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News Release from: DataLase
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Team on 05 September 2006
Cridland brings laser expertise
DataLase has appointed John Cridland as its new Laser and Hardware Project Leader.
DataLase has appointed John Cridland as its new Laser and Hardware Project Leader In his new role, Cridland will head up the company's lasers and hardware development programmes, addressing all aspects from design/fabrication of next generation laser systems and user/software interfaces through to aspects of systems integration
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 30 Jun 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Lasers are an essential part of the groundbreaking DataLase process.
The innovative technology uses a laser reactive coating, which undergoes a colour change reaction from white to black when imaged with a CO2 laser.
As the new laser and hardware Project Leader, Cridland will play a crucial role in leading the way to innovative technological developments for DataLase in the laser-marking industry.
Cridland brings to DataLase 25 years of technical and managerial experience in research, design, development and manufacture of equipment for industrial applications such as laser cutting and marking.
Having managed the day-to-day operations of a small business and also worked for large organisations such as Quantum Associates, Photon Laser Technology, Control Laser and the British Aerospace Dynamics Group, Cridland has acquired outstanding project management, customer support, costing, and proposal preparation and presentation skills.
Cridland has developed computer codes for laser and system simulation and control applications.
He has also published several articles in scientific journals.
John holds a BSc in physics, a diploma in mathematical physics and a PhD in diffusion of micro-organisms and micro-particles from the University College of Swansea (University of Wales, UK).
Steve Kelly, Managing Director at DataLase comments: "DataLase is excited to welcome John to our expanding team of world class scientists".
"Combining extensive technical experience with a proven track record of managerial accomplishments, John's expertise will benefit our customers and partners significantly, contributing to the development of revolutionary techniques for marking products and protecting brands".
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