Interviews
The Battery Show Europe is a premier platform for showcasing innovations in the advanced battery and electric & hybrid vehicle industry. In an interview with Dr. James Widmer, CEO of Advanced Electric Machines, he emphasized the importance of collaboration in driving innovation forward, stating, "Innovation accelerates through collaboration." This highlights the key theme of industry collaboration and technological advancement that defines The Battery Show Europe.
Professor James Widmer is the CEO and Co-founder of Advanced Electric Machines. He is also a part-time chair in Electric Propulsion Systems at Coventry University and serves as a part-time Director of the Advanced Propulsion Centre's Electric Machines Spoke at Newcastle University, focusing on low-carbon vehicle research and innovation in the UK electric machines community.
The Battery Show Europe is a significant event for the advanced battery and electric & hybrid vehicle industry, bringing together experts, stakeholders, and innovators to discuss key topics and advancements. It serves as a platform to address critical industry challenges, foster collaboration, share insights, and showcase innovations shaping the future of sustainable mobility.
German Wankmiller commenced his mechanical engineering studies at the Munich University of Applied Sciences in 1978, specializing in design technology. He completed his engineering degree successfully in 1982. Following graduation, he joined Multivac Packaging Machines as a group leader in the development department. In 1989, Wankmiller transitioned to Grob-Werke as an assistant to the Director of Operations and production, later assuming roles as Head of Assembly in 1995 and subsequently as Head of Assembly and Logistics in 1999. By 1998, he had risen to the position of Grob Mindelheim's Production Director. In 2003, Wankmiller was appointed Managing Director of Technology, Design, and Production, and since 2007, he has served as Chairman of the Board of Management at the Grob Group.
Ford Motor Company
In advance of the Global Automotive Lightweight Materials Detroit 2017 conference, John Uicker, Chassis Engineering Supervisor, Ford Motor Company provides an insight into his thoughts about the conference and presentation:
Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center
In advance of the Global Automotive Lightweight Materials Detroit 2017 conference, Steven Sherman, Fuel Economy Development Engineer, Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center provides an insight into his thoughts about the conference and presentation:
General Motors
In advance of the Global Automotive Lightweight Materials Detroit 2017 conference, Sue Hartfield-Wunsch, Technical Fellow, Body Manufacturing Engineering, General Motors provides an insight into her thoughts about the conference and presentation:
FCA US
In advance of the 6th Global Automotive Lightweight Materials Detroit 2017 conference, James Truskin, Technical Fellow for Body-In-White, FCA US LLC provides an insight into his thoughts about the conference and presentation:
Vodafone India
Team CVF had the opportunity for a brief tete-a-tete with Farhana Haque, who heads the Vodafone Internet of Things (IoT) business in India. Her key focus area in the region is the increased adoption of M2M/IoT as an enabler for creative business model transformation in established and new industries. Here she shares with us a few insights on Vodafone’s IoT journey in India so far.
