After completing his studies in vehicle and engine engineering at the Technical University of Munich [TUM], Sebastian Markert started his career in automotive engineering. Following several years dedicated to electric drivetrain development at BMW, he then ventured into the automation sector with Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. His initial mission was to establish a research and development team for a newly established global R&D Center located in central Europe, with a primary focus on Servo Drive Systems. Presently, he spearheads the development of cutting-edge products tailored for the global Automation and Robotics market.