{"id":48954,"date":"2026-01-22T15:58:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:58:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesutronic.de\/?p=48954"},"modified":"2026-01-22T15:58:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:58:54","slug":"michael-baumgartner-takes-the-helm-of-research-and-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mesutronic.de\/en\/michael-baumgartner-takes-the-helm-of-research-and-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Continuity and Innovation: Michael Baumgartner takes the helm of Research and Development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1t5dnqg-5600ab1e8f178a0dc31259a803c81e59\">\n.avia-section.av-1t5dnqg-5600ab1e8f178a0dc31259a803c81e59{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/www.mesutronic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Willkommen-zum-neuen-Unternehmensblog-der-Mesutronic-GmbH-1920x733-1.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 100%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-1t5dnqg-5600ab1e8f178a0dc31259a803c81e59 main_color avia-section-huge avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  with-mask overlay avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='no-repeat'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-48954'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'><\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-48954'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-ji0g3s-8b3e465c4599d0c82f0cf08f04f4bd3c av_one_full  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m417u2lp-26d1b2df9c342ab8df6d6bb5da9a8c14\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-m417u2lp-26d1b2df9c342ab8df6d6bb5da9a8c14{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-m417u2lp-26d1b2df9c342ab8df6d6bb5da9a8c14 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-m417u2lp-26d1b2df9c342ab8df6d6bb5da9a8c14 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-m417u2lp-26d1b2df9c342ab8df6d6bb5da9a8c14 av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-2  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><div class='av-subheading av-subheading_above'><p>Insights<\/p>\n<\/div><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Continuity and Innovation: Michael Baumgartner takes the helm of Research and Development<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1c36ceg-9780c88ede859631aa1e89f4f1e54949\">\n.avia_transform .flex_column.av-1c36ceg-9780c88ede859631aa1e89f4f1e54949{\nanimation-duration:2s;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1c36ceg-9780c88ede859631aa1e89f4f1e54949 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div av-animated-generic fade-in-left  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-m6gl8gwg-d0c70d5587b8862cc7592ab9a324634f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>A familiar face in a new role:<\/strong> At the beginning of the year, a significant handover took place within the technical leadership of Mesutronic GmbH. Michael Baumgartner has assumed the position of Head of Research &amp; Development (R&amp;D) and Documentation.<\/p>\n<p>Since joining Mesutronic in 2022, Michael Baumgartner has established himself as a cornerstone of our technical team. With the turn of the year, he has now succeeded Manfred Artinger. His goal is clearly defined: to lead Mesutronic into a successful and technologically pioneering future with the same passion and dedication that defines the company.<\/p>\n<p><strong>From Head of Design to Strategist for Tomorrow\u2019s Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Until the end of December, Michael Baumgartner was responsible for leading our design department. During this time, he gained deep insights into our processes and our customers&#8217; requirements. In his new role as Head of Department, his scope of responsibility is expanding significantly. He now leads the following departments:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Development<\/li>\n<li>Design\/Construction<\/li>\n<li>Systems Engineering<\/li>\n<li>Documentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By doing so, he consolidates the entire technical creation chain of our inspection solutions under one roof.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-klqm9i-defa63d40df264fe29726504947974ef\">\n.avia_transform .flex_column.av-klqm9i-defa63d40df264fe29726504947974ef{\nanimation-duration:2s;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-klqm9i-defa63d40df264fe29726504947974ef av_one_half  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_div av-animated-generic fade-in-left  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m411boye-404d20313234c1871822ad9c32c81c78\">\n.avia-image-container.av-m411boye-404d20313234c1871822ad9c32c81c78 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-m411boye-404d20313234c1871822ad9c32c81c78 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-m411boye-404d20313234c1871822ad9c32c81c78 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-6  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-48972 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-48972 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.mesutronic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Michael-Baumgartner.jpg\" alt='Michael Baumgartner' title='Michael Baumgartner'  height=\"1350\" width=\"1080\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesutronic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Michael-Baumgartner.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.mesutronic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Michael-Baumgartner-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.mesutronic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Michael-Baumgartner-824x1030.jpg 824w, https:\/\/www.mesutronic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Michael-Baumgartner-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mesutronic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Michael-Baumgartner-564x705.jpg 564w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-ka43uw-a5990aa2bcb1c126f77d6e1e9f8d8a77 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div av-animated-generic fade-in-up  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mkpiifs4-da0364456470427ebd7d647698fdf992 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Focus on Custom Plant Engineering and Digitalization<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For Michael Baumgartner, all signs point to progress. He sees this new role primarily as an opportunity to further expand Mesutronic\u2019s technological leadership:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I am very pleased about this new responsibility and the trust placed in me,&#8221; says Michael Baumgartner. &#8220;In my new role, I will further strengthen Mesutronic\u2019s innovative power, drive the development of new devices and technologies, and actively shape our focus on custom plant engineering and the digitalization of our processes together with the technical departments.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Into the Future Together<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are convinced that Michael, with his experience and drive, is exactly the right person to successfully coordinate our technical departments and strengthen our market presence through innovative custom solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-12jo1ei-72abea9a4d3cf29973ea378ed7e179b3 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div av-animated-generic fade-in-up  column-top-margin'     ><div  class='avia-button-wrap av-sph9mi-31b7b2438ed793be25caaa3215ef0fc2-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-10  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><a href='https:\/\/www.mesutronic.de\/en\/insights\/'  class='avia-button av-sph9mi-31b7b2438ed793be25caaa3215ef0fc2 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-size-small avia-position-left avia-color-theme-color'   aria-label=\"Back\"><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello' data-av_icon='\ue88c' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' ><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Back<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At the beginning of the year, a significant handover took place within the technical leadership of Mesutronic GmbH. 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