Collaboration at the forefront of electronics research
The primary activity of KOTEL ry is the exchange of information and experiences through working groups, focusing on technical matters related to various areas of electronics.
KOTEL ry promotes the quality and development of electronics
The purpose of KOTEL is to promote quality, reliability and efficiency of electronic components, equipment, systems and software design, manufacturing, procurement and maintenance in Finland.
To achieve these goals, the organization strives for combining the knowhow of its Finnish members and promoting national and international cooperation. The other means and practical measures for success are training seminars, research projects and working group activities.
Essence in working groups
Working Groups are the backbone of the operation and open for all KOTEL members.
Working groups function as forums for active information sharing and cooperation. In the working groups, experts from member companies jointly conduct studies, small projects, benchmarks, workshops etc. (which result working group reports), initiate and organize seminars and prepare and conduct research projects.
Typically several meetings take place yearly including national and international company and testing laboratory visits. Of particular interest are Nordic and European cooperation, which have seen increasing activity in recent years.
KOTEL office
KOTEL ry
c/o Centria-ammattikorkeakoulu
Talonpojankatu 2
67100 Kokkola
antti.takalo (at) centria.fi