Early Life
Hans J. Langer was born in 1952. He holds a PhD in physics from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. Before founding EOS, he held scientific positions at the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics and as Managing Director Europe of General Scanning.
Rise to Success
In 1989, Dr. Langer founded EOS GmbH. His vision was to create three-dimensional bodies using laser technology. EOS quickly became a leader in industrial 3D printing. Langer's early customer was BMW, which bet on EOS before it even had a product available. He has built EOS into a world leader in the technology of direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) and polymer laser sintering. He has turned down multiple, multi-billion-dollar acquisition offers, insistent that the business stay in the family so that he can run it as he wishes.
Key Business Strategies
Langer focused on industrial applications rather than consumer products. He has created an ecosystem of companies in related industries, positioning the EOS Group for future growth. He has continually driven technological innovation and expanded the company globally, with facilities and partners in 15 countries. Under his leadership, EOS has made significant contributions to the advancement of additive manufacturing.
Philanthropy
Information on his specific philanthropy amounts could not be found.
