Dr. Mark Richmond is Product Manager for JK Lasers products. He received an MA (Oxon) Physics degree and a DPhil from the University of Oxford in 1985 for research into VUV lasers. He has over 25 years of experience in the fields of new technologies and laser developments for defence and industrial applications covering a broad range of laser types and power levels. His focus now is on promoting the advantages of fiber laser technology in manufacturing processes within many market sectors.