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For a full conference agenda and to book your place, please visit www.imeche.org/turbo.
Please briefly explain your role, involvement, and experience regarding the International Conference on Turbochargers and Turbocharging 2023
Rogier Lammers (RL): I am part of the committee and contribute the organisation of the upcoming event.
What is the top challenge facing your industry at present?
RL: Working in automotive industry, I would say the main challenge the turbocharger is facing today, is maintaining a healthy value proposition in environment were vehicle powertrain electrification is far-reaching. Obviously, with this trend comes a necessity to develop new competences and resources to minimize any gaps in skills.
How would you say your industry has evolved over the past two years?
RL: The industry has been affected by the pandemic resulting among others in a decline of vehicle sales and inherently, lowered turbocharger demand too. Furthermore, one can argue that the turbocharger as a product has matured and gradually is reaching a commodity status. These two conditions have evolved towards new design criteria redefining the value of turbocharger technology in the ongoing transition towards a zero-carbon society.
What developments are going on in your industry that may have an impact on the development of future approaches to turbocharging systems?
RL: Operational excellence has become the most important value discipline putting a strong emphasis on turbocharger in becoming even more cost-effective and robust in its design and manufacturing.
Which other speakers and presentations are you looking forward to hearing at the forthcoming seminar?
RL: I am looking forward to meet many speakers in person again. Learn from experiences and new insights from industry and academia, and participate in panel discussions.
Why is it important for engineers and industry to come together at this event and share best practice?
RL: Today, the turbocharger’s value proposition is challenged when observed from a more traditional perspective. However, turbochargers (and other smaller scale turbomachinery) will undoubtedly play a crucial role in the transition towards a zero-carbon society. Here it is essential that industry and engineers remain aligned, together (re)define the appropriate design criteria and thereby making sure transition demands will be met.
This year's International Conference on Turbochargers and Turbocharging will take place on 15-16 May 2023 in London
Be a part of the discussons about the future of turbocharging, with presentations in 2023 covering alternative fuels, electrification, hydrogen IC engines, the implications of European Emissions Legislation Euro 7 and Euro6e and much more.
For a full conference agenda and to book your place, please visit www.imeche.org/turbo.