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2023.11.14

Technology companies' work on the issue of rare earth metal exports

The management of the EU's so-called strategic dependencies is a central part of the work that Teknikföretagen conducts within the framework of the EU's industrial policy and economic security, but also in a national context regarding the role of industry in Sweden's preparedness and total defense capability. Teknikföretagen has an ongoing dialogue with several different parts of the Government Offices, but also directly with […]

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2023.11.08

Free advice on sustainability issues and innovation for SMEs!

Get free coaching on sustainability issues and innovation through Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)* and RISE.

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2023.11.02

Vinnova requests comments from Swedish companies on upcoming Design Platform within the Chips Act

Vinnova is working very intensively on the process surrounding the Chips Act, Competence Centers, Design Platform and Pilot lines. Vinnova is now asking for views on the Design Platform. Svensk Elektronik will provide reflections on the document that describes how the EU Commission plans the upcoming Design Platform within the Chips Act. We are happy to receive comments on the document. The document can be read on the member internal […]

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2023.11.01

Svensk Elektronik provides input to the Government's FOI bill

Electronics and the electronics industry are important for Sweden's competitiveness. Electronics are required to make our industries and energy production more efficient so that we can achieve global environmental goals, tackle climate challenges and also be at the forefront of the digital transformation. The electronics industry is highly relevant from a security policy and strategic perspective. By channeling funds to […]

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2023.10.10

EU wants to tighten payment times for companies

For a long time, subcontractors and smaller companies have complained about how they have to wait a long time to get paid, and thus act as a bank for larger companies. Now the European Commission wants to tighten the tone on payment times. The European Commission has submitted a proposal for a new regulation that, among other things, proposes a maximum limit of 30 days for invoices, as well as […]

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2023.09.14

Opportunity to travel to Korea Eureka day 2023

Korea Eureka Day is an event that aims to expand the international technology collaboration network between Korea and Europe and to identify international joint research partners and collaborative projects between global academia and industry. SMEs now have the opportunity to apply for travel grants to the event through Vinnova.

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2023.09.06

What will be the effects of China's restrictions on the export of Germanium and Gallium?

We are now following up on our debate article in SvD (2023-07-23) about how China's upcoming export restrictions are becoming an increasingly worrying cloud for the competitiveness of the Swedish electronics industry. China dominates the supply of a number of important rare earth metals, as well as other materials required for the transition to environmentally friendly and renewable energy. The fact that they are now escalating the technology war with the West should […]

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2023.08.31

Call For Papers ECS 2024

ECS will offer selected speakers who will cover important trends and key areas of embedded applications and technologies. The conference program will highlight the newest trends and this year we will want to especially highlight the following areas: – The role of Electronics in the sustainability effort •Power electronics •Battery technology •Sensor technology – […]

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2023.07.23

Debate: China's export restrictions should be top priority

China dominates the supply of a number of important earth metals, as well as other materials required for the transition to environmentally friendly and renewable energy. The fact that they now escalate the technology war with the West should therefore be the top priority of politicians for the rest of the year. Read the full reasoning here!

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2023.05.03

The Swedish Security Service provides information about Russian technology acquisition

Products and technology from Sweden are being re-exported to companies and other actors in the Russian military equipment industry or with other connections to the Russian military. In order to circumvent restrictions, the import is often done with the help of networks of companies and individuals based in other countries. The Swedish Security Service is now informing companies in the technology sector about Russia’s ongoing acquisition of technology and products […]

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2023.04.19

Now the manual is here!

It takes a lot to stay up to date, understand and be able to handle new security requirements when it comes to the development and production of IoT (Internet of Things). Cyber-secure IoT products play a crucial role in building a safer future in an increasingly digitalized society. Therefore, a specific handbook has been developed on the subject. The goal of […]

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2023.03.23

The future choice – The electronics industry is important!

Svensk Elektronik collaborates with Framtidsvalet (www.framtidsvalet.se/) with the aim of ensuring competence in the industry in the long term. We now turn to you who are active in the electronics industry. The guidance material Framtidsvalet is a digital and printed material that is sent out to schools. It shows study and career counselors as well as young people, both in junior high and high school, that there are good […]

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