Editor profile

Anders Holm

Senior Editor, Smart Industry

Anders Holm investigates industrial digitalization and smart manufacturing in the Nordic region. He analyzes how IoT and automation are transforming traditional industries.

anders.holm@nordicfuture.org

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Smart Industry

Through the European journey of a Turkish industrial software company, understand why the Nordic region has become a super testing ground for smart industries

When a Turkish SME puts its AI-driven IIoT and MES platform on the EU innovation network, what truly deserves attention is not the technology itself, but why it naturally points to the dual digital and sustainability transformation of Nordic manufacturing. The unique industrial ecosystem, regulatory framework, and social contract of Northern Europe are making it the most demanding yet fertile testing ground for global smart manufacturing solutions.

Anders Holm6 min read
Future Mobility

Circular Economy Practices in Swedish Regional Public Transport: Order of 27 Biogas Buses by Nobina and Scania Reveals Nordic Green Innovation Logic

Nobina's order of 27 biogas buses from Scania is not just a vehicle procurement, but also reflects Sweden's systematic circular economy model of converting waste into transport fuel. This article interprets this case from the perspective of the Nordic innovation system, analyzing the social trust, localized energy security, and commercialization pathways behind it.

Anders Holm4 min read
Society & Innovation

Why is Finland becoming Europe’s most mature fintech testing ground in 2026?

Interpreting Finland’s 2026 fintech ecosystem from the perspective of the Nordic innovation system: how digital governance, open banking, AI applications, green transition, and regional collaboration together shape a future financial market that is high-trust and low-friction.

Anders Holm10 min read
Smart Industry

From digital manufacturing support in Northwest England to Nordic inspiration: how small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises can overcome the AI and automation threshold

The UK North West region has updated the governance structure of “Made Smarter,” strengthening support for small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises in adopting AI, automation, and digital technologies. This article analyzes from the perspective of the Nordic innovation system: why this kind of “government + industry + SMEs” collaborative mechanism is becoming a key infrastructure for the future upgrading of manufacturing.

Anders Holm8 min read