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April 29, 2025 | MikrodustEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Mikrodust AB has signed an initial partnership agreement with one of Europe’s leading players in the defence industry. The deal, valued at approximately SEK 6 million, covers the delivery of advanced test systems and services aimed at strengthening the customer’s capabilities in production testing of high-tech devices.
– “We are proud to enter into a long-term partnership with such an established player. Their high demands for precision, reliability, and scalability align perfectly with our expertise and our platform for test and test-automation. Together, we are building a solution that will stand the test of time – not only for today’s production, but also for tomorrow’s,” says Jonas Wackerfeldt, CEO of Mikrodust AB.
The partnership involves Mikrodust delivering both hardware and software for customized production tests, including integrated Functional Circuit Test (FCT) solutions with a high degree of automation, based on the company’s proprietary AtoMik® test platform. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2025.
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