Andreas Thoss

Any viable laser fusion power plant will depend on dramatically cheaper laser diodes. Developing them is a major challenge that requires higher production output and technological advancements. By Andreas Thoss and Paul Crump High-power diode lasers have become the workhorses behind laser materials processing. They pump the kilowatt-class fiber lasers for cutting and welding, making them the backbone of this ever-expanding multibillion-dollar market.

The European Photonics Industry Consortium (EPIC) Technology Meeting on Photonics for Space and New Space at the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP) revealed a sector in transition. As astronomers continue to push the boundaries of observation, industry is preparing for satellite constellations and their payloads. The only question is whether European suppliers can scale fast enough. By Andreas Thoss A Laser Beam Over Potsdam Every conference needs a highlight.

By Andreas Thoss After nine years as CEO, Stefan Traeger left Jenoptik this winter, having reshaped it from a diversified conglomerate into a focused photonics company. In this conversation, Traeger explains how an unconventional approach helped to transform Jenoptik’s culture from within. Reflecting on leadership, cultural change, and why internal communication became his most powerful lever, Traeger reveals why a CEO’s most powerful tool isn’t strategy — it’s culture.