LASER-TEC and Indian River State College Visit Laser Components
A group from Indian River State College and LASER-TEC visited Laser Components Inc. on December 8, 2015. Laser Components is a world-wide company headquartered in Germany with their PyroGroup Inc. homed in Stuart, FL. This facility develops and manufactures pyroelectric detectors based on LiTaO3 which are used in gas and flame analysis, medical and process technology. The companies’ premium products are pyrodetectors that use DLaTGS as a detector material. They are suited for use in FTIR spectrometers and gaining importance in THz applications.
Lance Feldman, the company’s COO and Justin Jensen, a Project Engineer, gave a tour of their brand new facility and cleanroom. They also explained the stages of development and production of the detectors. IRSC graduates showcased their work stations and responsibilities.
The company and college has an established long term relationship which resulted in developing sustainable employment and internship opportunities for IRSC students. The company employed 8 graduates in the last several years and provided multiple internship opportunities. Laser Components are looking into expanding the workforce pool and looking to get 3-6 interns in spring 2016.
Lance Feldman, the company’s COO and Justin Jensen, a Project Engineer, gave a tour of their brand new facility and cleanroom. They also explained the stages of development and production of the detectors. IRSC graduates showcased their work stations and responsibilities.
The company and college has an established long term relationship which resulted in developing sustainable employment and internship opportunities for IRSC students. The company employed 8 graduates in the last several years and provided multiple internship opportunities. Laser Components are looking into expanding the workforce pool and looking to get 3-6 interns in spring 2016.
