Edgar Hepp

Edgar has been with Exaddon since its inception, bringing it from business unit of Cytosurge to a fully-fledged company in 2019. He is particularly interested in combining market needs with technical solutions, interacting with people and inspiring them to create new ideas. Edgar has previously held positions such as product manager, team leader, and business development manager in organizations with global footprints. The tremendous commercial potential and the entrepreneurial adventure of micro3D metal printing have fascinated him from the very beginning. 

Edgar holds an MBE (Master Business & Engineering) from Steinbeis-Hochschule Berlin.

He likes sailing and kite surfing in summertime, and skiing in winter.

Dr. Wabe Koelmans

Wabe’s passions to understand how things work and connect to people have made him a technology team builder. As CTO he sets the technical direction of our company and heads the R&D team. Wabe has held several R&D positions in organizations ranging from a high-tech startup to a world leading corporation. He has a multidisciplinary expertise in micro- and nanotechnology. Now he puts his passion and experience to good use being responsible for our micromanufacturing technology. 

Wabe holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Twente.

In his free time Wabe enjoys sports, many outdoor activities, and is active in the church.

Daniel Bijl

Daniel applies his 20+ years of business development and technology innovation in semiconductor and hard disk metrology to advance Exaddon’s reach into new markets and to develop new partnerships. A long-time collaborator and supporter of Exaddon, Daniel is the founder and former CEO of SmartTip B.V., developer of innovative MEMS-based probes and metrology solutions (sold to Bruker Nano in 2020).

He holds MSc degrees from the University of Twente in Electrotechnical Engineering and Technology Design.

Whenever his professional schedule allows, he is a fervent choir singer, car mechanic, truck driver, and hobby pilot.

Dr. Pascal Behr

Pascal was a member of the original ETH Zürich team which conceived #FluidFM back in 2009, the technology which eventually gave rise to Exaddon micro3D printing. Pascal went on to commercialize this technology by founding Cytosurge, where he was CEO for 12 years. He uses this invaluable experience and expertise to guide Exaddon in his position as a member of the board. 

When away from work, Pascal enjoys spending time at the Rhine river - in summer and in winter. He loves scuba diving and has a passion for the latest tech gadgets. Pascal holds a doctoral degree from ETH Zurich.

Dr. Patrik Schürch 

Patrik obtained his PhD degree in Materials Science from EPFL, Lausanne. During this PhD at EMPA in Thun, he focused on template-assisted electrodeposition and 3D electrodeposition simulation. Patrik's knowledge of electrochemistry is key to the further innovation and improvement of Exaddon's micro3D printing.

In his spare time, Patrik enjoys skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and floorball. If he can't be found doing sports, he’s playing board games and enjoys cooking.

Dr. Francesco Colangelo

Francesco earned his PhD at Scuola Normale Superiore in Pisa, followed by postdoctoral work at the Quantum Photonic Group at ETH Zurich. At Exaddon he leverages his broad knowledge and experience in physics and nanotechnology to optimize and scale the 3D printing process.

In his spare time, Francesco enjoys hiking with friends and outdoor activities. He is fascinated by neuroscience discussions and he can be also found composing electronic music.

Matthieu Proffit

Matthieu obtained his two MScs in mechanical engineering and physics from the INSA of Lyon and Trinity College, Dublin. He seeks to understand complex systems that require a multidisciplinary approach, and leverages his knowledge in physics and mechanics to further improve the reliability of Exaddon's 3D printing process. 

When not at work, Matthieu is either playing piano, racing a triathlon, or training for the next one!

Riccardo Conte 

Riccardo obtained his MSc in robotics engineering at University of Twente and proceeded to cover research and development roles for multinational companies as well as startups. Riccardo is passionate about understanding and building complex systems, and channels his creativity and analytical skills to develop Exaddon’s technology.

In his free time Riccardo enjoys skiing, basketball, and building robots. On the calmer days he enjoys sharing food with friends.

Dr. Thomas Lincke 

Thomas obtained his PhD in Software Engineering from ETH Zurich, Switzerland. He has work experience as a senior software developer in both the semiconductor and financial industries. His goal is to optimize the print algorithms and to give Exaddon customers the best possible control over the print process.

In his spare time he builds robots, tinkers with 3D printers, and likes to solve both new and ancient puzzles.

Atanas Bajraktarov

Atanas is a passionate software engineer who is responsible for many aspects of software development and maintenance within Exaddon.
He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in computer technologies and engineering at the Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Macedonia. Atanas was attracted to Exaddon by the opportunity to work on new, innovative technologies in a field with great potential.

Outside of work, Atanas enjoys hiking and mountain biking.

Edward White 

With a background in linguistics and copywriting, Edward is passionate about delivering crafted messages to target audiences. His focus spans  written and visual content production, lead generation, and digital marketing. He holds a degree in Linguistics from the University of York, UK, and studied New Media Design and Web Development  at BCIT in Vancouver, Canada.

Edward spends his free time mountain biking and skiing, and greatly enjoys cooking. 

Claudia Schumacher 

As Exaddon's accountant, Claudia is responsible for all of our bookkeeping, processing all supplier and sales invoices as well as salaries. Her extensive accountancy experience means she always has the right answer to any questions.

In her spare time, Claudia is a passionate gardener and is fascinated by nature. Cooking and enjoying good food play another important role in her life.