Michael Kann
Product Design Engineer at Asgard Climbing- Claim this Profile
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French Limited working proficiency
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German Elementary proficiency
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Italian Elementary proficiency
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I have worked with Michael Kann for several years on some very unique and challenging engineering projects. His experience in engineering design and solid works are exceptional! He is extremely creative and knowledgeable. I have never met an engineer quite like him, the perfect combination of creativity and applied technical skills!
I have worked with Mike for more than 14 years on many many projects and have found him to be a fantastic designer and excellent engineer. We work well together and after bouncing ideas around he comes up with really good solutions, and has the ability and insight into manufacturing and machining processes to ensure what he designs can actually be made, technically and economically. I was impressed when he took a Haas machining centre, installed a new control system and linked it via HSM Works to his Solidworks CAD system to make the parts he has designed. Good guy!
I worked with Mike as a consultant to my distribution business in the outdoor industry, selling high-end climbing products into outdoor retail. Aside from the work he did, that was critical to our product selection; Mike was always on hand to support the industry he lives for, to continually innovate in any way he could. His ability to adapt and deliver a solution that was simple and robust will surely see him continue to gain notoriety in the outdoor world as a go-to for product innovation. Whilst I doubt I will be able to work with Mike again due to an industry move some time back, I would be more than happy to make a recommendation for Mike personally, should it prove useful.
I have worked with Michael Kann for several years on some very unique and challenging engineering projects. His experience in engineering design and solid works are exceptional! He is extremely creative and knowledgeable. I have never met an engineer quite like him, the perfect combination of creativity and applied technical skills!
I have worked with Mike for more than 14 years on many many projects and have found him to be a fantastic designer and excellent engineer. We work well together and after bouncing ideas around he comes up with really good solutions, and has the ability and insight into manufacturing and machining processes to ensure what he designs can actually be made, technically and economically. I was impressed when he took a Haas machining centre, installed a new control system and linked it via HSM Works to his Solidworks CAD system to make the parts he has designed. Good guy!
I worked with Mike as a consultant to my distribution business in the outdoor industry, selling high-end climbing products into outdoor retail. Aside from the work he did, that was critical to our product selection; Mike was always on hand to support the industry he lives for, to continually innovate in any way he could. His ability to adapt and deliver a solution that was simple and robust will surely see him continue to gain notoriety in the outdoor world as a go-to for product innovation. Whilst I doubt I will be able to work with Mike again due to an industry move some time back, I would be more than happy to make a recommendation for Mike personally, should it prove useful.
I have worked with Michael Kann for several years on some very unique and challenging engineering projects. His experience in engineering design and solid works are exceptional! He is extremely creative and knowledgeable. I have never met an engineer quite like him, the perfect combination of creativity and applied technical skills!
I have worked with Mike for more than 14 years on many many projects and have found him to be a fantastic designer and excellent engineer. We work well together and after bouncing ideas around he comes up with really good solutions, and has the ability and insight into manufacturing and machining processes to ensure what he designs can actually be made, technically and economically. I was impressed when he took a Haas machining centre, installed a new control system and linked it via HSM Works to his Solidworks CAD system to make the parts he has designed. Good guy!
I worked with Mike as a consultant to my distribution business in the outdoor industry, selling high-end climbing products into outdoor retail. Aside from the work he did, that was critical to our product selection; Mike was always on hand to support the industry he lives for, to continually innovate in any way he could. His ability to adapt and deliver a solution that was simple and robust will surely see him continue to gain notoriety in the outdoor world as a go-to for product innovation. Whilst I doubt I will be able to work with Mike again due to an industry move some time back, I would be more than happy to make a recommendation for Mike personally, should it prove useful.
I have worked with Michael Kann for several years on some very unique and challenging engineering projects. His experience in engineering design and solid works are exceptional! He is extremely creative and knowledgeable. I have never met an engineer quite like him, the perfect combination of creativity and applied technical skills!
I have worked with Mike for more than 14 years on many many projects and have found him to be a fantastic designer and excellent engineer. We work well together and after bouncing ideas around he comes up with really good solutions, and has the ability and insight into manufacturing and machining processes to ensure what he designs can actually be made, technically and economically. I was impressed when he took a Haas machining centre, installed a new control system and linked it via HSM Works to his Solidworks CAD system to make the parts he has designed. Good guy!
I worked with Mike as a consultant to my distribution business in the outdoor industry, selling high-end climbing products into outdoor retail. Aside from the work he did, that was critical to our product selection; Mike was always on hand to support the industry he lives for, to continually innovate in any way he could. His ability to adapt and deliver a solution that was simple and robust will surely see him continue to gain notoriety in the outdoor world as a go-to for product innovation. Whilst I doubt I will be able to work with Mike again due to an industry move some time back, I would be more than happy to make a recommendation for Mike personally, should it prove useful.
Experience
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Asgard Climbing
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Italy
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Design Engineer
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Nov 2013 - Present
Why Asgard Climbing?I believe in product driven, performance oriented market strategies. If your product is more beautiful, and more effective at it's job, it makes your success as a company exponentially more likely.How will I achieve that?Because I am active and experienced in both the climbing and engineering fields of expertise, concentrating on technical hardware, I have what you need to deliver projects quickly, effectively and at a minimum of cost.What do I provide?Professional, flexible consultancy services to the outdoor technical hardware industry. If you have strategic goals, I will make it my mission to help you achieve them.
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Casa Alfredino
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Italy
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Hospitality
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Business Owner
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May 2014 - Present
I started Casa Alfredino, an accomodation business in the Central Dolomites because I wanted to share my passion for these incredible mountains with like minded people. We bought and entirely refurbished a 1960's summer house and now have 2 apartments for rent. It's the ideal spot for all sorts of adventures - climbing, cycling, skiing, sightseeing or just straight up relaxing.
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Design engineer, Director
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Mar 2010 - Nov 2013
A versatile and diverse company producing bespoke and production machinery for a variety of industries, including the Aerospace, Automotive, packaging and materials handling industries. We also offer expertise in 3D Solidworks CAD, systems engineering, pneumatics, servo drives, hydralics and product design.
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Ritech Systems Ltd.
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Design engineer
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Mar 2006 - Dec 2012
As a member of a very small team at Ritech Systems, I am responsible for all aspects of work from initial consultancy through to bolting the machines in place. It is versatile, enjoyable work and lends me a good handle on all aspects of project management.
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Etavoni
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Industrial Automation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Design Engineer
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Jun 2005 - Feb 2006
General design engineering, on Solidworks for the tissue industries and also automotive tooling design.
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Design Engineer
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Mar 2004 - Dec 2004
Industrial machinery for the Soft Tissue sector.
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Education
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1996 - 2000
University of Bath
MEng, Innovation
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