for complex issuesVision

From an idea to a product

The vision of Christian Michelsen Research AS (CMR) is to conduct research for industrial development. CMR is a technology research company that focuses on commercial research and development. The purpose of the company is to be beneficial to society, and it undertakes commissions from private and public enterprises. The company creates value for Norwegian and international clients, as well as for society through its ability to translate ideas and research results into commercial products and industrial solutions.

Fields oF operationWith 180 employees, CMR is organised as a group, with three business units – CMR Instrumentation, CMR Computing and CMR Energy – and two subsidiaries – GexCon AS and Prototech AS. We offer our clients analyses of complex issues, as well as solutions, through prototypes and demonstrators. Our guiding principle, “From an idea to a product”, places us in the intersection between research and industry. Most of CMR’s contract work is in the sectors of oil and gas, renewable energy, energy technology, space, fisheries, the environment and security, and preparedness. The group is active globally, but most of its revenues come from the sales of products and services in Norway and Europe.

CMR’s staff consists of highly skilled, cutting-edge researchers. Exciting tasks and workplace satisfaction make CMR an attractive place to work. Each individual plays a key role in the contribution to success. Working with advanced technological solutions and examin-ing the dilemmas of natural science – always from the researcher’s viewpoint – enable us to identify future trends, take ownership of visions and pave new roads for us all to walk.

1930

Acoustic measurement methods

radiosonde

coastal navigation

1940

High-voltage equipment for treatment of cancer

Nera As

1950

Harestua solar observatory

cerN atom smasher

Nuclear reactor at Kjeller

1960

Andøya rocket range

Aanderaa instruments As

modelling assignments

1970

meteorological instrumentation

and positioning systems

computing centre for Hydro

Temperature system for Hansa

improved pacemaker

looKiNG THrouGH THe fuTure

designing the future

past history and Future goalsThe roots of CMR’s technological expertise can be traced back to 1930, as part of the Chr. Michelsen Institute (CMI). CMI was established to provide free and independent research, as a result of a bequest from former prime minister and ship-owner Christian Michelsen.

At present we need to expand our expertise within our core areas of activity. The company’s goal is to grow, to achieve a greater scope and build a more solid foundation for our activities. Such development must be based on closer ties to other R&D teams locally, nationallyand internationally.

The continuing development of Norway as a knowledgeable nation will require a significant commitment to research, and CMR’s part in this is to be an important partner and contributor to the primary industries of Norway. CMR’s knowledge and expertise can play a significant role in shaping the future.

CMR’s research has provided the basis for its contributions to establishing new industrial activities. This is a tradition CMR wishes to continue. CMR therefore welcomes national and regional efforts, as well as measures that support such development.

SENSEVISUALCREATE

CHANGESAFETY FIRST

designing the future

1980

process safety

computer technology

multiphase flow measurement

fluenta As and prototech As

1990

fuel cells to mjøllner

space research

The torch, lillehammer olympic Games

Gexcon As

2000

space flowerpots

fme and sfi centres

Zeg power As and cellpower As

2010 –

michelsen medical As

mf Vågen (hydrogen-powered)

sino-AkvaVis (china)

A vision for complex issues

This is at the heart of all of CMR’s operations. CMR is constantly keeping a keen eye on the future. We are at the forefront of making tomorrow a better place to live. We are looking through the future.

Create for the future. Prototech delivers high-tech solutions and productsfor a wide variety of customers. The expert team is involved in making modern-day fairy tales – such as space travel and emission-free energy production – come true for future generations.

www.prototech.no

CMR Instrumentation senses physical and environmental changes. Inany context where a complex real-time measurement is required, we can improve the understanding of the world. Our applications range from Arctic environmental monitoring to complex control of oil, gas and renewable energy.

www.cmr.no

between research and industryTHE INTERSECTION

Safety First for people and industrial facilities all over theworld. For several decades, this has been the main focus of GexCon’s products, risk assessment services and research.

www.gexcon.com

Visual analysis of your data provides you with the insight required tomake the right decisions for your operations. CMR Computing specialisesin R&D of advanced visualization, data analysis and decision-support systems for energy, maritime, marine and medical applications. We build software systems that help you turn complex data into new insightful knowledge.

www.cmr.no

Change is the keyword for CMR Energy’s research. Our current coreareas of focus are offshore wind, geological storage of CO2 and geothermal energy. Tomorrow it may be ocean waves or fuel cells. At the heart of our operations is the desire to create energy without harming Mother Earth or her inhabitants.

www.cmr.no

Visiting AddressCMr Computingfantoftvegen 38

Bergen, Norway

Postal Addresscmr computing

p.o. Box 6031 postterminalenNo- 5892 Bergen

Norway

Telephone+ 47 55 57 40 40

Contactcomputing@cmr.no

www.cmr.no

Visiting AddressCMr instrumentation

fantoftvegen 38Bergen, Norway

Postal Addresscmr instrumentation

p.o. Box 6031 postterminalenNo- 5892 Bergen

Norway

Telephone+ 47 55 57 40 40

Contactinstrumentation@cmr.no

www.cmr.no

Visiting Addresscmr

fantoftvegen 38Bergen, Norway

Postal Addresscmr

p.o. Box 6031 postterminalenNo- 5892 Bergen

Norway

Telephone+47 55 57 40 40

Contactinformation@cmr.no

www.cmr.no

The cmr group

Visiting AddressgexCon as

fantoftvegen 38No-5072 Bergen, Norway

Postal AddressGexcon As

p.o. Box 6015No-5892 Bergen

Norway

Telephone+ 47 55 57 43 30

Contactinfo@gexcon.com

www.gexcon.com

Visiting Addressprototech as

fantoftvegen 38Bergen, Norway

Postal Addressprototech As

p.o. Box 6034 postterminalenNo- 5892 Bergen

Norway

Telephone+ 47 55 57 40 10

Contactcontact@prototech.no

sales@prototech.no

www.prototech.no

Visiting AddressCMr energy

fantoftvegen 38Bergen, Norway

Postal Addresscmr energy

p.o. Box 6031 postterminalenNo- 5892 Bergen

Norway

Telephone+ 47 55 57 40 40

Contactenergy@cmr.no

www.cmr.no