VTT and Etteplan Partnership Paves the Way for Finnish MedTech Innovation VTT is one of Europe’s leading science and technology organization. We are owned by the Finnish state. We advance the utilisation and commercialisation of research and technology in commerce and society. Through scientific and technological means, we turn large global challenges into sustainable growth for businesses and society. We bring together people, business, science and technology to solve the biggest challenges of our time. This is how we create sustainable growth, jobs and wellbeing and bring exponential hope. Case VTT Expertise Testing and test Laboratory Embedded Systems Engineering VTT has over 20 year history in researching and developing Medical Technology. The Finnish research institute can be considered as a global expert in certain MedTech fields, such as wearables, printed and flexible electronics, rapid diagnostics and human sensing solutions. In 2020, VTT was seeking a partner to support the productization and manufacturability of their technological innovations. Etteplan has a long history of being a product development partner that can offer the necessary capabilities for productization such as regulatory consulting, quality assurance, and Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL). With complementing capabilities and competences, the partnership between VTT and Etteplan is strengthening both parties and leading the way for Finnish MedTech innovation. Collaboration Results in Successful Commercialization of MedTech Innovations The partnership between VTT and Etteplan has enabled VTT to turn its pre-commercial customer prototypes into a commercially viable products. Etteplan's expertise in product development and regulatory knowledge has helped VTT to meet the necessary standards and regulations required for productization. Additionally, Etteplan's focus on Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL) has ensured that mutually developed products are secure and safe for the end-user. During the partnership, Etteplan and VTT have successfully combined a wide range of expertise, including electronics, software and mechanical engineering, product verification, and production testing – bridging efficiently the full research and development chain from the beyond-state-of-the-art technology breakthroughs to IEC60601 and ISO13485 compliant mass production. The partnership with Etteplan has enabled customers in faster adoption of new technologies in their new innovative products.," says Kari Rönkä, VP of Sensing Solutions at VTT Strengthening VTT's Position as a Leader in MedTech Innovation The partnership has not only strengthened VTT's position as a global expert in MedTech but also led the way for Finnish MedTech innovation. The collaboration has allowed VTT to focus on research and development while Etteplan has taken care of productization and manufacturability.
Etteplan contributes to optimizing MLD's advanced trawl doors MLD Trawl Steering System is a leader in the fishing industry with advanced robotic technology for trawlers - a position that requires continuous work on innovation, optimization, and further development of the company's technologies. For several years, Etteplan Denmark has been a partner in developing and testing advanced software and hardware for MLD.
EHTA-Test Factory: Transforming Pulp By-Products into Biofuel Tampere University is one of the most multidisciplinary universities in Finland. It brings together research and education in technology, health and society. The University is known for its excellence in teaching and research and it collaborates with hundreds of universities and organisations worldwide. Its’ community consists of 21,000 students and over 4,000 staff members from more than 80 countries.
Etteplan helped scaling Q Power's production capacity Q Power is an innovative Finnish company that specializes in power-to-x deliveries, offering cost-effective and highly efficient technologies for producing synthetic fuels to replace fossil fuels. Q Power’s patented technologies are designed to enable companies to transition towards a fossil-free and self-sufficient energy system, while decreasing their CO2 emissions. With a goal of providing 500 MW of production capacity for renewable synthetic fuels annually by the end of the decade, Q Power is fighting against climate change.
Active Alignment and Bonding of CMOS-to-Lens for Adimec's high-performance cameras Adimec, a leading provider of reliable and high-performance industrial camera systems, is known for delivering crisp, clear images for the machine vision, global security, and healthcare applications. Achieving high accuracy during the alignment and bonding of CMOS sensors to lens systems is critical for ensuring optimal image quality. To accomplish this, Adimec was supported by Etteplan. By combining active alignment with bonding methods, Adimec creates metrology cameras that offer superior resolution and exceptional performance.
Developing Autonomous Smart Wood Processing Solutions with ANDRITZ ANDRITZ is a globally leading supplier of plants, equipment, and services for hydropower stations, the pulp and paper industry, the metalworking and steel industries, and for solid/liquid separation in the municipal and industrial sectors as well as for animal feed and biomass pelleting. Other important business segments include automation and service business. The publicly listed technology Group is headquartered in Graz, Austria, and has a staff of approximately 29,100 employees. ANDRITZ operates more than 280 sites in over 40 countries.
Balancing the energy grid with Fortum Spring Fortum is a European energy company with activities in more than 40 countries. Fortum provides their customers with electricity, gas, heating and cooling as well as smart solutions to improve resource efficiency. Fortum wants to engage their customers and society to join the change for a cleaner world. Fortum is the third largest producer of CO2-free electricity in Europe. With approximately 19,000 professionals and a combined balance sheet of approximately EUR 69 billion, Fortum has the scale, competence and resources to grow and to drive the energy transition forward.
