AUSTRALIA what their demands are and how we can enhance their value chain .”

One area of focus for the MANN + HUMMEL lab at the moment revolves around maintenance and filter replacement . Information and data farmed through IoT and displayed to customers through connected devices will be able to inform users when filters are likely to need replacing . Payen also revealed that the lab team is looking at smart solutions for the air filtration sector , where the company provides products for automotive and construction partners . In time the lab will become a showcasing facility for MANN + HUMMEL , demonstrating to existing and potential clients what the firm has to offer away from conventional filters and parts .

As the team expands , it will the base of expertise from which MANN + HUMMEL can draw upon . The company already has partnerships with universities in South East Asia , Germany and the USA , and will be interacting much more with disruptive start-ups and

French national , Nicolas Payen has 15 years of experience in both engineering

and marketing / commercial leadership roles . He started his career in the IT services industry as software engineer . His IoT journey started in 2008 as the co-founder of a corporate start-up for Schneider-Electric to develop a Smart Homes / Smart Grid solution . In 2013 , he moved to Hong-Kong to head the Smart Space Category for Asia Pacific . In March 2016 , he joined MANN + HUMMEL to support its digital transformation and lead its IoT initiative . He has a deep interest in social and technology innovation . He lived in France , Netherlands , Sweden , Hong-Kong , and Singapore .

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