VDI Lecture: The Commercial Vehicle Braking System in Transition

The presentation examines the technological shift from electro-pneumatic to electro-mechanical braking systems (EMBS). The focus is, in particular, on safety architectures, redundancy concepts, and cost and system implications. Furthermore, the presentation examines the impact of electrification and automation on the implementation of safety-critical vehicle architectures and analyses regional factors influencing future mobility solutions.

The lecture series is open to all students, university staff and external guests who are interested in current developments in technology and engineering.

Students benefit from the expertise of an experienced industry professional and can have their participation recorded on their final certificate as an ‘elective module’, as well as earn ECTS credits.

Speaker: Dr Sven Krüger, Product Owner for Innovation, Knorr-Bremse

Date: Tuesday, 17 November 2026 at 5.30 pm

Venue: Hybrid at HM, Lothstraße 64, Room R 1.049 and via Zoom

Team leader: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Amft