
Materials and Environmental Safety Research Unit
The Materials and Environmental Safety Research Unit brings together Xamk’s laboratories and research teams located in Mikkeli, focusing on materials engineering, environmental safety, and water technology.
We are your partner in research and development in the fields of materials technology, environmental safety, and water technology.
Innovative Solutions for Advancing Research and Development in Materials, Environment, and Water Technologies
Our unit carries out diverse research, development, and innovation activities. We offer commissioned research, product development, testing, piloting, and analysis services to partners and stakeholders. We are your trusted partner in materials technology, environmental safety, and water technology – regionally, nationally, and internationally.
The unit is part of Xamk’s Forest Bioeconomy, Materials, and the Environment focus area and combines two strong areas of expertise.
- Mikpolis Research and Testing Laboratory
- Environmental Safety and Water Technology Research Group

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Mikpolis Research and Testing Laboratory
Mikpolis Research and Testing Laboratory
Mikpolis is a research and testing laboratory located at Xamk’s Mikkeli campus. It supports customers’ RDI activities and expertise in the fields of materials and manufacturing technologies. Our laboratory has extensive know-how in machinery, materials, and manufacturing technologies, built over more than two decades.

Environmental Safety and Water Technology
Environmental Safety and Water Technology
Located at Xamk’s Mikkeli campus, the Environmental Safety and Water Technology Research Group specialises in research, development, and innovation (RDI). The group promotes clean water systems, closed nutrient cycles, and helps transform regional water expertise into business opportunities. Applied research supporting environmental safety has been conducted at the Mikkeli campus for over 25 years.
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AWE – Arctic Water Excellence

BioSavo – From the BioLuuppi Demonstration Environment to the world

Optimising the service life of modified wooden pole products

Kiertoisa – Circular economy for books and textiles in Savonlinna

Continuous learning service model for the needs of the sustainable and carbon-neutral manufacturing industry (OHITE)
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