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Conference explores future technologies

GERMANY: Bitzer’s new headquarters  in Sindelfingen will be the venue for the sixth Art of Compression conference next month.

Renowned speakers from science and our industry, including Dr Reinhard Radermacher of the University of Maryland and Prof Dr-Ing Reiner Kriesten of Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, will give presentations on the topic “Our Responsibilities – Sustainability, Energy and Resource Efficiency”.

The event which is hosted by the Schaufler Foundation, the Technical University of Dresden and the Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, will cover such topics as future developments in heat pump, air conditioning and compressor technology, cybersecurity and future compressor-bearing technologies. 

The event takes place on March 25. Registration is possible until 4 March 2020. Further information and to book here.

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