Frank Carsten Herzog completed his studies in mechanical engineering at the University of Applied Sciences in Coburg and graduated in 1999 as a Diplom Ingenieur (FH) with distinction from the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (topic: "Introduction of new sintering technologies in the rapid tooling process").

In 1997, Frank Carsten Herzog developed the LaserCUSING® technology, the powder-bed-based laser melting of metals, from his student research. Based on his diploma thesis, he was able to register two basic patents for the laser melting process and founded Concept Laser GmbH together with his wife in 2000.

As a shareholder, CEO of Concept Laser and member of the advisory board at GE Additive, Herzog worked intensively from 2016 to 2019 on the transformation of Concept Laser GmbH and its LaserCUSING® technology into a globally active company. In 2019, he founded the "Research & Application Center for Digital Future Technologies" in Lichtenfels/Upper Franconia. As co-initiator of this initiative and pioneer of additive technology, Herzog continues to be committed to establishing 3D printing technology in industry, trade and society. As Managing Director of the HZG Group, he promotes start-ups, particularly in the field of digital future technologies.

Frank Carsten Herzog is the applicant for over 300 patents.

Awards:

• Nomination for the German Future Prize - Federal President's Award for Technology and Innovation with the project "3D printing in civil aircraft construction - a manufacturing revolution takes off" and inclusion in the circle of the best
• Honored with the "European CEO of the Year Additive Manufacturing" award
• Technology prize from the Ostbayerisches Technologie-Transfer-Institut e.V.
• Bavarian Innovation Award recognizes Concept Laser's development achievements in real-time process monitoring
• Honored with the "Best Pioneer in the Manufacturing and 3D Printing Industry" award
• Finalist in the "Large Companies" category of the German Industry Innovation Award with the project "The first 3D-printed titanium component on board the Airbus A350 XWB" (joint project with Airbus Operations GmbH, Laserzentrum Nord GmbH and Concept Laser GmbH)
• Nomination for the Bavarian Innovation Award for the development of the 3D metal printing system M2 cusing