18 Apr Lars Mechold accepts chair for standards committee

Dr. Lars Mechold, technical director at Laser Components Germany, has been elected chairman of the standards committee CEN/TC 123 – Lasers and photonics. In addition to large international corporations, representatives from many research institutes and numerous medium-sized manufacturers are represented in this expert group, says the committee. And they also work closely with the worldwide committee ISO/TC 172/SC 9 – Lasers and electro-optical systems.

In his role as chairman of the standards committee, Mechold would like to play an integral part in shaping the development of European standards for lasers and photonics. For him, international standards are indispensable, especially in the laser industry. “Laser technology is developing rapidly. There is already hardly an area of life in which lasers are not used, and yet new applications are constantly being added. You need a clearly defined framework so that everyone speaks the same language. This is how we create compatible systems, which ultimately not only means a generally higher standard of quality but also leads to greater trust between customers and suppliers.”

According to the company, Mechold has coordinated the production of laser optics, laser modules, and fiber optic assemblies as technical director since 2012. He has also overseen the activities of the development department at Laser Components Germany. In his work, the physicist, who holds a doctorate degree, benefits not only from his scientific and technical background but also from a degree in production management.

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