Samsung Electro-Mechanics has made a multi-million-euro investment in Alva Industries, a Norwegian deep-tech company specializing in high-performance electric motors, through Samsung Ventures (SVIC Fund No. 47).
This strategic investment aligns with Samsung Electro-Mechanics’ long-term focus on the robotics and humanoid sectors, while simultaneously supporting Alva’s accelerated growth as an independent global supplier of its market-leading electric motors. The investment is intended to scale Alva’s manufacturing capacity and expand its product offering to deepen existing and new engagements with leading robotics developers worldwide.
The robotics industry is currently experiencing rapid growth, with the next generation of robots demanding actuation systems that are smaller, lighter, and more precise. Key motor performance attributes, including torque density, control accuracy, and a compact form factor, are becoming critical in determining what these robots can achieve in real-world environments and the speed at which they can be adopted.
Alva addresses these challenges with its patented FiberPrinting™ manufacturing technology, which produces exceptionally compact and lightweight motors while maintaining high torque density, efficiency, and control precision. These characteristics are essential for demanding applications like robotics, where maximum force, minimal volume, and predictable control are non-negotiable requirements. This technology has led to Alva Industries being recognized as a trusted supplier for ambitious robotics innovators globally.
The collaboration will focus on advancing actuation solutions for robotics, merging Samsung Electro-Mechanics’ system expertise and global scale with Alva’s breakthroughs in motor design and manufacturing. Samsung Electro-Mechanics aims to strengthen its access to this leading motor technology to complement its growing ambitions in robotics, particularly within areas such as humanoid platforms and robotic hands.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics CEO Duckhyun Chang stated, “We see Alva as one of the most promising motor technology companies in the robotics ecosystem. Alva’s FiberPrinting technology is a key competitive asset for next-generation robotic actuators, opening new possibilities in motor performance and design. This investment gives us access to an important technological foundation for our future robotics and humanoid business, and we look forward to exploring new market opportunities together with Alva.”
Oliver Skisland, CEO of Alva, commented, “Samsung’s investment is a strong endorsement of Alva’s technology and team. We see significant potential in this collaboration, without it limiting our work with existing or future customers. We are on a mission to power a new generation of robots that are stronger, safer, and more reliable.”
