What are the ambitions of Marie Langer, the new CEO of EOS GmbH?

Last October, Marie Langer was appointed CEO of the EOS GmbH Group, succeeding her father, Dr. Hans Langer, who founded the German company in 1989. The manufacturer of industrial additive manufacturing solutions quickly made a name for itself on the market, offering plastic and metal systems that meet the requirements of many industrial sectors. Its range of machines is used all over the world by the aerospace, medical, automotive and jewelry industries. So when we learned that the group was changing direction, we wanted to know more about its ambitions and the challenges it will face in 2020. So we met Marie Langer, who took over as head of the family business at just 33 years of age.

3DN: Could you tell our readers about your previous experience in AM?

My father Dr. Hans Langer founded EOS when I was 3 years old, so 3D printing technology has been a part of my life from childhood on. I saw my father building up the company over the last 30 years and performed various roles in this time as Co-Owner of the company around EOS and its supervisory board. In this context I have been leading the social venture program, taking responsibility of corporate development across the EOS GROUP and supporting the set-up of AM Global to accelerate AM serial production.

3DN: What about your current work in the AM industry?

I have been appointed CEO of EOS GmbH last October. It was a family decision to underscore our long-term commitment, while at the same time laying the foundations to optimally position EOS in a highly dynamic and constantly evolving market environment. Of course one could say that I am following in big footsteps but challenges have always created a sense of action for me. So the last months really have been extremely exciting, giving me a high level of positive energy. One priority I see right now is to push technology advancements to extend technology leadership further and to provide exceptional aftersales service and support to EOS customers.