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LightPath Technologies has added two new distributors to its network of direct sales contacts in china: lienhe corp and Etsc.
Frankfurt Laser Company has appointed Vadeno Nederland as a distribution partner for the company’s operations in the machine vision applications for Netherlands and Belgium.
Opsira has signed an agreement with Modern Hightech, which will represent it in Korea. Modern Hightech, based in seoul, will provide opsira optical engineering services, optical metrology services, and optical test systems.
Ophir Photonics rebrands and expands production facilities
Ophir Photonics, a provider of precision laser measurement equipment, has launched its new corporate branding strategy and expansion of its US manufacturing and distribution facilities in Logan, Utah. The new identity and
branding strategy were developed to further integrate the company’s complete line of laser measurement instruments, which include power and energy meters, beam profilers, spectrum analysers, and goniometric radiometers. Formerly known as the Ophir Laser Measurement Group, these products will now form the core of the new Ophir Photonics Group. ‘Ophir has grown and
diversified into a powerhouse of laser measurement excellence,’ said Moty Gelbman, executive VP of the Photonics Group. ‘The Ophir Photonics Group produces the most complete line of laser measurement instrumentation in the industry, both off-the- shelf and OEM.’
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post-docs need impartial career support according to iop report
The most detailed snapshot yet of the 3,000 or so postdoctoral researchers in physics and chemistry university departments across the UK has been captured by the Institute of Physics (IOP) and the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) in a new report. Post-doctoral researchers (PDRs) in physics and chemistry – scientists who have completed a PhD and work in research teams to further deepen understanding of specific research areas – make up one of the most fluid areas of academic employment. A key finding in the report is how few PDRs seem
aware of the wide range of career opportunities open to them. More than half (54 per cent) of respondents rated their awareness of career options within academia as good or very good, but only 23 per cent gave a similar rating for career opportunities outside academia. The results show that almost two thirds of respondents plan to be academics on a permanent contract in six to 10 years’ time. Jennifer Dyer, the IOP’s diversity programme
leader, said: ‘Many PDRs have to hop around different departments on short-term contracts. We initiated this project to ensure these highly valuable individuals are being supported appropriately by
societies like IOP and their host institutions at this crucial time in their career.’ The new report, Mapping the Future: Physics and
Chemistry Postdoctoral Researchers’ Experiences and Career Intentions, is based on a detailed survey of PDRs in departments across all of the UK’s chemistry and physics departments. It recommends making impartial careers advice available for all PDRs to ensure individuals have a realistic view of their likelihood of gaining a permanent position. In response to other findings, including only 40
per cent reporting that they feel well-respected in their department, the report also recommends implementing mechanisms to allow PDRs to be consulted on departmental issues, as well as introducing processes to ensure successful inductions into new roles, routine job appraisals, and establishing mentoring schemes. Gemma Wood, RSC manager networks, said: ‘This
cohort of a few thousand PDRs represents some of the brightest minds in UK science. Departments need to nurture their potential and ensure they are aware of the wide range of opportunities open to them.’
cVi Melles Griot launches photo contest
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first colour photograph developed by James Clerk Maxwell, CVI Melles Griot will host an annual photography contest. Photonics technologies have been present throughout the evolution of photography, from early photographic techniques to the high-definition image capture available today. Entrants can submit images in any or all of the following four categories: the scientific use of light; light in the natural world; researchers in their natural environment; and photonics action shots. To enter, visit CVI’s website:
www.cvimellesgriot.com
ElEctro optics l MAY 2011 Trumpf reports increased customer demand
Trumpf has reported that just over 300 people attended the company’s In-Tech open house in the UK, the highest attendance ever recorded. The company received £5m worth of orders over the three-day event, spanning the whole range of the company’s machines and technologies. With the addition of the In-Tech
orders, March 2011 was Trumpf’s highest-earning month ever. By comparison with March 2010, order intake was 50 per cent higher. ‘Our success is indicative of how well our customers are doing,’ explained technical director, Scott Simpson. ‘Many are near to maximum production and they are investing in new manufacturing technology to
support this upturn.’ The export market in particular is proving a real money-spinner for many Trumpf customers.’ Trumpf has not only witnessed
unprecedented demand for new machines and its expanded services; since formalising a co-operation with Severn Manufacturing Systems, a specialist in the refurbishment of second-hand Trumpf machines, Trumpf has directly sold 20 units. This initiative has already contributed more than £2.5m to turnover at Trumpf UK. Additionally, staff levels at Trumpf UK are at an all time high and the company has confirmed that they have taken on another two apprentices.
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