Cascade Drives is a start-up company commercializing proprietary technology for electromechanical drives. The initial focus is linear drive units that can be used in numerous applications. The drive units offer a competitive alternative to traditional drives based on hydraulics or electromechanical ball screws.

The solutions of Cascade Drives are more efficient compared to all other known solutions and support the overall trend of electrification and energy efficient solutions in industry and society. Examples of applications were the Cascade solutions can be used include among other things lifting devices, construction machines, actuators for aircraft, machine tools.

The market potential for these products is substantial.

Cascade Drives AB is supported by the business incubator of KIC InnoEnergy.