IPG Photonics Announces New Laser Micro Processing Applications Center in Silicon Valley
Fiber Laser Leader Increases Support for West Coast Customers
OXFORD, MA, February 25, 2009 -- IPG Photonics Corporation, the world leader in high-power fiber lasers and amplifiers, announced today the opening of a new 8,000 sq. ft. Laser Micro Processing Applications Facility that will serve West Coast customers. The Facility will concentrate on the advancement of laser micro-processing for the photovoltaic and medical device industries. Located in Santa Clara, California, the heart of Silicon Valley, it will also work with IPG's other applications facilities around the world including Oxford, MA, Novi, MI, Yokohama-shi, Japan, Moscow, Russia, Daejon, Korea, Beijing, China, Milan, Italy, and Burbach, Germany.
IPG Photonics has named Dr. Tony Hoult, an industry veteran with over 22 years of hands-on laser applications experience, particularly in the field of fiber lasers, as General Manager - West Coast Operations. Dr. Hoult has published and presented extensively throughout his career on laser materials processing.
IPG Photonics is already very well known for their ability to develop unique fiber lasers. "I have always enjoyed working with the latest laser technology as this often allows new processing regimes to be identified" said Dr.
Hoult. "Bringing these new lasers and process capabilities together will allow IPG to make this facility a unique Center of Expertise for advanced laser micro-processing. We will split our time between internally generated projects aimed at improving our understanding of fiber laser processing, processing customer samples and providing feedback on the performance of the many new fiber laser products that are emerging from IPG Photonics."
Joining Dr. Hoult at the Facility is Jeffrey C. Kabahit who brings over 10 years experience as an Applications Engineer with fiber lasers. He can be reached directly at (408) 748-1348 or jkabahit@ipgphotonics.com. IPG Photonics' new facility is located at 3930 Freedom Circle, Suite 103, Santa Clara, CA 95054, office (408) 748-1361 and fax (408) 748-1376. Dr. Tony Hoult can be also reached at (408) 821-1925 or thoult@ipgphotonics.com.
About IPG Photonics Corporation
IPG Photonics Corporation is the world leader in high-power fiber lasers and amplifiers. Founded in 1990, IPG pioneered the development and commercialization of optical fiber-based lasers for use in a wide range of applications such as materials processing, advanced applications, telecommunications and medical applications. Fiber lasers have revolutionized the industry by delivering superior performance, reliability and usability at a lower total cost of ownership compared with conventional lasers, allowing end users to increase productivity and decrease operating costs. IPG has its headquarters in Oxford, Massachusetts, and has additional plants and offices throughout the world. For more information, please visit www.ipgphotonics.com.
CONTACT:
Bill Shiner
Vice President-Industrial Markets
IPG Photonics Corporation
(508) 373-1100
bshiner@ipgphotonics.com
