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Services in metrology

RISE offers calibration, certification and consulting services that ensure your measurements are accurate and traceable. We calibrate instruments in all measurement ranges, both in our laboratories and at your premises, with full documentation via a digital customer portal.

Service / Chemical and biological analysis

Safety of toys – Chemical, mechanical and physical properties

To ensure that children's toys are safe to use, a wide range of rules and regulations are in place. Among the most comprehensive frameworks is the Toy Safety Directive (2009/48/EC), supplemented by harmonized standards. The directive sets requirements for toy safety, including chemicals, flammabili…
Solution / Concrete and cement

Damage and condition investigations of buildings, components and infrastructure

When damage occurs or is suspected in properties and facilities, it is essential to understand the cause, scope and consequences. RISE offers qualified damage investigations, condition assessments and status inspections of buildings and infrastructure, from individual components to complex systems,…
Service / Sensors and sensor systems

MagScan - A 3-axis Magnetic Field Scanner

Want to understand the magnetic field around your product? Using MagScan — our advanced 3D scanner — we capture detailed, close-range magnetic field maps with high spatial resolution.
Service / Construction

Damage investigation of windows and doors

When windows or doors do not work properly, the cause can be complex. RISE offers qualified damage investigation to identify the root cause of the problems – not just the symptoms. With long experience and broad technical expertise, we are a safe and independent partner for manufacturers, insurance…
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UCATT – Urban Combat Advanced Training Technology Standards

Gain complete confidence that your weapon-firing simulators and target simulators meet the highest standards. We offer accredited testing according to SISO-STD-016-00-2016, ensuring that your systems operate smoothly and reliably with those from other manufacturers.
Service / Batteries

Interfacial Contact Resistance (ICR) measurements

Do you want to understand how electrical contact between surfaces is affected by pressure, material, and corrosion? RISE offers interfacial contact resistance measurements which fives valuble insight in electrical and mechanical properties, crucial for devoplment within for example batteries, fuel …
Solution / Concrete and cement

Testing and analysis of cement and concrete

Quality, safety, and sustainability are fundamental to every construction project. At RISE, we offer advanced analysis and testing of cement and concrete, covering everything from chemical composition to strength and long-term performance. With our experts and accredited laboratories, you get relia…
Service / Energy transmission

Calibration of PMU

We can calibrate PMU (Phase Measurement Unit).
Service / Food

Analysis of AKD in food contact materials (FCM)

Dialkyl diketene dimers (AKD) are used in the paper industry to add hydrophobicity to paper. Unbound AKD can get hydrolyzed to dialkylketones, which can potentially migrate to fatty foods from food packaging.
Service / Water

Testing of building materials in contact with water.

Do your products meet today's expectations for quality assurance, health protection and environmental responsibility requirements? We help you find out - with advanced analyses tailored to your needs and the latest EU standards.
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State of the art gas measurements and diagnostics in furnaces

At RISE we are developing and implementing state of the art measurement and diagnostic techniques with tunable diode lasers to monitor and enhance the performance of thermochemical conversion processes. The techniques enable real-time, accurate measurements of difficult-to-quantify entities in hot…
Solution / Batteries

The EU Battery Regulation – RISE supports your transition

The Battery Regulation (EU 2023/1542) introduces extensive requirements for all batteries sold on the European market. From safety and sustainability to labelling and recycling, the rules are both detailed and technically demanding. For manufacturers and importers, this marks a major shift. Are you…
Service / Concrete and cement

Survey of facades

RISE concrete assessors have extensive experience in inspecting damages in various types of facades, such as facades of concrete elements, plaster or brick.
Service / Plastics

The importance of testing flexible sealants and joint compounds

Flexible sealants and joint sealants play a crucial role in building and construction projects. They ensure that joints are tight, protect against moisture ingress and maintain the durability of the building over time. The consequences of using a joint sealant with the wrong properties can be enorm…
Service / Chemical products and processes

Sales of reference oils

We can supply a variety of industry reference oils to the highest standards. Reference oils may be intended to be used as standard exposure media for studies of chemical resistance. We can offer the following oils: IRM 901, 902, 903 and DIDP.
Service / Pulp and paper

Certified Graphic Production (CGP) – ISO 12647

ISO 12647 is an international standard that defines process control for color reproduction in the printing industry. It ensures that printed materials have consistent color reproduction, regardless of where or how they are produced.
Service / Concrete and cement

Testing of hardened concrete - strength and chlorides

Mechanical and chemical analyzes of concrete.
Service / Pulp and paper

Low pressure / high altitude test

The laboratory at RISE is certified by ISTA and is one of the most well equipped and advanced laboratories in all of Scandinavia for testing packaging. We carry out tests according to international standards, to ensure the performance of the packaging.
Service / Pulp and paper

ASTM D7386 Testing of Packages for Single Parcel Delivery Systems

The laboratory at RISE is certified by ISTA and is one of the most well equipped and advanced laboratories in all of Scandinavia. We specialize in simulating various transport conditions according to international standards to ensure that your packaging protects the product all the way through its …
Service / Water

Certification of products in contact with drinking water

With the new regulations, we will soon move from today's voluntary type approval to a statutory requirement for testing and certification of products in contact with drinking water. The Drinking Water Directive imposes higher demands on manufacturers, who must ensure that their products comply with…
Service / Corrosion

Platform for multiscale surface and interface analysis

When assessing the chemical properties materials, information from a single location is rarely enough to understand a process. In Kista, RISE has a state-of-the-art equipment for performing spatially resolved vibrational spectroscopy on the macro-, micro-, and nanoscale along with cells for trackin…
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Certification of accessory devices to taximeters

On the Swedish market, there is a requirement (STAFS 2022:1, 4§ 3) that a taximeter must be connected to an additive device manufactured on the basis of a valid STAFS 2022:2 certificate. RISE is an accredited certification body for certifying additive devices for taximeters according to STAFS 2022:…
Service / Fossil-free fuels

Biogas sampling (also compressed CBG and liquid LBG)

Our sampling services are performed by RISE personnel on site at the customer's premises and ensure that sampling is done correctly by an independent party.
Service / Fire safety

Fire gas analysis using the steady-state tube furnace

ISO/TS 19700 - Controlled equivalence ratio method for the determination of hazardous components of fire effluents – Steady-state tube furnace
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Calibration of Conductivity Meters

Regular calibration of conductivity meters ensures that electrical conductivity measurements are accurate and reliable. By comparing instrument readings with known standard solutions at specific temperatures, accurate results are ensured for all applications.
Service / Fossil-free fuels

Analysis of liquid fuels and oils

Reliable analysis services for fuels and oils. We offer high-quality laboratory testing for fuels, oils and petroleum products to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Service / Concrete and cement

Recipe development and field evaluation of cement-based grout for rock

Optimized recipe for good fracture sealing in rock mass to ensure that environmental and maximal water ingress requirements are met.
Service / Pulp and paper

Microbiological Purity of Products in Food Contact

Microorganisms in liquids, paper, and cardboard can cause staining and contamination, impacting both the production process and the final product. In food-related manufacturing, it is particularly important to monitor and control this to ensure high standards of quality and hygiene.
Service / Wood technology

Moisture and temperature logging

RISE offers a service for continuous measurement and monitoring system with wireless sensors of the climate in building structures. The system also measures moisture content and especially in Nordic spruce and pine with wood species and temperature correction. Evaluation is done, among other things…
Solution / Batteries

Accelerate the development of sustainable battery modules and battery packs

Do you need to speed up development and deliver high-quality battery systems—without getting stuck in technical challenges, skills shortages, or supply chain uncertainties? We provide end-to-end support throughout the entire value chain for battery modules and packs—from design and production to…
Service / Circular transition

Verification of Sustainability Declaration SIS/TS2

Do you want to showcase your sustainability efforts in a structured, clear, and credible way? The SIS/TS 2 Sustainability Declaration is a simple tool for small and medium-sized organizations looking to take their work to the next level. With independent verification by RISE, credibility is further…
Service / Textiles

Determination of Tear Force of trouser-shaped test specimens

Method for determining the tear strength of a material using the trouser-shaped method
Service / Textiles

Bursting strength and elongation

Materials that are stretchable or for other reasons not suitable for tensile testing can instead be tested for bursting strength.
Service / Textiles

Determination of resistance to water penetration

Fabrics that should be waterproof are tested with increasing water pressure until drops penetrates the surface.
Service / Concrete and cement

Survey of balconies

RISE concrete assessors have extensive experience in examining damages to different types of balconies, e.g. balconies with load-bearing slabs of reinforced concrete and so-called steel frame balconies (load-bearing frames with steel beams). More information about types, damages, etc. can be found …
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Moment of inertia measurement

RISE offers a method to estimate moment of inertia experimentally using a tri-filar pendulum. The moment of inertia can be measured with respect to selected axes of rotation. In addition, the complete inertia tensor of the body can be estimated through a series of measurements around multiple axes …
Service / Corrosion

Corrosion evaluation of sprinkler pipes

RISE offers a evaluation of a sprinkler system's pipe parts due to corrosion, for example as part of the 25-year check according to Appendix K in SS-EN 12845:2015+A1:2020 and section 20.6 in SBF 120:8. By checking the status of the sprinkler pipes, a lifetime estimate is carried out.
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Fröken Ur

With ‘Fröken Ur,’ (Miss Time) you get the correct Swedish time read directly over the phone. You can reach 'Fröken Ur', from Sweden, at the phone number 90 510. It costs the same as a regular phone call.
Service / Pulp and paper

Visual Inspection of Seals for Flexible Packaging

The laboratory at RISE is certified by ISTA and is one of the most well equipped and advanced laboratories in Scandinavia for testing packaging. We carry out tests according to international standards, to ensure the performance of the packaging. Visual inspection is performed to ensure package inte…
Service / Batteries

Adhesion test in batteries

Adhesion tests are crucial to ensure that the electrode coating material does not crack or detach from the current collector during use. These tests help evaluate the adhesion strength and lifespan of electrodes, which is important to prevent battery failures. Common tests include 90° peel tests an…
Service / Batteries

Battery abuse testing

Do you need comprehensive testing of battery cells, modules and full battery packs under real-time conditions? Welcome to benefit from our new built test lab as well as testing, regulations, and standards expertise.
Service / Concrete and cement

Inspection of swimming pools

RISE concrete assessors have extensive experience in examining the condition of concrete structures at swimming pools and swimming facilities. At these plants, leakage and concrete damage often occur in the form of reinforcement corrosion and cracking.
Service / Textiles

Microplastic from textiles

We offer both qualitative and quantitative analysis of microfibres from textile sources, both synthetic (microplastic) and natural.
Service / Packaging

Durability of sterile packages

ASTM F1980 is commonly referred to, not only for sterile barriers but for many accelerated ageing studies.
Service / Physical protection and safety

Burglary protection for construction products and safes

Burglary and theft protection is more and more requred since society and sales demand protective products. RISE offers testning of a wide range of products and different classifications, for example doors, gates, blinds, windows, safes, locks and fittings.
Service / Infrastructure

PipeOpsy™ - A method for status assessment of district heating pipes

There are strong economic and environmental reasons to continue to use the existing DH networks in Europe in a reliable and cost-effective way as long as possible. At RISE we have now developed a novel fast, reliable and cost-effective field test method called “PipeOpsy™” – a biopsy for pipes.
Service / Medtech

ISO 10993-5 Cytotoxicity Test - in vitro

Cytotoxicity testing is a crucial part of the biological evaluation of medical devices and is a necessary step to meet the requirements of the Medical Device Regulation (MDR). RISE conducts cytotoxicity testing according to ISO 10993-5 and is accredited under ISO/IEC 17025 or GLP (Good Laboratory P…
Service / Medtech

ISO 10993-23 Skin Irritation - in vitro

Irritation testing is a critical component of the biological evaluation of medical devices and a necessary step to meet the requirements of the Medical Device Regulation (MDR). RISE conducts irritation tests according to ISO 10993-23 and adheres to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
Service / Pulp and paper

Paper testing – Stability of paper (ISO 20494)

In addition to RISE paper testing according to ISO 9706 and ISO 11108, where the paper is used for archival documents, there is ISO 20494, which offers paper stability for general graphic applications such as newspapers, brochures etc. Such paper is not intended for archives; instead, it should mai…
Service / Pulp and paper

Paper – Mechanical properties (ISO 1924-2, ISO 5626, ISO 1974)

Mechanical properties of paper in the form of tensile testing (ISO 1924-2), tearing resistance (ISO 1974), and folding endurance (ISO 5626) are three measures of paper strength. These methods are important for evaluation in other standards, e.g. the paper permanence (ISO 9706, ISO 11108) and perman…
Service / Pulp and paper

Self-adhesive labels (RA-FS 2006:4)

Self-adhesive labels are attached to archive boxes and other storage media to inform about the contents. The National Archives’ technical regulations RA-FS 2006:4, Appendix 3, set the requirements for testing the durability of self-adhesive labels. RISE testing evaluates whether the labels meet the…
Solution / Textiles

Innovation support for a sustainable textile value chain

The textile industry faces growing pressure to meet strict sustainability standards, navigate complex regulations, and embrace circular solutions, whilst remaining profitable. How can new, sustainable raw materials be integrated into textile production? Which design strategies improve recyclability…
Service / Construction

Radon testing in buildings

Long-term exposure to radon gas increases the risk of developing lung cancer. The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority estimates that radon in homes causes about 500 cases of lung cancer each year in Sweden. Radon can enter buildings from the ground, building materials or tap water. The only way to d…
Service / Construction

Moisture damage survey of building structures

The structural design and stability of the structure shall not be affected by the system or the design of the structure itself, such as the frame, foundation, roof or walls. RISE may make any or all of the following interpretations that may be necessary to prevent damage or to ensure that no damage…
Service / Construction

Moisture experts

Moisture experts at RISE are involved in all or part of the construction process as a support to the developer or contractor to ensure the quality of moisture safety work (ByggaF). RISE conducts research and develops tools for ByggaF to better verify and analyse the moisture safety of structures an…
Service / Fiber optics and photonics

Distributed Acoustic Sensing – Turn telecom fibres into microphones

DAS is a new technology for using fiber optic cable as a sensor to measure temperature and vibration, e.g., in bedrock or underwater. The technology transforms optical telecom fiber into a long series of fiber optic hydrophones capable with high spatial and temporal resolution along many kilometers…
Service / Batteries

Battery impact test

Impact test means the battery being subjected to an impact from another body that is dropped or hurled at the battery.
Service / Batteries

Forced deformation test of batteries

Forced deformation tests of batteries involve exposing the battery to a force that strains the battery for a certain period of time.
Service / Batteries

Battery free fall test

Free fall-testing involves dropping the battery from a certain height onto a hardened surface.
Service / Construction

Verification of Sustainable Interior (HI-label)

By increasing the degree of circularity and reuse in your interior, you contribute to the reduction of the climate footprint. Sustainable Interior supports a systematic reduction of the climate impact. A HI label issued by RISE, as an independent third party, shows that your company complies with t…
Service / Concrete and cement

Quality assurance of concrete elements for reuse

Concrete is a durable material that can fulfill its function significantly longer than 50 years. Structural parts contributing to approx. 60% of the total carbon dioxide emissions from new construction can be reused. RISE offers quality assurance of concrete elements for reuse by creating a technic…
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Certification of heat pumps according to Heat Pump KEYMARK

Heat Pump KEYMARK is a voluntary and independent certification mark for heat pumps and air conditioning units. The certification includes products covered by ecodesign in EU regulations 813/2013, 814/2013 and 206/2012. Products which are intended for space heating, space cooling and domestic hot wa…
Solution / Casting

Unlock the potential of aluminium: sustainable solutions and innovative partnerships

Aluminium is crucial for a sustainable and competitive future due to its lightweight properties, strength, and recyclability. However, challenges remain, such as energy-intensive production with significant carbon emissions and complex recycling processes that may negatively impact material quality…
Service / Plastics

Compounding, injection molding and extrusion of plastics

We have process equipment for compounding, injection molding and extrusion. We perform testing of new material compositions, vary process parameters and prepare samples for evaluation. We offer equipment in the range from lab to pilotscale, providing possibilities for product development and solvin…