TrafoStar
Just as the North Star has guided sailors on their voyages across the seas, TrafoStar serves as the guiding light for the designing and manufacturing of Hitachi Energy’s power transformers, illuminating the path toward a sustainable energy future.
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The Origin of TrafoStar
Developed in 1994 by Hitachi Energy (formerly part of ABB), TrafoStar represents a revolutionary technology platform for designing and manufacturing power transformers that is a culmination of decades of expertise and innovation in transformer technology.
Rooted in over 700 years of combined experience and rich legacy from companies like ASEA, Brown Boveri, Ansaldo, Strömberg, GE, and Westinghouse, TrafoStar leverages the best practices and technological advancements from various entities acquired by Hitachi Energy, ensuring a standardized and globally optimized manufacturing process.
Built upon such a foundation of proven engineering principles and standardized manufacturing processes, TrafoStar has revolutionized the power transformer business at Hitachi Energy and the entire power transformers industry by setting new benchmarks for reliability, efficiency, and performance.
How TrafoStar Works
At its core, TrafoStar is a comprehensive technology platform that harmonizes transformer design, manufacturing processes, and quality control measures across all Hitachi Energy power transformer factories worldwide. The rigorous 6-Sigma quality system fortifies this common design and manufacturing platform and consists of over 6,000 documents covering material, technical, production, and quality parameters.
By integrating engineering tools, manufacturing precision, and material specifications, TrafoStar ensures consistency and excellence in every transformer produced, regardless of location. This unified approach fosters collaboration, global knowledge sharing, and innovation, enabling Hitachi Energy to deliver high-quality transformers that meet the diverse needs of customers around the globe.
Unifying Power Transformer Factories
TrafoStar serves as a unifying force for Hitachi Energy's 17 power transformer factories worldwide. Regardless of location, each factory operates under the TrafoStar platform. TrafoStar facilitates seamless collaboration and knowledge sharing among factory teams by providing a standardized transformer production platform.
This global approach ensures that every TrafoStar transformer meets the highest quality, reliability, and performance standards, irrespective of geographical location. It also allows Hitachi Energy to deliver high-quality transformers that meet the diverse needs of customers worldwide.
Value and Benefits of TrafoStar for Customers
Proven Reliability
Customization
Short Delivery Times
High Quality
Cost Efficiency
Machine Connectivity
Digital Control and ITM Enabler
Backbone of the EconiQ™ Range
Aids Efficient Service and Repairs
Industry’s leading short-circuit tests
Celebrating a Landmark Achievement
Hitachi Energy is proud to announce the successful delivery of 30,000 TrafoStar power transformers, marking a significant milestone in our journey toward shaping the future of energy. This achievement underscores the trust and confidence that customers have placed in TrafoStar technology over the years.
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