Karl Hoppe

Karl Hoppe is a seasoned Senior Product Development Engineer at RTP Company since June 1998, specializing in the development of structural thermoplastic compounds and evaluating new additive technologies. Responsibilities include reviewing customer applications, suggesting suitable materials, and troubleshooting material-related issues. Prior to this role, Karl was self-employed as a piano teacher from 1995 to 2012, where duties encompassed scheduling students and teaching piano and music theory. Earlier experience includes working as a Student Technician at COMTEC - Winona State University from 1996 to 1998, focusing on customized material testing and the mechanical and thermal analysis of polymers and composites. Karl holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Composite Materials from Winona State University, earned in 1998.