Champlin, Minnesota:  Prima Power Laserdyne, a world leader in precision multi-axis laser materials processing systems, announced today the apppointment of Allan Callander to the position of Market Sales Manager.  Mark Barry, Vice President, Sales & Marketing for Prima Power Laserdyne, stated that Mr. Callander's appointment is part of the company's expansion of its laser systems business that includes industries such as medical devices, electronics and precision mechanical components.

"Allan's near-term focus will be on growing sales of the LASERDYNE 430, a multi-axis system designed for precision cutting, welding and drilling of two dimensional and three dimensional (2D and 3D) components," reports Mr. Barry.  "The LASERDYNE 430 is ideal for processing medical components such as orthopedic implants and surgical instruments and small, precise electromechanical devices.  With speeds up to 800 inch/min (0-20 m/min) in the X, Y and Z axes and bi-directional accuracy of 0.0005 inch (12.7) micrometer), the system is ideal for cutting and drilling, as well as welding.  The growth of laser processing in industry has increased the requirement for turnkey systems supplied by a company that can assist end users from product concept through production.  This is an area where Laserdyne is well known.  For over 30 years, Laserdyne has been a resource to the aerospace and turbine engine manufacturers around the world.  We have also supplied our systems for many applications in other industries such as medical devices, electronics and precision mechanical components.  We are in a unique position to bring this background and expertise to an expanding customer base.   Our goal is to provide systems and solutions that will help make our customers successful."

"Mr. Callander's new position furthers our strategic goal for the continued growth of Laserdyne sales around the world, and for growth of Prima 3D systems sales in North America," Mr. Barry stated.  "Mr. Callander is a great addition to the Prima team having experience successfully marketing laser and related products to both the medical and electronics industries.  Mr. Callander's technical background as a degreed engineer, combined with an intimate knowledge of laser processing in manufacturing, is extremely valuable to customers."

Mr. Callander has held management positions with Winland Electronics, LPL Systems, HEI, and GSI.  In each case, he successfully launched and managed the development of new products, while multiplying sales of established products to leading medical device and electronic manufacturers.

Mr. Callander holds an MBA from the University of St. Thomas and a BS in materials engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

He can be contacted at [email protected] or by phone at 763-433-3724.

For more information on products and service provided by Prima Power Laserdyne:
Phone:  763-433-3700
Fax:  763-433-3701  
E-mail:  [email protected] 
Write:  Prima Power Laserdyne, LLC, 8600 109th Avenue North, #400, Champlin, Minnesota  55316

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