PMW Expo 2025: Technical Workshops Cater to Motorsport Professionals
Cologne, Germany – The upcoming PMW Expo, scheduled for November 12-13, 2025, in Cologne, is set to host a series of specialized technical workshops aimed at enhancing the skills of motorsport engineers and technicians. Spaces are still available for the workshops, which promise high-level insights from industry veterans.
Three distinct four-hour sessions will take place over the two days:
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Simulation and Transient Handling Analysis in Motorsport
- Date & Time: November 12, 09:00–13:00
- Instructors: Javier Bermejo (former Performance Engineer at Sauber F1) and Alex Burg (Director at Racetrack Dynamics).
- Overview: This workshop focuses on modern simulation methods in elite motorsport, merging theoretical frameworks with practical applications in Formula 1 environments. Participants will gain insights that are immediately applicable to their teams.
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Design of Spring Rates for Race Cars
- Date & Time: November 12, 13:00–17:00
- Instructor: Ton Serné (experienced mechanical engineer and vehicle dynamics educator).
- Overview: This session covers the fundamentals of spring rate design, including coil spring calculations, pre-load effects, and frequency analysis. It promises a hands-on approach to the practicalities of race car geometry.
- Tyre Modelling and Simulation for Performance Prediction and Optimisation
- Date & Time: November 13, 09:00–13:00
- Instructor: Professor George Mavros (leading expert in tyre-road interaction research).
- Overview: Participants will explore predictive modelling of tyre behaviour, with discussions of thermal effects, friction dynamics, and advanced tools such as machine learning applications in tyre performance.
Registration Information
Each workshop has limited availability, and interested parties are encouraged to pre-register to secure their spots. More details can be found on the official PMW Expo website.
These workshops not only highlight advancements in motorsport technology but also provide essential, immediately applicable knowledge to professionals in the field.
