Christian Trapp: “For me, a beautiful machine is simple.”

Christian Trapp moved from the University of the Bundeswehr Munich to TU Graz in July. In this interview, he talks about his enthusiasm for simple and efficient machines and engines.
Christian Trapp moved from the University of the Bundeswehr Munich to TU Graz in July. In this interview, he talks about his enthusiasm for simple and efficient machines and engines.
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