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Preface
Finland has a soothing pace of life and has been ranked as the happiest country for many years, and in 2023, it has been nominated for seven consecutive years.
But other than that, Finland seems to be a country with very little frequency.
As one of the five Nordic countries, Finland has always been very low-key, but its strength is not bad, and it is even among the best in five fields, even the Americans can't help but admire.
So what are the advantageous industries in Finland, which does not have a strong sense of existence?
Detection and prevention of cancer
According to the International Agency for Cancer (IARC), there were 20 million new cancer patients and 9.7 million deaths in the world in 2022.
At the same time, about 1/5 of the world's people are at risk of cancer, so it is urgent to treat cancer and fight cancer.
In the early stage of symptoms, the size of the cancer tumor is relatively small, mainly occurs in a fixed location, and it is not so metastasized, so it is relatively simple to resect and has a high chance of cure.
In the early and even middle stages, it is necessary to use drug treatment, surgical treatment, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, etc., to suppress and weaken the symptoms of cancer.
For cancer, the earlier it is detected and treated, the more sure it will be cured.
In this regard, Finland's technology for early cancer screening is particularly crucial.
In the past, the main methods of cancer detection were ultrasound and CT, which could also detect the signs of cancer, but the time to detect it was not early enough.
The new early screening technology can find oncogenic factors by examining cell-free DNA mutations and protein markers in the blood.
This technique is discovered 1~3 years earlier than ultrasound and CT, and can detect problems at an early stage of cancer.
At the same time, the Finnish company Aqsens Health has developed a new technology, which the head of the company said can detect the presence of lethal factors in the human body through urine.
Finns have put a lot of effort into detecting cancer factors, and the results have been great.
And in the earlier prevention phase, the Finns also spent a lot of time and material costs.
In 2012, Finnish and Swedish researchers discovered that there is a specific nucleotide in the gene.
Nucleotide mutations have an important impact on the incidence of colorectal cancer and prostate cancer, and will make the incidence of cancer fluctuate by at least 20%.
In addition to in-depth research on this nucleotide, it took Finns 10 years to discover the important impact of dental health on cancer.
An enzyme produced by treponema tartar speeds up the erosion of healthy cells by cancer cells.
In the era of artificial intelligence, Finland has also found a new breakthrough in the problem of cancer.
In 2021, the University of Helsinki and Aalto University in Finland jointly developed an artificial intelligence model for medical research.
According to a professor at the University of Helsinki, there are two types of cancer-oriented cells in the human body, B cells and T cells.
The main function of B cells is to produce antibodies against pathogens, while T cells are responsible for killing pathogens, and these two types of cells work together to maintain good health.
The model developed by the Finns can analyze how T cells identify cancer cells, the role of different T cells in different cancers, and the role of the body's immune response in various autoimmune diseases.
This model is an auxiliary tool under the medical system, which can make reference inferences in the early stage of cancer and help doctors make more reasonable judgments and measures.
Polar icebreakers
At opposite ends of the globe, Finland, with its year-round glaciers and the Arctic Circle, is neither a productive agricultural country nor a population-driven country.
For Finland, the development of marine resources is an ideal pillar of the economy.
Part of Finland's territory is within the Arctic Circle, so there is an advantage and a disadvantage in the exploitation of polar marine resources.
The Arctic has a lot of marine and mineral resources, and Finland is close to the water, so the time and material costs of obtaining resources are much smaller than those of other countries.
Geographically, this is a unique advantage.
However, the temperature in the Arctic Circle is too low, and ordinary ships are likely to be damaged by ice floes after entering, and cannot enter the depths of the Arctic.
This is a bad thing for Finland, which has an underdeveloped technology industry.
Having a sturdy and reliable icebreaker is an important tool for Finland to expand into the Arctic.
The most direct way for an ordinary ship to break through the ice on the sea surface is to rely on the bow of the ship to directly hit the ice floe.
This method is very damaging to the bow of the ship, and in the ice-dense Arctic Ocean, the fate of the ship's destruction and death will soon be ushered in.
The icebreaker deliberately made the angle of the bow of the ship at an obvious angle, so that when encountering a large layer of ice, the ship will not directly hit the ice, and the bow will be raised by the ice due to the structure of the oblique cut.
The hull of the ship is pressed against the ice, and the weight can be used to break the ice and break down obstacles.
In order to enhance the icebreaking effect, the bow of the ship is usually equipped with a water tank to improve the weight.
If there is a larger layer of ice, the propeller also acts as a "knife" to help break through the ice.
In addition to the weight of the hull itself, sufficient impact power is also the key to breaking the ice, so we have to mention a particularly important component: the engine.
Most icebreakers have diesel engines, which are low-cost, powerful and cost-effective.
However, to drive an icebreaker with tens of thousands of tons, the threshold for engine research and development must be very high.
To this end, the heavy industry of the Finns has been inclined in the direction of building icebreakers.
Today, Finland already has the world's largest marine diesel engine/generator company, one of the world's top three cruise ship shipyards, and the largest crane manufacturing company in Northern Europe.
With the rise of these supporting industries, Finland has almost no shortcomings in the manufacture and maintenance of icebreakers.
According to the Finnish Marine Science and Technology website, Finnish icebreakers are in the first echelon of the world in terms of quality and quantity.
Sweden has five icebreakers, while Finland has nine.
Finland's Otto and Sapo icebreakers have been undertaking icebreaking services and international scientific research missions, providing good transportation support for people to explore Arctic resources.
In addition to the numerical advantage, excellent shipbuilding technology has also been favored by other countries.
For example, the mainland Xuelong 2 icebreaker was jointly built by CSSC 708 and Finland's Aker Arctic Company.
In July 2017, a Finnish icebreaker sailed 10,000 kilometers from Vancouver, Canada, to Greenland in 24 days.
Broke the record held by the United States and became the icebreaker that passed through the "Northwest Passage" in the shortest time.
It can be said that the Finnish icebreaker is very strong in terms of mass, power, speed, etc., and the Americans are ashamed to see it.
Smelting technology
Compared with the rest of Europe, the five Nordic countries rarely have wars, and the lives of the people are relatively harmonious, so the military strength of each country is not strong.
However, behind the relatively mediocre military power, Finland hides an ambition to become a smelting power.
When it comes to copper smelting, Finland is one of the best in the world.
In the 19th century, a metallurgist came up with the idea of refining copper ore in a suspended state.
At the time, this idea was somewhat fanciful and even unrealistic.
However, after the end of World War II, the Finnish company Outokumpu realized this idea and developed the flash melting method.
As soon as this copper smelting method was introduced, it received close attention from various countries.
Compared with conventional copper smelting, the flash smelting method has the following advantages:
1. Large output
Flash smelting is in the form of suspension, which can place gas, liquid, and solid in the reaction tower, and complete all reactions in 1-2 seconds.
The copper refined in a very short time does not compromise on quality, so the efficiency is very high, and the output is much greater than that of ordinary copper smelting.
2. Environmental protection
The reaction process of flash smelting is very stable, and the sulfur dioxide produced in the copper smelting process has the characteristics of high concentration and stable properties, which is more convenient for recovery.
Generally, in the flash melting process, about 95% of the sulfur can be successfully recovered, which greatly reduces the pollution to the environment.
Not only that, but Finland is constantly researching more thorough environmental protection solutions, trying to effectively recover the remaining 5% of sulfur.
3. Self-heating smelting
One of the benefits of flash smelting is that it can maximize the energy on the surface of the copper ore and convert the energy on the surface into heat to achieve the effect of self-heating smelting.
With the development of flash smelting in the direction of "four highs", the effect of self-heating smelting is getting better and better.
It makes efficient use of the energy generated during the copper smelting process and the energy released by the copper ore, which not only reduces the cost, but also increases the purity of copper smelting.
Nowadays, flash smelting is an extremely advanced and complete copper smelting technology, and whoever is proficient in this technology is to occupy the industry opportunity.
operating system
Microsoft's Windows system is the most widely used computer system in the world, and Apple's MacOS is Apple's exclusive computer system.
In addition to the above two operating systems, the Linux system developed by the Finns is currently the most popular open source system among developers.
The Linux system was developed in 1991, and the developer Tovaz completed the initial Linux system during his sophomore year.
Up to now, it has been continuously iterating, and a relatively complete, easy-to-use and stable popular system has been formed.
Compared with other operating systems, Linux has the following advantages:
1. It's completely free
As we all know, whether it is Microsoft's computer system or Apple's system, there is a certain threshold, Microsoft's system needs to buy genuine, and Apple needs to buy Apple computers.
The Linux system is completely open source, so the process of downloading, installing, and using is free.
2. Widely used.
Microsoft and Apple's systems are computer-specific operating systems, while Linux can be built and run smoothly on many devices.
In addition to computers, mobile phones, tablets, routers, servers, and supercomputers can all be equipped with Linux systems.
3. Small size
Linux is only a few tens of M's in size, while other operating systems are a few gigabytes.
4. Open source
Linux's code is completely open source, which means it's highly customizable, code transparent, and very important for gaming consoles and individuals and businesses who need to customize the system.
5. Smooth
The Linux system is far smoother than Microsoft, and completely comparable to Apple.
While smooth, even if it doesn't shut down all the time, it won't affect the system performance.
6. It's safer
Open source is a double-edged sword, and sometimes it's easy to target, but developers can be relied upon to make up for the shortcomings.
Linux is currently the most popular operating system, and a large number of developers are troubleshooting system vulnerabilities every day, and these people are even faster than Microsoft to fill in the gaps.
In terms of security, Linux is very robust.
7. Low hardware requirements
Whether it's Microsoft's Windows 11, Windows W12, or Apple's MacOS, they will set a threshold for computer hardware.
It is quite difficult for old machines to upgrade to new systems, and even officials will make it clear that some old machines cannot upgrade the system.
Linux has very low hardware requirements, and even a 10-year-old computer can still run Linux smoothly.
In this regard, it is still relatively humane.
Elevator technology
With the development of science and technology, the elevator has been the main tool for most people to go up and down the stairs, and a good elevator can often improve the quality of life and reduce travel time.
Finland is also a global leader in the field of elevators, and they are proud to serve people in more than 100 countries around the world.
Founded in 1910, KONE Elevator Company has become a world-renowned century-old enterprise, the company's main elevators and escalators, accounting for 23% of the world's share.
And in 2023, KONE Elevator's sales will reach a new level.
In the Chinese market alone, 1.5 million units have been sold, and 600,000 units are under maintenance.
The person in charge of KONE Elevator is full of confidence in the future prospects of the industry and attaches great importance to the Chinese market.
In 1996, KONE Elevator China Factory was established in Kunshan.
Through years of accumulation and hard work, it has now established 34 branches and undertaken many large-scale projects such as the National Centre for the Performing Arts of China, the National Stadium of China, and the Capital Airport of China.
At present, KONE Elevator is trying to combine modern technology with elevator products with new service solutions, and has determined the idea of digging deeper into the two platforms of DX Elevator and KONE Cloud Butler Service.
The DX elevator is planned to be connected to intelligent robots, access control systems, and contactless rides.
KONE Cloud Butler will detect and analyze the elevator in real time, so as to remind the staff to carry out maintenance at the first time.
In June 2023, KONE Elevator's Kunshan plant has achieved 100% green electricity supply and has been selected as a national "green factory".
In the field of elevators, KONE Elevator keeps up with the pace of the times and market demand, and continues to write the responsibility and heritage of a century-old enterprise.
Summary:
Finns are small and small, close to the Arctic Ocean, and have a slower-paced and Buddhist life, and many people know little about it.
Such a country, although it does not have a demographic dividend, nor does it have a strong scientific and technological drive and cultural heritage, but it can always burst out with amazing energy in some aspects, which makes people shine.
Finland's ability to adapt to its own national conditions and create industries that can benefit its own development and serve other countries is a success in itself.
When these industries continue to dig deep and get close to the extreme, even the United States, which has the strongest comprehensive strength, can only sigh in front of Finland's advantageous industries.
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