Why you need digital tools to elevate product quality
09/18/24 • 23 min
Quality is more than just a feature; it’s a promise of reliability, durability, and consistency.
Upholding quality is integral to any company and reflects its commitment to excellence by delivering on promises made to customers. With the demands of modern energy systems, ensuring high-voltage product reliability is more crucial than ever.
In this episode, we invited Thomas Haas, Head of Quality for the High Voltage Products business at Hitachi Energy, to share in-depth insights about how building a quality mindset, combined with leveraging digital tools, can significantly improve the reliability and performance of every component manufactured.
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Thomas Haas is the Head of Quality for the High Voltage Products business at Hitachi Energy.
He holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering from the RWTH Aachen University, Germany.
Thomas has been with the company for almost 30 years. Since he joined, he has held various management positions within the gas-insulated switchgear units in Switzerland and Germany and has extensive experience in project management, engineering, operations management, controlling, R&D, and quality.
In his nearly three decades of work experience in high-voltage products, he remains fascinated with the variety of perspectives, topics, and people he encounters on a day-to-day basis.
Outside the world of quality management and digital systems, Thomas’ idea of relaxation is to jog along the picturesque Limmat river and spending time with friends and family during the weekends.
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The Power Pulse podcast is produced and edited by Creative Chimps for Hitachi Energy.
Quality is more than just a feature; it’s a promise of reliability, durability, and consistency.
Upholding quality is integral to any company and reflects its commitment to excellence by delivering on promises made to customers. With the demands of modern energy systems, ensuring high-voltage product reliability is more crucial than ever.
In this episode, we invited Thomas Haas, Head of Quality for the High Voltage Products business at Hitachi Energy, to share in-depth insights about how building a quality mindset, combined with leveraging digital tools, can significantly improve the reliability and performance of every component manufactured.
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Thomas Haas is the Head of Quality for the High Voltage Products business at Hitachi Energy.
He holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering from the RWTH Aachen University, Germany.
Thomas has been with the company for almost 30 years. Since he joined, he has held various management positions within the gas-insulated switchgear units in Switzerland and Germany and has extensive experience in project management, engineering, operations management, controlling, R&D, and quality.
In his nearly three decades of work experience in high-voltage products, he remains fascinated with the variety of perspectives, topics, and people he encounters on a day-to-day basis.
Outside the world of quality management and digital systems, Thomas’ idea of relaxation is to jog along the picturesque Limmat river and spending time with friends and family during the weekends.
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Make sure to follow us and click the notification button to get updates on new episodes.
Visit www.hitachienergy.com/powerpulse for more information.
The Power Pulse podcast is produced and edited by Creative Chimps for Hitachi Energy.
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The Power Pulse podcast is produced and edited by Creative Chimps for Hitachi Energy.
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Meet Dr. Arthouros Iordanidis, the Head of Global Product Group Circuit Breakers and Grid Components for the High Voltage Products business unit at Hitachi Energy.
Arthouros joined Hitachi Energy’s Corporate Research Center in Switzerland in 2005 and has since held several roles in research and development, as well as product, portfolio, and general management. Arthouros thrives on the energy of his team and the ever-changing high-voltage landscape, embracing the challenges that come along head-on. He believes continuous growth and learning is the key to a fulfilling journey.
Outside work, he finds time to unwind by hiking and jogging along scenic routes, or listening to his favorite band, Metallica.
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Make sure to follow us and click the notification button to get updates on new episodes.
Visit www.hitachienergy.com/powerpulse for more information.
The Power Pulse podcast is produced and edited by Creative Chimps for Hitachi Energy.
Power Pulse - Why you need digital tools to elevate product quality
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High voltage takes center stage in this season of Hitachi Energy's Power Pulse podcast. We promise to bring you great content from the brightest minds in the business. We'll discuss challenges, opportunities, and all the hot topics any high voltage enthusiast or anyone interested in sustainability for that matter, is sure to enjoy.
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