Dr. Florian Schroeder

New product introduction projects covering development, implementation of internal/external manufacturing and global launch; annual project budget >3MCHF Global introduction of new abrasive insert portfolio, SDS-max chisel portfolio, SDS-max drill bits Local introduction of abrasive portfolios in North America, Middle East and Russia

Evaluation and optimization of process chains in a global manufacturing environment by means of process simulation and cost analysis. - manufacturing process for drill bit helices (3 patent applications) - manufacturing technology for performance nails (2 patent applications) - manufacturing method for diamond core bits (4 patent applications) - manufacturing method for diamond x-change modules (16 patent applications) - alloy design for corrosion resistant anchors (1 patent application in preparation)

FEM simulations of thread rolling processes (Deform), thread rolling experiments, tool development,

-laboratory work including tensile testing, micro hardness and electrical conduction measurements -defect analysis using SEM and EDX -process recovery calculation development -assisting in traning sessions

computer aided simulations (Forge), part designing (Catia), conducting experiments, co-organisation of conferences

metal cutting manufacturing methods, sand casting and low pressure casting, hot mill and extrusion press

Linear friction welding of aerospace materials

Metal Forming, Materials Testing, Bioceramics and Materials of Medical Technology