Alva Industries AS has appointed Dr. Nicolas Giraudo as its new chief Commercial Officer (CCO), marking a strategic shift aimed at broadening the company’s product offerings and commercial outreach beyond the UAV sector.
Dr. Giraudo commenced his role on March 4, 2024. He brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the position, boasting over a decade of in-depth expertise in Motion Control. His background encompasses research, submission, sales, and business development within the realms of robotics and industrial automation.
With a proven history of introducing innovative technologies to new markets and cultivating customer relationships,Nicolas holds an MBA in Sales Engineering and a PhD in Physical Chemistry.
His collaborative management style is expected to elevate Alva’s profile across various markets, particularly in sectors where the lightweight, precise, and efficient electric motors produced through FiberPrinting™ technology can deliver notable value to stakeholders.
FiberPrinting™ represents a groundbreaking manufacturing process for slotless motors, enabling the large-scale production of high power-density motors for the first time. This innovative technology merges industrial weaving with stator winding techniques, resulting in a motor that combines the power density of conventional iron-cored motors with the benefits of slotless designs, such as superior step response, peak torque, minimal speed-dependent losses, absence of cogging, and a favorable ID/OD ratio.
Dr.Giraudo plans to utilize his extensive knowledge to enhance Alva’s footprint in precision markets and establish a robust partnership network across various industries, maximizing the potential of FiberPrinting™ technology. He stated, “I am truly impressed by the technological advancements at Alva. They have pioneered the next generation of electric motors tailored for precision applications. The FiberPrinting™ technology will empower both customers and partners to considerably enhance their motion tasks with minimal compromises.”
He further expressed, “I warmly invite all OEM manufacturers, motor and component producers, distributors, agents, and subassembly manufacturers and designers to engage with me. I look forward to exploring our technology together and identifying collaborative opportunities for future projects.”
Jørgen Selnes, the Founder and CEO of Alva Industries, remarked, “Alva has achieved a significant level of technical maturity, and we are thrilled to embark on this next phase of commercial expansion. We are delighted to have Nicolas join us to spearhead our commercial initiatives.”
