Voices at RISE

RISE is a place for the problem-solvers. We are researchers, technicians, testers and experts whose task is to develop the solutions and innovations of tomorrow. Take part of our outlooks and insights through our bloggers.

Silicon Carbide Valley - 30 years of excellens in WBG materials

2024-12-02

Björn Norberg

Silicon Carbide Valley - 30 years of excellens in WBG materials

Power Electronics is a rapidly changing area, where new materials will replace conventional silicon based systems. Going to more robust materials, massive energy losses will eliminated globally. RISE has been operating in this field for more than 30 years, with two state of the art labs.

It's not a water shortage - it's a lack of smart water management

2025-01-16

Michael Popoff

It's not a water shortage - it's a lack of smart water management

Water is both our most basic resource and one of the most vulnerable. Climate change, increasing resource demands and a growing global population are forcing us to rethink. It is no longer enough to simply reduce our water consumption - we need to start seeing water as a circular resource, something that can be reused and optimized at every stage.

Europe's digital future spells open source – Now pioneers are awarded

2025-02-10

Johan Linåker

Europe's digital future spells open source – Now pioneers are awarded

The importance of open source software and hardware has never been greater for Europe in a world constantly raising the demands for digital sovereignty and increased competitiveness. This was recently highlighted at a historic first ceremony in Brussels, where pioneers in these fields were awarded by the EU, UN and broader open source ecosystem.