Dr. James Edmondson is a Principal Technology Analyst at IDTechEx. He studied for his BSc MPhys in Physics at the University of Warwick, then went on to study for his MSc PhD in Analytical Science also at the University of Warwick. With IDTechEx James has focused on the electric vehicle markets, primarily considering the technology around batteries, motors, and power electronics and their associated thermal management and materials. James has completed market reports on thermal management and fire protection, materials and components for electric vehicles. He has also carried out extensive company interviews, articles, event presentations, and bespoke consultancy projects in these areas.

Dr. Martin Brüll is head of the Center of Competence “Electric Machines” at Vitesco Technologies in Regensburg, Germany. In his doctoral thesis at the University of Cologne in the field of radio astrophysics, he dealt with the molecular spectroscopy of star formation regions in our Milky Way. He joined Siemens VDO in 2004, which became Vitesco Technologies in 2019. He has been working on the electrification of the powertrain since 2008. In advanced development, he and his team foster and develop innovations for future electric drives. He enjoys working with creative and interdisciplinary people. His drive is sustainable and clean mobility, if possible, soon.

Jari has been in his current role since 2020 and is responsible for PPE Powertrain projects based in Ingolstadt, Germany. He has been at Audi for over 20 years and has worked across diverse functions in production planning powertrains in Germany and in Györ, Hungary including Head of Methods and Quality Planning, Head of Quality Assurance ICE purchased components, Head of Prototype/Pre-series Motor Center (ICE and e-tron prototypes), Head of Production Planning electric powertrains (Audi e-tron BEV powertrain). Jari has a Diploma in mechanical engineering/combustion engines and Dr.-Ing degree in field of combustion under microgravity at RWTH Aachen, Germany. Between 1996-1998 he was the Project Manager ESA - NEDO (Japan) co-operation project on combustion under microgravity.

Dipl.-Ing. Michael Schaffert studied electrical engineering at the Technical University of Stuttgart. In 1998, he joined Bosch in Stuttgart as hardware development engineer for Engine Control Units. In 2001, he joined ETAS GmbH in Stuttgart as a Product Manager for Rapid Prototyping system. He left ETAS 2011, when he was Director for Product Management and Development and responsible for all ETAS HW. After ETAS Michael became Vice President at BOSCH and was the Head of Center of Competence for Vehicle Electrics and Electronics Architecture. In this role, he was responsible for future E/E-Architecture’s development incl. responsibility for recognizing and assigning new technologies. In 2015, he moved to BOSCH Japan and was the Head of Customer Engineering responsible for Asian Pacific Engine Control Units & SW Service Business. In 2019, he came back to Germany and became Head of HW Development for Powertrain Control Systems BOSCH. In 2020, he was founding member of the new BOSCH Division XC (Cross-Domain Computing Solutions) and had the role as the head of Product Group responsible for Base-SW and Middleware incl. OS Product & Services. Since 07/2022, he has joined BOSCH Semiconductor as a Senior Vice President responsible for System Engineering.

Johannes Flemming started his career in the automotive industry in 2017 in the field of industrialization of a hairpin e-motor manufacturing line. After joining the consulting company P3 in 2018, he worked in various projects in the field of e-motor, battery and power electronics technology consulting, supplier scouting, cost-optimization programs, industrialization and technical due diligence. Johannes is currently leading the E-Motor & Power Electronics team within P3’s e-mobility division.

The Pop in Your Job:
The electrification of the automotive industry is changing the entire industry like never before. Being part of this technological change and actively shaping it makes this job very exciting.

Since 1999 IDTechEx has provided independent market research, business intelligence and events on emerging technologies to clients in 80 countries. Our clients use our insights to help make strategic business decisions and grow their organizations. Our experienced business and technology experts provide international perspective in 3D Printing, 5G, Advanced Materials, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Electric Vehicles, Emerging Devices, Energy Storage, Energy Harvesting, Haptics, Life Sciences, Off Grid, Printed & Flexible Electronics, Photonics, RFID & Internet of Things, Robotics, Sensors and Wearable Technology. We serve clients globally, working with business leaders, technology scouts, sales & marketing and research & development teams in organizations large and small. They rely on our research to provide them with the information they seek to make informed, timely, strategic decisions on emerging technologies.

Vitesco Technologies is a leading international developer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art powertrain technologies for sustainable mobility. With smart system solutions and components for electric, hybrid and internal combustion drivetrains, Vitesco Technologies makes mobility clean, efficient and affordable.

Audi AG (Audi), a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, is an automobile manufacturer. It designs, develops, manufactures, and commercializes premium cars, and motorcycles globally. The company is recognized as one of the leading car manufacturers in the premium and supercar segment. It focuses on innovation through its research and development activities and has partnerships with national and international academic partners. Audi also offers financial services such as leasing and borrowing through cooperation with Volkswagen Financial Services AG. The company operates production facilities together with its subsidiaries in the Americas and Europe. The Middle East and Asia-Pacific. Audi is headquartered in Ingolstadt, Bayern, Germany.

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 402,600 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2021). The company generated sales of 78.7 billion euros in 2021. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. As a leading IoT provider, Bosch offers innovative solutions for smart homes, Industry 4.0, and connected mobility. Bosch is pursuing a vision of mobility that is sustainable, safe, and exciting. It uses its expertise in sensor technology, software, and services, as well as its own IoT cloud, to offer its customers connected, cross-domain solutions from a single source. The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to facilitate connected living with products and solutions that either contain artificial intelligence (AI) or have been developed or manufactured with its help. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.” The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 440 subsidiary and regional companies in some 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch’s global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. With its more than 400 locations worldwide, the Bosch Group has been carbon neutral since the first quarter of 2020. The basis for the company’s future growth is its innovative strength. At 128 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 76,100 associates in research and development, of which more than 38,000 are software engineers.

P3 advises customers strategically in the areas of technology strategy, business process optimization, and organizational development. P3 develops new business models, opens future sources of income for the customer and supports them in building up their skills.