Samsung Electro-Mechanics has made a multi-million-euro investment through Samsung Ventures (SVIC Fund No. 47) in Alva Industries, a Norwegian deep-tech company pioneering ultra-compact, high-performance electric motors. The investment marks a strategic step in Samsung Electro-Mechanics’ long-term commitment to robotics and humanoids, while supporting Alva’s accelerated scaling as an independent global supplier of market-leading electric motors.
The robotics industry is entering a new era of rapid growth, with new generations of robots requiring actuation systems that are smaller, lighter, and more precise. Motor performance – especially torque density, control accuracy, and compact form factor – is becoming a defining factor for what robots can do in real-world environments and how quickly they can be adopted.
Alva addresses this challenge with their patented FiberPrinting™ manufacturing technology, enabling exceptionally compact and lightweight motors that maintain high torque density, efficiency, and control precision. These characteristics are critical for applications like robotics, where minimal volume, maximum force, and predictable control are essential. As a result, Alva Industries is rapidly gaining recognition as a trusted supplier to the world’s most ambitious robotics innovators.
Through this investment, Samsung Electro-Mechanics is strengthening access to a leading motor technology that complements its growing robotics ambitions within areas such as robotic hands and humanoid platforms. The companies will collaborate on advancing actuation solutions for robotics, combining Samsung Electro-Mechanics’ system expertise and global scale with Alva’s breakthroughs in motor design and manufacturing.
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.”
“Samsung’s investment is a strong endorsement of Alva’s technology and team,” says Oliver Skisland, CEO of Alva. “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”.
The investment will be used to scale manufacturing capacity and expand product offering to deepen Alva’s existing and new engagements with leading robotics developers worldwide.
About Samsung Electro-Mechanics
Samsung Electro-Mechanics (SEMCO) has been a leading developer and manufacturer of a wide range of mechanical and high-tech electronic components for over 50 years. Its product portfolio includes chip parts, package substrates, and optical components. SEMCO is constantly discovering next-generation electronic components.
About Alva Industries
Alva Industries is a Norwegian deep-tech company developing high-performance electric motors with their patented FiberPrinting™ technology. They are active in multiple markets, including optronics, robotics, automation equipment, marine propulsion systems, aerospace and autonomous vehicles.
