Klaus-D. Meck is the Innovation Director for Core Technology & Simulation at John Crane

Mr. Meck has over 32 years of experience in sealing technology and rotating equipment. He is also a named inventor on patents related to mechanical seals, power transmission couplings, and condition monitoring. Mr Meck has been recently appointed as a Visiting Professor to the School of Mechanical, Aerospace & Civil Engineering at the University of Sheffield.

Eladio Hurtado Molina is a leading expert in wind turbine component reliability, currently serving as Lead Engineer for Blade Bearings at Vestas. After earning his PhD from the University of Sheffield in 2022, he successfully transitioned from small-scale wear research to validating components for the world’s largest multi-MW wind turbines. Today, he continues to bridge the gap between industry and academia by managing a strategic collaboration between Vestas and the University of Sheffield.