Foreword: 9th International Conference on Through-life Engineering Service

Abstract

Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the TESConf 2020 International Scientific Committee and Organizing Committee, it is our great pleasure for us to welcome you to the 9th International Conference on Through-life Engineering Services (TES) hosted by Cranfield University. This seasoned conference has served as a meeting point for the academic and industrial communities to address current and future industrial challenges in TES. This meeting welcomes contributions about the state-of-the-art technologies and the implementation of advances in the sustainable and economic management of high-value assets across their life cycle from design through to manufacturing, in-use and disposal. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted almost every aspect of our lives and the conference has migrated to a new digital platform. You will still find similar layout in terms of virtual rooms and sessions, which you will be able to access through dedicated links. This is a new environment that we hope to make the most of in a very successful event. This edition of the conference includes eight academic sessions, which cover the latest advances in TES. The sessions have been designed to enhance understanding in how to connect different phases of the asset life cycle. This will cover challenges, such as design for service, evaluating the impact of degradation, and understanding the sustainability implications of TES. Additionally, attendees will enjoy five keynotes from academics and industrialists representing different sectors. We are also planning six industrial workshops that offer interactive sessions in a range of topics ranging from skills requirements, to technical solutions. We hope you enjoy our digital platform and wish you have a successful conference.