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About G24

Our founder

John Meschter is an accomplished technical leader and innovator with more than 30 years of experience in high-speed automation, large-scale manufacturing, and multi-technology product development. His career highlights include:

· Extensive Leadership: Roles in project management, Six Sigma methodologies, and statistical analysis.

· Technical Depth: Specialized in developing and automating manufacturing processes for advanced energy products, including batteries, fuel cells, and solar modules.

· Proven Track Record: Holder of 22 US and international patents.

Based near Lausanne, Switzerland, John continues to work closely with Dr. Michael Graetzel, the inventor of dye-sensitized solar cells. His expertise is rooted in decades of hands-on experience, notably at Polaroid Corporation in the US, where he led the development of battery manufacturing systems and innovative film products. He has also driven advancements in fuel cell and lithium-ion battery design and large-scale automated assembly.

Experience & Key Roles

Consultant
G24 Innovations Recherche et Développement Sarl, Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland (2018–Present)
Advising on prototyping, process development, manufacturing system specifications, and program implementation.

Chief Technology Officer
G24 Power, Newport, Wales (2011–2017)
Led technology strategy for dye-sensitized products and manufacturing.

Vice President, Global Manufacturing & Engineering
G24 Innovations, Cardiff, Wales (2009–2012)
Directed process and manufacturing development for dye-sensitized products.

Director, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
International Battery, Oakland, New Jersey, USA (2007–2009)
Oversaw battery product development, manufacturing implementation, and production support for lithium-ion batteries.

Principal Engineer
MTI Micro Fuel Cells, Albany, New York, USA (2006–2007)
Managed technical teams to introduce compact, low-power fuel cells to the mass market, overseeing full product and system development.

VP Engineering R&D
Telemark Engineering, Bedford, Massachusetts, USA (2004–2006)
Consulted on product development and manufacturing automation for various industries.

Senior Principal Engineer
Polaroid Corporation, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (1979–2004)
Contributed to machinery design, high-speed automation, and battery manufacturing innovation, including the Opal Digital Printing Kiosk project.

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Why choose us?

Global experience

We have worked with multinational companies, as well as smaller businesses from all continents.

We believe in your success and that big data can help you achieve the best results for your business, regardless of your field or target market.

Quality for value

Our motto is to provide only the highest quality to our clients, no matter the circumstances.

Favorable terms

Each project we work on is tailored to the particular client's exact needs, not the other way around.

High standards

We take data seriously, meaning that we only deliver work that we can be proud of.

Education

MBA – Business/Technical Management
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

BSME – Mechanical Engineering
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Mechanical Engineering Exchange Program
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland

Expertise & Innovation

Key Areas:

High-speed automation and assembly - Multidisciplinary product and process development - Solar energy technology and encapsulation - Battery and fuel cell systems - Advanced manufacturing and statistical quality control

Patents:
John Meschter currently holds 22 US and international patents, reflecting his significant contributions to technological innovation in energy and manufacturing.