Stefan Hellfeld

After studying computer science in Tübingen, Stefan Hellfeld first worked for a startup as a software developer and in 2012 earned his doctorate at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in the field of mobile business processes. After setting up a business-oriented research environment and several management positions, he took over the management of an engineering service provider in the automotive and medical technology industry. After a leadership position at Robert Bosch GmbH, he returned to the SME sector in 2020 and took over as head of development at the ARADEX AG. In 2022, he moved to its Board of Management.

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Presentation

Electrification without redesign: going the hybrid way

Aradex and Henkelhausen's joint presentation explains the benefits of utilizing standard components and pre-validated software modules to electrify off-highway machines by creating a hybrid powertrain that combines electrification and combustion engine technologies. The recently completed pilot project demonstrated that combining the expertise and existing products of two companies can significantly reduce the development effort and lead times per use case.