MetShape appoints Vogel as CEO as founder Baum transitions to academic role
March 6, 2025
MetShape GmbH, Pforzheim, Germany, has announced Lucas Vogel as its new CEO, succeeding Andreas Baum, who has led the company since its founding. Although Baum will step down from the CEO role, MetShape stated he will remain closely connected to the company, continuing to support its growth and success.
Vogel, who has been an integral part of the team as Head of R&D, brings experience and a deep understanding of its innovative Lithography-based Metal Manufacturing (LMM) technology. One of his key focus areas will be further strengthening the company’s position in the MedTech sector.
“I am honoured to take on the role of CEO at MetShape and am grateful for this opportunity,” stated Vogel. “I want to thank Andreas for his contributions over the past six years, as well as our dedicated team and supportive shareholders for their trust. As we enter this new chapter, I look forward to driving MetShape’s continued growth and innovation together.”
“I am also excited to have Andreas remain closely connected to the company and collaborate with him in the R&D field as he transitions into his new role as a professor at Pforzheim University,” Vogel said.
Baum added, “After six intense and highly instructive years as founder and Managing Director of MetShape GmbH, the time has come for me to open a new chapter. I look back with pride on what we have achieved as a team during this time – from the initial idea to the successful scaling of the company.”
“I am all the more pleased that Lucas Vogel, who has helped shape MetShape from the early days and knows the company inside and out, is taking over as CEO. I am confident that he will continue to lead the company successfully with his expertise and passion,” Baum continued. “My connection to MetShape will remain: In my new role as Professor of Production Engineering with a focus on additive processes at Pforzheim University, I will continue to accompany and support the company scientifically.”
“A huge thank you to the entire team, our partners, and companions – this success would not have been possible without you! I look forward to everything that lies ahead,” Baum concluded.
