SCANLAB GmbH, an OEM manufacturer of laser scan systems, has appointed Christian Sonner head of research and development to strengthen the company’s market position in digital products and control solutions for the photonics industry. Sonner, who has extensive expertise in developing system solutions, is expected to increasingly focus R&D on highly integrated scan solutions and drive forward interdisciplinary collaboration. Since 2013, Sonner had been the company’s software development manager. SCANLAB has been developing and manufacturing galvanometer scanners and...Read full articleRelated content from Photonics MediaARTICLESModulight Appoints Orsila President, CEOModulight Inc. has named Seppo Orsila as president and CEO, effective immediately. Petteri Uusimaa will assume the roles of vice president and CTO. 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