Co-funded by the EU South Savo Regional Council

VIIMA

New measurement and modeling technologies of veneer products and processes

The aim is to develop measurement and analysis techniques for engineered wood products in collaboration between Xamk and industry partners.

The developed and applied measurement technologies enable a significantly deeper understanding

The use of wood in construction, transportation, and aviation is increasing, with most wood products being bonded. However, the development of new bio-based adhesives and solutions is slow due to limited experience in their interaction with wood. The properties of wood raw material and its processing affect product quality. Developing new composite products requires a broader understanding of raw material properties and new modeling and measurement technologies.

The development of new bio-based adhesives and solutions is slow due to limited experience in their interaction with wood

Aim

The aim of the project is to develop measurement and analysis techniques for engineered wood products (LVL, plywood, glued wood composite structures, etc.) in collaboration between Xamk and industry partners.

The developed and applied measurement technologies enable a significantly deeper understanding and control of wood material properties, strength characteristics of wood products, and the interaction between wood and bio-based adhesives.

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More information

Phone
+358401854173
Email
Anti.Rohumaa@xamk.fi
Department
Kuitulaboratorio
Anti Rohumaa
RDI Specialist
+358401854173
Anti.Rohumaa@xamk.fi

Facts

Project name:

VIIMA – New measurement and modeling technologies of veneer products and processes

Project duration: 1.8.2023–31.7.2025

Info

Lead partner: South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences
Focus area: Forest environment and energy
Research area: Fibre process engineering and wood construction
Research centre: Fiberlaboratory

Budget

Financier and main source of funding: South Savo Regional Council, Co-funded by the European Union
Total budget: € 462 682

The total budget is € 462 682, from which the amount of EU funding is € 347 012.

Project partners

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