for processing. The municipality of Bjurholm wanted to try a new approac…

The AI year 2025 is in full swing. It's clear that the pace isn’t slowing down. Momentum is increasing — new models, concepts, and technologies are emerging almost daily. For those unfamiliar with the field, it can feel overwhelming to keep up, and even those who are well-versed may struggle to mai…

A storm on the other side of the world. A strike in a European port. Delays that ripple through global transport chains. When transport disruptions strike, decisions need to be made quickly – but without real-time visibility, companies are often left in the dark. The Virtual Watch Tower project i…

The companies that can meet the demands of the future are those that dare to look beyond the obvious and manage multiple possible scenarios. With the right tools, you can navigate uncertainty and take control of your future – with innovation at its heart.

Water is both our most basic resource and one of the most vulnerable. Climate change, increasing resource demands and a growing global population are forcing us to rethink. It is no longer enough to simply reduce our water consumption - we need to start seeing water as a circular resource, somethin…

AI has great potential for sustainability, but its energy requirements cause emissions equivalent to Sweden's annual energy consumption. By developing energy-efficient AI, we can not only reduce the technology's footprint, but also create innovative solutions that support the climate transition.

As the green transition accelerates, the need for energy storage is increasing. Hydrogen storage and batteries are seen as particularly important technologies. Building an energy storage facility is a big investment - but there are also opportunities to save and make money.

How do you ensure that every step in the production of a high-volume product is really beneficial? Volvo Cars analysed data from the production of 120,000 cars. The result: an entire complicated step was eliminated – while at the same time identifying possible improvements in the production line.