Yves Gilliand has joined Mikrop AG as sales manager. A physicist and optical engineer, Gilliand has held positions with Fisba Optik and Leica Geosystems, as well as other companies over the last 30 years. He brings knowledge of optical technologies and experience in international sales, including the application and production of optical products. With locations in Switzerland and Serbia, Mikrop manufactures miniaturized optical components and assemblies for customers in medical technology, automotive, machine vision and other high-tech industries around the world. For more information, visit www.mikrop.ch.