Technical workshop on manufacturing and verification of vacuum components
Date and time
Wednesday, 4 November 2026 11:00 - 16:00
Location
Big Science Sweden at Texor
Alfavägen 1,
921 33 Lycksele,
(Google maps)
Online meeting
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3886168688265321?p=Ho1SoLmfF89m8uPyMH
Meeting ID: Mötes-ID: 388 616 868 826 532 1
Password: Lösenord: nB6jN3Fx
How are vacuum components manufactured, and how do you ensure they meet the requirements? Join us for a workshop at Texor in Lycksele, where experts and companies will come together to share knowledge, discuss technical challenges and explore opportunities for collaboration.
The workshop will provide an introduction to vacuum technology and its applications in Big Science, followed by a closer look at manufacturing, inspection and verification. We will also highlight opportunities for collaboration in space, aviation and related fields.
Agenda – starting at 12:00
- Where is vacuum technology used in Big Science and other selected fields?
Adam Wikström, Big Science Sweden - What is vacuum?
Fredrik Arrhén, Senior Scientist, Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) - Manufacturing for vacuum applications
Mike Olsson, Big Science Sweden - Inspection and verification of vacuum systems
Fredrik Arrhén, Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) - Networking and collaboration in vacuum technology
Fredrik Arrhén, Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) - Opportunities for collaboration with LTU in space, aviation and related fields
Anna Öhrwall Rönnbäck, Professor of Product Innovation, Luleå University of Technology
Discussion and tour – starting at 15:00
- Group discussion
Approximately one hour for companies attending in person. - Tour of Texor
Read more about Texor on their profile in the Big Science Sweden supplier network.