Barutu and Kvaser: A partnership driving innovation in mobile machinery

From left to right: Zhang Shuhui, sales manager for Kvaser products at Barutu; Cindy Liu, Managing Director, Kvaser China; Freddy Dahlberg, Head of Partner Sales; and Qu Qiang, CEO of Barutu.

Shanghai Barutu Engineering Machinery Technology Co., Ltd. has established itself as a leading supplier to the mobile machinery sector in China. Founded in 2012 by Qu Qiang and his team — who bring over two decades of experience in automotive, automation, and engineering machinery electronic control — Barutu’s journey with Kvaser began in 2006 when they first encountered Kvaser’s products. Barutu became a Kvaser qualified sales representative in 2013 and has since played a key role in promoting Kvaser’s product line to leading Chinese OEMs.  

Key projects and collaborations 
With 90% of its employees having bachelor’s degrees or higher, Barutu offers deep expertise in mobile machinery electronic control in the form of development services and the distribution of mobile machinery control systems and components. The company collaborates with major industry players; among them Sany Heavy Industry, Zoomlion, Zhejiang Dingli, CRRC (China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation), XPeng Motors, and Li Auto.   

Over the years, Barutu and Kvaser have worked on many successful projects together, including:  

• An automated production line for a major automotive supplier  
• A loader project for a global heavy equipment manufacturer  
• An automated crane for a leader in construction machinery  
• A fuzz testing application for car and bus systems  
• A vehicle test project with the China Automotive Technology & Research Center (CATARC)  
• A high-speed rail earthquake disaster mitigation project for the China Railway Group (CREC)  
• An electric excavator project for a sustainable machinery innovator  
• A development project for an emerging robotics company

The future of CAN in mobile machinery control systems  
Asked about the future of CAN in this sector, Qu Qiang, CEO of Barutu, responds: “CAN bus technology continues to be a fundamental part of mobile machinery electronic control systems. As the industry evolves towards remote services, teleoperation, intelligent driving, and new energy applications, the demand for high-performance bus devices is increasing. Customers seek solutions that offer higher bandwidth, faster transmission speeds, greater durability, and improved user accessibility.”  

Other emerging requirements that Barutu sees in this sector include multi-bus compatible devices, multi-channel equipment, higher memory capacity devices, cost-optimized products and intuitive application software. Customized solutions are also increasingly in demand.   

Barutu’s competitive edge and market strategy  
China’s rapid advance in robotics, smart manufacturing, new energy, and electric vehicles present both challenges and opportunities. Barutu distinguishes itself through its technical expertise, strong partnerships and marketing. By working closely with Kvaser, the company continuously introduces cutting-edge products and solutions to its customer base.  

In the competitive Chinese CAN bus market — where established European brands and emerging domestic players compete — Barutu stays ahead by maintaining regular client visits to foster strong relationships and capture real-time demand insight so that it can respond quickly to customer’s evolving needs. It is also forging partnerships with industry pioneers such as Unitree Robotics, full self-driving (FSD)-focused enterprises, and high-precision agricultural machinery manufacturers.  

Looking to the future    
Barutu has achieved several significant milestones, including being recognized as a Shanghai Technology-based SME in 2021, designated as a National High-Tech Enterprise in 2022, and awarded the title of Shanghai Specialized, Sophisticated, Pioneer, and Innovative Enterprise in 2024. As the landscape of mobile machinery control systems evolves, Barutu remains committed to delivering advanced, reliable, and high-performance solutions. “Through continuous innovation, collaboration and ‘staying agile’, we are ready to drive forward the next generation of mobile machinery controls”, concludes Mr. Qiang.