Mobility Industries
How Citynomadi’s wayfinding solution ensures a stress-free arrival for every hospital visitor
Citynomadi provides seamless wayfinding that guides visitors from their home address directly to the specific clinic entrance for their appointment. Users can choose their preferred mode of travel—car, public transport, walking, or cycling—with clear “last mile” pedestrian directions from parking lots or bus stops. Prioritizing Emergency and Accessibility In critical moments, every second counts. We […]
Weivi Completes Successful Rail Traffic Optimisation Pilot with Fintraffic
Growing demand for environmentally friendly rail transport has driven the need for both passenger and freight services, as well as advanced railway traffic optimisation solutions. In Europe, digitalisation and standardisation projects aim to increase railway capacity by 40% using existing infrastructure, and this goal cannot be achieved without efficient traffic optimisation. To explore this potential, […]
How Unikie reduces costs and optimizes logistic flows with automated bus depot marshalling
Unikie and Scania have been working together on automated bus depot marshalling. By automating depot driving tasks – like driving the buses to charging, cleaning, or maintenance – this solution has several benefits, such as reducing costs in the form of freeing up drivers, reduced damage to vehicles and infrastructure, and optimization of logistics flows. […]
How spogen.ai’s Smart Assistant Pilot is boosting machine operation
In early 2025, Finnish environmental technology company Tana partnered with spogen.ai to pilot the Smart Assistant, an AI-powered application to make machine operation easier, faster, and more intuitive. Direct from any phone or tablet. The pilot focused on the Tana H260 Landfill Compactor, the most productive landfill compactor on the market, used in demanding waste management […]
How Finland’s Rail System Outruns the Winter Weather
Effective winter maintenance of the railways relies on close cooperation between the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency, maintenance contractors, traffic control, railway operators, and meteorologists at the Finnish Meteorological Institute. The aim is to keep train services running as smoothly as possible throughout the winter season. On the railways, preparations for winter are made proactively and […]
How Primobius and VTT Validated a New Way to Recycle Battery Black Mass
Together with VTT, battery recycling company Primobius validated its new hydrometallurgical process chain, refining parameters and proving that nearly all the valuable metal content could be recovered into high purity materials. Primobius – a 100% daughter company of SMS group – is an end-to-end solutions provider and plant builder for efficient lithium-ion battery recycling. The […]
From hospital supplies to grocery deliveries – Finnish-Irish research collaboration explores drone logistics potential
VTT, one of Europe’s leading research institutions, and drone company Manna Air Delivery are launching a joint research initiative aimed at developing safe, scalable, and sustainable unmanned air traffic. The project will explore how drone transport can support, for example, healthcare logistics and help city center businesses expand their services. The collaboration brings together VTT’s […]
AI Meets ESG: ScanwAi’s Blueprint for Sustainable Infrastructure Maintenance
Sustainable infrastructure maintenance is emerging as a key driver of corporate ESG performance. With AI-powered maintenance solutions from ScanwAi, organisations can transform maintenance from a cost burden into a measurable sustainability advantage. Why is sustainable infrastructure maintenance critical for achieving corporate ESG goals? Sustainable infrastructure maintenance directly supports corporate ESG goals by reducing environmental impact, […]
Inclusive Mobility in Kuopio, Finland: Safer Streets for All
In Kuopio, Finland, SWARCO has launched an innovative pilot project aimed at improving road safety for visually impaired pedestrians. The project integrates smart traffic technology with the self-voicing Blindsquare navigation app (developed by Mipsoft), allowing users to request green lights via smartphone, receive voice guidance at crossings, and benefit from adaptive signal durations that ensure […]
Maritime Single Window (MSW) – Siili Solutions & Fintraffic
Designing and implementing NEMO, the Finnish maritime single window. A neutral data platform for maritime traffic notifications for port calls. Information related to the reporting obligation will only be entered into the system once, and from there it will be automatically sent to several different recipients. NEMO leverages automation, data transparency, and reusability, reducing redundant paperwork […]
KONE’s Veturi Program: Building a Sustainable Urban Future
A Four-Year Journey of Innovation with 200 Partners In 2020, KONE launched the “Flow of Urban Life” Veturi ecosystem program, addressing urbanization and sustainability challenges. Supported by EUR 20 million from Business Finland, the program brought together 200 companies, resulting in over a hundred patent applications. “The Veturi program helped us find high-tech partners to […]
Breakthrough AI-Powered Digital Monitoring System of the Road Network for Safety and Efficiency
Save Time and Money, cuts CO2 –Use AI Power to Validate Your Quality in Roadworks ScanwAI’s cutting-edge Road Monitoring System offers four key functionalities designed to revolutionize infrastructure management: Target Groups: Governmental body responsible for infrastructure maintenance, Cities and Infra Maintenance Companies Value Created: We maximize road safety, efficiency and sustainability Cost Savings and Early […]
Optimizing Rush Hour Management in Stations with Digital Twin Technology
KONE has developed a groundbreaking digital twin innovation in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enhance people flow in crowded city hubs. This pioneering solution leverages data to improve urban mobility, enabling smoother and more efficient commuter experiences. Navigating crowded metro stations during rush hour can be stressful, as congested pathways challenge both patience […]
Missing pieces of urban mobility – Alternatives for roads are in the making
If we think about the mobility landscape the novel ideas come through automation combined with something physical. Self-operating drones as a fine example. Ground transportation is being filled with autonomous cars and shuttles. Some companies present ground transportation in layers above the ground. One of the companies is Finnish UDT Technologies which is presenting a […]
Lahti GEM – Green Electrification of Mobility Cluster
Lahti GEM is a platform for companies, research and education organisations as well as cities. The platform is established to generate and maintain cooperation for developing and commercialising technologies and solutions for the cleaner future of mobility. New trends of electrification Lahti GEM Key benefits Target groups We are looking for sister clusters for collaboration, new technologies, […]
Electrifying the Grid: How VIRTA Transforms Electric Cars into Virtual Power Plants
Virta, a frontrunner in electric vehicle charging platforms, collaborates with Business Finland, benefitting from innovation funding and loans for its R&D efforts. Now entering a phase of swift international growth, Virta’s latest endeavor aims to integrate EV batteries into the power grid, addressing the surging need for energy flexibility. Virta’s Grid Innovation: Revolutionizing Energy Balance […]
Electrifying communities with solar mesh-grids: Okra Solar’s journey with 1oT
Okra Solar has been using 1oT’s connectivity since 2021. Since then, they’ve focused on fundraising and scaling their operations in Haiti, Nigeria, and Cambodia, where they have around 3000 devices bringing power to 15,000 people. Okra Solar is a technology startup that produces hardware and software to set up solar mesh-grids—a network of interconnected solar […]
Pioneering the Industrial Metaverse: Valmet Automotive and Telia’s Revolutionary Project
Valmet Automotive, in collaboration with Telia, has embarked on an innovative pilot project at their Uusikaupunki car plant, leveraging cutting-edge robot technology to create a virtual replica of their Innovation Center. This initiative is part of the broader MURO innovation project, which aims to explore the capabilities of 5G-enabled service robots in industrial settings. By […]
