TRUMPF’s Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Peter Leibinger, has been honored with the Arthur L Schawlow Award. With this award, the Laser Institute of America (LIA) recognizes outstanding achievements that lead to a fundamental understanding of laser technology and its application in industry, medicine, or daily life. The award is considered one of the most prestigious in laser research.

Established in 1982, the Arthur L Schawlow Award is one of LIA’s highest honors and is named after the distinguished physicist and laser pioneer Dr Arthur Schawlow. The award is presented annually to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact in the fields of science and engineering.

Past recipients of the Schawlow Award include Nobel laureates Theodor Hänsch and Gérard Mourou. The Laser Institute of America recognizes Leibinger’s extensive contributions to the photonics industry and his dedication to science and research. He is a leader in this field and has contributed significantly to the commercialization of technology.

Gilbert Haas, Interim Executive Director, LIA, said, “Leibinger has been advancing laser technology for decades. His leadership in innovation and his dedicated support in science, politics, and society contribute to the progress of laser technology and its applications worldwide.”

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