The future of vehicle braking systems
FISITA has announced the winners of its global competition for students and young engineers to design the future of vehicle braking systems. Aimed at helping launch the careers of tomorrow’s automotive engineers the Daimler Student Innovation Competition inspired students from around the world to design a technical poster representing their vision of what brakes will look like in 2025.
Entries came from 16 countries, with 22 winners selected by leading experts from industry and academia. Winning concepts included electromagnetic brakes, brakes that 'think for themselves' and even gyroscopic wheels that use wind resistance to stop moving vehicles.
The winners were brought to FISITA’s annual EuroBrake event to exhibit their designs and share their ideas with thought-leaders and braking specialists. The winners were given a unique opportunity to connect and network with high level industry executives, culminating in the competition Grand Final, presented by FISITA CEO Chris Mason.
Three overall winners were selected from the finalists:
- Shino George, Politechnico di Torino, Italy, for the ‘Most Innovative Idea’;
- Arved Esser, Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany, for ‘Best Design’; and
- Marek Gebauer, Technical University of Ostrava, Czech Republic, for ‘Best Presentation’.
EuroBrake brings together engineers, manufacturers, academics and students every year and is acknowledged as the ‘must-attend’ event within the global braking technology community. This year was no different with big names from across the industry and beyond, including: Audi, Ford, Honda, Mercedes-Benz and BLOODHOUND.
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