Semcon

Semcon (Scandinavian Engineering & Marketing Consultants) is a Swedish multinational technology company, specialized in product development. Semcon collaborates mainly with companies in the automotive industry, energy and life science sectors. It has 2,000 specialised employees, and conducts the entire product development cycle, from strategy and technology development to design and product information. Semcon was founded in Västerås, Sweden, in 1980 and has offices in over 40 locations in nine countries. In 2015, the Group reported annual sales of SEK 2.6 billions. There are both single assignments and projects where specific teams are formed for product development. The company operates several research projects, including Sonic Movement, which is developing sound effects for electric cars.