#52 – Kimmo Rauma | Danfoss Editron – Electrification for Heavy Machinery

Dr. Kimmo Rauma is Vice-President of Danfoss Editron. Key points include: - The case for electrification of heavy duty machinery - Why electric rock crushers are so much more productive than diesel - Comparing heavy duty electric propulsion systems to automotive applications - Electric motor and inverter design decisions Links Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/kimmorauma/ Kimmo’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmorauma/ Danfoss Editron website: https://www.danfoss.com/en-us/about-danfoss/our-businesses/power-solutions/danfoss-editron/ Kimmo bio Dr. Kimmo Rauma is Vice-President of Danfoss Editron. He co-founded and was CEO of Visedo before the company became Danfoss Editron following its acquisition by the Danfoss Group in December 2017. Before pioneering heavy-duty electrification with Visedo, Kimmo founded several technology start-ups in various fields, from dental technology to machine learning. Kimmo holds both Master’s and Doctorates degrees in Electrical Engineering from LUT University in Finland. He is also a member of the Electric Vehicle Systems Program steering group of the Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation, as well as a member of LUT University’s Board of Directors. Danfoss Editron description Danfoss Editron is changing the way the world moves with electric and hybrid powertrain systems for heavy-duty and commercial vehicles and machines on both land and sea. The company’s EDITRON system has been designed from the ground up to ensure maximum efficiency at real-world load speeds. The software-based approach allows for greater intelligent management of power distribution, delivering superior performance for heavy-duty applications in even the most demanding environments. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, and equitable mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ Music credit: Slow Burn Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License