Innovative Laser Technologies
Ben Hopkins has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in engineering and manufacturing. Ben started as a Project Engineer at Circuit Check Inc. in 2000 and then moved on to Proto Labs as a Tooling Designer in 2003. In 2004, they joined Stratasys as an Applications Engineer and later transitioned to a Manufacturing Engineer role at Cirrus Aircraft in 2007. Ben then returned to Stratasys in 2009 as a Senior R&D Applications Engineer, where they stayed until January 2021. After that, they worked at Modern Molding, Inc. as a CNC Programmer/Toolmaker from September to December 2021. Currently, Ben is employed at Innovative Laser Technologies as a Manufacturing Engineer, starting in November 2021.
Ben Hopkins attended Bemidji State University from 1996 to 2000, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Industrial Technology.
Innovative Laser Technologies
Recognized as a world leader in laser integration, ILT designs and builds advanced laser systems for use in high-precision manufacturing. Established in 1998, ILT develops both custom and standard laser systems that perform high-precision welding, cutting, marking, drilling, cladding and material ablation for clients in the medical, automotive,aerospace and electronics industries.Precision in both development and service is powered by the technical expertise of its engineers; their knowledge of laser physics, optics, mechanical and electrical engineering, and software-based control systems is unparalleled in the industry. ILT systems are designed, built and supported by a team with more than 200 years of combined experience in laser systems integration. The integrity of an ILT system—and those who built it—is unmatched.