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Sweco Joins Rail Baltica Alliance for Estonia’s High-Speed Rail
Sweco has been selected as a partner in the Rail Baltica alliance, responsible for designing and constructing the Tallinn Ülemiste–Pärnu section. The project is part of a new high-speed railway connecting the Baltic states to Poland and the European rail network. In Estonia, 213 km of new European-gauge railway will be built in two phases,… Read more
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Finland Leads Europe in Quantum Computing with 50-Qubit Breakthrough
Finland has strengthened its position as a leader in quantum computing with the completion of Europe’s first 50-qubit superconducting quantum computer. Developed through a joint project between VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and IQM Quantum Computers, this milestone marks a significant leap in the field. The computer is now available for research and business… Read more
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Finland’s Oulu Port Leads EUR 12.8 Million Cybersecurity and Resilience Project
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and Oulu Port have launched a three-year, EUR 12.8 million international project to enhance secure situational awareness in critical cyber-physical systems. Ports, as vital transportation hubs, face complex challenges involving multiple operators and are highly vulnerable to physical and digital threats. The project, supported by Business Finland and international… Read more
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Fluent Progress and ScanwAi Partnering to offer Comprehensive Services in Infrastructure Maintenance with AI Technology
Fluent Progress, a software company from Joensuu, and ScanwAi, an AI powered infra maintenance company, have entered into a partnership. Fluent provides management systems for the maintenance of roads, streets, and sports facilities, as well as asset management. ScanwAi offers digital solutions, including video recording and AI-powered video recording, for infrastructure maintenance and monitoring. With… Read more
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TactoTek® Wins Two 2025 CES Innovation Awards® for Pioneering IMSE® Technology
TactoTek has won two CES 2025 Innovation Awards in the Vehicle Tech and Advanced Mobility category for its IMSE® technology platform and Intelligent Illuminated Door Panel for vehicles. IMSE integrates electronics, mechanics, and aesthetics into thin, seamless surfaces, enabling innovative designs and eco-friendly manufacturing. The technology has been approved by major OEMs and supports advanced… Read more
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Transport and Logistic Services of Saudi Arabia delegation visit to Finland – Recap
On a sunny day in Helsinki, the Finnish Intelligent Transportation Association had the privilege of hosting a distinguished delegation from Saudi Arabia, led by His Excellency Eng. Saleh Aljasser, Minister of Transport for the Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services. The event took place at the historic Katajanokka Hotel chapel and featured a series of… Read more
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Charting a Greener Course: Finnish Leaders in the Global Shipping Industry’s Eco-Revolution
Meyer Turku debuts methanol-ready cruise ship; Wärtsilä sets new standards in Chinese shipbuilding; NIT wins recognition for ship interior carbon footprint calculator. Finnish and Estonian stakeholders in the maritime space have signed a memorandum of understanding for creating a green shipping corridor across the Gulf of Finland. Covering the routes between Helsinki and Tallinn and… Read more
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AI-SEE- Artificial Intelligence enhancing vehicle vision in low visibility conditions project
In the AI-SEE project, a PENTA EURIPIDES² labelled research project is taking seriously the mission impossible – 24/7 automated driving in poor visibility conditions. 21 partners comprising world class players on the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and supplier level will join forces over a period of three years to build a novel, robust sensor system… Read more
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Skoda Group’s Innovative Partnership with Tampere Tramway Ltd – Pioneering Passenger Counting System Testing in Tampere’s Lyyli Living Lab
Skoda Group is in an era where AI continually evolves and leaves its mark across various sectors. In our industry, we are no exception as we explore the full potential of our new intelligent AI-based passenger counting system, developed by our colleagues in Finland. We work on integrating it into public transportation in the near… Read more
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and Nokia have joined forces to participate in the Grand Paris rail project
A collaborative “Technology for Good” alliance between a prominent communications technology provider and a firm specializing in networking, communications, and cloud solutions is bolstering transportation services in the Grand Paris region. Leading technology firms Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE) and Nokia are coming together to power the Grand Paris Express, one of Europe’s largest metro rail projects,… Read more