Dr. Robert Brand, born in 1966, studied physics at the Technical University of Darmstadt and earned his PhD at the Institute for Electronic Correlations and Magnetism in Augsburg. In 2001, he joined Vacuumschmelze in Hanau, Germany, initially working in the R&D department for Soft Magnetic Alloys, specializing in Soft Magnetic Composites. In 2004, he transitioned to Product Marketing for Crystalline Materials. From 2008 to 2014, he was responsible for Strategic Marketing and Business Development, shaping the company’s growth strategies. Since 2014, Dr. Brand has served as Head of Product Management for Crystalline Parts, focusing on Soft Magnetic Solutions for high-performance electric motors and generators. His expertise in magnetic materials and their application in cutting-edge technologies has significantly contributed to advancements in the field of electric motor innovation.

VACUUMSCHMELZE (VAC) is a leading global manufacturer of advanced magnetic materials as well as rare earth permanent magnets and inductive components. With extensive application expertise and 100 years of experience in materials science and product development, VAC designs and manufactures solutions for a wide range of industries, including renewable energy, e-mobility, automotive, industrial automation, medical, aerospace and defence. VAC's unique expertise in mastering the complete process from baseline development to final product manufacturing enables it to provide customers with optimal solutions in terms of performance and efficiency, while developing sustainable and advanced products.