# Normet opens technology centre in Pirkkala, Finland

Normet opened a new technology centre in Pirkkala, Finland, to advance research, development and testing of autonomy, robotics and software for underground mining. The centre will host customer demonstrations.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2026-09-04
- Where: Pirkkala, Finland, Finland
- Starts operating: 4 Sep 2026
- Status: completed
- Products: autonomous mining systems, tele-remote operation equipment, battery electric mining equipment
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md), [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Normet](https://endata.com/companies/4350.md)

## Sources

- [mining-technology.com](https://www.mining-technology.com/news/normets-centre-underground-mining-technology/), 2026-09-04: "Today is an important milestone for Normet. This investment expands our technology development and testing capabilities and reinforces our commitment to staying at the forefront of innovation in underground mining."

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