Our activities span core networks through access networks to home networks. With increased bandwidth and new Internet services vast changes of our society is yet to come. We address network design, optical transmission and IP protocols, we measure how networks are used and how network performance influence quality of experience of services such as video and IPTV. We perform technical research and development; we drive standardization and policy issues as well as analyze business models.

We develop specialty optical fiber, ­fiber optic components and sensors, and entire industrial system solutions based on fiber optics. Fiber optics can be used to provide optical functions with unique performance. As a sensor, the fiber withstands harsh operating conditions, and can provide high precision, non-contact, intrinsically safe measurements in robust systems. At Acreo, we have the expertise and resources to develop these sensor solutions and components.

We develop electronic devices and micro­systems with new functionality. With integration and miniaturisation we can get high performance at reduced cost. New properties are achieved with advanced circuit design, new semiconductor materials and nanotechnology fabrication processes. We focus on imaging detectors for X-ray, UV, IR, and THz, power electronics and sensors for harsh environment, high-speed communication transceivers, and bioanalysis integration with microfluidics.

Our competence spans from novel materials to integrated systems and manu­facturing. We have established a Platform of Printed Electronics components consisting of displays, transistors, diodes, and energy sources; which can be integrated into products creating innovative functionality. Acreo is primarily focusing on Packaging, Internet of Things and Health Care. In our printing facility we develop prototypes and have small scale production of components and integrated systems.