Develop your ideas and verify that they hold up in production

You get support all the way from idea and concept to a verified product that works in your production and meets market requirements.

It's relevant when you want to take a new product from idea to reality, when an existing product needs to be redesigned for new requirements or manufacturing methods, or when you want to speed up your pace of innovation and development. We have broad expertise in design, construction, strength of materials and manufacturing processes, and help you all the way from the drawing board to a verified solution.

You get a material that's developed, optimised and verified for your specific requirements, including certification where needed.

It's relevant when an existing material no longer meets requirements for performance, sustainability or regulation, when you need to find an alternative to a material being phased out, or when a new product or process requires a material with specific properties. We help you from material selection and formulation through to testing, verification and certification under real conditions.

You can bring your product to market with the right certifications in place, for example CE marking, ISO standards or industry-specific requirements.

It's relevant when you're ready to bring your product to market but need to ensure it meets the right standards and requirements. We help you navigate the certification process and avoid unnecessary delays.

You gain the ability to analyse and optimise production with data and AI, and anticipate problems before they occur.

It's relevant when you have data but aren't quite sure how to use it, or when you want to take the next step from reactive to predictive. We help you identify which data is valuable, build the right analytical capability and make sure the insights are actually used in production.

From reactive to predictive. You build a verified maintenance capability, data-driven, supported by AI where it fits, predictive and tailored to your production.

It's relevant when you have recurring downtime or maintenance costs you want to get under control. We help you move from corrective to predictive maintenance, with the right methods and tools for your specific production.

You can trust your data and your decisions, with verified measurement methods and the right quality assurance in place.

It's relevant when you're unsure whether your measurements and data are reliable, or when you need to ensure production consistently delivers the right quality. We help you verify the measurement chain and put the right quality assurance in place.

You get a clear answer on whether the solution works, before making decisions about larger investments.

It's relevant when you have a solution that looks promising but need proof before committing fully. We help you set up a test that answers the right questions, so you can make well-informed decisions and reduce risk before scaling up.

You can test products and processes in real-world production environments, without risking your regular production.

It's relevant when you need to test something new but can't or don't want to do it in your own production. RISE has test environments where you can try out technology, materials and processes under real conditions, and learn quickly before you invest.

You know that your materials and products meet requirements for performance and quality, documented and verified.

It's relevant when you need to prove that a product or material holds up, against customer requirements, regulatory requirements or your own specifications. You leave with documentation that holds up to scrutiny.

You get the knowledge and skills needed to use new methods, tools and technologies in your day-to-day production.

It's relevant when new equipment or processes are in place but the organisation needs training to use them fully, when you want to strengthen skills in a specific area such as measurement, quality or materials knowledge, or when you need to ensure the right knowledge exists in-house to keep driving development on your own. We design training tailored to your business and your needs.

How do we know if our idea is mature enough to test?

It doesn't need to be. We help you understand at an early stage what needs to be verified and how best to set up a test. Sometimes the uncertainty about whether something works is exactly where you start.

How do we avoid investing in the wrong solution?

Start narrow. Test in reality before you scale up. The assumptions an investment is based on change faster today than before, verifying early reduces the risk of committing to something that doesn't hold up.

Can we develop an idea together?

Yes. RISE isn't just a place to test finished solutions, we can be involved as early as when the idea is on the drawing board. We contribute research, technical expertise and experience from similar challenges in industry, so you don't have to reinvent the wheel.

Can you help us with material selection too, not just testing?

Yes, we help you all the way from identifying the right material for your application to developing, optimising and verifying it. Sometimes it starts with a material choice, sometimes with a problem that turns out to have a material solution.

What's a test bed and how does it differ from our own production?

A test bed is a real-world production environment where you can try out techniques, processes and materials without disrupting your regular operations. It lets you learn quickly and make well-informed decisions before scaling up.

Can you help us if we already have a solution but aren't sure it holds up?

Yes, that's one of the most common situations. We help you verify that the solution actually works under real conditions and identify what, if anything, needs adjusting.

How long does a typical test or verification project take?

It varies depending on what's being tested and how complex the solution is. We tailor the approach to your situation and your needs.

What happens if we realise during testing that the whole business needs to change?

It happens. Testing a solution can reveal that more than a technical fix is needed, that ways of working, processes or the organisation also need to develop. We can support you on that journey too.

Can you train our staff as part of a development or test project?

Yes, we can combine a technical project with skills development so your organisation builds the capability to keep driving the work forward on its own. Training is tailored to your needs and your business.

How do we protect the innovations and results that come out of the collaboration?

We offer support with intellectual property and confidentiality so that new solutions, processes and business value are protected properly from the start. As an independent research institute, we have no vested interest in whatever products, materials or solutions the collaboration leads to, what you develop together with us is yours.

Can you help us find funding for our project?

Yes, many companies have ideas they want to develop and test but lack the resources to do so alongside day-to-day production. We help you find funding support that makes the project possible, whether through European, national or regional research and development programmes.