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Sports Tech Research Centre is a multidisciplinary research centre with a focus on applied science within the field of sports and product development. The centre works closely with partners in different fields, from hospitals and outdoor manufacturers to international engineering industries.

Sports Tech Research Centre is a multidisciplinary research centre with a focus on applied science within the field of sports engineering and product development. The research of the centre is primarily within innovative development of and verification of products, material, technology and methods in the field of sports and outdoor activities, but also in rehabilitation support and equipment for the special needs of the disabled.

Another part of the centre’s activities is within the area of additive manufacturing (3D printing), in areas such as medical applications and material/process development.

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Mid Sweden University and Sandvik sign five-year agreement

Monday 29 November 2021

Mid Sweden University and global engineering group Sandvik have signed the first partnership agreement between the parties. Within the agreement, an investment is made in an electron beam melting machine at Mid Sweden University — one of the first of its kind with a completely new functionality.

Monday 29 November 2021

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Body surrogates provide more answers

Tuesday 2 November 2021

The next step is being taken in the development of physical models of a human head and neck in search for better safety against head injuries.

Tuesday 2 November 2021

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New PhD student with sustainability in focus

Wednesday 29 September 2021

From upbringing in Uppsala via studies at Chalmers, cabin crew work in the mountains and work in the automotive industry, the move is now going to Jämtland and the doctoral position at Sports Tech Research Centre.

Wednesday 29 September 2021

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Mikael Bäckström

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mikael.backstrom@miun.se

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