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Southwest Finland to become an international education and development centre for virtual production
The number of virtual productions is growing rapidly, but a shortage of talent is holding back business growth in Finland. Virtual productions bring new opportunities to all the top industry sectors in the region, such as the marine and pharmaceutical industries, in the fields of design, simulation, product development and training. Virtual technology is rapidly……
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Co-operation boosts circular economy in construction
There are many opportunities in the construction industry to promote circular economy and low carbon activities. Construction industry actors of the 3C cluster in Southwest Finland gathered to present new products and ongoing development projects at a seminar in Pargas on 20 September 2022. The event was hosted by Turku Science Park and Nordkalk. “Have……
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Family life in a human-size city
Armenian ICT professional Artur Brutyan wanted to settle in Turku since he thinks that it is simply one of the best places to build and grow a family. Why do you think that Turku is a perfect city for you? Turku is a safe, human-size city. There are nature trails for hiking, running, and cycling……
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Turku invests in cooperation between SMEs and universities in the region
The City of Turku is investing in an ambitious project to connect SMEs and universities in the region in a practical and effective way. The million-funded service concept will streamline access to the latest scientific research and the region’s significant engineering expertise and infrastructure for businesses in Finland. The Turku RDI Service (Research, Development and……
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Turku-based Cadmatic acquires Italian engineering software company CLA
Cadmatic, a developer of digital and intelligent 3D-based design, engineering and information management software solutions for the marine, process, and construction industries, has acquired the entire share capital and product portfolio of the Italian software company Computer Line Associates (CLA). The acquisition supports Cadmatic’s growth goals, strengthens its market position in the process and power industries, and……
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Green North Energy has made a reservation for a site for its green hydrogen project in Naantali
Green North Energy Oy has made a reservation for a plot of land in the Luolala area of Naantali to advance the planning of the company’s green hydrogen project. The intention of the project is to produce hydrogen products, such as green ammonia, on the basis of renewable electricity. This enables both global and local……
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Sandvik invests in manufacturing battery-powered mining machines in Turku
Sandvik, a manufacturer of loading and transport equipment for underground mining and contracting operations, is expanding its Turku plant and starting to manufacture battery-powered mining equipment. In addition to the expansion of the production facilities, the operations of the entire factory site will be upgraded and made more efficient. The major investment will create more……
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Startups in the Turku Region | A walk and talk with Sari and Jukka from Volframi
Sari and Jukka Vuoristo have been aiming for the international markets since the first day of Volframi Ltd. Their solution for coating glass surfaces makes use of the principles familiar from the semiconductor industry, but their implementation is innovative and remarkably cost-effective. How did the entrepreneurial couple end up pursuing international success right in Masku?……
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A smooth dive into the Finnish way of living
Turku feels like home to Iranian-born Software Developer Soroosh Taefi. He praises the relocation process of his company Vaadin, which helped him to settle into a new job and everyday life in Finland. You moved from Iran to Turku, Finland with your wife Shiva. How was it to settle in here? I find Turku very……
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Chemistry is like cooking for Adefunke Koyejo
An entirely new type of technology for consumer electronics is being developed in Turku, in the labs of Comptek Solutions. This work requires a wide variety of expertise – and that’s exactly where University of Turku doctoral researcher Adefunke Koyejo brings her unique skills to the table. After starting off from Lagos, Nigeria, and staying……
