Industry

Machinery

Client

Mitsubishi Logisnext

Reachtruck mast

As a Mechanical Engineering Manager and later as an engineering consultant, I drove the development of a new high-reach lift mast system for Mitsubishi Logisnext's future product line.

Project Goal: To design and develop a new lift mast range for next-generation reach trucks.

Conceptual Design Phase: Lead the conceptual design phase alongside two team members, defining the core architecture and technical parameters for the entire future product range.

Prototyping & Execution: In early 2022, following the launch of my consulting company, I was commissioned as a mechanical designer to develop the project into the prototyping phase. In this role, I translated the conceptual design into detailed, manufacturable models and drawings, working directly within the cross-functional project team to bring the concept to life.

"Mikael was very capable to start concept work from early picture and conduct it forward to the detailed plan to make first prototypes. Thinking in both holistic and detail levels was clearly the way to the good results." Lasse Lehtonen, Director R&D