COMPETENCE NETWORK

FOR FUTURE SOLUTIONS

A SWISS R&D CENTRE, FOR HIGH-TECH AND INDUSTRIAL

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS
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SUTEC is a strong and independent Swiss Company.

Office and R&D Departments

SUTEC stands for Suter Technology group. Its

subsidiaries are sharing scientific research and
development departments in combination with inhouse production facilities based in Switzerland.
The group operates in the fields of racing technology,

Production Facilities

hybrid power trains, aviation and industrialisation

projects.
The profound know-how of SUTEC relies on years of
experience working in competitive markets. Our broad
network of business and industrial partners guarantees
the outstanding service and performance, allowing the

completion of any project within a reasonable cost

and time frame.
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Test-Bench Facilities

Founder
CEO
CTO
Director

Eskil Suter
Rene Gramsma
Alex Giussani
Prof. Dr. Felix Jenni

Executive Management

Automotive, Motorcycle,
Defence, Industrial R&D
Engine design & dev.
Vehicle design and dev.
Intl. industry and science
network

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Aircraft / UAV Engine

Hybrid Technologies

New Energy Technologies

Design & Development of

New Diesel Aircraft engine
Industrialization
Bench- and Flight Tests
Certification process

Car & Recreation Industries

Professional applications

Small Wind Generator.

Heating Glass Technology

SUTEC with its four subsidiaries is a Swiss R&D centre, operating internationally and
developing high-tech solutions for the international prototype market. With its extensive knowhow gained during the last 25 years, SUTEC is developing emission reduction technologies,
engines, wind generators and special components. From the first design to serial production.

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HIGH-TECH FOR SPORTS and INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS

Suter Racing Technology is a Swiss corporation, operating internationally while developing hightech solutions for the prototype and racing market. It is the oldest company within the Suter
Technology Group. The other SUTEC companies have all derived from this firm.
The company established a global clientele for vehicles, prototypes, engines, gear trains, clutch
systems, hydraulic aggregates and further special devices in close collaboration with
internationally renowned manufacturers.
deploys an unique and efficient infrastructure in a modern technology
center, from the first steps in design through to final testing at in-house test facilities.
Tailor-made solutions according to
individual customer requirements are
manufactured. Optimized solutions and
products set our standard.

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History
Suter Racing Technology AG
1996 Founded (as Suter Racing Products)
1997 Cooperation agreement with Kawasaki, Aprilia and other Motorcycle manufacturers
2002 Cooperation agreement with Petronas Malaysia for Engine design R&D and production program
2003 Cooperation agreement with Kawasaki for R&D program Moto GP
2004 Line up of public product Suterclutch, worldwide market introduction
2008 Design and Development of SUTER world championship sports Motorcycle line
2010 & 2011 Constructors' World Champion, motor cycle world championship

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SRT Component Machining & Development

Most of the parts are produced in-house. Expect a very few working steps, such as casting and
heat treatment processes, the unique set up can cover all the procedures to a final product.
Design office with latest CAD and Simulation software
Production facility with CNC machining, welding, assembly, and other departments
Test bench for drive train development
In-house fabrication & products

Test benches & quality control

In-house quality control system
with all the latest measuring
devices.

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SUTER AIRCRAFT INNOVATION:

AIRCRAFT ENGINE, COMPACT, EFFICIENT, POWERFUL

Suter Aircraft Technology Ag (SAT) derived from the aircraft engine department of SRT.
2008 Founded
2005 Start of Aircraft piston engine project
2005 - 2011 Research and development of axial piston engine concept

Subsidiary SAT

2011 - 2012 Implementation of industrial production cooperation for axial piston engines
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Axial Piston Engine Concept

SAT designs and develops new aircraft engine concept. A combination of compactness,
environmental friendliness and a power to weight ratio that outperforms the existing engines
available on the market. Successful running on diesel / jet fuel states another major target to
achieve, this in order to redefine the modern aircraft propulsion.
In corporation with strong industrial partners the new engine concept shall proof its value in a
market waiting for such invention.
SAT introduces a new generation of aircraft piston engines.
A remarkable engine compactness and a high power to
weight ratio has been achieved.

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Axial Piston Engine Concept

Solution
Primarily, SAT concentrated their development efforts to the Crank Drive / Wobble plate to solve the
main engineering tasks of the AP engine layout. The final and reliable solutions build the base for a
Successful axial piston engine concept.

After a long and intensive R&D phase, we are in the position to present a robust
and reliable solution which will be the foundation for a complete new engine family, ranging from
80 to 380 HP in combination with latest diesel engine technology.
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Technical Advantages
Solution
Breakthrough performance figures with significant advantages have been achieved:
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Weight reduction

Up to 50%

Frontal area reduction

Up to 60%

Fuel consumption reduction

Up to 15%

Internal friction reduction

Up to 15%

Power to Weight ratio (Diesel Version)

Up to 1.5 HP/Kg

SAT Gasoline Prototype:

160HP, 50 kg 260mm

Turbo-Prop Engine Market

The achieved power to weight ratio, in comparison with low production cost of a piston engine and the low fuel
consumption, the new engine will offer a very competitive alternative to the lower turbo-shaft engine class.
This could safes up to 70% operation costs for aircraft operators.
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Technical Advantages
SATs technology background reaches from light high performance to modern diesel technology, an
ideal combination for the task to build a future Aircraft piston engine in collaboration with a strong and
well known partner from the aviation industry.

Achieved reductions of P1:

0.24m

0.09m

Frontal area reduction : - 60%

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Weight reduction : - 50%

(in comparison with Rotax 912)

General
Next Steps P2
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Design and calculation of the final diesel engine version (on-going)

Focusing on the engine size, desperately needed by the market.

Pre-Series engine production and tests

Set up of EASA / FFA certification process.

Enhanced bench test procedures followed by experimental flight tests

Contracts with industrial production partners

Market entry

Planned engine family

Engine line:

Small size 3 cylinder

Medium size 6 cylinder

Big size 6 cylinder

Concept:

Axial piston, Diesel

Axial piston, Diesel

Axial piston Diesel

Power ratio:

80 110 HP

135 190 HP

245 380 HP

Weight:

80 100 Kg

150 180 Kg

200 250 Kg

All engines will be turbocharged with intercooler and liquid cooled.

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HYBROTECH INNOVATIONS:
HYBRID DRIVE TRAIN TECHNOLOGIES

The youngest company within the Suter Technology Group, is dedicated to work in the field of
hybrid drive train technology in cooperation with Swiss companies and Universities.

History
Hybrotech AG
2009 Founded
2009 - 2010 Hybropack development project
2011 - 2012 Continuous R&D program

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Hybrid Concept

combines its drive train expertise with the

specialized knowledge of international top level companies and institutes providing
electric engine / generator technologies, power electronics as well as battery
developments.
Our mission is to develop new concepts and components for a future hybrid
drive train technology and bring it to the market with strong industrial production
partners.
Furthermore new developments of Energy technologies created the needing to
convert heat into mechanical / electrical energy. Steam technology in combination
with latest turbine / machine developments could lead to better efficiency in small
applications from 10 to 500KW.
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Hybrid Concept

One of

current projects will confirm the innovative concept of

combining a new generation of combustion engines with the latest developments of generator
and power electronics to achieve a compact and lightweight plug-in hybrid drive for various
applications.

Li-Ion
Batteries
Electric-Motor

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HYBROPACK

All in One
Hybropack Range Extender:
- Combustion Engine
- Fuel tank
- Exhaust system
- Power electronics

Hybrid Market
In the future a variety of applications shall be equipped with a Hybropack Hybrid-System.
Small size

Medium size

Van

Bivouac

Generators, APU

Defence

Car industry

Plug-In
Hybropack

Client and MarketSpecific applications

Various

Professional
Applications

Cooling
Systems

Boats
Recreation

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Public
Transport

Sailing Boats

Cleaning
Vehicles

Snow mobile

Construction
Industries

Jet Skis

Subsidiary Hybrotech
SEOTECH INNOVATIONS:
NEXT GENERATION TECHNOLOGIES

Seotech is holding contracts with international think tank and development organizations. Its
core business is to industrialize semi-finished products and get them ready for large, medium
and small scale productions.
Various companies worldwide have developed excellent products which have never reached
the market. Think tank organizations are seeking for assistance and support in order to get
their products industrialized and launched into the open market.

History
Seotech AG
2008 Founded
2009 - 2010 Heating glass industrialisation project
2011 - 2012 Wind Generator project
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Wind Generator Concept

The

wind turbines combine several innovations in science disciplines,

resulting in a highly efficient (grid-tie) energy source. The most outstanding features are its quiet
and resonant free operation, the complete absence of shadow flicker and its high efficiency at low
wind speeds.
The rotational-symmetrical shape accepts winds from any direction without loss. The turbine is
maintenance-free and operates safely even in stormy conditions. Its simple and compact design
enables low investment costs, therefore allowing an economic operation with pay-off within the
service life of the turbine.
wind turbines are the ideal choice
for a vast range of applications, however, focussing on
installations on buildings and homes in residential areas with
low to medium Wind speeds.
The wind turbines are available with power rating of
2 kW, 5 kW or 10 kW.
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Wind Generator Concept

Functional Principals:

Design Steps:

Savonius effect:
Dominant at low
wind speeds
Darrieus effect:
Stall regulated RPM
at high wind speeds

Pleasant

Darrieus and Savonius

effect (combined)
Swept Area
(Air Capture Area)

Vortex:
Slipstream Area
Vacuum suction
Proof of concept
at SUTEC building

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Stackable

Compression effect

Contact & Location

Winterthur
Zurich

SUTEC AG
Mettlenstrasse 3,
CH-8488 Turbenthal,
Switzerland

Tel.
Fax
E-Mail
Web

Bern

35 km

St. Gallen

SUTEC AG
Turbenthal

Luzern

+41 52 397 10 79
+41 52 397 10 70
info@sutec.ch
www.sutec.ch

Thank you for your attention.

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