Ron Schaeffer

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Ron Schaeffer, Ph.D., is a blogger and contributing editor, and a member of the Laser Focus World Editorial Advisory Board. He is an industry expert in the field of laser micromachining and was formerly Chief Executive Officer of PhotoMachining, Inc. He has been involved in laser manufacturing and materials processing for over 25 years, working in and starting small companies. He is an advisor and past member of the Board of Directors of the Laser Institute of America. He has a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from Lehigh University and did graduate work at the University of Paris. His book, Fundamentals of Laser Micromachining, is available from CRC Press.

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Laser Processing

Visiting the AKL '24 conference in Aachen, Germany

April 25, 2024
Here are some post-show thoughts about the International Laser Technology Congress (AKL '24) held April 17-19.
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Industrial Laser Solutions

Applications for ultrashort-pulse laser surface processing

April 21, 2021
Technology advances now allow very fast delivery of high-repetition-rate, ultrashort-pulse light to large functional surfaces.
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Industrial Laser Solutions

Commercially available ultrashort-pulse laser technology: Part II—optics, systems, and contract manufacturing

March 25, 2020
This article reviews ultrashort-pulse laser optics providers, system manufacturers, and U.S. contract manufacturers.