Tobias J. Schmidt's seminar focuses on the laser-based measuring device Piano Measure Pro and its practical application in everyday workshop practice. The starting point is the question of how traditional measuring and adjustment methods in piano and grand piano making can be made more precise and transparent through non-contact measurement technology.

The seminar centers around a practical live demonstration on an instrument, complemented by an interactive exchange with the audience. In addition to the fundamentals of the measuring device, Tobias J. Schmidt will also provide an overview of current and planned enhancements, including live measurement of the action ratio across the entire key travel and approaches to measuring soundboard curvature. The seminar is designed to provide professional inspiration and invites discussion on new measuring and working methods in piano making.

Tobias J. Schmidt
is a developer and designer of technical solutions with many years of practical experience in piano and grand piano making. In his piano workshop, he combines traditional workshop craftsmanship with technical development and the optimization of workflows.

After graduating from high school, he began studying mechanical engineering, focusing intensively on mechanics, design, and technical systems. Simultaneously, he worked in various piano manufacturing workshops, gaining extensive practical experience over many years in piano repair, restoration, regulation, and servicing of pianos and grand pianos.

Since his youth, he has been deeply involved in software development. In a professional setting, he designed and developed, among other things, comprehensive database management software for JURA Elektroapparate AG (Switzerland). He also developed his own scaling software and explored scaling analysis and optimization in depth.

Numerous tools, fixtures, and systems have emerged from his daily workshop experience.

His latest project is a laser-based measuring system that enables the precise and contactless acquisition of various dimensions relevant to piano and grand piano manufacturing.

His developments aim for greater precision, repeatability, and efficiency in craftsmanship.