Prof Leo Lorenz received the Ernst Blickle Award
Friday, May 8th Prof.- Dr. Leo Lorenz received the Ernst Blickle Award for his lifetime contributions to Power Electronics and his continuing contribution to foster leading edge communications around the world.
Rainer Blickle, the grandson of the founder of SEW Eurodrive and Chairman of the Blickle foundation, made the award during a ceremony in the Castle of Bruchsal. The foundation was started by Edeltraut Blickle in 1986 in memory of her husband’s lifetime work. In addition to Dr. Lorenz, eighteen students received awards for their excellent work during their diploma studies. The award ceremony was complimented by speakers that providing good practical advice to the students.
About SEW Eurodrive
The SEW-EURODRIVE group, established in 1931, is a global designer, developer and manufacturer of mechanical power transmission systems and motor control electronics, headquartered in Bruchsal, Germany. Its broad spectrum of integrated solutions includes geared motors and gear units, high torque industrial gear units, high-efficiency motors, electronic frequency inverters and servo drive systems, decentralised drive systems, plus engineered solutions and after-sales technical support/training. The Australian division of SEW-EURODRIVE, established in 1982, is headquartered in Melbourne (three plants totalling 18,000 square metres) and is supported by a network of offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Mackay, Townsville, Adelaide and Perth. A comprehensive service and technical support centre is located in Melbourne, and complemented by production, service and assembly facilities in all mainland states. The company’s customer base includes large-scale corporations and smaller entrepreneurial enterprises across Australia.
