Logset
Creating the world’s first hybrid harvester
Logset, a Finnish forest machine manufacturer, has over thirty years of experience building top-quality forest machines known for their durability and low fuel consumption. The company aims to support its customers throughout the machine’s lifespan.
With the support of Exertus, Logset has developed innovative solutions that take Logset’s operations and product development to the next level.
A long history of partnership
The partnership between Logset and Exertus spans many years and has been marked by continuous innovation and collaborative development.
Tom Knipström, Development Manager of Logset, has witnessed the evolution of this partnership from its earliest days.
“We started by integrating multiple systems, which was particularly challenging with harvesters. This experience led us to develop our system, starting with forwarders with fewer functions to manage.”
Comprehensive control system development enables unique features
Exertus and Logset have collaborated extensively on developing control system hardware and software for forest machines. The partnership has been instrumental in creating innovative solutions, with the most notable achievement being the launch of the world’s first hybrid harvester in 2016.
The solutions developed primarily utilize Exertus standard products, with some custom implementations. The collaboration leverages Exertus’s technology, including Canto, Guitu, and Vento, as well as digital twins for software testing.
Exertus’s advanced technological expertise enables features that boost machine performance and operational efficiency.
“The remote monitoring opportunity has been particularly valuable. We can access everything we need without on-site – from the user interface to all measurement values. We can record and analyze what’s happening in the machine when there’s an issue, making problem-solving much more efficient.” – Tom Knipström, Development Manager, Logset.
A flexible collaboration boosts agile development and innovation
The partnership has evolved into a hybrid model where both parties contribute their expertise.
“We handle the specifications and testing ourselves, while Exertus handles the more complex coding. This arrangement gives us the flexibility we need while ensuring high quality.”
The partnership is characterized by efficient problem-solving and continuous improvement.
“What makes this partnership special is that it’s not limited to just one contact person. The management regularly thinks about the future and develops our collaboration. This has enabled us to move quickly and efficiently, without unnecessary bureaucracy.” – Tom Knipström, Development Manager, Logset.
Key benefits of the Exertus – Logset partnership
- Flexible and efficient development process.
- Direct customer feedback integration and rapid response system.
- Shared expertise leads to agile improvement and innovation.
- Strong integration of both hardware and software solutions.
- Knowledge transfer and skill development opportunities for both teams.
“It has been a pleasure to work on this project. Logset operates on a scale larger than its size would suggest, carrying out incredibly sophisticated implementations and challenging major players with its innovative approach. Our cooperation is close, and in practice, everyone involved in the project is part of the same team.”
Sami Loukasmäki
Chief System Architect, Co-Founder, Exertus Oy
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Customer story: Logset