Show Notes
Research & Development (R&D) is the driving force behind new innovations and better solutions. It is the key to advance high-voltage solutions by creating significant and high-quality improvements.
In short, R&D makes everything more awesome. It's all about exploring what's possible and creating ways to make technology work better.
Tune in to this episode where Markus Bujotzek gives an inside look at the R&D process for high-voltage technology, revealing insights into how various challenges were solved and breakthrough innovations were made.
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Markus Bujotzek is the Global Technology Manager for Circuit-Breakers at Hitachi Energy's High Voltage Products business and has been with the company for over 18 years.
Dubbed "the full electrical guy," he is known as the ultimate expert in all things electrical.
Markus is a passionate engineer who thrives on challenging problems with a collaborative team. He is captivated by technology and values its multi-disciplinary nature.
He spends most of his free time outside of work with his loving family. He's also adventurous and likes to ski during winter and explore the mountains on his bike in the summer. ---
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