KCEM stands for the Competence Centre for Energetic Materials. KCEM is a network and a meeting centre for companies, universities, authorities and all persons within the Energetic Materials sector.

KCEM:s objectives are to:

• Support Education and Training of personnel from all levels and backgrounds.
• Support and initiate research at universities and other institutions.
• Perform actual development of Technologies, Production, Design and Education within Energetic Materials.
• Conduct Research Programmes.
• Be a forum for collaboration for companies, universities, authorities and other key actors interested in Energetic Materials.

KCEM was established by the Society of Energetic Material Interests.

Definition of Energetic Materials:

Compounds, which may decompose without the presence of oxygen from air.

These can be propellants, explosives, pyrotechnics, initiating substances and thermally unstable substances.

Cooperation is the key to success

Education
Cooperation, KCEM - Universities
KCEM cooperate with Örebro University, Karlstad University, Mälardalen University and the Royal Institute of Technology to establish new courses within Energetic Materials at university level. Basic and Major courses will be available for students and others who wish to improve their knowledge in Energetic Materials. An Educational Board assists KCEM in a survey of educational needs within Energetic Materials.

Cooperation, KCEM - Nordic Explosives Programme, FEX
A cooperation programme for training personnel responsible for the handling of energetic materials has been established out between authorities and companies for more than 20 years. These courses are very comprehensive and comprise up to 5 weeks of training. A demand for complementary courses on specific subjects has evolved. Together with the steering committee for the Nordic Explosives Programme, FEX, and Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI) KCEM will develop such courses.

Cooperation, KCEM - Education Centres
Together with Education Centres KCEM provides distance education using modern techniques. This allow small companies to arrange training for their personnel with professional teachers at a low cost.

Research Programmes
KCEM has ongoing cooperation with a Research Board with participants from Örebro University, Karlstad University, Mälardalen University, the Royal Institute of Technology and senior industry research Managers. Three areas have major priorities:

• New Energetic Materials
• Recycling of Energetic Materials
• Hazard and Safety Research

Research Educational Programmes
A Research Educational Programme was started in 2002 in cooperation with Örebro University and Karlstad University. Industrial Doctor Degree and Master Degree Level Programmes are established.

Conferences and Seminars
A very important activity for KCEM is to provide opportunities for people engaged within Energetic Materials to meet. KCEM:s objectives are to arrange:

• An annual Conference
• More than two special Theme Seminars annually.
• At least one Workshop annually.

Innovation Support
KCEM acts as a mentor for innovations within Energetic Materials. By leading the inventor on the right path for finding partners, compile patents, submit applications for licences etc. KCEM:s objectives are:

• Supporting business development in Energetic Materials.
• Supporting the expansion and diversity of company portfolios, as well as the modification of existing products for a commercial market.
• Creating meeting places for inventors and presumptive partners.

KCEM will professionally and confidentially guide the inventor and perform expert audits to support the expansion of innovation to become a successful product on the market.

For further information please contact Mr Erik Nilsson.