Pieter supports companies by setting up and leading research and development projects in the domain of technical products and systems, where he mainly draws on his background and expertise in mechatronics. Tackling innovation challenges for companies is what drives him most, especially when there is a need for a plan and for involving the right expertise. He combines a broad interest in engineering with a strong focus on problem/solution fit and systems thinking.
Over the past ten years, he has been working on different topics within the Mechatronics team of Sirris, ranging from smart product development (Wat Slim, AddSmart) to intelligent machines ((Mechatronics 4.0) and energy efficiency of mechatronical products (EcoMechatronics).
Before joining Sirris, Pieter obtained a PhD in robotics for rehabilitation applications (2010) at Vrije Universiteit Brussel and his master’s degree in electromechanical engineering (2005) at the same university.
Publications
- How to create added value in your product with digital technology?
- AddSmart demonstrators clarify how to develop smart connected products
- Sirris shows you the way to smart connected products
- Working together on smart connected products with internal and external partners
- Is my smart connected product feasible?
- Looking for added value with smart connected
- Smart connected products require a well-founded vision and approach
- Haelvoet makes the care beds of the future smart and connected
- Making products smart and connected, also for SMEs
- Flanders Make Symposium focuses on the future of the manufacturing industry