Victor, NY--Harald Rossmeier has joined the Toptica Photonics North-American team as OEM Application Manager. In this new role Rossmeier will be charged with expanding Toptica's US applications lab and work force as well as responding to special customer requests on short notice. In addition, the company says Rossmeier's hands-on, in-depth knowledge of its products will allow Toptica to perform small scale service directly in the US.
Rossmeier has been with Toptica in Munich for more than 11 years. After receiving his Master's Degree in Physics at the Munich University of Applied Sciences he joined Toptica as Research & Development Project Manager. Driving the design and development of Toptica's industrial diode laser series gave Rossmeier the opportunity to work closely with OEMs and their individual projects. Rossmeier's knowledge in the field of computer-to-plate technology, optical data storage, micro-lithography, confocal microscopy and flow cytometry and his understanding of customer requirements enabled him to be successful.
As product manager, OEM diode lasers he developed and supported various Toptica products, including the iBeam smart series and the new iChrome MLE (Multi-Laser Engine). Still working closely with the products in his new role as OEM Application Manager, Rossmeier will be making on-the-spot modifications to hardware and software systems, improving speed, throughput and performance of customer applications.
"Harry's expertise from his earlier days with Toptica will bring North American clientele unparalleled experience. We're looking forward to the agility and fast response time Harry and his team will bring to North America," stated the CEO of Toptica NA, Mark A. Tolbert.
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Stephen Anderson is a photonics industry expert with an international background and has been actively involved with lasers and photonics for more than 30 years. As Director, Industry Development at SPIE – The international society for optics and photonics – he is responsible for tracking the photonics industry markets and technology to help define long-term strategy, while also facilitating development of SPIE’s industry activities. Before joining SPIE, Anderson was Associate Publisher and Editor in Chief of Laser Focus World and chaired the Lasers & Photonics Marketplace Seminar. Anderson also co-founded the BioOptics World brand. Anderson holds a chemistry degree from the University of York and an Executive MBA from Golden Gate University.