Demcon focal
Ralph Pohl is a Senior Optical System Engineer at DEMCON Focal, specializing in the development of the Beam Conditioning and Diagnostic System for the Extremely Large Telescope. Prior to this role, Ralph held positions as an Optical System Engineer and Mechatronic System Engineer at DEMCON, as well as a Guest Researcher at Universiteit Twente, focusing on laser micro-machining and optical system design. Ralph completed a PhD in Laser Physics at the University of Twente, with significant research on laser-induced forward transfer techniques. Additionally, Ralph has teaching experience at both the University of Twente and Münster University of Applied Sciences, supervising students in various physics and engineering disciplines. Ralph's educational background includes a Master of Science in Photonics and a Diplom-Ingenieur in Engineering Physics, alongside early training as a car mechanic.
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Demcon focal
Demcon focal is the integration and development partner in the field of Industrial Precision Inspection and Optical Systems. Demcon focal develops and realizes precision inspection and optical measurement systems for customers in automotive, life sciences and semicon. DEMCON Focal performs custom design and engineering (D&E) in a multidisciplinary approach, consisting of optical engineering, machine vision and system engineering. Activities include high-level requirements engineering, concept design, prototyping, detailed engineering, system integration and delivery. The result of our efforts is systems that work, which are either integrated and supported in the customers’ production lines, or delivered as modules ready for integration in high-tech or medical OEM products. Key phrases: - high end inspection systems in industrial automation (metal, rubber, glass, fabrics, plastics, wood, woven) - advanced optical measurement systems for tooling in the semiconductor industry - inspection modules for food quality and safety for OEM-customers - advanced optical system designs and modules for OEM-customers in various segments - design of medical diagnostic devices (ophthalmology)