Exploring Integrated Chassis Systems: Interview with Kristof Polmans, Senior Vice President of Research & Advanced Engineering at thyssenkrupp Presta AG

Ahead of the Automotive Steering Systems Europe 2023 conference, Automotive IQ spoke with Kristof Polmans, the Senior Vice President of Research & Advanced Engineering at thyssenkrupp Presta AG, to discuss the seamless integration of chassis control systems. Kristof shares insights into the safety requirements and challenges associated with integrated chassis control systems, shedding light on the crucial aspects of redundancy, optimal design, degradation strategies, and industry-wide challenges. With his expertise, he explores the delicate balance between cost, complexity, and safety in these advanced systems, along with thyssenkrupp Presta AG’s pioneering contributions to the development of safety norms, modular research platforms, and innovative approaches to enhancing vehicle reliability and safety.