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Welcome to SP

SP applies its internationally leading competence to the development and evaluation of technologies, material, products, and processes to meet its customers needs and provide an effective link between research and commercialisation.

Climate and Environmental impact

Our climate is changing as a result of humanity’s emission of greenhouse gasses. We at SP prioritize the climate issue and contribute with the technology behind the solutions for a better climate through reduced climate influence. Read more...

Light-emitting diodes: the next-generation light source

On behalf of the Swedish Energy Agency, SP is running a three-year project to evaluate technical solutions and investigate various development paths for LEDs. Read more...

Research

As a centre for research and innovation, we make a vital contribution to the competitiveness of the business sector, and to the creation of a sound environment and a sustainable society. Read more...

News and Press Releases

[2009-10-22]

Cars that drive themselves can become reality within ten years

A new EU project SARTRE is being launched to develop and test technology for vehicles that can drive themselves in long road trains on motorways. This technology has the potential to improve traffic flow and journey times, offer greater comfort to drivers, reduce accidents, and improve fuel consumption and hence lower CO2 emissions.Read more...
[2009-08-31]

New pigment opens unimaginable possibilities

A brand new type of pigment is the result of the Swedish Armed Forces' SEK 100-million nanomaterials investment. The pigment serves as a highly effective form of camouflage.Read more...
[2009-05-15]

Poor fire safety – Swedish research can give safer buses

About one percent of all buses each year are subject to fire incidents. SP has recently completed a major project on fire safety in buses. The project has been carried out on behalf of the Swedish Transport Agency and the Norwegian Public Roads Administration in order to examine the fire safety of buses and to provide recommendations for improvements. Read more...
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