press releases

POWERLASE press releases are listed below in reverse chronological order

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Powerlase Secures Funding Injection to Cement Global Laser Leadership in 2009

29th March 2009 - Investment ensures Powerlase can meet increasing demand for laser solutions in 2009 and beyond

Powerlase Goes Boldly Into 2009

15th January 2009 - Global Operations Expansion Provides Platform for a Strong 2009 for UK Laser Innovator

UK-Based Laser Innovator Opens New Office in Japan to support the company’s global expansion plans into 2009

11th December 2008 - Led by experienced Mr Takanori Uematsu, the new facility will focus on exploiting opportunities in photovoltaic; FPD and AMOLED markets

New Laser Technique Makes Greener Technology More Cost-Effective

29th October 2008 - Reduced production costs mean more environmentally friendly AMOLED screens are more affordable to businesses and consumers

Powerlase Appoints New Applications Engineering Manager to Drive Expansion into New Markets

15th October 2008 - UK-based Laser Innovator Employs New Manager Ahead of Further Expansion into High Growth Markets

Powerlase is presented with the Queen's award

19th September 2008 - Lord Lieutenant of West Sussex, Mr. Hugh Wyatt presents Dr. Samir Ellwi of Powerlase Ltd with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise

Powerlase Partners with Eolite Systems - UK and French Laser Innovators Join Forces

17th September 2008 - Two of the World’s most innovative laser technologies will provide customers with ultimate levels of application flexibility

UK laser Innovator Receives 2008 Business Achievement Award

20th August 2008 - POWERLASE success in global flat panel display market marks expansion into Extreme Ultra Violet (EUV), solar cell processing and Organic Light emitting diode screen display markets

POWERLASE Introduces New High Power Laser For Display Manufacture & Solar Cell Processing

28th July 2008 - World leading laser innovator expands into solar cell marketplace

UK Laser Innovator Powerlase Receives Royal Recognition for International Growth 

23rd April 2008 - UK laser manufacturer POWERLASE has been awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category.

Powerlase and EUVA Lead New Phase of Next Generation Semiconductor Research 

9th April 2008 - POWERLASE will supply lasers to world-leading research institution for use in research into Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography (EUVL).

Powerlase appoints Head of Engineering and Operations to oversee World Class Manufacturing 

27th February 2008 - Matt Kelly will oversee all engineering development, laser manufacture and quality control at POWERLASE.

Powerlase & HardRam Forge Green Innovation for Plasma Display Manufacture 

12th February 2008 - Leading laser systems integrator selects POWERLASE AO8 laser for Plasma Display Panels (PDP) manufacture.

Powerlase & NUI Galway Announce Research Collaboration into Laser Materials Processing

30th January 2008 - Powerlase will work with NUI Galway to deliver the benefits of laser technology to the manufacturing industry by developing new techniques for materials processing.

Powerlase named UK Manufacturer of the Year

16th January 2008 - Powerlase has been named 'UK Manufacturer of the Year for 2007' at the Elektra Awards. Award concludes an extremely successful year for Powerlase.

Powerlase recognised for outstanding UK Design and Innovation

7th November 2007 - Powerlase has been awarded The Manufacturer Award for Design and Innovation 2007. Award recognises laser innovators significant product innovation and businesses success in the Flat Panel Display (FPD) market.

Powerlase & the Centre for Advanced Science & Innovation (CASI) of Osaka University announce their collaboration

1st November 2007 - Powerlase & CASI of Osaka University announce their collaboration in laser processing research for FPD manufacture. Powerlase & CASI of Osaka University will share their technical resources to develop new laser based solutions for industry.

Powerlase named 21st fasting growing private technology company in the UK by The Sunday Times newspaper

15th October 2007 - Powerlase is the highest-ranked industrial manufacturer in the league table. Ranking follows two years of continued expansion and 400% growth in 2006.

Powerlase Appointed Medallion Member

17th August 2007 - Powerlase Appointed Medallion Member at World Renowned Academic Institute: CREOL & FPCE, The College of Optics and Photonics at University of Central Florida.

Powerlase Announces Lasers Help LG Electronics

1st August 2007 - Powerlase lasers help LG Electronics meet increasing demand for flat-panel displays.

Powerlase gains ISO9001:2000

6th July 2007 - Powerlase announces accreditation to BS EN ISO 9001:2000

Powerlase Announces Placement of Laser with a Major Research Institute in Germany

19th June 2007 - Powerlase has announced the placement of a laser with Fraunhofer ISE in Freiburg.

Powerlase Introduces New Generation of Starlase Green and UV Lasers

31st May 2007 - Powerlase continues to change the face of the laser manufacture industry with high quality Starlase 300G and 100UV lasers.

Next Generation Powerlase Lasers set to Drive Semiconductor Manufacture Innovation

22nd May 2007 - New 2kW class laser places the Laser Produced Plasma (LPP) EUV source approach as the main contender to be the source of choice for the high volume manufacturing of semiconductor chips.

Next Generation Powerlase Laser set to Drive Developments in Plasma Display Panel Manufacturing Industry

15th May 2007 - Introduction of two brand new high power Starlase lasers, the Starlase AO12 and AO16.

Powerlase Appoints Head of PDP Sales and Marketing Development

2nd May 2007 - Reardon to drive technology innovation and grow laser innovators global 60% PDP market share.

Powerlase and University of Central Florida Achieve World's First in Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography (EUVL) Sources

27th February 2007 - Collaboration with University of Central Florida results in significant breakthrough in the scalability of the EUV source.

Powerlase Announces Record Year-on-Year Growth of 400%

21st February 2007 - 400% Growth as Turnover Increases from £2.4 million to £9.5 million.

Powerlase Working with University College Dublin to Further the Development of Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography

8th February 2007 - Collaborative research will study Ion-emissions from a Laser Produced Plasma (LPP) Light Source.

Powerlase Launches Korean Service Centre

4th January 2007 - Powerlase establishes Korean office to service growing number of customers in Korea.

Powerlase Selects BFi Optilas for Mainland European Distribution

2nd January 2007 - European agreement signifies continued global expansion for UK-based laser innovator. Distribution agreement covers Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Luxemburg, Portugal, Spain and The Netherlands.

University of Central Florida Partners with POWERLASE for Laser-Produced Plasma Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) Sources Breakthrough

11th October 2006 - Industrial collaboration set to produce next generation of quality laser-produced plasma. The partnership will create a combination of high EUV conversion efficiency whilst eliminating neutral and charged particles. Clean and cost effective laser produced plasma.

POWERLASE Appoints Vice President of Technology and Vice President of Strategic Innovations to Drive continued Global Growth

2nd October 2006 - To support global expansion, POWERLASE appoints Dr. Mike Mason as Vice President of Technology and Dr. Samir Ellwi as Vice President of Strategic Innovations.

POWERLASE Announces Deal with Japanese Governmental Research Association

27th September 2006 - Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography System Development Association (EUVA) purchases POWERLASE Starlase lasers

Prestigious Japanese Laboratory (AIST) uses POWERLASE technology to gain World leading results in Advanced Femtosecond Laser

20th September 2006 - The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) purchased POWERLASE AO2/G lasers to enable the development of the sub-micron surface analysis technique, EUPS, and to power the development of laser-produced plasmas

POWERLASE Partners with Japan Laser Corporation

1st August 2006 - Partnership with Japan Laser Corporation signals expansion into Japanese market

POWERLASE Announces Major DPSS Laser Deal with Samsung SDI Co Ltd

11th July 2006 - Global Flat Panel Leader takes multiple orders of Powerlase Starlase AO6 lasers for PDP production

POWERLASE Announces General Availability of The Markets Most Versatile and Powerful Industrial Starlase AO8 Laser

6th July 2006 - UK laser innovator is changing the face of the plasma display panel industry with LG Electronics becoming the first customer to take shipment.

POWERLASE Receives Multiple Orders From Major Korean FPD Producer

23rd May 2006 - LG Electronics becomes first customer for the world's leading high power DPSS laser

POWERLASE Appoints Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer to Oversee Growth as Company Expands

3rd May 2006 - POWERLASE appoints Samuel Simonsson as Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Board and Tony King as Chief Executive Officer to drive laser innovator’s expansion Crawley.

POWERLASE Announces Massive Growth And Expansion of Manufacturing Capacity

25th April 2006 - Laser innovator's 233% year-on-year growth paves way for expansion for threefold capacity increase in 2006. POWERLASE ranked fifth fastest growing venture capital-backed UK company.

 

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