UP date Engineering next-gen crane systems with Tadano

IPU’s ambition is to be R&D’s strongest ally. For Tadano, we assembled a multidisciplinary team with expertise in FEM simulation, sensor integration, and product development. Working closely with Tadano’s own engineers, we established a development process focused on value, feasibility, and tangible progress. Kickoff Workshop: We began with a two-day workshop to align on project scope, understand product usage, and define the key challenges. Getting hands-on experience with the product and manufacturing process was a priority, ensuring practical insights from the very start. Concept Phase: Starting with a broad technology search and brainstorming, we narrowed the field down to a shortlist of promising ideas. Through three design sprints, we matured each concept, continuously aligning with Tadano to ensure the direction remained relevant.

Throughout the collaboration, Tadano and IPU worked side by side, evaluating a wide range of technologies, rapidly iterating on concepts, and refining the solution space. The outcome: two robust concepts, ready for further detailing, testing, and proof of concept. These early-phase solutions are designed for seamless integration with Tadano’s crane platform, tying together mechanics, data, and system logic.