New software centre for condition monitoring launched
Published: 15 September, 2017
SKF is making a major investment by opening a software centre in Sweden in order to develop next generation technology for condition monitoring.
“We are currently recruiting and the unit will include around 50 developers, most of whom will be based in Gothenburg”, says Fredrik Magnusson, who is in charge of the new software development unit at SKF.
The change follows SKF Group’s decision to concentrate all competences for the development of hardware and software for Europe in Gothenburg and Luleå in Sweden, and Aberdeen and Livingston in Scotland. The largest unit will be located in Gothenburg and will be responsible for the software development of next generation technology.
“From a global perspective, locating the centre in Gothenburg provides a strategic benefit. We have advanced a great deal in western Sweden in terms of developing the Internet of Things, digitalisation and smart solutions for the industry. Many large corporations have concentrated their expertise in this field here. This is where things are happening,” says Fredrik.
“We also view it as an advantage to be close to the head office and other research units within SKF.”
The software centre in Sweden will employ around 50 people, with the majority of the positions located in Gothenburg. The unit in Luleå that has been developing and manufacturing fixed online systems since the late 1980s will be strengthened with five additional team members.
Fredrik explained: “It is an important strategic focus for SKF to help its customers with their rotating equipment. We can see the potential in the market for services and mobile solutions for effective maintenance, as many companies are moving from a reactive to a more proactive maintenance strategy.”
