The 2025 Swedish Space Conference (Rymdforum) in Trollhättan gathered over 320 participants. A striking and recurrent theme throughout the conference was Sweden’s lagging position in space development. The message from the Swedish Space Conference was both inspiring and urgent: the global space industry is accelerating, and Sweden cannot afford to watch from the sidelines.
For over two decades, Expando has been a trusted provider of rugged embedded computing solutions for the defense sector. We offer high-performance VPX-based boards and systems designed for mission-critical applications. We offer a comprehensive range of VPX-based solutions tailored to meet the demands of military and aerospace applications.
Edge Computing – A key enabler of defense readiness in today’s security landscape. In today’s defense environment, complex and rapidly evolving threats, technologies like edge computing are becoming increasingly important. By processing data at the source instead of relying on centralized data centers, military forces can make real-time decisions more effectively.
Our philosophy and core values have led to a role as an advisor and technical partner. Customers return to us not just for our high-performance rugged computing solutions. They come for our deep industry knowledge and consultative approach in military defense applications. Expando has evolved far beyond being just a product supplier.
With the increasing urgency in the defense sector to accelerate deployment, enhance resilience, and optimize budgets, Expando’s modification approach provides a strategic advantage. "Our expertise is in finding the balance and to leverage proven COTS technology while making the necessary modifications to ensure mission success"
Expando, the leading Nordic provider of rugged computing and Hi-Rel electronics, has recently received several significant orders. The new orders of electronics are totaling over 25 MSEK and are from defense system manufacturers based in NATO countries.
As Sweden continues to expand its presence in space, reliable and resilient space-grade electronic components are crucial. At Expando, we are proud to supply and support both military and civilian space projects with space-grade components.
25 years of experience, innovation, and dedication! As we celebrate this milestone, Expando remains committed to its vision of delivering cutting-edge rugged computing and electronics to the defense, space and aerospace sectors. With a strong foundation, enduring customer relationships, and a focus on innovation, the future looks brighter than ever.
SecD-Day is the largest defence industry exhibition ever held in Finland, exceeding all expectations in terms of impact. A total of 190 companies from 15 different countries participated. The days have reinforced our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and comprehensive security. We are inspired by the advancements showcased and the discussions held.
Expando takes pride in supporting Sweden’s growing space capabilities by contributing to NATO’s shared defense objectives. By providing reliable hardware solutions, we can help Sweden solidify its role as a dependable ally. Always prepared to address emerging threats such as cyberattacks and challenges in orbit.
At Expando, we understand that one size does not fit all, especially in the defense sector, where precision and reliability are paramount. Through our product modification process, we collaborate closely with our customers to provide hardware solutions that address their specific requirements while saving time, money, and risk.
Expando is excited to announce the signing of a significant agreement for the procurement of our rugged Expando HALF19® server systems with a key nordic defense company. Throughout this process, we engaged our manufacturing partners to join us in meetings with the company's workgroup, ensuring that the right solution was selected for this particular project.
We are excited to announce the addition of two new team members to Expando, reflecting our continued growth and commitment to delivering exceptional service to our customers. With these new hires, Expando is better equipped than ever to meet the growing needs of our clients while maintaining the high standards of service we pride ourselves on.
At Expando, we are proud to announce the successful renewal of our ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications. These certifications reaffirm our dedication to delivering high-quality, reliable, and environmentally responsible solutions to our customers in the defense and space sectors.
We had the privilege of attending the Nordics Defence Industry Seminar, a key event framework of the Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO) and gathering politicians, professionals and innovators from across the defense sector. As a trusted advisor and partner within the defense sector since 25 years, Expando is well-positioned to support the needs of modern defense forces.
Expando is excited to announce the signing of a significant contract with a leading defense contractor in NATO. Expando continues to lead the way for defense customers to reduce risk and time to delivery with military grade, Commercial off the shelf (COTS) based solutions that are modified to each customer’s specific needs.
Expando today announces the successful acquisition of three substantial contracts, totaling SEK 20 million, with three prominent Nordic defense companies. These agreements involve the provision of rugged servers, board computers, and components, all tailored for highly advanced naval, missile and surveillance platforms, respectively.
This further strengthens Expando's reputation as the go-to pr
Expando secures two contracts totaling SEK 10 million. One involves producing rugged servers tailored for tactical edge computing applications, commissioned by Armed Forces in the Nordic region. The other entails supplying space-grade memories and power systems for a leading Nordic "NewSpace" corporation.