TechWorks TV aims to stimulate discussion and debate on topics that industry leaders are passionate about.

In this Episode

Ian Constance (CEO of APC) talks about the APC’s response to achieving Net Zero, and Dr Stephen Lambert (Head of Electrification at McLaren Applied) tells us what McLaren Applied are doing to develop new products to reach that objective. Our hosts talk about how supporting innovation & technology will make electric vehicles more cost effective & perform better to make them more accessible to a broader market.

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What is TechWorks TV?

TechWorks releases a new series of programs that hosts interviews with industry leaders as they discuss the emerging trends and challenges within the Deep Tech Industry. Covering topics such as the Semiconductor Shortage, Autonomous Vehicles, Cyber Security and more.

The Deep Tech industry is a world that is constantly evolving and innovating, however, in recent times it has been forced to adapt and overcome challenges, particularly due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. TechWorks continuously work closely with its members and the wider community and are in a strong position to discuss the opportunities and challenges faced by industry.

TechWorks TV aims to stimulate discussion and debate on topics that industry leaders are passionate about. Episode 1 welcomes TechWorks Chairman, Sir Hossein Yassaie, SEMI Europe President, Laith Altimime and IC Resources Founder, Neil Dickins. The guests provide their views on the COVID-19 Pandemic and BREXIT from a UK and European perspective and how we can continue to work together going forward.

Alan Banks, TechWorks CEO had this to say on TechWorks TV: “We believe TechWorks TV is a unique opportunity to capture the views and opinions of elite industry leaders. Each episode will stimulate debate, with guests offering their view on the key issues within industry. Our prime focus at TechWorks is to collaborate and innovate and we welcome industry leaders to reach out and participate in upcoming episodes.”

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Our Speakers

Ian Constance
 

Ian is a senior motor industry executive with global experience across Asia, Europe and the USA leading the development of automotive products for Ford, including integration programmes with Mazda and Volvo.
A graduate master engineer with powertrain and advanced propulsion experience working in Germany and the UK, Ian has worked with joint venture partners in Asia to develop new products, achieving significant sales growth, leading to global responsibility for the development of new products.

Dr Stephen Lambert

Dr Stephen Lambert received his Doctorate from the University of Warwick by looking at the applicability of hybrid and electric drivetrains in motorsport. Following this he worked at Lotus Engineering, developing hybrid and electric demonstrator vehicles for a number of OEMs. Through this role, he found himself working closely with battery manufacturers as a key partner for these projects. He has since worked in various roles around developing battery technology in areas such as Formula 1 and high performance road cars. He is now responsible for the electrification strategy for automotive customers with McLaren Applied technologies, where he is helping deliver advantage by empowering customer to introduce and protect new vehicle concepts and technologies and to drive differentiation in the market.

Episode 1

Neil Dickins, Founder IC Resources, is joined by TechWorks Chairman, Sir Hossein Yassaie and SEMI Europe President, Laith Altimime.

Episode 2

TechWorks CEO, Alan Banks is joined by Darren Capes, ITS Policy Lead, Department for Transport and Mike Hawes, Chief Executive, SMMT.