(pressebox) (Gräfelfing, 21.08.2014) Due to the continuous international growth, TOPTICA further strengthens the team of scientific sales experts.

Sales Manager Ultrafast Laser Dr. Martin Ruge will be responsible for all ultrafast fiber lasers for scientific applications like pump-probe spectroscopy, biophotonics & microscopy, material analysis and terahertz spectroscopy. Martin Ruge holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Kassel where he earned a profound knowledge in femtosecond laser spectroscopy, ultrafast laser control and non-linear microscopy.

Senior Sales Manager Scientific Dr. Günther Lermann will be responsible for all scientific lasers in the western area of Germany, Switzerland, BeneLux and Brasil. He received a PhD in Physics from the University of Wurzburg followed by positions in market development and sales management for recognized laser and optics suppliers. Günther Lermann is a well known face in many laser related universities, institutes and companies adding a strong background in semiconductor technology, Raman microscopy and other scientific laser applications to the TOPTICA team.

Dr. Jürgen Stuhler, Director Scientific Sales: "We are very happy to have found two laser and application experts to strengthen TOPTICA's scientific sales team. Customers will appreciate the scientific spirit and the creativity of Martin Ruge in the ultrafast laser domain and the many years of successful scientific laser sales experience of Günther Lermann. In-depth consulting about the most appropriate laser solution and long term trustful relationships will be the key benefits of this investment in personnel for prospective and existing TOPTICA clients.

We wish both a successful and enjoyable employment."

Über TOPTICA Photonics SE: TOPTICA Photonics AG develops, manufactures, services and distributes technology-leading diode and fiber lasers and laser systems for scientific and industrial applications. Sales and service are offered worldwide through TOPTICA Germany and its subsidiary TOPTICA USA, as well as all through 14 distributors. A key point of the company philosophy is the close cooperation between development and research to meet our customers' demanding requirements for sophisticated customized system solutions and their subsequent commercialization.