Case
Steel design enables sustainable electric scooters.
Knightec Group has been collaborating with the Swedish innovation firm Stilride, which is soon to debut its first electric scooter – the SUS1 – based on a new sustainable steel-folding technology. Starting in the prototype phase, Semcon has contributed its expertise in several key areas to develop and validate the various concepts before serial production begins.
ClientStilride
IndustryAutomotive
ServicesHardware & Mechanics
Originally delivered by Semcon, now part of Knightec Group.
Background
When it comes to various ways of refining and shaping steel, there are generally two approaches to choose from: The first allows only a low level of refining, where mechanical shop technicians weld and cut steel, having to be satisfied with straight lines and limited freedom of design. The second entails high refinement capabilities, but requires significant investments in tools that form-press the steel, while also requiring long lead times.
Challenge
The challenge was to translate an innovative steel-folding concept into a manufacturable product, while balancing sustainability ambitions, performance requirements, and cost constraints, and simultaneously preparing the technology for industrial scale-up.
The fruit of a research project.
Stilride founders Tue Beijer and Jonas Nyvang were experimenting with bending curves in steel, which led to a research project financed by Vinnova. Together with Jernkontoret, the possibilities were further explored with the goal of creating a product to demonstrate the technology. The project was successful and once completed, Stilride brought in Knightec Group to develop the prototype for the SUS1 electric scooter.
Delivered Value
Knightec Group delivered comprehensive technical project leadership combined with advanced mechanical concept development, resulting in robust and innovative solutions. We performed electrical performance simulations to validate functionality and optimize efficiency, alongside detailed mechanical simulations and calculations to ensure structural integrity and reliability. Additionally, we developed and integrated electrical systems, enabling cohesive, high-performing solutions tailored to our clients’ needs.
