Heidelberg Technology & Innovation

A team of highly specialised engineers with extensive turbocharger development experience, driven by a shared commitment to innovation, precision, and excellence. ​

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Who We Are

After the operational closure of IHI Charging Systems International—a leading turbocharger manufacturer—the team came together to further advance its passion for innovation and excellence.​​

For over 15 years, the HDTI partners have contributed to the development of top-quality, high-performance turbocharging solutions for some of the most prestigious automotive brands in the European market, including AUDI, Mercedes, BMW, Lamborghini, Maserati, Porsche, and Ferrari.​

Driven by a commitment to engineering excellence, HDTI leverages its expertise to help you design and develop superior products. Our capabilities span the entire product lifecycle, from concept development and design to engineering, simulation, optimisation, testing, and inspection.​

Our Solutions

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Hydrogen Technology

Value-Optimized BoP Components for your Fuel Cell. With deep expertise in turbomachinery, electric drives, and fuel‑cell BoP integration, we help you achieve maximum efficiency, robustness, and cost‑effective scalability.

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Industrial Heating

HDTI is developing a novel turbo-compressor for High-Temperature Heat Pumps (HTHPs) for the decarbonisation of industrial heat. We focus on CAPEX-optimal, plug-and-play HTHP solutions operating on the Reverse Brayton Cycle (RBC) using air as the working fluid.

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High Performance Turbocharging

With deep expertise in turbomachinery for challenging applications, we deliver high-performance designs tailored to demanding operational environments and emerging propulsion technologies. 

Our Approach

Conceptualise

We help you define clear targets and explore innovative concepts through a structured, strategic approach. Using advanced 1D system simulation and optimization, we ensure every idea is grounded in performance and feasibility.

Design

We focus on delivering designs that blend functionality, manufacturability, and technical excellence. Strong emphasis is given on Design-to-Cost and Design-to-Manufacturing.

Simulate

We perform detailed structural, thermal, and fluid simulations to predict real-world behaviour with confidence. From rotordynamics to CFD and digital twins, our analyses support smarter decisions early in the development cycle.​

Validate

We provide comprehensive test planning, facility design, and hands-on execution support to verify system performance. With cutting-edge sensor technology and NVH expertise, we ensure that your solution meets every requirement in real operation.

How We Work

Structured Approach: transparent & systematic processes, enhancing reliability & traceability​ ​

Quality Assurance: integrated verification & validation, ensuring top‑quality results

Risk Mitigation: early identification of issues, saving time & resources​

Customer Satisfaction: customer expectations exceeded – on time and on budget

Our Team

Each team member brings specialized expertise in their respective fields, allowing us to offer tailored solutions. Combined, our skills enable us to handle complete development projects seamlessly. Leveraging our extensive experience & industry network, we connect with top-tier designers, testing specialists, inspection professionals, and material experts—integrating all services to deliver comprehensive, high-quality solutions.​

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Georgios Iosifidis
R&D-Expert and Business Development

R&D, conventional & electrified charging systems, ICEs & FCs, turbomachines, thermodynamics​

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Roberto Desantis
Simulation Structural Mechanics and Vibrations

Structural analysis & design, FEA simulation & optimisation, lifetime analysis, failure analysis​

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Sebastian Kunze
Testing and Validation

Testing expert, application engineering, turbocharger performance, NVH, Shaft motion, validation testing, data postprocessing

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Martin
Rode
Systems Engineering and Simulation

System engineering, performance, e-assisted turbomachines, fuel cell, thermodynamics, 1d / 3d CFD​

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Contact Information

Email

contact@hd-ti.de

Address

Grünewaldstraße 12, 69126 Heidelberg, Germany

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