People in the News: 10/6/21

JENA, Germany — Carl Zeiss Meditec President and CEO Ludwin Monz will step down from the company’s executive board on Dec. 31. Markus Weber will succeed Monz, effective Jan. 1, 2022. Weber is a member of the executive board of Carl Zeiss AG and is responsible for the Zeiss semiconductor manufacturing technology segment.

DETROIT — Lidar company Baraja named Joseph Notaro chief commercial officer. Notaro has 25 years of experience in the semiconductor market. He served as vice president of WW Automotive Strategy and Business Development at onsemi. The appointment serves to strengthen Baraja’s move to commercialize its Spectrum-Scan platform for automotive integration.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Industrial metrology equipment producer Brunson Instrument Co. appointed Chris Klope president. Klope has held executive positions in middle market manufacturing and industrial distribution companies. He succeeds Richard Powell, who will continue to serve on the company’s board of directors.

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Published: October 2021

Glossary

lidar: Lidar, short for light detection and ranging, is a remote sensing technology that uses laser light to measure distances and generate precise, three-dimensional information about the shape and characteristics of objects and surfaces. Lidar systems typically consist of a laser scanner, a GPS receiver, and an inertial measurement unit (IMU), all integrated into a single system. Here is how lidar works: Laser emission: A laser emits laser pulses, often in the form of rapid and repetitive laser...
metrology: Metrology is the science and practice of measurement. It encompasses the theoretical and practical aspects of measurement, including the development of measurement standards, techniques, and instruments, as well as the application of measurement principles in various fields. The primary objectives of metrology are to ensure accuracy, reliability, and consistency in measurements and to establish traceability to recognized standards. Metrology plays a crucial role in science, industry,...

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