A mechanical engineer, researcher and entrepreneur specialising in waterjet technology and its industrial applications. As a founder of Finepart Sweden AB, Christian started the development and commercialization of the Finecut machining concept.
From research to industrial application
Christian earned his degree in Mechanical Engineering at Chalmers University of Technology in 1989 and his PhD in waterjet machining technology in 1997.
During his research career he built a waterjet research group and developed an international network across academia and industry. His experience includes advising Swedish machine manufacturers and industrial users, including companies working with advanced aerospace applications.
Through Westech AB he initiated and co-founded Finecut AB, where he served as CEO and worked on developing the Finecut machining concept. He subsequently served as CEO of Finepart from 2012 to 2018 before concentrating on technical leadership and product development.
Contributing to the waterjet community
In 1996 Christian initiated the Scandinavian Waterjet Association and served as its chairman for 12 years. He has also been active in the International Society of Waterjet Technology and participated in the technical advisory board of the Waterjet Technology Association in the United States.
His professional focus brings together waterjet research, machine development and industrial application expertise, to help manufacturers evaluate how micro waterjet technology can address their production requirements.
- EducationPhD, waterjet machining technology, 1997 · MSc Mechanical Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, 1989
- FoundedFinecut AB, co-founded through Westech AB · CEO of Finepart 2012–2018
- CommunityFounder and chairman for 12 years, Scandinavian Waterjet Association · Technical advisory board, Waterjet Technology Association (USA)
