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My name is Maik Frede. I work for neoLASE at the Science Park Marienwerder.

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neoLASE is a spin-off of Laserzentrum Hannover.

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We specialize in diode-pumped solid-state lasers.

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I studied in Münster before transferring to Laserzentrum Hannover

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where I wrote my thesis on gravitational wave detection

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and was the team leader of the solid-state laser unit.

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We did a lot of industry-related projects,

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so the next obvious step was to set up our own business,

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and take on projects that the Laserzentrum, as a research facility, couldn’t handle.

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Like the industrial production of laser systems.

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neoLASE has many application areas in basic research as well as in industrial fields.

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We provide laser systems used to manufacture cell phone displays,

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stents, solar cells, and a lot more.

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neoLASE has a long history in gravitational wave detection.

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We provided the laser electronics as well as

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part of the amplifier systems for the current gravitational wave detector.

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I just got back from Livingston where I installed an amplifier

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that will boost the output from 35 to over 70 watts.

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Playing a part in gravitational detection is very exciting for a small company like us.

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It demonstrates one of our mainstays:

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developing customized applications and systems, not offered anywhere else.

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It’s great to be part of a project that is such a success.

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We manage the European market ourselves,

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while our international distributors represent neoLASE in the USA and Asia.

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The TECHNOLOGY CENTER is an attractive location for us

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because it’s right across the street from Laserzentrum Hannover – the institute we emerged from.

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We still cooperate closely, thanks to joint projects.

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And then there’s the increasing number of laser companies settling in the vicinity,

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forming a network of laser firms that engage in development, material processing and coating.

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hannoverimpuls played an essential role in the founding and expansion of our company

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by providing the TECHNOLOGY CENTER and our offices,

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helping us to acquire the necessary funding in form of aid money,

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and through the Hanoverian investment fund and its silent partnership with neoLASE GmbH.