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Computer game technology can help wooden house builders

2018-10-17 Today, modular construction is used to create large-scale prefab buildings. The off-site building processes give the modern house manufacturers challenges to handle – like a large flow of information. New research from Luleå University of Technology offers solutions.

The School of Music at Luleå University of Technology celebrates 40 years

2018-10-09 In the autumn of 1978, the School of Music at Luleå University of Technology opened the doors for the first time. 40 years have passed and a wealth of worthwhile partnerships, fantastic people and cultural and artistic development have helped to make Piteå School of Music one of Sweden's creative hu...

Unique drone maps Sweden's geology

2018-10-02 Environmental monitoring, detecting fractures in open-pit mines, and gathering crucial information about how ore deposits form. Luleå University of Technology's new custom-made drone is equipped with camera and magnetometer and can be used for a wide range of purposes.

New findings about balance and fear of falling

2018-09-28 Researchers at Luleå University of Technology have developed a new model to better investigate the cause of impaired balance among older adults with fall-related concern. Balance consists of many sensory and motor systems that will work together. Previously, only individual systems have been investi...

SKF and Luleå University of Technology renew the cooperation

2018-09-25 The global technology company SKF and Luleå University of Technology extends its cooperation until 2020 in the field of advanced condition monitoring technologies.

Explore unique virtual mine

2018-09-20 Wherever you are in the world, you can go down to the virtual underground mine created by researchers at Luleå University of Technology. The experience brings you a thousand feet below ground and you can move independently between the shaft and the hallways.

More biorefineries will not affect pricing of forest feedstocks

2018-09-18 There is a growing demand for biofuel in Sweden. But more biorefineries, which produce biobased fuels and chemicals, will have only a small effect on the availability and pricing of wood products and feedstocks, according to a new report.

New patent solution strengthens the railroad

2018-09-17 JVTC at Luleå University of Technology has been awarded a patent for a solution that reduces wear and tear at particularly vulnerable places along Swedish railways, that is the transitions where the regular rail meets a stiffer rail section on solid concrete slabs, at bridges, tunnels and lanes. Thi...

Study at Luleå University of Technology in Åre

2018-09-12 Luleå University of Technology can offer students to study on location in Åre, thanks to a collaboration with Campus Åre Learning Center and business hub House Be. The first course starts already in January 2019.

Luleå Railway Research Center 20 years Jubilee 2018

2018-09-06 Luleå Railway Research Cente at Luleå University of Technology is engaged in highly technological research and development focusing on streamlining operation and maintenance of the entire rail system. Thanks to the proximity of both the main line through Upper Norrland and the ore railway, unique re...