PITTSFIELD, Mass., Sept. 4, 2024 — Photonics Spectra, the leading publication dedicated to the photonics industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of four distinguished professionals to its Editorial Advisory Board. These appointments reflect the magazine's commitment to maintaining the highest standards of expertise and insight in the field of photonics.
The appointments, effective immediately, increase the number of Photonics Spectra Editorial Advisory Board members to 15 optics and photonics luminaries.
The new Editorial Advisory Board members:
Scott Bass, Edmund Optics
Scott Bass is vice president, global marketing and corporate communications at Edmund Optics, a leading optical solutions provider and manufacturer with product solutions supporting the industrial inspection, semiconductor, and life science/biomedical sectors. An SPIE board advisor, Bass chairs the SPIE Corporate & Exhibitor Committee and is a member of the SPIE Board Artificial Intelligence (AI) Presidential Task Force. Bass leads programming and development efforts for Edmund’s Innovation Summit Series.
Robert Bourdelais, MKS/Newport Corp.
Robert Bourdelais is senior global business development manager at MKS/Newport. In more than three decades in the photonics industry, Bourdelais has held leadership positions in engineering, R&D, operations management, and product management. He is the author of more than 200 issued patents and a past recipient of the Eastman Innovator award. His technical areas of expertise include LCDs & OLED displays, medical devices, microelectronics, digital imaging, polymer chemistry, and optics.
Bruno Gross, Thorlabs Inc.
Bruno Gross is vice president of Thorlabs, Europe and an expert in laser technologies and photonics applications. Gross has served in a variety of director and senior management roles within the photonics industry, including as managing director of Menlo Systems; managing director of ZETT OPTICS; and general manager of Thorlabs GmbH. He also served as a consultant with McKinsey and Company prior to joining Menlo Systems upon its entry into a long-term collaboration with Thorlabs in 2002.
Joseph Spilman, Optimax Systems Inc
Joseph Spilman is president of Optimax, a global optics manufacturer and solutions provider in Ontario, N.Y. Under Spilman’s leadership, Optimax has advanced in its role as a leading market provider of precision and laser-grade optics and optical components, and stands as a pillar of the Rochester (N.Y.) precision optics ecosystem. The company recently launched Starris: Optimax Space Systems, a business focused on the development of space-qualified optical payloads.
“We are thrilled to welcome Scott, Rob, Bruno, and Joe to our Editorial Advisory Board," said Jake Saltzman, editor of Photonics Spectra. "With these appointments, our flagship publication adds a level of combined expertise and leadership that will be invaluable as we continue to deliver high-quality content to our readers. The opportunity to benefit from the insights from four industry leaders underscores our commitment to staying at the forefront of photonics innovation and industry trends."
Photonics Spectra looks forward to the contributions of its new board members, who will help shape the future direction of the magazine and ensure it remains an essential resource for professionals in the photonics community.
About Photonics Spectra:
Photonics Spectra is the premier magazine dedicated to the photonics industry, providing comprehensive coverage of the latest developments in optics, lasers, imaging, fiber optics, and related technologies. With a readership that spans researchers, engineers, and industry professionals, Photonics Spectra is committed to delivering authoritative content to drive the field of photonics forward.