Dr Christof Weber, head of product validation at Daimler Truck, Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Bharat Benz Trucks in India, participated in the ‘Combining virtual environments with real-world testing’ panel discussion at Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2026.
In this exclusive interview from the exhibition show floor, he discusses how testing and validation is evolving, the virtual vs physical testing debate, and how important Automotive Testing Expo is for meeting people and driving development.
“It is important for seeing the hardware and software products, but also for exchanging ideas with other specialists, who come together to create new ideas,” he said. “It is always a pleasure to see what is new, and how you can push and shape the future of transportation.”
Automotive Testing Expo, part of Vehicle Tech Week, concludes today, Thursday, June 25.
Click here to register for your free pass to Vehicle Tech Week Europe 2026.
