The Haglund Medal

A cemented carbide grade based on the latest technology within PVD coating, increasing the wear resistance of the cutting edge considerably which results in longer tool life and higher productivity.
Award winners: Karin Andersson, Björn Ericsson, Emmanuelle Göthelid and Marie Pettersson

2017: Powder-based material for high-temperature applications

The development of Kanthal APM™ and Kanthal APMT™ powder-metallurgical dispersion strengthened FeCrAl alloys. The materials enable substantially increased customer productivity and contribute to dramatically reduced energy consumption in a wide range of high-temperature applications.
Award winners: Roger Berglund, Bo Jönsson, Thomas Lewin and Krister Wickman

2016: Development of modular design underground trucks

A new family of trucks with many new features within safety, maintainability and driveability, including enhanced driver comfort and reduced exposure to vibration. The modular design enables truck models to be manufactured in different sizes.
Award winners: Hannu Helen, Minna Pirkkanen and Jouni Teppo

2015: New generation of technology for vibration dampening in toolholders

Further development of Silent Tools® toolholders facilitating the use of longer tools for turning, milling and boring of large components. The technology enables tool customization, longer reach and higher cutting data contributing to increased productivity and improved surface finish.
Award winner: Anders Digernes

2014: Development of Sandvik DPi surface drill rigs for rock drilling

Drill rigs with further developed control system and automated drilling functions enabling easier and more accurate drilling operations, higher drilling reliability and increased productivity.
Award winners: Sami Hanski, Petri Liljaranta and Tapani Sormunen

2013: New generation of oxide-coated inserts

Oxide-coated inserts with significantly increased wear resistance for more efficient machining within, for example, the automotive industry.
Award winners: Silvia Dahlund, Jenni Zackrisson and Sakari Ruppi

2012: Umbilical tubing in Sandvik SAF 2507™ super-duplex stainless steel

Umbilical tubing characterized by very high mechanical strength and excellent corrosion resistance. The grade Sandvik SAF 2507™ has the bending and welding properties required for umbilical tubing and performs successfully in aggressive, chloride-rich subsea environments.
Award winners: Ivan Macháček, Bertil Waldén and Lars Östlund

2011: Submicron cemented carbides with PVD coatings

A new concept for making submicron cemented carbide grades that together with PVD coatings shows excellent balance between toughness and wear resistance. The grades have opened up new opportunities in many application areas and for most workpiece materials.
Award winners: Mats Ahlgren, Marianne Collin and Susanne Norgren

2010: CoroThread® 266 thread turning system

Thread turning system with guide-rail interface between the insert and tip seat eliminating insert movement caused by cutting force variation. The system provides an accurate and repeatable thread profile as a result of rigid insert stability and contributes to higher component quality and consistency.
Award winners: Claes Andersson and Gunnar Jansson

2009: Sandvik MB 600 bolter miner for soft rock underground mining

Bolter miner with lower cutting speeds delivering high torque and higher cutting forces. Combined with a close to fully automated control system, Sandvik MB 600 improves operator's safety, operational reliability and efficiency.
Award winners: Thomas Galler and Gerhard Reiter

2008: CoroDrill® 880 short hole drill with Step Technology

Short hole drill with advanced design for increased feed rates, closer hole precision and longer tool life. The step-by-step entrance into the workpiece results in improved balance and optimized direction of cutting forces, enabling significant reduction of machining costs.
Award winners: Stefan Roman, Klas Tübinger and Leif Widin

2007: AutoMine® loading and hauling system for underground mines

An automated system enabling remote management and monitoring of loading and hauling operations. The system contributes to safer and more productive underground mining.
Award winners: Brett Cook, Riku Pulli and Timo Soikkeli

2006: Tiger-tec® Al203-coated cemented carbide grades

Cemented carbide grades with black rake and gold flank face for improved friction behaviour and wear detectability. Tiger-tec® inserts enable higher cutting speeds and increased productivity in cast iron and steel machining.
Award winners: Jörg Drobniewski and Helga Holzschuh

2005: Safurex™ duplex stainless steel for use in the urea industry

A highly corrosion resistant duplex stainless steel especially developed for the Stamicarbon urea process. The grade is designed to enable an oxygen-less process that increases output and safety.
Award winners: Pasi Kangas and Ad Raatgeep

2004: CoroMill® Century milling cutter developed for high-speed aluminium machining

A fully adjustable milling cutter balanced by design to run high cutting speeds and provide high-quality surface finish.
Award winners: Peder Arvidsson and Lars-Erik Enquist

2003: 88 XLP low-height loaders for underground mines

Highly maneuverable extra-low-profile loaders significantly improving the working conditions in low-height operations in underground mines.
Award winner: Lorne Massel

2002: Wiper inserts for turning

Inserts capable of turning at high feed rates without losing the capability for generating good surface finishes or chip breaking ability.
Award winners: Jan Lundström and Jörgen Wiman

2001: Icutrock mechanical rock-cutting tools

Mechanical cutting tools with super-coarse grades for roadheaders and continuous miners, enabling cutting of harder rock.
Award winners: Egmont Lammer, Mats Waldenström, (Jan Åkerman)

2000: Sandvik 1RK91 stainless steel based on nanotechnology

A precipitation hardening stainless steel specifically designed for applications requiring high strength combined with good ductility in the final product such as suture needles.
Award winners: Anna Hultin Stigenberg, (Jan-Olof Nilsson)