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\"Profil<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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I look forward to exchanging ideas with you!<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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I love tackling complex challenges, developing creative solutions, and bringing projects to successful completion.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Education & Career Milestones<\/h3>
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  • Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering, University Aachen<\/li>\n
  • PhD in Manufacturing Engineering, University Stuttgart<\/li>\n
  • Application Engineer for Car Safety Systems, Robert Bosch<\/li>\n
  • Head of Department Product Ergonomics, Fraunhofer IAO<\/li>\n
  • Director OEM Products, abc Elektroger\u00e4te<\/li>\n
  • Director R&D, Wanzl<\/li>\n
  • CTO, Trautwein SB-Technik<\/li>\n
  • Technical Director, ITAB Germany<\/li>\n
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    Since April 2025: Retail Engineer and independent consultant<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  • Member of the Association of German Engineers (VDI) since 1985<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      What drives me<\/h3>

      Technology has always fascinated me \u2013 especially when it makes life easier. After completing my mechanical engineering degree with a focus on manufacturing technology, electronics and sensor technology, IT and product management, it quickly became clear to me that I didn't just want to design, I wanted to create.<\/p>\n

      My engineering career began 40 years ago with assistance systems (ESC) for automobiles and led me through research projects on ergonomics, usability and product design deep into the world of retail. There, I continue to work passionately at the interface between technology, user-friendliness and economic efficiency.<\/p>\n

      For almost three decades, I worked in management positions for leading companies in the retail industry, serving customers in Germany, Europe and the USA. <\/p>\n

      After successfully completing my long-standing career, I made a conscious decision to pass on my knowledge and expertise directly to my customers \u2013 in order to jointly develop innovative, marketable solutions for the retail sector.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

      What sets me apart<\/h3>

      To make product development efficient and future-focused, I maintain a strong focus on ergonomics, accessibility, sensor technology, EAS, RFID, 3D CAD, VR and AI. I also make a point of engaging directly with end users, because great products are not developed behind a desk alone! In addition, I actively contribute to the development of German and European standards.<\/p>\n

      Keeping pace with technological developments, I use modern tools and methods to address your challenges with innovative and efficient solutions.<\/p>\n

      My extensive experience across a wide range of development projects enables me to quickly assess complex challenges, identify important connections and work with you to develop practical, effective solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":22989928,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"dipi_cpt_category":[],"class_list":["post-22989968","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nDr. Rainer Eckert - Retail Engineer & Innovation Expert<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Decades of leadership in retail technology. 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