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Mission |
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Background |
The NCLA was founded by Professor Tom Glynn in 1989 as a centre of
excellence in laser technology. The
Centre makes its broad range of expertise and a comprehensive suite of
laser systems available to manufacturing industry for the development
of innovative products and processes.
The Centre interacts with industry through consultancy,
laboratory-based feasibility trials, full R&D services, technology
transfer, prototyping, laser safety audits and a number of tailored
training courses in laser technology, applications and safety.
The Centre is also active in collaborative research within National
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The four primary activities
conducted by the NCLA are: |
- Industry Direct Research
- Proprietary Technologies & Commercialisation
- Outreach & Training
- Research Services
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centre receives some support for its activities from government agencies and is a not for
profit recognised research centre within NUI, Galway. |
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Associations
and Partnerships |
The NCLA in association with the Applied Optics Group,
is a founding member of the lightHouse Centre for Applied Photonics. LightHouse aims to operate as a Photonics Network which promotes and
develops activity in photonics particularly in relation to applied
optics and laser technology. A primary activity of lightHouse is the
operation of an affiliates club: LightForum. |
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Through lightHOUSE, the NCLA is proud to be part of INSPIRE.
INSPIRE is a consortium of all Irish third level institutions with international leading research capability in nanoscience and nanotechnology.
More information is available on http://www.inspirenano.com |
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Achievements |
- The centre conducts research projects for about 50
clients
annually.
- Since 1997, more than 50 courses on
industrial laser technology, applications and
safety have been delivered to more than 400 personnel. Courses may be conducted in the
NCLA or tailored for delivery on-site in the clients facility.
- NCLA graduates are employed in key, laser related, positions in Irish industry.
- In excess of 100 scientific papers have been published.
- 50 presentations have been given at international
conferences.
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Contact |
Mr
Alan Conneely
Centre Manager |
Prof. Tom Glynn
Centre Director |
National Centre for Laser Applications
NUI, Galway
Ireland.
Telephone: +353 91 493595
Fax: +353 91 494594
email:
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