Dr. Christoph Teetz

Dr. Christoph Teetz, Head of Research & Technology Development at Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG, Rosenheim, spoke on the topic "Influence of external factors on technology development and future business models".

Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG, based in Friedrichshafen, Germany, is a specialist for large engines, propulsion systems and decentralized energy systems and formerly operated under the name Tognum AG. The core company is MTU Friedrichshafen with its regional companies MTU America in Novi, Michigan, USA, and MTU Asia in Singapore. Under the MTU brand, Rolls-Royce Power Systems sells high-speed large engines and propulsion systems for ships, heavy land and rail vehicles, military vehicles and the oil and gas industry. The product portfolio of decentralized energy systems under the MTU Onsite Energy brand includes diesel gensets for emergency power, base load and peak load as well as combined heat and power plants based on gas engines and/or gas turbines. The Norwegian subsidiary Bergen Engines manufactures medium-speed diesel and gas engines for ships and power plants. The product portfolio also includes injection systems from L'Orange. Power Systems employs around 11,000 people.

Dr. Christoph Teetz is Head of Research & Development at Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG. Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG operated under the name Tognum AG until the beginning of January 2014. Born in 1954, Teetz studied mechanical engineering at the Technical University of Hanover and graduated with a doctorate in engineering. After completing his doctorate, Teetz began his career at MTU Friedrichshafen and progressed from design engineer through various management positions to Head of Research and Technology Development. In addition to honorary activities as President of CIMA (The International Council on Combustion Engines), Teetz has appeared in various publications and lectures.

Status: Beginning of 2016