Stefan Gächter
About Stefan Gächter
Stefan Gächter is an R&D Imaging Engineer currently employed at Hexagon Technology Center in Heerbrugg, Switzerland, where he has worked since 2015. He holds advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering and Robotics, and has extensive experience in imaging technology and algorithm development for surveying applications.
Work at Hexagon AB
Stefan Gächter has been employed at Hexagon Technology Center as an R&D Imaging Engineer since 2015. His role involves developing advanced imaging technologies and contributing to research and development initiatives. His work focuses on enhancing imaging systems, particularly in the context of surveying applications. He has accumulated nine years of experience in this position, working from Heerbrugg, Switzerland.
Education and Expertise
Stefan Gächter holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Robotics from Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, which he completed between 2004 and 2006. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from the same institution from 1997 to 2001. Additionally, he obtained a Doctor of Sciences (Dr. sc.) in Robotics from Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich from 2006 to 2008. His expertise includes developing positioning algorithms for surveying applications, sensor fusion, machine learning, image analysis, and control engineering.
Background in Imaging Engineering
Before joining Hexagon, Stefan Gächter worked at Leica Geosystems as an Imaging Design Engineer from 2008 to 2014. His responsibilities included designing imaging systems and enhancing image processing techniques. He also gained experience in object detection in range images and target recognition in infrared images, which contributed to his strong background in image processing.
Previous Work Experience
Stefan Gächter has a diverse work history that includes positions at various organizations. He worked at CCM Centre for Concepts in Mechatronics in Eindhoven, Netherlands, from 2001 to 2004. He also served as an R&D Engineer at JTEKT Corporation / Koyo Seiko Co. Ltd in Japan during the same period. His experience includes research assistant roles at the Autonomous Systems Lab at ETH Zurich and EPF Lausanne, where he focused on robotics and imaging technologies.
International Collaboration and Projects
Stefan Gächter has participated in international projects that involved collaboration with professionals from various cultures and backgrounds. His work has included contributions to projects that require a deep understanding of imaging technologies and their applications in different fields. This experience has enriched his professional perspective and enhanced his ability to work in diverse teams.