By designing an entire hybrid system for buses – covering everything between the fuel tank and the wheels with optimal performance of every component, Vantage Power has created a system that results in higher fuel economy, lower emissions and greater reliability than alternative systems.
By designing an entire hybrid system for buses – covering everything between the fuel tank and the wheels with optimal performance of every component, Vantage Power has created a system that results in higher fuel economy, lower emissions and greater reliability than alternative systems.
"We’ve created very innovative energy-management techniques that bind the drivetrain together in as efficient a way as possible. We have an incredible focus on software because we see it as the way these technologies will advance and improve in the future.” Alex Schey, CEO, Vantage Power
Challenges
Lack of:
Version and revision control of drawings
Knowledge about the status of parts
Follow up on archives to released drawings
Qualifying parts data
Solutions
Introduction of Digital prototyping to streamline product development
Simulation with Autodesk CFD and methodology to save time and remove waste
Implementation of Vault Professional and Naviate Manufacturing removed confusion in the engineering department
Professional support and consultancy from Symetri
Benefits
More time for product development rather than searching for latest revisions of drawings
Simulation reduces the need for physical prototypes resulting in less waste and time used
3D Printing helps Vantage Power to bring their ideas to market faster
The Nidar factory in Trondheim with its 300 staff is Norway’s only full-range sweet factory, making everything from chocolate, confectionery, sweets and liquorice to jelly sweets.