Valentin Technologies was founded in 1989 for the purpose of developing advanced hydrostatic drives for cars. Grants of $245,000 have been received from the Department of Energy, Washington, DC and the State of Wisconsin for the development of the hydraulic motor. The scope has been expanded to apply advanced hydrostatic drivetrain technology to new applications. The technology produces platforms for Hydraulic Hybrids enabling fuel efficiency of 190 mpg and CO2 emissions of 33 g/km, sports car performance (0-60 in 3 sec.), lower weight (-1.000 kg), and higher safety - all at lower costs. Helicopters for high speed (310 mph), tanks with increased protection and power, locomotives with energy recuperation, and wind turbines with constant speed generators on ground level are additional projects, demonstrating the specific benefits of hydrostatic drivetrain technology.The drive system is based on a new hydraulic free-piston combustion engine with opposed pistons and exhaust driven piston charger (2 Patents, Patent pending) driving hydraulic motors with pressurized fluid. The electric-hydraulic controlled engine with ultra-high pressure (3.500 bar) peripheral fuel injection is impulse-charged and recuperates a large amount of the exhaust energy. The high, variable compression ratios and charge pressure allowing for multiple fuels and gases reducing the fuel consumption by 30% (140 g/kWh), emissions by >35%, and the size, weight and costs significantly . The hydraulic axial-piston motor (2 Patents) provides a five-fold increase in operating range and power density for reduced costs.

Designed and tested a new proprietary hydraulic pump/motor for industrial and automotive applications, and developed new drivetrain concepts for vehicles. (1 Patent) Designed and tested a small, modular high pressure valve system. (Sold)

Enerpac is a leading manufacturer of industrial hydraulic tools. Managed the newly established engineering group for advanced products. Developed and tested a new modular hydraulic valve system and a line of high pressure radial-piston pumps.

Developed hydraulic valves and pump controls for industrial applications. Became responsible for the engineering group of hydraulic controls for automotive applications. Designed and tested a new line of axial-piston pumps (swashplate type), new for this manufacturer. (1 Patent) Assisted in preparing the product for production and the introduction to customers. The line of pumps is one of two main product groups.