Stations
Competencies

About me

Learn more about me, my experiences and successes. See how diverse I can support you and take with you things worth knowing and reflections on current topics.

My Philosphy

People - the most valuable asset of a company
Motivation and enthusiasm are the strongest drivers of performance
Competence, experience and creativity are key to innovation
Customers - the most important focus
Long-term success only results from customer benefits
Listening and understanding are the prerequisites for tailor-made solutions
Technology - the passion
Getting to the bottom of things and questioning the status quo
Combining the art of engineering with entrepreneurial vision
Porträt von Dr. Eberhard Pantow

Stations and achievements in the area of research & development

Creating Knowledge
  • Student of aerospace engineering at the University of Stuttgart
  • Research associate at the German Aerospace Center
  • Visiting scholar at the University of California at Berkeley
  • Doctorate at the Technical University of Munich

 

Transfering Knowledge
  • Energy consultant for builders on behalf of the state of Baden-Württemberg
  • Lecturer for vehicle testing in engine cooling at the University of Munich
  • Lecturer for engine cooling at Esslingen University
  • Responsibility for the technical content of numerous trade fairs (IAA)
  • Over 50 publications in journals and books
Deep Dive and Understanding
  • Method for cost-benefit optimization of a new cooler generation
  • Proof of the CO2 reduction potential of various thermal management systems
  • Lead customer and partner for CAE method development
  • Damage mechanisms and models
  • Numerous inventions and 68 granted patents
Resurfacing and Implementation
  • Establishment of system development as the mainstay of product strategy and customer loyalty
  • Technology leadership across the entire portfolio and market leadership in the commercial vehicle sector
  • New development of a waste heat utilization system and its components
  • Creation of a global project management organization
Manager with an entrepreneurial eye

Mahle:

  • Engine cooling pre-development: project manager, head of systems and modules, director pre-development
  • Engine-resistant heat exchangers: global director of development
  • Project management: Director of PM in the Thermal Management business unit, global

Valeo:

  • Thermal Front End (Valeo): Head of Development Northern Europe
Entrepreneur

Pantow Consulting (since 2020):

  • Founder and independent consultant

Customers

  • from different stages of the value chain
  • from different regions of the world

Topics

  • E-mobility product strategy
  • Product development of heat exchangers
  • Fuel cell cooling concept development
  • Supplier development
  • Thermal management system design and development

Areas of competence of my consulting

My areas of expertise are based on many years of experience in vehicle thermal management, from pre-development through development for mass production, to project management. Take advantage of this expertise.
Thermal Management Systems
Thermal Management Components
Reliability Engineering
R&D Methodology
Innovation Management
Communication

Thermal Management Systems

Understanding the system requirements of different types of propulsion from internal combustion engines to battery electric vehicles to fuel cells.
System architecture requirements
System design and optimization
Component requirements
System development as a pillar of the product strategy
Thermomanagement Systeme von Pantow Consulting

Thermal Management Components

Detailed knowledge from own experience as development engineer as well as development manager for all components in the thermal management system.
Heat exchangers
Fan and fan drives
Thermostats and valves
Thermomanagement von Pantow Consulting

Reliability Engineering

Ensuring product reliability in the field is critical to profitable business.
Derivation of mission profiles
Derivation of test specifications
Linking simulation and testing
Lifetime predictions
Reliability Engineering von Pantow Consulting

R&D Methodology

Reach your goals with the right structured methodology.
Product Development Process
Project management
Maturity managemen
Problem solving according to 8D
F&E Methodik von Pantow Consulting

Product Strategy / Innovation Management

Targeted identification of new products
Driver / trend analysis
Strategic fields of action
Idea generation
Idea evaluation, technical and commercial
Concept release criteria
Competition analysis
Innovationsmanagement von Pantow Consulting

Communication

Clear presentation of complex technical issues
Communication with customers and suppliers
Training
Technical publications
Technology presentations at trade fairs
Kommunikation mit Kunden und Lieferanten von Pantow Consulting

Worth Knowing

What concerns a thermal manager?
Here you can read my thoughts on current topics at irregular intervals.

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