Charl Cilliers
charl@5deng.co.za
I am a manufacturing engineering professional with 15 years experience in the mining and manufacturing industry. I hold a Masters degree in Engineering as well as an MBA.
I have spent the last 3 years specialising in additive manufacturing in a range of high-performance materials for diverse industries. I have a passion for 3D modelling and engineering as well as engineering simulation and component optimisation through generative design. I specialize in the use of the latest in modelling and simulation software to deliver an optimised engineered solution.
I have worked as a project engineer, production manager, operations manager and general manager in a range of industries.
I have 6 years experience in the production of press shop components for electrical equipment, 2 years in the refrigeration industry, a year experience as general manager of a glass processing facility and 6 years’ experience in the mining industry.
Chris Kirchhoff
chris@5deng.co.za
I have spent the last 8 years specialising in reverse engineering, the measurement of industrial components through 3D laser scanning and the use of Coordinate measuring arms, hand held scanners and Laser trackers for industrial surveying and metrology.
My experience of 3D laser scanning and 3D Modelling work ranges across paper machine installations, aeronautics, drag-line rebuilds, ship building, turbine refurbishments, crusher plants and large gearboxes, to name but a few of the many projects I have been involved in over the last 30 years.
I am a Professional Surveyor with 31 years’ experience in the industrial surveying and metrology industries. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and am professionally registered with the SAGC.