Fagerström Industrikonsult explores new opportunities at CERN

SHiP and future procurement needs

A key session focused on the Beam Dump Facility for the SHiP experiment, where CERN outlined upcoming requirements, including radiation-resistant casks. The discussions were highly relevant for the Swedish visitors and were complemented by an on-site visit to the SHiP experimental area, hosted by Richard Jacobsson, Swedish Project Leader for SHiP. Seeing the facility first-hand helped clarify practical engineering challenges, particularly related to shielding solutions, transport casks and remote handling.

“We immediately recognised challenges where our experience from large research facilities is directly applicable. It is clear that Swedish industry can bring real value here,” said Mattias Wilborgsson, Project Director at Fagerström Industrikonsult.

The Antimatter Factory

At CERN’s Antimatter Factory, hosted by Swedish researcher Fredrik Parnefjord, the delegation gained insight into the technologies used to trap and cool antiproton systems at extremely low pressures. Discussions covered gravity studies, cryogenic systems and precision measurement methods relevant to the AEgIS experiment and related research.

Industrial cross-fertilisation

In a meeting with CERN’s Knowledge Transfer group, including Han Hubert Dols and colleagues, Fagerström was introduced to ongoing developments such as ultralight cold plates and advanced cooling concepts.

Further meetings with CERN’s Robotics and Remote Handling teams highlighted areas where external partners are increasingly needed, particularly in cooling innovations, radiation-tolerant mechanics and flexible robotic systems.

The study trip confirmed that Fagerström’s competencies align well with several of CERN’s future needs. Big Science Sweden will continue supporting Fagerström as these opportunities progress. 

With great interest, Robert Hyttfors and Mattias Wilborgsson inspect CERN’s workshop.