Future Propulsion Conference 2026
February 25 - 26 2026
The FPC Future Conference & Exhibition connects professionals across the fresh produce supply chain to explore innovation, technology, and sustainability. Discover cutting-edge solutions, meet industry leaders, and gain insights driving the future of fresh produce.

Presentations and Panels
Join industry experts as they share breakthrough insights and real-world solutions shaping the future of autonomous and off-highway machinery. Don’t miss the chance to learn, connect, and be inspired by the minds driving innovation in automation, AI, and intelligent vehicle technologies.

Market Development Director
Timo Roesch
From HIL to Power-HIL: Accelerating Motor Controller Development for Next-Generation Propulsion Systems
Session 1 – Electrical Machines
Date & Hour : Wednesday 25th February 2026 from 10:30-12:00 AM
Conference Room : TBD
Abstract :
This presentation explores the latest innovations in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing for motor controllers, demonstrating how advanced real-time simulation enables scalable, high-fidelity validation of multi-phase (+3) and multi-motor configurations that are difficult to address with traditional test methods. The discussion then extends seamlessly from conventional signal-level HIL to Power-HIL, where real-time motor emulation replaces physical machines. Motor emulation enables safe, repeatable testing of inverters and control algorithms across the full operating envelope, including extreme and fault conditions. Typical motor emulation test set-ups are presented, highlighting the integration of real-time models, power interfaces, and control hardware. Finally, the presentation addresses the validation of emerging X-in-1 electric drive ECUs, integrating inverters, onboard chargers, DC/DC converters, and power distribution units into a single device. It is shown how combining HIL and Power-HIL approaches significantly increases test coverage early in the development cycle, resulting in faster development, lower costs, and higher product quality.
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Market Development Director Power Electronic Systems
Timo Roesch
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