Trumpf Chairman Peter Leibinger Receives the Arthur L. Schawlow Award

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“Peter 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.” - Gilbert Haas, Interim Executive Director of the Laser Institute of America

November 2023 : Peter Leibinger, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Trumpf, has received 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. Past recipients of the Schawlow Award include Nobel laureates Theodor Hänsch and Gérard Mourou.

The Laser Institute of America recognizes Peter 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 the technology. Gilbert Haas, Interim Executive Director of the LIA, said, “Peter 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.”

Established in 1982, the Arthur L. Schawlow Award is one of LIA’s highest honours 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.