FiberLaboratory

FiberLaboratory is a research unit of Mikkeli University of Applied Sciences in Savonlinna. The operation started in the end of 2005 in new own research facilities. The building offers working space for
25- 30 persons. There are also laboratory facilities of 100 m2 and 12m high trial run hall 600 m2. At the moment the are 20 workers in FiberLaboratory.

The development of technology and innovations and raising the competitiveness of the companies in Eastern Savo in the global market are the most important targets of FiberLaboratory’s tasks among the own research work and education. Pilot hall and analysis laboratory is utilized for the various experimental research work in FiberLaboratory. In addition of Mikkeli University of applied sciences also the research unit of Lappeenranta University operates in the building.

Operation area

• Feed and optimazion of paper chemicals
• Mixing processes and measurement methods in the pulp handling
• Stock preparation and paper machine short circulation
• Forest biorefining

Operation modes

• Public research projects
• Co-operation functions with companies
• Service operations offers pilot- and mill scale trial runs, laboratory trials and analysis

Targets

• Give the opportunity to the research work of pulp & paper and forest biorefiner and network with the specialist in Savonlinna area.
• Offer the facilities and environment for the experimental research work for the pulp slurry in the mill and pilot scale.
• Offer analytical research services for the pulp & paper industry