Kevyteknisiä

Kevyteknisiä is a Finnish term that translates to "light technical" or "light engineering." It broadly refers to a sector of industry that focuses on the design, manufacturing, and maintenance of relatively lightweight and often specialized mechanical and electronic equipment. This encompasses a wide range of products, from components for larger machinery to complete, self-contained devices.

The scope of kevyteknisiä often includes precision engineering, where intricate parts and systems are produced with high accuracy. This can involve working with various materials such as plastics, light metals, and composites. Areas of application are diverse and can span from consumer electronics and medical devices to automation systems and specialized tools for different industries. The emphasis is typically on functionality, efficiency, and often portability or ease of integration into existing systems.

Companies operating within the kevyteknisiä sector often have expertise in areas like mechatronics, where mechanical engineering, electronics, and computer science are combined. This field is characterized by innovation and a continuous need for adapting to new technologies and market demands. The output of kevyteknisiä contributes to a vast array of modern technologies and everyday products.