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News Release from: DataLase
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 06 September 2006
Laser and hardware project leader
appointed
Heading the DataLase company's lasers and hardware development programmes, John Cridland is the new laser and hardware project leader, who will cover design/fabrication and systems.
DataLase (formerly Sherwood Technology), originators of the award winning DataLase process, announces the appointment of 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 programs, 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 Manufacturingtalk on 16 Feb 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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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.
Cridland holds a Bachelor of Science 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 commented: "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." * About DataLase - DataLase is a fast growing technology company committed to developing patented, innovative laser marking solutions across a diverse range of sectors including product identification, anti-counterfeiting, brand protection and document security.
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