Product Development

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, companies are increasingly turning to external partners to streamline their engineering management processes. Etteplan recently collaborated with Valmet, a globally renowned provider of technology and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries, to deliver innovative engineering management services as part of a roll testing equipment project. This reference story showcases how Etteplan’s expertise and collaborative approach supported Valmet’s engineering operations.

In an ever-evolving landscape of urban mobility, Kaskea stands out as an innovative player dedicated to enhancing transportation solutions through sustainability and electrification. With a core focus on parking solutions, including advanced parking meters, Kaskea is now expanding its horizons into the bicycle business. Understanding the shift towards lightweight transportation modes in urban environments, Kaskea is poised to lead the charge in promoting eco-friendly commuting options.

Senop, a trusted provider of advanced optonics and critical communication solutions for the defence and industrial markets, was seeking a solution for a transportation fastening device that would prevent component movement during repeated transports. Etteplan, leveraging additive manufacturing expertise, utilized the laser powder bed fusion method to create a solution. Additive manufacturing allowed for cost-effective production and added value for end-users.

UPCAST® is the leading supplier of upward continuous casting technology for a wide range of non-ferrous applications. UPCAST® casting lines are reliable and cost effective, and the process allows you to cast different rod or tube sizes simultaneously.

Tampere University is one of the most multidisciplinary universities in Finland. It brings together research and education in technology, health and society. The University is known for its excellence in teaching and research and it collaborates with hundreds of universities and organisations worldwide. Its’ community consists of 21,000 students and over 4,000 staff members from more than 80 countries.

VTT is one of Europe’s leading science and technology organization. We are owned by the Finnish state. We advance the utilisation and commercialisation of research and technology in commerce and society. Through scientific and technological means, we turn large global challenges into sustainable growth for businesses and society. We bring together people, business, science and technology to solve the biggest challenges of our time. This is how we create sustainable growth, jobs and wellbeing and bring exponential hope.

Cimcorp Group – part of Murata Machinery, Ltd. (Muratec) – is a leading global supplier of turnkey automation for intralogistics, using advanced robotics, material handling and software technologies. As well as being a manufacturer and integrator of pioneering material handling systems for the tire industry, Cimcorp has developed unique robotic solutions for order fulfillment and storage that are being used in the food & beverage, retail, e-commerce, FMCG and postal services sectors.

Valmet is a leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. With Valmet’s automation systems and flow control solutions the company serves an even wider base of process industries. Valmet has over 220 years of industrial history and a strong track record in continuous improvement and renewal. In 2022, a major milestone was achieved, when flow control company Neles was merged into Valmet. The combined company net sales in 2021 was approximately EUR 4.5 billion based on the respective company figures.