latest news headlines
GLP Recruits Optical Specialist KaiChang Lu
Experienced optical specialist, KaiChang Lu, has joined the GLP R&D team. He will be working closely with head of department, Markus Salm, and project managers, Oliver Klee and Marc Rapp, to ensure that GLP continues to develop luminaires with high efficiency optical qualities.
In addition to a PhD in Applied Optics, KaiChang Lu (48) has a comprehensive background in Optical Design, and between 1996-2007 worked as Director for R&D/Design at British Optical (International Optics).
"I have worked in the entertainment lighting industry for more than 20 years and optimized the optics for different manufacturers, eg Martin Professional profile spots from MAC 500 up to MAC III, and prior to that carried out optical work for High End Systems - so I am confident that I can contribute to securing the future growth of GLP in the professional lighting business," says KaiChang.
GLP is known largely for its innovative ‘impression' baseless luminaire that has quickly become a standard within the TV, theatre and touring market segments - due in particular to the beautiful beam quality and rich colors. GLP's business director, Kasper Gissel, states: "We strive to develop and manufacture top quality luminaires and know that optics are key elements in the lighting fixtures; therefore I am delighted that KaiChang has decided to join our R&D team, which today consists of more than 10 highly dedicated and skilled engineers."
"One of the things I noticed at GLP was the passion and the positive attitude of the employees - all of them eager to learn new things to give them the capability of developing even better luminaires. I am thrilled to be a part of the GLP team at such an important period in the company's development," said KaiChang.
KaiChang Lu will remain as a technical consultant in digital projector and security camera at Meiloon, Taiwan, where he will continue to spend half of his time, while dedicating the other half to GLP R&D. "This is a very cost efficient way for us to get the required optical skills of KaiChang," says GLP founder Udo Künzler, adding: "He will work exclusively for us in the field of luminaire optics ... so we are the fortunate ones!"
The first masterpiece from the extended GLP R&D department will be the impression ‘Meisterstück' which will be shown at ProLight+Sound, April 2009. The Meisterstück is a silent 650W LED (RGBW) moving head wash light for TV and Theatre, with one unique color mixed beam, to avoid any color shades, and with variable zoom from 7 to 28 degrees.
"This is the first time we have developed a luminaire in response to such a strict set of requirements from lighting designers," says Markus Salm. "We are really proud of our Meisterstück - and in keeping with the impression's unique design template, have managed to make it baseless."
In picture: KaiChang Lu with Markus Salm, Oliver Klee and Marc Rapp
18th March 2009
HEADLINES
news archive
search stories
FOOTNOTE: Select the news type you require in the red band above; this will enable you to see the current news stories from that section
© 1999 - 2012 Entertainment Technology Press Limited News Stories
