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.

You develop how you produce, with new methods, flows and ways of working that actually work in your reality.

It's relevant when your current processes no longer deliver the efficiency or quality you need, or when you want to prepare production for new products, materials or volumes. You leave with a concrete plan for how production can be developed and which steps will have the greatest impact.

You want to see real leverage from digitalisation and AI, not just streamline what already exists but take the business to a new level.

It's relevant when you want to take the next step in digitalisation but are unsure where to start or how to ensure the investment delivers results. We help you find the right solutions for your business and make sure they're actually used.

Increased competition, skills shortages and higher production demands mean more and more manufacturing companies see automation as the next step. But the right automation isn't about streamlining what you already do, it's about changing how you produce. It could be robot cells taking over heavy or repetitive tasks, collaborative robots supporting operators, or AGV systems streamlining material flows.

It's relevant when you know you need to take your production to the next level but aren't sure where to start or what's actually profitable. We help you identify the right level of automation and robotics and implement it in a way that strengthens competitiveness over time.

You get a production environment built around people, with sustainable ways of working, safer environments and operators equipped for new technology.

It's relevant when you want to reduce risks, improve the work environment or develop how operators work with new technology. We combine knowledge of production technology and human factors and work together with you to build a resilient and safe work environment that holds up over time.

You build the ability to think differently and drive change systematically, from idea to actual change across the whole organisation.

It's relevant when change initiatives get started but never land, or when you know you need to transform but aren't sure how to take it from strategy to reality. We help you put structure, governance and buy-in in place.

You design products and flows for remanufacturing, recycling and extended lifespan, creating the conditions for new business models.

It's relevant when you want to reduce material consumption, find new ways to create value from what would otherwise become waste, or shift towards more circular flows. We help you analyse the full lifecycle and identify where the biggest gains lie, both environmentally and commercially.

You strengthen your supply chains and reduce vulnerability to disruptions and increased preparedness requirements.

It's relevant when you want to understand your dependencies or adapt to increased requirements for preparedness and supply security. We help you map vulnerabilities, prioritise actions and build a more robust value chain.

You transform production as conditions change, new materials, new processes or new market requirements.

It's relevant when regulatory changes, new customer requirements or material availability mean your production needs to adapt. We help you understand the implications and carry out the transformation without losing production capability.

You create the conditions for your organisation to sustain and drive change over time.

It's relevant when new technology or new ways of working struggle to take hold in the organisation. We help you build the knowledge and engagement needed for change to stick.

How do we know if we need to rethink or just improve what we already do?

If you keep improving but the results don't follow, or if conditions have changed due to new technology, new requirements or new competitors, it's often a sign that optimisation isn't enough. That may be the time to think differently.

How do we know if we're ready for automation or AI?

You don't need to be ready, that's exactly what we help you find out. We start by understanding your current situation, identifying where the potential lies and what's actually profitable before you invest.

Where do you start when everything feels like it needs to change?

Not everything needs to change at once, and not everything should change. We help you identify what will actually have the greatest impact and put together a plan to carry it out step by step.

How do you make sure the change actually takes hold in the organisation?

New technology and new ways of working often fail to stick because the human side gets overlooked. What's needed varies, sometimes it's training and buy-in, sometimes pilot projects, sometimes clearer ownership within the organisation. We always work with both the technical and the human side, and adapt our approach to your situation.

Can you help us if we don't know where we're going or what we should transform into?

Yes. Many transformations start exactly there. If the situation feels unclear, it's best to start by understanding what's actually going on, what's driving the problems and what needs to change. We help you take that step first.

What does working with RISE look like in practice?

We combine scientific grounding with practical experience from hundreds of industrial projects, which means we can both help you understand what actually works and implement it in your reality. How the collaboration looks is adapted to your situation, sometimes we provide support throughout the journey, sometimes we take on a defined assignment.

Can you help us with sensitive transformations involving total defence or supply security?

Yes, we work under confidentiality and with security clearance, which makes us a trusted partner even in transformations involving sensitive operations or supply-critical value chains.

Do you only work on large projects?

No, we work with everything from focused analyses and certifications to large-scale transformations. What matters isn't the size of the project but whether we can contribute something that actually makes a difference. If you're unsure what you need, get in touch and we'll talk.

Can you help us find funding for our project?

Yes, larger transformations often require resources that are difficult to free up from day-to-day operations. We help you find funding support that makes the transformation possible, whether through European, national or regional research and development programmes.

Not all products or components are suited for remanufacturing, reuse or repair. We help you analyse your product portfolio, value chains and business model to find where the business case actually exists — and give you a concrete roadmap for what to do and in what order. As part of that work, we also assess remanufacturing's potential to reduce your carbon footprint and strengthen your resilience.

Working with remanufacturing at scale starts with the right design decisions: material selection, construction and disassembly. We help you build in the right conditions from the start, or adapt existing products and processes. This can include hands-on disassembly activities with experts in remanufacturing and various techniques — for learning and innovation across design, product and process.

In our lab and pilot environments, you can verify solutions in practice before scaling up — without disrupting your existing production. We also support the practical development of pilot products and business models, including financial evaluation, so you have a fact-based foundation before committing to scale-up.

Within our Application Centre for Additive Manufacturing, you can use techniques such as Directed Energy Deposition (DED) for the repair and rebuilding of worn or damaged components. We also offer non-destructive testing (NDT) to verify the quality of repaired and remanufactured parts.

We ensure your solutions meet requirements for performance, quality and regulation. As part of the verification process, we conduct studies of appropriate methods for assessing the "state of health" of selected products and components — an important foundation for ensuring quality in the remanufacturing process.

We also explore the opportunities that digitalisation offers for streamlining your remanufacturing processes, and develop guidance tailored to your business — with the aim of building knowledge and sharing it broadly across your organisation and sector.

Child car seat manufacturer Axkid wanted to understand how reuse and remanufacturing could play a greater role in their operations, but needed a structured approach to address the longer-term questions. Together with RISE, they carried out a foresight exercise involving scenarios and environmental analysis. The result was a stronger shared knowledge base, a clearer strategic direction, and a management team with an entirely new perspective on risk and uncertainty. Read the full story. 

Husqvarna Construction Husqvarna was facing rising material costs and uncertain supply chains. Working with RISE, they identified which components were commercially relevant for remanufacturing, and conducted pilots to confirm the business potential. Logistics, design and business models were evaluated across the entire value chain. Read the full story. 

Autocirc Rematrontech specialists in the remanufacturing of automotive components since the 1970s, developed a strategic remanufacturing roadmap together with RISE. The result was a clearer picture of opportunities, shared prioritisation and new initiatives in production. Read the full story.

Construction machinery is subject to heavy wear and tear. When a machine reaches the end of its service life, it's often replaced with a new one, even though much of it could have a second life. The Skanska company Rental, which rents out machinery and equipment to construction sites across Sweden, wants to change that.

By taking part in the project Innovating Remanufacturing, which we lead together with Linköping University and SuPr, Rental is exploring how remanufacturing can make its machine fleet more resource-efficient over time. The goal is twofold: lower climate impact and more cost-effective solutions.

Rental also contributes hands-on experience – including through a workshop at the company's customer centre in Upplands Väsby, where participants met to discuss how remanufacturing can be scaled up.

"Through collaboration with other companies and experts, we can both learn from each other and contribute our own knowledge," says Elif Wahlund, Head of Climate and Sustainability at Rental.

Read more at Rental (in Swedish).

Where is the business opportunity? We help you identify which products, components and materials have the greatest potential for reuse, repurposing or remanufacturing, and which option is most profitable for your specific business.

How should the product or process be designed to make life extension possible and scalable? We support you with ecodesign, material selection, LCA and design for disassembly and multiple life cycles.

How do we move from pilot to production? We help you develop and implement processes for remanufacturing, reuse and repurposing, with support ranging from production technology and additive manufacturing to business models.

How do we ensure that the solution actually performs – technically, environmentally and regulatorily? We carry out testing, material analysis and non-destructive testing, and help you meet relevant standards and requirements.