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News Release from: Aspectrics
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 27 November 2006
Photometric infrared spectroscopy CTO
Aspectrics, the innovator of Encoded Photometric Infrared Spectroscopy (EP-IR) analysers, has announced the appointment of a new Chief Technology Officer.
Aspectrics, the innovator of Encoded Photometric Infrared Spectroscopy (EP-IR) analysers, has announced the appointment of a new Chief Technology Officer, Robert G Messerschmidt Bob will be based at the company's North American headquarters in Pleasanton, California and will work with both established and new team members to continue to develop Aspectrics' award-winning EP-IR technology as well as its future technological advances
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 28 May 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Bob brings to Aspectrics over 25 years of experience in the field of spectroscopy instrumentation, having previously held senior management positions including vice president of Fovioptics, Inc and technical director at Spectra-Tech, Inc and most recently president of a leading consultancy and instrument design firm specializing in spectroscopy and optics.
He was previously co-founder and vice president of InLight Solutions, a medical instrumentation company dedicated to developing non-invasive medical applications of infrared spectroscopy.
While at InLight Solutions, Bob's responsibilities included direct management of optical and mechanical aspects of research and development.
Bob designed and developed the first commercial FT-IR microscope, the IRMA (1982-1984) which helped to create a market for FT-IR microscopes now estimated to be worth $30 million per year.
In 1996, Bob was awarded the Williams-Wright Award for outstanding contributions to the field of industrial infrared spectroscopy.
He also holds a position on the editorial advisory board for Spectroscopy Magazine and is currently the President of the Coblentz Society which aims to foster the understanding and application of vibrational spectroscopy.
Paul H Salsgiver, CEO at Aspectrics comments, "We are extremely pleased to welcome Bob to our highly experienced and friendly team.
Combining extensive technical experience with a proven track record of managerial accomplishments, Bob's expertise will benefit our customers and partners significantly, contributing to the development of our revolutionary EP-IR technology.".
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