Standards Committee CEN/TC 123 Lasers and Photonics: Lars Mechold takes over as Chair
Dr. Lars Mechold, Technical Manager at Laser Components Germany, has been elected Chairman of the standards body CEN/TC 123 "Lasers and Photonics". In this role, he can play a decisive role in shaping the development of European standards for lasers and photonics.
In addition to large international corporations, the CEN/TC 123 "Lasers and Photonics" expert group also includes representatives of many research institutes and numerous medium-sized manufacturers. They work closely with the worldwide committee ISO/TC 172/SC 9 "Lasers and electro-optical systems". For Dr. Lars Mechold, 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." As technical manager, Dr. Lars Mechold has coordinated the production of laser optics, laser modules and fiber optic assemblies as well as the activities of the development department at Laser Components Germany since 2012. In his work, the physicist with a doctorate benefits not only from his scientific and technical background but also from a degree in production economics.