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Come on February 14! When: February 14, 3:30-4:30 PM information about the manual, followed by a mingle session Where: Storgatan 5, Teknikföretagen, Stockholm Cost: Free, but registration is required The purpose of the manual is to facilitate the development of manufacturing documentation for electronic hardware, streamline the dialogue between designer and manufacturer, and thereby ensure quality in the ordering process. By following the guidelines, using templates and checklists in the manual, the order will be correct from […]

Thumbs up for electronics! Svensk Elektronik's members are positive about the future of the industry – here on a study visit to Westermo, with a display of their successful production. Thank you for an interesting day with many discussions and exchange of experiences. We have also made study visits before, including to ABB. There was great interest in doing more […]

In connection with their annual conference, Vision Summit 27-28 February, they invite a Swedish delegation of companies to a specially composed program to explore business opportunities in India. Agenda for the delegation: 26/2 Closed dinner meeting with IESA EC 27/2 IESA Vision Summit & Networking 28/2 IESA Vision Summit & Networking + prearranged B2B meetings at […]

On November 22 (2017), Svensk Elektronik arranged another fully booked Directive Day. Many people wanted to come and a reserve list was established several weeks before the event. Many people realize the importance of keeping a good eye on laws and directives. Experts provided information about what is current within the many directives and regulations that affect electronics. Many […]

The award was presented in a festive manner at the Embedded Conference in Kistamässan. The winners of the three award categories Enterprise, Student and IoT are as follows: In the Enterprise category, Qamcom Research and Technology AB won with the entry ”QR77SAW”. The radar system that ensures that crossings between train tracks are clear when trains pass. For the best contribution from students, this year […]

Not keeping up with laws and directives can, as you know, be a costly affair. Here you will get a good overview of current directives and the new rules that affect the electronics industry. More information can be found here.   

SWEDISH EMBEDDED AWARD – NOMINATED ENTRIES 2017 DeviceRadio Multi-Link Company: DeviceRadio AB Christian Klemetsson, 073-506 56 81 christian@deviceradio.com DeviceRadio is developing a new infrastructure for connected products. It functions as a global horizontal layer on top of, for example, WiFi, 4G, Bluetooth and LoRa, but below IoT platforms, apps and services. This creates a clear separation between hardware and software […]

The working version of the Smarter Electronics Handbook is available for download! Do you have any comments and would like to contribute to the development of the Handbook? Contact: Maria Månsson Chair of Smarter Electronics System's Value Chain Council; maria.mansson@smartareelektroniksystem.se Mats Andersson Process Manager for the Handbook; mats.andersson@smartareelektroniksystem.se

At the annual meeting of Swedish Electronics on June 1, Maria Månsson resigned as chairwoman, a position she had held since Swedish Electronics was founded in 2010. Maria was warmly thanked for her solid contributions to the association and the industry. For many years, even before 2010 in the then Swedish Electronics Industry Association, she has been involved with developing the association and its activities with great commitment and enthusiasm […]

The RE Directive replaces the R&TTE Directive (Directive 1999/5/EC). The Directive was transposed into Swedish law by: Radio Equipment Act (SFS 2016:392) Radio Equipment Ordinance (SFS 2016:394) Regulations on requirements etc. for radio equipment (PTSFS 2016:5) Scope: Covers radio and television sets Covers radio equipment that transmits on frequencies below 9 kHz Does not cover fixed terminal equipment (it is covered by the EMC and LVD Directives) Clarifies that radar (radio determination equipment) […]

The award has been presented for 15 years and now you can submit your technical contribution for a chance to win. The competition has three categories: Enterprise, Student and IoT (Internet of Things – new category). This is an excellent opportunity to be seen as all nominated contributions are exposed at Embedded Conference Scandinavia and in media contexts. […]

Everyone who professionally handles electronics needs to see if and how they are affected by this law. The law covers all electronics that are classified according to the so-called CN codes specified in the law, based on the customs nomenclature that was in effect on January 1, 2015. It is therefore important to have the correct CN code classification. The law comes into force on April 1, 2017. The tax is levied on […]