WPCS settles in the Inova House
{mosimage}On the fourth floor of Inova Science Park, the plan is being outlined for the market launch of a unique water-purification system. Svante Lundquist, project manager for WPCS, has settled in place. The office will become a hub for the project.– It’s perfect for WPCS to have Inova Science Park as a common base and meeting point, says Lundquist.
What makes WPCS unique is the capability to purify water of heavy metals in a way that is effective and yet economically sustainable. The idea evolved at the College of Mining and Metallurgy in Filipstad, and at RAMP07 the method was introduced to the audience. Now, project manager Svante Lundquist has moved into the new office.
In addition to Lundquist, WPCS consists of innovator Rob Hellingwerf, who is also a senior lecturer in geology and geo-environmental technology, as well as the rector of the College of Mining and Metallurgy, Mats Sohlström. Together they will drive and develop the idea, which is considered to have a great global potential, judging from recent tests.
– We’ve got a complete prototype that’s already used, and we’ll continue the development and sampling. At the same time, I’m going to devise a strategic plan as to how we can start earning money off the idea, says Lundquist.
He has a Master of Science degree and long experience of starting and driving his own businesses. Now he looks forward to working with WPCS.
– The project is a great challenge and it relates to a very interesting technological field, Lundquist explains.
Since both Hellingwerf and Sohlström work at the College of Mining and Metallurgy in Filipstad, the project needs a common meeting point. That is where Inova Science Park comes in, playing an important role.
– I see major advantages with the contacts connected to our new office. The network around Inova will be of much value, Lundquist wraps up.
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