Carl Emmerechts
As a Principal Engineer at the Product Development Hub of Sirris, I bring more than 30 years of experience in industrial projects and applied research. I help companies optimise products and materials to meet demanding industry requirements, particularly in the design and development of light, micro and smart products. My expertise lies in design optimisation for manufacturing processes, with the goal of improving product durability and efficiency throughout the entire product life cycle.
Working on a product with demanding mechanical, thermal or environmental constraints? Let’s connect.
Expertise
- Mechanical Design for Light, Micro & Smart Products
- CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) & Structural Analysis
- Thermal Management
- Thermoplastics and Composite Materials
- Injection Moulding Processes
- Recycling of Plastics and Optimisation for Sustainable Use
- Energy Efficiency and Material Selection
- Industrial prototype design
- CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) Simulations
- Printed Electronics and In-Mold Structural electronics
Work experience
I’ve been working at Sirris for over 30 years, in a variety of roles supporting industrial innovation. I have a strong background in mechanical engineering, with experience in the aerospace, medical device and automotive industries.
Studies
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineer - Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain)