--- title: Development, testing and manufacturing in one business network description: Explore South Karelia's technology network, connecting energy and engineering companies for innovative product development and international collaboration. Discover opportunities for your next project. image: https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/hubfs/Kuva1-1.png --- [![Business Lappeenranta ja Imatra (1)](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/hs-fs/hubfs/Business%20Lappeenranta%20ja%20Imatra%20(1).png?width=288&height=90&name=Business%20Lappeenranta%20ja%20Imatra%20(1).png "Business Lappeenranta ja Imatra (1)")](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/) - [Sectors](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/sectors) Show submenu for Sectors - [Data Economy](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/sectors/data-economy) - [Hydrogen and P2X](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/sectors/hydrogen-and-p2x) - [Defence and Dual-use](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/sectors/defence-and-dual-use) - [Bioeconomy](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/sectors/bio-and-circular-economy) - [Technology Industry](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/sectors/development-testing-and-manufacturing-in-one-business-network) - [Metal Industry](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/sectors/manufacturing-expertise-close-to-industrial-supply-chains) - [Pilot environments](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/themes/piloting-possibilities) - [News](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/news) - [Sites and premises](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/sites-and-premises) - [Contact us](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/contact-information) - [Home](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/) - [Sectors](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/sectors) Show submenu for Sectors - [Data Economy](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/sectors/data-economy) - [Hydrogen and P2X](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/sectors/hydrogen-and-p2x) - [Defence and Dual-use](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/sectors/defence-and-dual-use) - [Bioeconomy](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/sectors/bio-and-circular-economy) - [Technology Industry](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/sectors/development-testing-and-manufacturing-in-one-business-network) - [Metal Industry](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/sectors/manufacturing-expertise-close-to-industrial-supply-chains) - [Pilot environments](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/themes/piloting-possibilities) - [News](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/news) - [Sites and premises](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/sites-and-premises) - [Contact us](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/contact-information) Haku Hae - - [English](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/sectors/development-testing-and-manufacturing-in-one-business-network) - [Suomi](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/sektorit/-valmistusosaamista-teollisuuden-toimitusketjujen-lähellä-905f0ce7-44a1-4b12-aa8a-14a9d8c41c86) - [Contact us](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/yhteystiedot#yhteydenotto) - - [English](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/en/sectors/development-testing-and-manufacturing-in-one-business-network) - [Suomi](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/sektorit/-valmistusosaamista-teollisuuden-toimitusketjujen-lähellä-905f0ce7-44a1-4b12-aa8a-14a9d8c41c86) - [Contact us](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/yhteystiedot#yhteydenotto) Haku Hae # Development, testing and manufacturing in one business network LUT research and South Karelia’s technology companies connect energy and electrical engineering, electronics, software and mechanical engineering. The network supports product development for international markets. ## Combine capabilities for more demanding solutions South Karelia offers a development environment for companies whose products combine equipment, software and industrial processes. Opportunities include electric machines, power electronics, automation, sensors and embedded systems. Simulation and digital twins support development before physical prototyping. Danfoss Editron, The Switch, Mevea, SpinDrive and Soletair Power illustrate the regional business cluster. Data infrastructure, P2X, bioeconomy, circular economy and security applications present different development needs for shared technologies. Exporting companies and research networks support connections to international value chains. ## LUT as a research and testing partner LUT expertise in energy and electrical engineering, electronics, materials and manufacturing helps assess performance and industrial suitability. CERES provides electronics reliability testing. Collaboration can develop energy efficiency, controllability and product lifetime; research and testing are agreed with the operators. LAB and Sampo contribute applied development, education and practical delivery. Greenreality and Metalreality connect businesses across sectors, while networks beyond the region broaden cooperation. ![00199-sahkotekniikka](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/hs-fs/hubfs/00199-sahkotekniikka.jpg?width=2000&height=1335&name=00199-sahkotekniikka.jpg "00199-sahkotekniikka") ## A business ecosystem connecting technology and delivery Danfoss Editron, The Switch and Metso anchor regional electrical and process technology. Mevea, SpinDrive and Soletair Power add simulation, magnetic bearing and carbon capture solutions. The business base connects international supply chains with companies growing from research. Greenreality Network connects energy and environmental technology companies, while Metalreality Network brings together manufacturers and subcontractors. Digiklusteri contributes digital development expertise. The emerging defence and dual-use network broadens potential applications. Cooperation across networks helps combine product development, software and manufacturing in one solution. ## Premises and talent for your next stage We help identify development and manufacturing partners, talent pathways and suitable facilities. Electricity availability and technical requirements are assessed during location selection. Your company can establish a development team, manufacturing or technical services and grow within the regional network.   ![investin-in-karjala-lpr-kaupunki-yrityspalvelu-kaksi-naista](https://businesssouthkarelia.fi/hs-fs/hubfs/Sis%C3%A4lt%C3%B6kuvat/investin-in-karjala-lpr-kaupunki-yrityspalvelu-kaksi-naista.jpg?width=2000&height=1333&name=investin-in-karjala-lpr-kaupunki-yrityspalvelu-kaksi-naista.jpg "investin-in-karjala-lpr-kaupunki-yrityspalvelu-kaksi-naista") Do you wish to explore South Karelia, Finland as a destination for your next project? 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