Sylmar, CA--Laser Operations LLC, manufacturer of the QPC Lasers product line, has successfully achieved the International Organization for Standardization's (ISO) 9001:2008 certification. ISO is the world's leading developer of International Standards for quality and continual improvement.
The company says that by completing this certification process, it demonstrated its commitment to uncompromised quality standards and a Quality Management System (QMS) that meets the rigorous requirements of world-class manufacturing and global customer support for its OEM customers.
Additionally, Laser Operations has recently expanded its high-volume production facility by adding 4000 sq. ft. of Class 10,000 clean room space to its existing building in Sylmar, CA and implemented a comprehensive materials requirements planning system to meet growing demand for its high power laser products.
Source: Laser Operations LLC
Stephen G. Anderson | Director, Industry Development - SPIE
Stephen Anderson is a photonics industry expert with an international background and has been actively involved with lasers and photonics for more than 30 years. As Director, Industry Development at SPIE – The international society for optics and photonics – he is responsible for tracking the photonics industry markets and technology to help define long-term strategy, while also facilitating development of SPIE’s industry activities. Before joining SPIE, Anderson was Associate Publisher and Editor in Chief of Laser Focus World and chaired the Lasers & Photonics Marketplace Seminar. Anderson also co-founded the BioOptics World brand. Anderson holds a chemistry degree from the University of York and an Executive MBA from Golden Gate University.