Dr.-Ing. Benjamin Franz

Dr.-Ing. Benjamin Franz is a simulation expert specializing in fluid mechanics and heat transfer, currently serving as Entwicklungsingenieur Simulation at Precitec - Laser Material Processing since May 2021. Key responsibilities include simulating flows and heat transport in laser cutting and welding heads, product development, and concepts for new technologies. Previous experience includes serving as a wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter at Technische Universität Darmstadt, focusing on heat and mass transport simulation in microgravity, and roles at CTWe and MAN Diesel & Turbo, involving programming and simulation for turbine processes. Dr.-Ing. Benjamin Franz holds a Doktor-Ingenieur in Mechanical Engineering and has completed a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Process Engineering from Technische Universität Darmstadt.