Efficient wood drying with AI

Wood drying is the most energy demanding process in wood processing. By using automation and digitalisation – machine learning and AI – researchers at Luleå University of Technology will try to increase the energy and resource efficiency in the process.

RIT2021 presents new partnership between university and SSC

Researchers at Luleå University of Technology will develop models to provides an even deeper understanding of the radio environment at SSC space center Esrange, located in northern Sweden. As the space industry and demand for satellite data increases globally, SSC is aiming to increase capacity with...

Investments in the data center industry continue

More business, more employees and new start-ups. These are some of the objectives when researchers at Luleå University of Technology will help small and medium-sized companies in the data center industry to expand.

Student experiment on sounding rocket

Space students at Luleå University of Technology will develop an attitude control system for free falling experiments from sounding rockets. This within the framework of the REXUS/BEXUS student programme.

International students receive scholarships

Luleå University of Technology has awarded a scholarship to nine international students. The scholarship is aimed at students who will start their second year on any of the university's international master's programs.

Luleå research on the Solar Impuls Foundation list

The Solar Impuls Foundation has included the DISIRE project, coordinated by Luleå University of Technology, in their list of top 1 000 technologies to change the world. – It is a great honor and responsibility to have DISIRE on this prestigious list, says George Nikolakopoulos, Professor of Robotics...

Prestigious appointment for Professor Delsing

Jerker Delsing, Professor at Luleå University of Technology, has been elected Vice President of Artemis Industry Association.

Making the dead alive in risk management

Include the social aspect and let dynamic routines improve and facilitate your organisation's risk management in information security. This is the conclusion of Martin Lundgren's doctoral thesis Making the Dead Alive: Dynamic Routines in Risk Management.

Greater diversity becomes better business

Inclusive business models lead to better competitiveness. An on-line tool, Richer business, can help companies and organizations to become better at gender equality and do better business.

Innovative technology at Sami museums

Virtual and augmented reality, holograms, gamification, and interactive storytelling are possible ways to display Sámi culture. In a new project, researchers from Luleå University of Technology collaborates with three Sámi museums to create a museum language from the Sámi’s perspective.

Launch of SME aerospace business development program

The program, Business Development for Aerospace (BDA) is tailored to help small and medium enterprises (SME’s) tap the aerospace market, increasing awareness of business opportunities and needs within this rapidly growing industry as well as connecting SME’s with potential customers.

Groundbreaking methods for district heating and district cooling

In a new project, researchers at Luleå University of Technology will optimize systems for district heating and district cooling by utilizing flexibility in the systems. The project aims to optimize the flexibility in the district energy sector.

New 5G capabilities uncovered with indoor testing

Increased capacity and better performance will be showcased when Luleå University of Technology expands its 5G test bed with an indoor system. Jointly developed by Telia and Ericsson, this facility opens up fantastic new opportunities for both researchers and companies.

Luleå University of Technology and GKN Aerospace develop 3D-printing for space rockets

Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, using metals for components in engines, satellites and other products has the potential to transform the aerospace industry, says Christo Dordlofva, Luleå University of Technology.

Great interest in space conference on new business opportunities

The space industry, academia, innovation enablers and suppliers are mobilizing to enable the region of Norrbotten to take advantage of the strong growth that the space industry is facing. The conference Space Innovation Forum has taken place in Kiruna and this time the theme was the business opportu...

3D fabrication holder for covid-19 visor

Researchers at Luleå University of Technology help hospital with the manufacture of covid-19 visor holders. Medical personnel make their own protections using transparencies and holders from, among others, Luleå University of Technology.

IVA-mentors make research into innovations

With the project Research2Business, R2B, IVA wants to strengthen Sweden in being a leader in transforming academic research into innovation and competitiveness in business. George Nikolakopoulos, professor of Robotics and Automation, is one of twelve mentors in Sweden who are involved in the project...

#CyberNorth

The risk of being exposed to digital threats increases at the same time as the threats have changed shape. From the hacker and an interest in over-listing techniques to a criminal industry to make money. When the payment requirements will be sent, the question is how you become more aware of the ris...

Four Luleå researchers on IVA's 100 list

With its 100 list of current research, the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, IVA, wants to highlight sustainability projects. Four researchers from Luleå University of Technology – Jerker Delsing, Veronica Jägare, Fredrik Nikolajeff and George Nikolakopoulos – are on the prestigious lis...

Visit from the University of Gävle

The University of Gävle's management has visited CDT at Luleå University of Technology.

Robotics for better competitiveness

Robotics, intelligent automation and simulation can help companies to improve their competitiveness and productivity. In the project RoboSol, researchers from Luleå University of Technology will provide companies with the necessary know-how, demonstrations and information on actual solutions.

Digitizes Sami heritage

Researchers at Luleå University of Technology digitize parts of the Lule Sami heritage. Among other things, a mobile app and a digital exhibition will help to spread knowledge and develop tourism in the Lule Sami region.

Protect yourself from cyber threats

The risk of a company being exposed to digital threats increases at the same time as the threats are constantly changing. During CyberNorth you will learn more about the risks and how to protect your business against cyber threats.

HABIT closer to Mars

The HABIT instrument, developed by the research group in Atmospheric Science at Luleå University of Technology, is one step closer to Mars. The instrument has now been approved and installed on the platform that will be sent to the red planet this summer.

New features and fast 5G network

The 5G work at Luleå University of Technology is entering a new intensive phase. For example, local breakout and indoor coverage are new features. The 5G network in Luleå is also fast – download speed has been measured at 1.9 gigabits per second.

Seminar on reliable AI

Unique research partnership with SSC

In the first partnership of its kind, space researchers at Luleå University of Technology and SSC (Swedish Space Corporation) have explored the potential to automate stratospheric balloons.

Creating an app to help children read

An application will help children in special school to improve their reading ability. Better reading ability will hopefully contribute to greater participation in society. – We want to find out if computer game technology can increase the children's intrest in reading, says Peter Parnes, Professor o...

Cyber Security Forum for Industrial Systems

When sensors, machines, and operators connect to build smart industrial places, how do you protect your industry from cyber threats? That was the theme for the workshop Cyber Security Forum for Industrial Systems (REMISS), arranged by research subject Information Systems and ProcessIT at Luleå Unive...

Robot in class for better distance learning

Robots will help distance learning students to become more included in the teaching situation. – We hope to get a more creative atmosphere and better social presence with the distance students, says Diana Chronéer, Associate Professor of Information Systems and teacher at the Bachelor programme in D...

LUDD has its own server room

They have their own server room, a hacker space and soon also the opportunity for machine learning. The computer association LUDD at Luleå University of Technology continues to develop its business. – All who are interested in computers are welcome to join us, says Johan Jatko, systems administrato...

Published:31 October 2013
Updated: 29 April 2020
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