Hägglunds has officially inaugurated its new hydraulics laboratory in Mellansel. The investment represents a major step forward in the company’s continued commitment to innovation in low-speed, high-torque hydraulic motors and direct drive systems.
The new facility covers approximately 1,500 square meters and includes four newly equipped test cells and a brand-new pump room. Together with a newly developed, state-of-the-art control system, the laboratory enables full-scale testing of Hägglunds hydraulic motors.
According to Daniel Kajhager, Head of Research and Development, the pump room is the heart of the facility, while the control system acts as the brain. Combined, they provide entirely new capabilities to test, measure, and generate the data customers need to make informed investment decisions.
Full-Scale and Modular Testing
The four test cells are designed for flexible motor configurations, allowing both full-scale testing and application-specific validation.
For the hydraulics industry, this means improved ability to simulate real operating conditions, optimize performance, and ensure operational reliability before installation in demanding industrial environments.
Data-Driven Development and AI Integration
The new control system delivers precise measurement data tailored for AI systems and computational models. Enhanced data access strengthens the ability to:
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Refine motor design and performance
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Improve energy efficiency
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Shorten development cycles
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Enable more accurate simulations
As industry becomes increasingly data-driven, advanced laboratory environments like this are strategic assets.
Energy Efficiency and Future Readiness
The laboratory is engineered for energy efficiency, enabling annual savings of approximately 200 MWh. This significantly strengthens both sustainability performance and operational cost efficiency.
The facility is also future-proofed to support industrial needs that may not yet be fully defined, providing a flexible platform for continued innovation.
As Karl Lindblom, Vice President at Hägglunds, stated: Innovation requires the right environment – and that is precisely what has been created in Mellansel.
