LaserBond announced the market of the successful transition of its R&D leadership ahead of a decision by founder Gregory Hooper to move into a new consultancy role with the Company. As part of a considered succession plan, Gregory played an active role in the recruitment of Dr. Thomas Schlaefer in September 2017 to head the R&D department. Thomas was selected given his education at one of the leading German research institutes for coating materials and processes, as well as extensive and world class industry experience. Before joining LaserBond, Dr. Schlaefer spent the previous six years leading R&D for one of Europe's top manufacturers of Thermal Spray and Laser Cladding equipment.