About the author
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Dr. Michael Op de Hipt
• Many years of management experience in the machine industry in the management and as head of R&D, head of technology
• Various assignments abroad in Asia and America in the areas of technology transfer, cooperations and joint ventures
• Mandates as member of the board of directors and scientific advisory board in various companies in the machine tool industry