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Research and innovation

Research and Innovation (R&I) is vital to support and realize Elkem’s strategy on sustainable growth and specialisation. 

Elkem devotes considerable effort and R&I activities with more than 2.5% of 2022 revenues dedicated to new products and new processes, including technical support to customers. 

With this investment, carried by more than 550 researchers around the world across 14 R&I and application centers, the R&I teams filed more than 35 new patents during the year. New products introduced within the past five years represent more than 20% of Elkem’s turnover.

ATRiON Research & Innovation Center

At Elkem through innovation, we go beyond megatrends and provide society, our customers and the markets with new sustainable, circular solutions.

Kristiansand Research and Innovation Center

R&D has been a driving force at Fiskaa for over 100 years. The development of Søderberg technology was the foundation not only of Elkem's business, but of the entire metallurgical industry.

Contact Elkem innovation team

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