Automotive · Plastics Engineering · Prototyping

Shaping technology.
Taking respon­sibility.

Dr. Stefan J. Gabriel stabilises critical production launches and industrialisation projects – and develops functional prototypes when fast, reliable decisions matter.

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15+ years of experienceGroup & plant levelWorking internationally
Dr. Stefan J. Gabriel, founder of Gabovation GmbH – consultant for industrialisation, process stabilisation and prototyping
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Tailored solutions for demanding technical projects.

Mag. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Stefan J. Gabriel combines technical depth with business acumen and leadership experience from international automotive and plastics organisations.

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Qualifications & experience
  • PhD in Chemistry, magna cum laude (Humboldt University of Berlin)
  • Dipl.-Ing. Industrial Engineering & Mag. Business Administration (JKU Linz)
  • More than 6 years of leadership responsibility at a Tier 1 automotive supplier
  • Member of the engineer certification commission of TÜV Austria
  • Area of responsibility regularly audited to IATF 16949
Services

Two areas, one standard: implementation that holds up.

Consulting and prototyping interlock – I don't just decide, I build and prove it on the real part.

A — Consulting

Consulting

Stabilising critical production and industrialisation phases – with clear decisions instead of further analysis.

  • Production & process stabilisation
  • Industrialisation & decision support
  • Interim & leadership responsibility
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B — Engineering

Prototyping

Functional prototypes, sample parts and small series for reliable decisions – not just for show.

  • 3D printing with engineering materials
  • Small-series injection moulding (Babyplast)
  • Electronics integration in functional prototypes
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Selected results

Impact you can measure.

<10 %Scrap rates reduced from around 25 % to below 10 %
6-figureSavings in € through process optimisation
>€10MInvestment volume of delivered industrialisation projects
40+Employees led in international structures

Examples from projects delivered in senior roles at a Tier 1 automotive supplier (including series contracts for well-known OEMs). Happy to share details in person, under NDA on request.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

What does Gabovation do?
Gabovation supports manufacturing companies with industrialisation, process stabilisation and the development of functional prototypes – with a focus on automotive and plastics engineering.
Which companies is this relevant for?
Primarily manufacturers in automotive, plastics processing and industrial production – especially when projects become critical or internal capacity is lacking.
In which regions do you work?
Based in Linz, Austria – working across Austria, Germany and internationally.
How quickly can we start working together?
After a short intro call you receive an honest initial assessment. Depending on urgency, a short-notice start is possible.
Contact

Let's talk about your challenge.

A critical production launch, an unstable process or a prototype needed at short notice? Describe your situation – you will receive an honest initial assessment.

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