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Christian Kober joined the Chair of Production Operations Management at ETH Zürich, where he serves as Co-Director of the ETH-HSG Manufacturing Alliance. His work focuses on the development and implementation of Digital Twins in manufacturing, emphasizing the bridge between conceptual advances and industrial applications. Christian has been involved in various significant research collaborations, including as a Visiting Scholar at the Centre for Digital Value Institute Manufacturing at the University of Cambridge. He has also served as a Research Associate at Helmut Schmidt University in Hamburg and worked with Airbus’s Composite Technology Center in Stade, Germany. His research interests include Digital Twin Modeling & Implementation, Digital Transformation, Industry 4.0, and Smart Manufacturing. Christian has presented his findings at international conferences and has published in leading academic journals such as the International Journal of Production Research and Computers in Industry.
ETH-HSG Manufacturing Alliance • ETH Zürich, Switzerland
Leading the ETH-side activities within the alliance, collaborating with industry and academic partners.
Helmut Schmidt University • Hamburg, Germany
Engaged in research on Intelligent Lightweight Production funded by the European Union.
Airbus Composite Technology Center • Stade, Germany
Focused on the project for efficient Digital Twin implementation.
Airbus • Germany, United Kingdom, France, Spain, USA, China
Implemented product process modifications across various countries.
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