What would you say to someone considering using Digital Displacement pumps within their technology/machinery?
I would ask them to take this seriously, it’s not a gimmick. When you think back a few decades, people were suspicious of the electronics appearing in their cars which I’m sure people thought was unreliable, unnecessary and overcomplicated. But these days it’s impossible to buy a new car without all the features that electronics have unlocked. This is the same step for hydraulics. In 10 years, or even less, this technology will be everywhere – do you want to miss out?
What stream/focus of engineering do you see yourself being involved with in the future?
Despite working mainly with electronics after university, I still enjoy working across multiple disciplines. I like to try and see the whole picture when it comes to my work – how my contribution affects the whole system, rather than just focussing inwards on my corner. I also really like the people aspect of engineering; it’s extremely satisfying to work as a team to solve problems in an elegant way. So, in the future I’d like to see myself leading a small interdisciplinary team and bringing both elements together.