Daniel Seiler, the former managing director of IDS, has been appointed CEO of Automation Technology.<\/p>\n
He takes over from co-founder Michael Wandelt, who steps down after 24 years in role. Wandelt remains at the company and will be responsible for infrared product management.<\/p>\n
Seiler will lead the Bad Oldesloe-based firm alongside CTO and founder, Dr-Ing Andr Kasper.<\/p>\n
Seiler commented: AT's products have enormous growth potential and I am very excited to push further development together with AT's dedicated team. I am particularly fascinated by the fact that our 3D sensors and infrared cameras are used in almost every industry and that we have developed very exciting applications.<\/p>\n
Seiler studied electrical engineering with a focus on communications engineering in Darmstadt, and later completed an executive MBA in Frankfurt. He has been working in the image processing industry for many years.<\/p>\n
Starting as an application engineer at IDS Imaging Development Systems in 2005, Seiler led the US site in Boston and was then promoted to managing director.<\/p>\n
After leaving IDS, he spent two years as CEO at the laser technology start-up Cycle, while at the same time supporting AT as a member of the advisory board.<\/p>\n
Wandelt said it was a logical step for Seiler to take over from him as CEO. Wandelt commented: Through his business development in the US, he brings exactly the expertise that we need for our expansion plans.<\/p>\n
The management team aims to strengthen Automation Technology and expand its product portfolio. It plans to launch its C6 3D camera series in the summer.<\/p>\n
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