...infrastructure, and SINTEF is at the forefront of research and development in this field. Our goal is to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability in the railway sector through innovative technology and groundbreaking solutions. Here you will find information about our projects, publications, and partners...
We participate in developing future transport systems. Our research is based on the multidisciplinary approach and teamwork. Transportation will be safe, effective, accessible to all and involve a low resource consumption....
...cell design and prototypes; sensor technology; cooling and control systems (BMS) for battery cells and packs; and evaluation of performance and life time for a variety of applications. The latter also includes activity on high voltage cables and connectors. An overview of battery research and industry in...
...scientific disciplines and international collaborations. Our work includes studying the fate and impact of plastics in marine environments, developing innovative recycling technologies, and assessing the impact of plastic pollution on marine biodiversity. In addition to research organizations and industrial stakeholders...
...ecosystems include biotic organisms and abiotic elements the free water masses and the seabed in all sea areas from fjords and coastal areas to the open sea. In a sustainable marine economy, effective protection of marine ecosystems, sustainable use of marine resources and equitable prosperity go hand in...
...that also respects nature, the local environment and wildlife. Hydropower is the single largest source of renewable energy production and energy storage worldwide. It has been the most important source of power production in Norway for over 100 years and will continue to be so in the years to come. However...
Research and innovation for new marine industries The sea can provide solutions to many of the global challenges we face. Today's and future coastal structures are promising technologies in the transition to a zero-emission society. With an ever-growing world population, the need for food increases....
...that are good to live in, and to promote massive services innovation In Europe, 78 per cent of people live in cities, and 85 per cent of the EU's gross domestic product is generated there. There are major opportunities in terms of the smart upgrade of infrastructure, technology and services (transport, buildings...
...of people killed and injured in traffic. Norway has a vision of zero deaths and serious injuries in traffic. Hence, the transport system, the means of transport and the regulations must be designed to minimize human error. SINTEF researches how we travel, the perception of safety and what creates a safe...
...population growth and better living standards are leading to ever-increasing world trade and transport needs. Maritime transport is the most energy efficient form of transport, accounting for 80% of the world’s freight. Norway is one of the leading maritime nations, both in terms of ship ownership and supplier...
Digitalisation involves using technology to improve, simplify, and innovate. It's about offering new and improved services that facilitate increased value creation and innovation. Digitalisation represents the digital transformation that society and the economy are undergoing. At SINTEF, we believe that human...
Smart Grids are the digitalised and smart power grids of the future. They are also essential for Norway’s electrification efforts and success with the necessary reduction of greenhouse gas emissions . The current power grid is the result of decades of expansions and adaptations. However, society is developing...
...construction industry more sustainable and profitable. Digitalization in the construction industry holds great promise for creating more efficient, sustainable, and user-friendly buildings. By effectively leveraging technology, we can drive positive change and address global challenges in the built environment...
SINTEF, we work with the development of innovative automated processes within seafood and food production. Future production in fisheries and aquaculture will be assisted by new technologies such as sensory, robotics and autonomy. We have world-leading expertise in replacing human eye - brain - hand with...
...customers at the right time, cost and quality. Productivity is created in an interplay between people, technology and processes. Operations management supports the planning and execution of business processes that transform inputs into outputs in the form of products and services. The key input factors...
...geography leads to an inefficient land based transportation system. Therefore, both domestic and international aviation play a key role in enabling mobility. The aviation industry aims to become fossil-free and climate-neutral, a challenge that Norwegian aviation shares with the rest of the world. The...
...class of fast-growing production technologies which provide new opportunities for the industry and other sectors, such as healthcare. SINTEF has many activities in the AM field, together with Norwegian and international industry. What is additive manufacturing (3D printing)? Additive manufacturing is...
...system must support and facilitate a zero-emission society. Decarbonisation will be the most significant driving force on the road to such a society, but digitalisation and decentralisation will also be important. Together, these three factors will present both opportunities and challenges in the important...
Global Ocean Governance The Ocean covers 70% of Earth, and consists of a mosaic of different governance constellations that Norway, and Norwegian research and industries, have to work within. Among others local municipal coastal zone management, these consist of bilateral collaborations with Russia,...
We are surrounded by sound all the time. It affects our well-being and how we experience our surroundings, as well as our ability to communicate and concentrate. Whether it is annoying noise from neighbours, the monotonous hum of road traffic, or challenging speech conditions in a video conference, sound...