13th Optatec== International trade fair will be held soon, from June 7th to June 9th 2016 at Frankfurt, Germany.
Former Edmund VP Thomas Kessler Joins Schneider as CEO
Photonics.com
Dec 2015 BAD KREUZNACH, Germany, Dec. 10, 2015 — Thomas Kessler will become CEO of Jos. Schneider Optische Werke GmbH on January 1. His initial responsibilities include development, sales and risk management for the lens manufacturer.
Wolfgang Selzer, co-CEO in charge of production, administration and supply chain management, is retiring March 31. Selzer will support the company for six months in an advisory role, and Kessler will assume the position of sole CEO in April.
"We are delighted to have Dr. Kessler on board," said Walther Neussel, chairman of the company's advisory board. "As a recognized expert in the field of optical technology, he will help to strengthen our position in the future in the area of industrial solutions, entertainment imaging and photography."
Kessler worked at Schott AG from 1999 to 2008, most recently as director of product management and sales. In 2009, he moved to Edmund Optics, where he was executive vice president of global sales from 2011 onwards.
Photonics.com
Dec 2015 BAD KREUZNACH, Germany, Dec. 10, 2015 — Thomas Kessler will become CEO of Jos. Schneider Optische Werke GmbH on January 1. His initial responsibilities include development, sales and risk management for the lens manufacturer.
Wolfgang Selzer, co-CEO in charge of production, administration and supply chain management, is retiring March 31. Selzer will support the company for six months in an advisory role, and Kessler will assume the position of sole CEO in April.
"We are delighted to have Dr. Kessler on board," said Walther Neussel, chairman of the company's advisory board. "As a recognized expert in the field of optical technology, he will help to strengthen our position in the future in the area of industrial solutions, entertainment imaging and photography."
Kessler worked at Schott AG from 1999 to 2008, most recently as director of product management and sales. In 2009, he moved to Edmund Optics, where he was executive vice president of global sales from 2011 onwards.
Walt Czajkowski joins FISBA as Managing Director of its production subsidiary in Tucson, Arizona
Date Announced: 04 Jan 2016
FISBA is happy to announce the appointment of Walt Czajkowski as Managing Director for its US subsidiary FISBA LLC in Tucson, AZ. He has taken over his new duties in August 2015, following the launch in 2014 of the collaboration project with Edmund Optics (EO) for the development of precision molding of infrared optics based on chalcogenide glass materials.
Walt Czajkowski has a long standing career in the field of precision optics. He has held a variety of different positions exclusively within Optics Manufacturing with assignments including Research and Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Supervision, Project / Program Management and VP of World Wide Optics Operations.
He has launched the starting phase and taken a leading role in promoting the collaboration project between FISBA and EO and both company’s management decided to have Walt focus exclusively on it. As such, Walt Czajkowski was appointed as Managing Director of the Tucson based production subsidiary of FISBA, leading a team of local FISBA employees and closely interacting with EO to achieve further success in this cooperation.
FISBA is a world leader in customized optical components, systems and microsystems. The company is global market leader in the field of FAC for diode lasers and offers standard and individualized solutions for specific applications. FISBA also designs and manufactures products for medical applications and biophotonics as well as industrial image processing, sensor and laser industries.
350 highly qualified employees work at facilities in St. Gallen (Switzerland), Berlin (Germany) and Tucson (USA).
Date Announced: 04 Jan 2016
FISBA is happy to announce the appointment of Walt Czajkowski as Managing Director for its US subsidiary FISBA LLC in Tucson, AZ. He has taken over his new duties in August 2015, following the launch in 2014 of the collaboration project with Edmund Optics (EO) for the development of precision molding of infrared optics based on chalcogenide glass materials.
Walt Czajkowski has a long standing career in the field of precision optics. He has held a variety of different positions exclusively within Optics Manufacturing with assignments including Research and Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Supervision, Project / Program Management and VP of World Wide Optics Operations.
He has launched the starting phase and taken a leading role in promoting the collaboration project between FISBA and EO and both company’s management decided to have Walt focus exclusively on it. As such, Walt Czajkowski was appointed as Managing Director of the Tucson based production subsidiary of FISBA, leading a team of local FISBA employees and closely interacting with EO to achieve further success in this cooperation.
FISBA is a world leader in customized optical components, systems and microsystems. The company is global market leader in the field of FAC for diode lasers and offers standard and individualized solutions for specific applications. FISBA also designs and manufactures products for medical applications and biophotonics as well as industrial image processing, sensor and laser industries.
350 highly qualified employees work at facilities in St. Gallen (Switzerland), Berlin (Germany) and Tucson (USA).
APOMA Members,
It is with shock and great sadness that we announce the passing of our friend Rick Nasca. Rick was a champion for our industry and for optics education.
Rick became involved in APOMA in the late 80's, always willing to share ideas, ask the question, make an introduction, or offer his support.
He helped to establish the Corning Foundation, which has allowed the Monroe Community College optics program to flourish, providing the workforce that our growing companies need, and a career path for those who hadn't thought college was right for them.
As a devoted supporter of the optics industry and its future, Rick was a familiar, friendly face that could always be found at events. Rick was a true friend, one of the good guys.
The impression Rick left on individuals and the industry was evident as hundreds gathered to support his wife Mariellen and their two daughters at his funeral this past weekend. We are committed to carrying on his work. In the days that come, we will share ways that APOMA will honor Rick's memory. Thank you for being part of this community and supporting each other.
It is with shock and great sadness that we announce the passing of our friend Rick Nasca. Rick was a champion for our industry and for optics education.
Rick became involved in APOMA in the late 80's, always willing to share ideas, ask the question, make an introduction, or offer his support.
He helped to establish the Corning Foundation, which has allowed the Monroe Community College optics program to flourish, providing the workforce that our growing companies need, and a career path for those who hadn't thought college was right for them.
As a devoted supporter of the optics industry and its future, Rick was a familiar, friendly face that could always be found at events. Rick was a true friend, one of the good guys.
The impression Rick left on individuals and the industry was evident as hundreds gathered to support his wife Mariellen and their two daughters at his funeral this past weekend. We are committed to carrying on his work. In the days that come, we will share ways that APOMA will honor Rick's memory. Thank you for being part of this community and supporting each other.
The Optical Society Mourns the Loss of
Kevin P. (Rolland-) Thompson
Kevin P. (Rolland-) Thompson, Ph.D., an OSA Fellow and active OSA member having served as a conference speaker and committee member, passed away on 19 November 2015. Thompson was the Group Director, Research and Development/Optics at Synopsys, Inc. Thompson was known for leading breakthroughs in the understanding of the aberration fields of a new class of truly nonsymmetric optical systems using freeform optical surfaces.
Kevin P. (Rolland-) Thompson
Kevin P. (Rolland-) Thompson, Ph.D., an OSA Fellow and active OSA member having served as a conference speaker and committee member, passed away on 19 November 2015. Thompson was the Group Director, Research and Development/Optics at Synopsys, Inc. Thompson was known for leading breakthroughs in the understanding of the aberration fields of a new class of truly nonsymmetric optical systems using freeform optical surfaces.