{"id":7484,"date":"2020-08-18T08:29:20","date_gmt":"2020-08-18T06:29:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assarinnovation.se\/?p=7484"},"modified":"2025-08-18T08:27:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T06:27:31","slug":"7484","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assarinnovation.se\/en\/7484\/","title":{"rendered":"SEK 35 million investment powers the Next Generation Laboratory Environment"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"233\">NGL 2.0 takes shape<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"628\">ASSAR Labs in Sk\u00f6vde is taking the next step as a hub for the industry of the future.\u00a0 Next Generation Laboratory (NGL) 2.0 has now been launched \u2013 a SEK 35,2 million initiative aimed at accelerating electrification, driving innovation, and creating new opportunities for companies in the region.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"885\">The V\u00e4stra G\u00f6taland Region is contributing SEK 15 million, while industry partners such as Volvo Cars, Volvo GTO, and Aurobay are providing significant co-financing through advanced equipment and materials \u2013 a clear sign of strong, long-term commitment.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"1064\">\u201c<strong>We can now take the development steps needed to ensure that the production of next-generation drivetrains becomes as efficient as possible,<\/strong>\u201d says Project Manager Lars T\u00f6\u00f6j.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"1064\">\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7474\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/assarinnovation-se\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Aurobay_Pao_Duell_21-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/assarinnovation-se\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Aurobay_Pao_Duell_21-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/assarinnovation-se\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Aurobay_Pao_Duell_21-1024x683-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/assarinnovation-se\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Aurobay_Pao_Duell_21-1024x683-1-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/assarinnovation-se\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Aurobay_Pao_Duell_21-1024x683-1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7478\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/assarinnovation-se\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Aurobay_Pao_Duell_39-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/assarinnovation-se\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Aurobay_Pao_Duell_39-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/assarinnovation-se\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Aurobay_Pao_Duell_39-1024x683-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/assarinnovation-se\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Aurobay_Pao_Duell_39-1024x683-1-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/assarinnovation-se\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Aurobay_Pao_Duell_39-1024x683-1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1124\"><strong data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1122\">Accelerating electrification and innovation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1446\">The industry is facing a decisive transition towards electric drivetrains \u2013 and Skaraborg aims to lead the way. With a strong tradition in engine\u00a0production and strategic investments in technologies such as laser welding and rotor development, NGL 2.0 positions ASSAR Labs as a leading test and development environment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1446\">This initiative is a catalyst for accelerating electrification, establishing circular production flows, reducing climate impact, and at the same time creating innovation and new jobs \u2013 both regionally and nationally.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1755\"><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1755\"><strong data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1753\">Opportunities for the entire industry \u2013 how your company can use NGL 2.0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"2037\">The shift towards electrification and more sustainable production methods is transforming the entire production chain \u2013 from R&amp;D environments to supplier networks. New demands are being placed on technology, skills, and production capabilities across both large and small actors.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2207\">Through NGL 2.0, companies of all sizes \u2013 from small workshops to global corporations \u2013 <strong data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2190\">gain access to an advanced test and development environment<\/strong> where you can:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2566\">\n<li data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2316\">\n<p data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2316\"><strong data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2230\">Test and develop<\/strong> new production methods using equipment such as laser welding and <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">manufacturing methods for new EM rotor systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2316\">\n<p data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2316\"><strong data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2334\">Collaborate<\/strong> with researchers, engineers, and industrial developers to solve specific production challenges.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2566\">\n<p data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2566\"><strong data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2492\">Evaluate new technology and circular production flows<\/strong> in a modern, open environment \u2013 without disrupting your own production.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2817\">The initiative makes cutting-edge expertise and advanced technology accessible to the entire business community, while strengthening Skaraborg\u2019s appeal as an industrial region \u2013 and enabling more companies to take the lead in the green transition.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"3122\"><strong data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"2883\">\ud83d\udc49 Learn more and book your opportunity to use the lab here: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/idcab.se\/projekt-insatser\/nasta-generationens-laborationsmiljo-ngl-inom-kraftelektronik-och-nya-elmotorkoncept\/\">Idcab.se<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3171\"><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3171\"><strong data-start=\"3133\" data-end=\"3169\">Background \u2013 from NGL 1.0 to 2.0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3172\" data-end=\"3579\">The first investment in the Next Generation Laboratory Environment (NGL) was made in 2021, totalling SEK 16 million, of which SEK 8 million came from the V\u00e4stra G\u00f6taland Region. This enabled ASSAR Labs to establish an advanced test and development environment for sustainable and efficient drivetrain components.<br data-start=\"3484\" data-end=\"3487\" \/>\ud83d\udd17 <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3490\" data-end=\"3576\">Read more about the first NGL investment in 2021 here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3581\" data-end=\"3678\">NGL 2.0 builds on these successes and takes the technology and collaboration to the next level.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3685\" data-end=\"3704\"><strong data-start=\"3689\" data-end=\"3702\">Next step<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3705\" data-end=\"3891\">NGL 2.0 builds on the existing structure of ASSAR Labs, bringing together academia, industry, and society to develop sustainable and competitive solutions for the industry of tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3893\" data-end=\"4065\">At IDC, we continue to create opportunities for companies to grow, transform, and stay at the forefront \u2013 through collaboration, innovation, and long-term value creation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"574\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/idcab-se\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ASSAR-1024x267.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"574\">The initiators of the <strong data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"158\">ASSAR Industrial Innovation Arena<\/strong> are Science Park Sk\u00f6vde AB, the University of Sk\u00f6vde, IDC West Sweden AB, Volvo Car Corporation, and AB Volvo. Funding for the operation of the ASSAR Arena has been provided by the Municipality of Sk\u00f6vde, the V\u00e4stra G\u00f6taland Region, the Skaraborg Municipal Association, and the European Regional Development Fund.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NGL 2.0 takes shape &nbsp; ASSAR Labs in Sk\u00f6vde is taking the next step as a hub for the industry of the future.\u00a0 Next Generation Laboratory (NGL) 2.0 has now been launched \u2013 a SEK 35,2 million initiative aimed at&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/assarinnovation.se\/en\/7484\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":7491,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[86,95],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7484","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-assar-en","category-research"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>SEK 35 million investment powers the Next Generation Laboratory Environment - ASSAR Innovation<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/assarinnovation.se\/en\/7484\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"SEK 35 million investment powers the Next Generation Laboratory Environment - ASSAR Innovation\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"NGL 2.0 takes shape &nbsp; 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