Research & Development

ABB stands at the forefront of power and automation technologies. They empower utility and industry clients to enhance performance and reduce environmental impact. The ABB Group operates in nearly 100 countries and boasts a workforce of about 100,000, with over 5,000 employees in Finland alone.

One of Etteplan’s customers, a global industrial group with dozens of production facilities in various business areas, launched a comprehensive digital transformation to unify its operations under a single ERP system. For decades, material master data had been fragmented across different plants, systems, and formats. To obtain a clean, consistent, and ERP-ready data set, the customer worked with Etteplan to establish a structured master data management process combining technical expertise, automation, and AI support.

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.

Kalmar offers the widest range of cargo handling solutions and services to ports, terminals, distribution centers and to heavy industry. Kalmar is the industry forerunner in terminal automation and in energy efficient container handling, with one in four container movements around the globe being handled by a Kalmar solution. Through its extensive product portfolio, global service network and ability to enable a seamless integration of different terminal processes, Kalmar improves the efficiency of every move.

Fastems is a provider of intelligent factory automation solutions. Etteplan is Fastems’ software development services partner in designing, developing, software testing and implementing the control systems of flexible manufacturing systems (FMS). Thanks to the long-standing partnership, Etteplan’s employees have in-depth knowledge of Fastems’ operating environment.

Etteplan has been one of KONE’s key engineering partners for more than 15 years, supplying engineering services and technical documentation solutions for KONE’s projects worldwide. KONE is known for its innovative and technically advanced product development. Competence is naturally our most important resource. Our market position requires an insightful eye to the future and an understanding of how to develop the right kind of competence.

Husqvarna is known for products such as chainsaws, garden tractors and robotic lawn mowers. It is important for Husqvarna that their products are used and maintained appropriately and safely. For this reason, the technical documentation, namely handbooks and manuals, must be first-class.