Visitors exploring the new laboratory on the open house day.
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ituated in Vuosaari in eastern Helsinki, the new laboratory has already
strengthened ABB’s research and development commitment in the domain of
maritime engineering. The laboratory
was built close to ABB’s Azipod® propulsor factory.
”Design work for the new laboratory started in early 2014. Construction
of the lab has been a quick and smooth
process,” says Antti Matilainen, Product
Development Manager at ABB.
By late November 2015, all of the lab-
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The new R&D
laboratory is the first
step towards creating a ship
simulator which will utilise
ABB Marine’s automation
solutions.