Erik Klaas

Erik is a co-founder of 8tree. He cares about 3d technologies and user experience. He started the company with the vision to make powerful yet easy to use 3d inspection systems that empower the operator. Erik studied optical 3D metrology at the Cologne University of Applied Science, Germany, focusing on interferometry and holography. After completing his thesis at Breuckmann GmbH in 1990 he has worked as a software developer, a project manager and finally in R&D for optical metrology methods. In 2001 he became head of the development department, while also supporting the development of the sales organization in the US. During this time the product portfolio was broadened by introducing the faceSCAN, stereoSCAN, smartSCAN, naviSCAN and finally the b-Inspect System, a specialized scanner to inspect turbine blades on the shop floor.