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Christian PLATZER (Austria)
Christian PLATZER (Austria)
Founder and CEO / Thixotropic Piston Injection Technology GmbH
With over 17 years of experience in the magnesium industry, Christian Platzer has been immersed in the full value chain — from process engineering to advanced machinery and sustainable recycling solutions. He has established companies dedicated to innovation in magnesium-based technologies, advancing the industry through applied research and commercialization. An engineer and physicist by training, he holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Automation, and Applied Physics. He is the inventor behind 12 international patents (granted or pending) and is recognized for bridging the gap between science, engineering, and entrepreneurship to deliver high-impact industrial solutions.
Mauro BETTONI (Italy)
Mauro BETTONI (Italy)
Sales Asian Area Manager / IDRA GROUP
Mauro Bettoni specializes in die casting and industrial automation solutions. With over a decade of experience in engineering and project management, he has led key international projects across the U.S., Canada, and Northern Europe, covering negotiations, technical design, and plant start-ups. Mauro began his career as a Project Engineer, gaining expertise in automated production systems, and later advanced to Project Manager before assuming his current role. He holds a degree in Industrial Design Engineering from the University of Brescia.
MURAKAMI Yuichiro (Japan)
MURAKAMI Yuichiro (Japan)
Senior Researcher (Leader, Group) /
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
Yuichiro Murakami has over 20 years of experience in light metal research, spanning fundamental metallurgy to industrial applications. Dr. Murakami previously served as an Industrial Technology Planning Researcher at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), contributing to national manufacturing policy in the metals sector. His current work emphasizes aluminum alloys, solidification and semi-solid forming processes, and circular technologies for recycling and resource efficiency. He received his Ph.D. in Materials, Physics, and Energy Engineering from Nagoya University and is a licensed Professional Engineer (Metals) in Japan.
Stefan GNEIGER (Austria)
Stefan GNEIGER (Austria)
Scientist / Austrian Institute of Technology、 Light Metals Technologies Ranshofen
Stefan Gneiger holds a Bachelor and Master of Science in Materials and Process Engineering from the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, graduating in 2014 with a focus on metal and plastics technology.
Since joining AIT, Stefan has been working in the casting group, specializing in light metal casting technologies, alloy development, and the processing of aluminium and magnesium alloys. His primary research focuses on the development of new magnesium alloys for casting and wrought applications, where he has published several papers and filed patents.
He is also an active member of various professional committees and standardization bodies, contributing to the advancement of innovative and sustainable practices in the light metals industry.
Stefan GULIZIA (Australia)
Stefan GULIZIA (Australia)
Principal Research Scientist /
Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO)
Stefan Gulizia has been instrumental in establishing CSIRO’s LAB22 Centre for Additive Manufacturing and advancing Australia’s titanium and light metals industries, drawing on over 30 years of research and leadership experience at CSIRO and the Defence Science and Technology Organisation.
With over 100 publications authored and more than 15 patents held, he has a strong record of translating scientific breakthroughs into industrial applications. His current focus is on cost-effective solid-state manufacturing and powder manipulation technologies to enhance Australia’s global competitiveness in advanced manufacturing.
YAO Hui (China)
YAO Hui (China)
General Manager / IKD Co. LTD
IKD Co. LTD. was established on February 4, 2013, with a registered capital of RMB 100 million. As the legal representative, he is responsible for the company’s overall operations, strategic planning, and market development. Actively engaged in industry collaborations, Mr. Yao has also served as the Executive Deputy Director of the Semi-Solid Working Committee of the China Foundry Association, highlighting his professional influence in light metal forming and semi-solid processing technologies. Under his leadership, the company continues to advance in precision metal component manufacturing and contributes to the development of automotive lightweighting and other cutting-edge forming technologies, serving as a key bridge between industrial clients and academic research partners.
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