Steven Thielemans is R&D Manager Technology at Vandewiele nv. He is responsible for introducing new technologies in the carpet weaving machines and tufting machines developed and produced by Vandewiele. In this role he manages the mechatronics and software teams in Vandewiele and sets up collaboration with academic and research partners in Flanders. Steven has a background in control theory and electrical energy and holds a PhD in electrical energy from Ghent University.