Ravi K Sikhwal has joined CTM as an RA. Prior to joining us, he has studied for a PhD on a work entitled “Innovation Toolkit for Multi-level Optimisation of Open Platform Architecture Products” at Imperial College London. He will be working with Dr Letizia Mortara on a project aims to derive a tool to help manufacturers decide under which circumstances investing in the Internet of Things platforms for mass customisation of products will be more suitable. The project is sponsored by the pitch-in Network (www.pitch-in.ac.uk), and will soon appear on their website. The project will also be supported by STIM, with Arçelik’s special contribution.’