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 AVL List GmbH

  

 

AVL LIST GmbH is the world’s largest privately owned and independent company for the development of powertrain systems as well as simulation, instrumentation and test systems. AVL has about 2700 employees in Graz (over 700 graduated engineers) and a global network of 45 representations and affiliates resulting in total 4500 employees worldwide. AVL´s Powertrain Engineering division activities are focused on the research, design and development of various powertrains in the view of low fuel consumption, low emission, low noise and improved driveability. The Advanced Simulation Technologies division develops and markets the simulation methods which are necessary for the powertrain development work. The Instrumentation and Test Systems division is an established manufacturer and provider of instruments and systems for powertrain and vehicle testing including combustion diagnostic sensors, optical systems as well as complete engine, powertrain and vehicle test beds. AVL supplies advanced development and testing solutions for conventional and hybrid vehicle components and systems like simulation platforms, development tools and system integration tools.

 
Key Persons Role    
  • Priv. Doz. Dr. Theodor Sams
 Coordination & Key Researcher    
  • Dr. Hubert Friedl
 Coordination    
  • Dipl. Ing. (FH) Horst Mitterecker
 Key Researcher    
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BMW AG

  

BMW Motorrad builds fascinating, dynamic motorcycles for every purpose. Whether a trip to the end of the world or a training session on the race track, whether an exclusive luxury touring motorcycle or a cool urban bike: every motorcyclist will find just the right machine here. BMW Motorrad has been developing innovative solutions since 1923. Whether in the field of design, engines, chassis, environmental responsibility or safety: BMW Motorrad occupies a leading position in all of them.  With our aspiration to constantly strive to produce individualised, innovative products which set standards in the long term, owners of BMW motorcycles can be sure of enjoying the perfect pleasure riding a BMW.

 
Key Persons Role    
  • Dr. Frank Schwarz
 Coordination & Key Researcher    
  • Dr. Bernd Maier
 Key Researcher    
 

BRP Rotax GmbH & Co KG

  

BRP-Rotax in Gunskirchen, Upper Austria, specialises in the development and manufacturing of innovative powertrains for powersports products. As a subsidiary of BRP, world leader in the design, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of motorized recreational vehicles, we are responsible globally for the development and manufacturing of Rotax engines. Our high-tech premium engines form the heart of legendary products such as Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft, Can-Am all-terrain and side-by-side vehicles, Can-Am Spyder roadsters, motorcycles, karts and light and ultralight aircraft. Our focus is the development of eco-friendly technologies with high energy efficiency and lower emissions for dynamic performance and a unique driving experience.

 
Key Persons Role    
  • Dipl. -Ing. Nigel Foxhall
 Coordination & Key Researcher    
  • Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Stefan Leiber
 Key Researcher    
  • Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Walter Hinterberger
 Key Researcher    
  • Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Christian Reisenberger
 Key Researcher    
 

Continental Emitec GmbH

  

Continental-Emitec is one of the biggest manufacturers of metal catalyst carriers in the world. Emitec’s vision of “cars that clean the environment” is supported by international environmental legislation. The future requires mobility, sustainability and prosperity backed by environmental protection. The importance of environmental protection is growing, even in developing countries. The necessity to limit the emission of harmful chemicals is leading to a growing demand for effective, modern catalytic converters. Metallic converter carriers will be the first choice for many new applications. This particularly applies to the fast developing market for two and three-wheelers in countries striving for progress. For industrial countries, this means the chance and commitment to supply effective environmental technology at affordable prices.

Key Persons Role    
  • Dr. Francois Jayat
 Coordination & Key Researcher    
 

Heraeus Precious Metals GmbH & Co KG

  

Heraeus has over 150 years of experience in the technical manufacture of precious metal products. Heraeus’ first precious metal catalyst, finely woven platinum gauzes for the oxidation of ammonia, was produced in Hanau back in 1914. Nowadays the product range starts at standard chemical catalysts, covers production ready homogeneous catalysts and goes on to specially developed customer specific supported catalysts and emissions catalysts for diverse applications, such as the purification of exhaust gases from combustion engines and industrial processes.

In the field of environmental catalysts we focus on the emission reduction of small engines like chain saws, spark ignited engines used in motorcycles, quads and cars, commercial vehicles like construction machinery and in special applications like coffee roasters and kitchen ovens via catalyst.

Key Persons Role    
  • Dr. Marcus Bonifer
 Coordination & Key Researcher    
  • Dr. Santiago Casu
 Key Researcher    
 

OMV Refining and Marketing GmbH

  

OMV is producing and marketing oil & gas, innovative energy and high-end petrochemical solutions – in a responsible way. With Group sales of EUR 19 bn and a workforce of around 22,500 employees in 2016, OMV Aktiengesellschaft is one of Austria’s largest listed industrial companies. In Upstream, OMV has a strong base in Romania and Austria and a balanced

international portfolio. 2016 daily production stood at approximately 311,000 boe/d. In Downstream, OMV has an annual refining capacity of 17.8 mn tonnes and more than 2,000 filling stations in ten countries as of June 2017. The core objective of OMV Refining & Marketing GmbH is to develop high quality refinery products and innovative and economic solutions for future energy carrier. OMV operates a gas pipeline network in Austria and gas storage facilities in Austria and Germany. In 2016, gas sales volumes amounted to 109 TWh.

 
Key Persons Role    
  • Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Thomas Uitz
 Coordination & Key Researcher    
  • Dipl.-Ing. Nikolai Schubert
 Key Researcher    
  • Dr. Georg Lenk
 Key Researcher    
  • Dr. Maximilian Staudacher
 Key Researcher    
 

Prüfrex Innovative Power Products GmbH

  

PRUFREX is an expert in control intelligence for Small Engines, electric motors, burners and other electronically controlled applications. In 1988 we were the first company to achieve digital control of the ignition spark. Since then we have been driven by the question of how to improve our customers’ products through the control and regulation of sensor and actuator-driven signal processes. As the “brain” of the engine or device we are able to realize powerful ideas and electronics solutions for customer applications – enabling greater performance capability, lower emissions and greater user comfort. PRUFREX has about 200 employees in Germany and the USA.

Key Persons Role    
  • Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Sebastian Hook
 Coordination    
  • Dipl.-Ing. Marius Albert
 Key Researcher    
  • Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Frühwald
 Key Researcher    
  • Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Jochen Heubeck
 Key Researcher    
  • Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Marek Lajda
 Key Researcher    
 

Andreas Stihl AG & CO, Kg

  

Since the company was founded in 1926 by Andreas Stihl, the “father of the chain saw,” STIHL has grown into an international manufacturer of chain saws and power tools. Today, STIHL has production plants in Germany as well as in the United States, Brazil, Switzerland, Austria, China and Philippines. The executive, advisory and supervisory boards and the engineering center are located at the German founding company, ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, in Waiblingen near Stuttgart.

The STIHL Group develops, manufactures and sells handheld gasoline-powered, electric and cordless power tools for the forestry industry, landscape maintenance and the construction industry. There are well over 1,500 STIHL patents and registered designs, most of which have been incorporated in series production.

In addition to chain saws, the extensive line of products includes brush cutters, hedge trimmers, blowers, sprayers, pressure washers, cut-off machines and earth augers, as well as protective equipment and accessories. The product portfolio is complemented by the VIKING range of garden equipment, such as lawn mowers and shredders.

Key Persons Role    
  • Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Markus Keller
 Coordination & Key Researcher    
  • Dr. Martin Arenz
 Coordination & Key Researcher    
  • Dr. Holger Lochmann
 Key Researcher    
  • Dipl.-Ing. Michael Raffenberg
 Key Researcher    
  • Dr. Rene Schwerin
 Key Researcher    
  • Dipl.-Ing. Isgard Sabelberg
 Key Researcher    
  • Dipl.-Ing. Rudolf Wagner
 Key Researcher     
 

Tsetinis Consulting

  

Tsetinis Consulting is one of the leading management consultancy, with two main sectors: management consulting and product cost optimization. In management consulting the focus is undeniably on Business Process Optimization (BPO) across departments, and the optimization of operational performance. Product cost optimization is an essential field of competence. In this area, it is important to us to optimize value engineering along the entire value-added chain. By implementing the specific methods, we have developed, companies’ competitiveness can be significantly and sustainably strengthened.

Key Persons Role    
  • Ing. Andreas Tsetinis
 Coordination & Key Researcher    
  • Dipl.-Ing. Harald Becker
 Key Researcher    
  • Sasan Hashemi
 Key Researcher