Hello @ Modisch Fabrications 👋🏻
Hey there, I'm Robin Modisch, your go-to guy for all things tech in Germany! As an accomplished Software
Developer, Engineer, and Maker with over 9 years of adventures, I'm here to blend the magic of code, game
design, electronics and hands-on tinkering and I'm always open to dicuss interesting challenges. Whether
crafting software or diving into IoT, robotics, metalworking, laser-cutting, 3D printing, and epoxy projects –
let's turn your ideas into a vibrant reality.
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Expertise
Software & Tools
Fluent in C#, C/C++ and Python, with proficiency in others like Kotlin, Java, JS/TS; well-versed in modern DevOps practices.
Usability & Games
Extensive experience in usability and games development across various platforms – Mobile, Desktop, Web, VR/AR
IoT, Electronics & Embedded
Specialized in embedded systems like Arduino & ESP, and adept at schematic and PCB design using KiCAD.
CAD, 3D Printing & Lasercutting
Over 4 years of experience in Computer-Aided Design for 3D Printing, Lasercutting, and related applications.
Wood- & Metalworking
Versatile in forging, welding, cutting, and more. See CutSolver below for intriguing crossover projects.
Epoxy & Silicone
Fusing art with functionality – creating unique decorations and sculptures with epoxy and silicone.
Projects
CutSolver
Free and open-source webservice to minimize waste by optimizing cut placements. Set your available stock length, estimate cut widths, fill in the quantity and size of your desired pieces and let this tool handle the calculations.
Technically speaking this is an NP-hard optimization problem. This website uses a perfect bruteforce solver for smaller quantities with on-demand fallback to a faster first-fit-decreasing solver if it would exceed 12! permutations.
Frontend: Vue + Bootstrap
Backend: Python + FastAPI
DevOps: Docker + Caddy on OCI
Mixed Reality Robot Remote
Immersive gesture-based robot control based on mixed reality; validated with real test subjects in a closed study.
This project was part of my master's thesis in collaboration with Siemens. The aim was to develop a new type of robot controller that enables flexible access to production systems without physical access. It's a mixture of robotics, usability design, networking and mixed reality that fit perfectly into my skillset.
Hardware: Universal Robot's UR5e; Microsoft Hololens 2
Middleware: Python + URControl
Frontend: Unity + MRTK
3D-printed Tools & Utilities
Autonomous Rover
ROBIT is a teaching and learning platform meant to teach pupils the basics of robotic systems. The goal is to retrieve an imaginary treasure from the bottom of the dark sea, where only sonar can be used to detect anything. The drone has to find, collect and deliver autonomously without external control.
The algorithm is simple: Drive in straight lines, turning at boundaries detectable by IR. Rotate frequently, collect distance readings, drive towards the closest treasure. Collect it via magnet, raise it and drive out of the sea. The main challenge is to do all that in realtime on a microcontroller with cheap peripherals.
Hardware: Arduino Nano, HC-SR04 Ultrasonic sensor, KY-024 Hall Sensor, MPU6050 Gyro + Accelerometer, IR Sensor, L9110S Motor Driver, 2x Geared Motor, Servo, 10x WS2812B RGB LED
Ribbed Vase
3D-printed flower vase with mesmerizing patterns. Designed to be printed as one continuous loop without any seams. Published free for personal use, instant hit with users from all around the world printing their own versions.
Available for licensing! See link in header or click here.
42K+ Views
23K+ Downloads
200+ Units sold
Crystal Coasters
Digital design, physical process: A 3D-printed positive was cast in silicone to create a mold. The wood was then routed to size with a 3D-printed template and cut into inlays by hand. These inlays were then placed and cast in epoxy resin within the silicone mold. The resulting piece was trued up with a belt sander first and then polished up to 800 grid.
Tools: Router, Oscillating Saw, Belt Sander, Orbital Sander
Material: Acacia Wood, Epoxy Resin
Indestructable Tree Stand
Rugged by design and fabricated from heavy-duty materials for outdoor use; created as a prototype. Bulky enough to reserve parking spaces for upcoming generations — if the need arises — with roughly 23 kg.
Born out of the necessity to present a christmas tree securely with all commercially available alternatives being too weak and/or unstable for wind and weather.
Trivia: This was actually planned and created with CutSolver.
Tools: Angle Grinder, Flux-Cored Welder, Step Drills
Material: 40x40x5mm Steel Square Tube; Stainless Screws
Finish: Sandblasting + Hammerite
And many more that I couldn't show here...
Contact me and I will tell you the (non-NDA) details.
About me
I wear many hats – Software Developer, Engineer, and proud Maker. I've dived into a myriad of technical projects across diverse domains, both professionally and in my free-wheeling creative moments.
With over 9 years of experience, my academic journey began with a Bachelor's in Electronics and culminated in a Master's in Computer Science from FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg. Throughout my career, I've contributed to various commercial projects and collaborated with awesome teams, including working on prototypes at Siemens and now leading developments in apps and games as a CTO at NeoBird.
In my downtime I love getting my hands dirty in the world of manual and digital fabrication with metalworking, laser-cutting, 3D printing, epoxy projects, and more – you name it, I've tinkered with it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you open to new topics?
"Never stop learning" is my credo, which I have lived by for at least the last decade. I enjoy exploring new concepts and find creative solutions for uncommon problems. It's not about the solution, it's about the process of finding it.
What do you want to achieve?
My dream is to be the bearded old guru from the mountain with answers for everything. Standing still means drifting backwards, and I've got places to be. Earning money is a nice side-effect.
Let's Chat!
Got questions, cool ideas, or just want to say hi?
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