Dr.-Ing. Christoph Baum

Career development

  • Apr 2024 – present
    • Co-Founder, MANUGY GmbH, Cologne, Germany
      • Founding of a start-up for the enablement of next-gen battery cells with a focus on battery production
  • Apr 2017 – present
    • Senior Expert Battery Equipment, Fraunhofer-Institute for Production Technology IPT & Fraunhofer Research Institution for Battery Cell Production FFB, Aachen, Germany
  • Apr 2017 – Apr 2024
    • Manging Director, Fraunhofer-Institute for Production Technology IPT, Aachen, Germany
      • Leading research initiatives in production technology and automation
      • Securing and managing multi-million-dollar funding
    • Initial foundation of Fraunhofer Research Facility for Battery Cell Production FFB as department of Fraunhofer IPT
  • Feb 2019 – Jan 2024
    • Division Manager, “Digital Factory” Fraunhofer Research Institution for Battery Cell Production FFB, Aachen, Germany
  • Mar 2012 – present
    • Managing Director, polyscale innovations GmbH, Cologne, Germany
      • Overseeing R&D in high-precision polymer manufacturing
  • Jul 2016 – Jul 2017
    • Head of Department, “Precision machines” Fraunhofer-Institute for Production Technology IPT, Aachen, Germany
      • Led teams in ultra-precision manufacturing
  • Jul 2016 – Jul 2017
    • Managing Director, Research Association for Ultraprecision Technology e.V., Aachen, Germany
  • May 2013 – Jun 2016
    • Group Leader, “Ultra-precision technology and plastic replication” Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT, Aachen, Germany
  • Jan 2010 – Mar 2012
    • Group Leader, “Precision and special machines” Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT, Aachen, Germany
  • Mar 2008 – Jan 2010
    • Business Unit Manager, “Centre for Precision and Microtechnology” Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT, Aachen, Germany
  • Sep 2006 – Mar 2008
    • Project Manager and Research Associate, Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT, Aachen, Germany

Education

  • Aug 2005 – May 2006
    PhD Candidate(Dr.-Ing.), Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
  • Aug 2005 – May 2006
    Management Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Peking, China
  • Aug 1999 – Jul 2005
    Academic study Mechanical Engineering, RWTH-Aachen University, Aachen, Germany

Skills & Interests

  • Engineering
    A strong foundation in manufacturing processes, industrial automation, and precision engineering. Focused on optimizing production systems and implementing advanced technologies to enhance precision, efficiency, and scalability in complex industrial environments.
  • Entrepreneurship
    Extensive experience in economic strategy, business development, and entrepreneurship. Skilled in shaping innovation-driven business models, securing research and investment funding, and leading industrial ventures with a clear focus on market relevance and sustainable growth.
  • DeepTech/Innovation
    A passion for connecting advanced technologies with real-world applications. Committed to fostering innovation ecosystems and enabling the transfer of cutting-edge research into scalable, high-impact solutions within industrial production contexts.
  • Languages
    German, English, Spanish
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