Swedish Innovation Celebrated Through Enhanced Partnership with Tekniska Museet

Swedish Innovation Celebrated Through Enhanced Partnership with Tekniska Museet

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has renewed its partnership with Tekniska Museet, Sweden’s National Museum of Science and Technology, to celebrate Swedish innovations. The museum, located on Stockholm’s Djurgården island, attracts around 400,000 visitors annually and houses over 55,000 artifacts, including many related to Ericsson’s telecom technology. The expanded collaboration aims to enhance the museum’s exhibitions and educational outreach, highlighting Sweden’s technological contributions and inspiring future generations in science and technology. Cecilia Atterwall from Ericsson emphasized the partnership’s role in celebrating Swedish scientific heritage and promoting STEM education.

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 7-Sep-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — The legacy of Swedish ingenuity is being honored through an expanded collaboration between Ericsson and Tekniska Museet, Sweden’s premier National Museum of Science and Technology. This partnership, a testament to Sweden’s rich history of technological advancements, aims to showcase the nation’s remarkable contributions to science and innovation.

Ericsson, a stalwart in global technology and a proud Swedish pioneer, has renewed and extended its long-standing partnership with Tekniska Museet, located on Stockholm’s picturesque Djurgården island. The museum, which draws approximately 400,000 visitors annually, serves as a dynamic repository of Sweden’s technological heritage, featuring over 55,000 artifacts and an extensive collection of historical documents.

This renewed partnership will enhance the museum’s offerings, including themed exhibitions and interactive demonstrations that highlight Sweden’s trailblazing inventions—from dynamite and the Celsius temperature scale to the propellor and the safety match. Ericsson’s historical contributions to telecom technology and ICT are prominently featured among the museum’s 5,000 related items, providing visitors with a deep dive into the evolution of these critical industries.

Cecilia Atterwall, Head of Marketing at Ericsson, emphasized the significance of this collaboration: “Ericsson’s commitment to preserving and celebrating Swedish scientific heritage aligns perfectly with Tekniska Museet’s mission. Our partnership not only reflects our dedication to inspiring future innovations but also supports the museum’s efforts to ignite a passion for science and technology in young minds.”

The museum’s extensive digital archive, available at digitaltmuseum.se, offers broader access to its treasures, including Ericsson’s historic contributions. This initiative is expected to foster greater public engagement and educational outreach, ensuring that Sweden’s technological legacy continues to inspire and educate future generations.

For more information about Tekniska Museet and its exhibitions, visit Tekniska Museet.

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