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– For us, it is a record dividend for a single Vinnova program. It strengthens and broadens our research in additive manufacturing and welding – and with materials we have not researched before, comments Lennart Malmsköld, Primus program manager, University West.

Alexandre Minvielle from France has just completed a project course in automation at University West. He recently met TYRI, a Gothenburg-based company that develops work lights for off highway applications, and presented his ideas on how they could automate the mounting...

During two days postgraduate students met at University West to share their professional experiences and to meet PhD-students. It’s the first alumni meeting for postgraduate students who have received a doctor or licentiate degree from the research environment Productio...

Christer Fuglesang, Sweden’s first and only astronaut, was greeted with loud cheers and applause as he took the stage at University West. The audience consisted of five hundred secondary school students who eagerly awaited hearing about his two trips to space.

Sweets from Brasil, churrus – which reminds the baker of a sunny Sunday in Spain, baklava and Persian cookies from Iran, Indian spicy potatoes fried in oil, Swedish “äggost” with jam. And even more treats from China, Sudan, Germany, Sri Lanka and  Poland – what a fantas...

Duplex stainless steels are excellent choices in designs with high demands in terms of strength, corrosion-resistance and low weight. Despite their advantages these steels are only used to a limited extent because they are more complicated to weld than traditional stain...

The co-location of an entire department of specialists from GKN Aerospace Sweden in Machining is one of the industry's most common manufacturing processes. Industrial doctoral student Ana Bonilla has investigated how the cutting tools can be programmed and used optimall...

The Swedish Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences has decided to award the 2018 Thulin medal in silver to Professor Per Nylén at University West for his crucial contributions in production technology.

The co-location of an entire department of specialists from GKN Aerospace Sweden in Trollhättan, to a joint arena with University West, is unique to Sweden. GKN sees high values in staying close to the academic research environment. An example is the laser welding techn...

Tooltec in Trollhättan uses strategic recruiting to grow on the market. 24 year old Sourabh Bhoje from India adds new thinking and knowledge through his fresh master degree from University West. At the same time, the company makes considerable in-service training effort...

Brogren Industries well illustrates how a midsized company can develop its competence and grow by engaging in cooperative research. – University West is a valuable partner to us. Cooperation opens doors to new competence, new contacts and new business opportunities. We ...

Research by Andreas Segerstark presents new possibilities for more effective use of Laser Metal Powder Deposition (LMPD) in the aerospace industry. Manufacturing becomes more flexible and waste of expensive aerospace materials can be reduced by up to 90 percent. – I’ve...

In early March, a new project was launched at the University West, in collaboration with industrial partners and the KK-foundation. The focus is on additive manufacturing and creating cutting edge knowledge about high temperature materials.

Today there are both demands and wishes to produce lighter structures within both vehicle and aerospace industry. One way to decrease the weight is to use high strength steels and joint hem by welding. Fatigue, mainly in welds, can, however, decrease the use of this met...

Asun Valiente is looking for a permanent residence for herself and her family. She came to Sweden from Barcelona for the first time in 2013, as a visiting researcher in welding at University West. She has until now been here at various times but has now decided to move ...