RISE SICS VASTERAS AB

Their core work

RISE SICS Västerås is an applied research unit within RISE (Research Institutes of Sweden) focused on industrial software systems, embedded computing, and model-based engineering. They specialize in bringing data-driven optimization, diagnostics, and runtime modelling into manufacturing and process industries. Their work bridges the gap between academic computer science and real-world industrial control systems, helping factories and energy-intensive plants improve efficiency through intelligent software.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

With only three projects starting in 2016-2017, the timeline is too short to show a dramatic shift. However, the trajectory moves from foundational safety and communication concerns (SafeCOP) toward applied industrial intelligence — process optimization, learning systems, and diagnostics (FUDIPO). The MegaMaRt2 project adds a software engineering dimension with scalable runtime modelling, suggesting a convergence toward smart manufacturing software.

Moving toward AI-driven industrial process control and digital twins for manufacturing, combining their modelling and diagnostics expertise.

How they like to work

Always a participant, never a coordinator — they contribute specialist software and modelling expertise to large consortia rather than leading them. With 65 partners across 13 countries from just 3 projects, they operate in large ECSEL-type consortia (typically 30+ partners). This means they are comfortable in complex multi-partner environments and accustomed to delivering well-scoped technical work packages within bigger programmes.

Despite only 3 projects, they have connected with 65 unique partners across 13 countries — a result of participating in large ECSEL consortia. Their network spans broadly across European electronics and manufacturing ecosystems.

What sets them apart

As part of RISE, Sweden's national research institute network, they bring institutional credibility and long-term research continuity that independent SMEs cannot match. Their specific niche — applying software engineering and machine learning to industrial process control — positions them at the intersection of IT and operational technology. For consortium builders, they offer a reliable Swedish partner with deep industrial software expertise and experience in large ECSEL-scale projects.

Highlights from their portfolio

• FUDIPO
  Their largest project by far (EUR 356K of their EUR 453K total), directly targeting production planning and energy optimization in process industries with learning systems and diagnostics.
• MegaMaRt2
  Addresses scalable model-based engineering at runtime — a foundational capability for digital twins and continuous validation in industrial settings.