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An electric journey: How brilliant minds bring innovative tech

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EconiQ® is the future of sustainable high-voltage switchgear. And that’s not just some random claim – it’s a proven reality.

In this season finale, we’re joined by Dr. Markus Heimbach, a renowned high-voltage expert and the Managing Director of the High Voltage Products business at Hitachi Energy, who takes us inside the remarkable journey of the iconic EconiQ: from an ambitious vision to now, a global breakthrough.

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📄 You can also read about it here: How one bold idea revolutionized the whole high-voltage industry

Dr. Markus Heimbach
Executive Vice President & Managing Director, High Voltage Products business unit, Hitachi Energy

Meet Dr. Markus Heimbach, the vibrant force behind Hitachi Energy’s High Voltage Products business unit. He holds an M.Sc. and a PhD in electrical engineering from RWTH Aachen University and an MBA from the University of Hagen. When he’s not leading game-changing projects, you can find him conquering cycling races with the same drive he brings to his career.