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Expert in Imaging Technology
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optical engineering expert
complex lens expert |
Expert is the President of Expert's Firm and is an engineering physicist with almost thirty years of engineering and management experience in research and development. Much of his consulting work concerns optical applications and his experience with optical systems and devices spans his entire career. He has also taught courses in optics and physical optics at the college level. He has the capacity to do optical design, computer-assisted optical system design, and laboratory benchwork, and he has access to advanced facilities when required. However, for customized thin films or complex lens design, he usually sub-contracts with design specialists. His typical consulting tasks have included problems in imaging, illumination, sensing, instrumentation, scanning, and electro-optics. His first contribution in optics was to help develop an automated scanner for astronomical spectrogram analysis. |
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flat-panel display expert
electronic display technology expert |
Expert and his associates consider themselves to be experts in this field because of their familiarity with display systems and their specific experience in development projects. They have a working knowledge of television and CRTs. They add that this remains the dominant display system, noting that most alternative displays are judged against this standard. One of the principals of his consulting firm is a nationally known flat panel expert with many patents and publications in the field. His development work on a flat-panel large-format display has led to a successful prototype with bright full-color capability. Their recent contributions have been in the development of interactive displays and displays for "point-of-purchase" advertising. They have also been engaged in work on other display devices through tasks in optical engineering and electronic imaging. Expert's own special interest has been in stereo and volumetric display systems.
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electronic imaging expert
imaging system expert
electronic image expert |
The work of Expert and his associates has evolved from a base of technical knowledge in imaging optics and television. Extended to computerized systems, they have found that paying attention to image quality often simplifies the software. Over the last several years, they have developed customized vision systems for inspection, engineering studies, and automation. Their most ambitious project has involved multiple high-speed exposures on a single video frame using an intensifier as a programmable electronic shutter. These images were then analyzed by defining and tabulating the velocity, trajectory, and rotation of objects flying past the camera. This imaging instrument was developed for an engineering application where volumes of flight-tests are used to acquire statistical data on performance. Other recent work has included tasks in automated inspection, spatial calibration, and interactive displays. |
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photometry expert |
Expert notes that a wide range of instruments have been developed to measure the various properties of light. Having worked with light throughout their careers, Expert and his associates are familiar with all of the technology and, in some cases, consider themselves to be experts. They note that the measurement and analysis of light and its properties are routine in optical engineering and imaging technology. They add that when the properties of light are used for sensing, the instrumentation may require development or customization.
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photonics technology expert
photoconductive material expert |
The experience which Expert and his associates have had in optical engineering, display technology, electronic imaging, engineering physics, and photometric technology has provided them overlapping background knowledge and expertise in photonics. They are familiar with a wide range of photo-active materials, electro-optical devices, and opto-electronic systems. Their expertise is based on applied knowledge and familiarity with applications. They consider themselves to be experts in photoconductors, based on extensive experience with photoconductor behavior and applications in non-impact printing. They consider the application of photo-sensors in automation to be routine and have developed instruments for special laboratory measurements. A recent project used an ultra-violet laser to stimulate a fluorescent marker. The resulting low-light-level was then used to analyze a bio-chemical reaction. |
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electrophotographic system expert
electrophotography expert |
Expert and his colleagues have had a working knowledge of photo-systems extend throughout their careers and current activities. He has taught holography and has been frequently involved in applications of it. He states that recording the interference fringes requires special film which is processed to increase its diffraction efficiency. He maintains that similar multi-stage or special purpose systems are common elements in graphic arts, microfilm, radiology, micro-fabrication, dosimetry, and many other fields. Noting that photo-polymers are used in fabrication, Expert points out that they have even developed compliant optical elements with the assistance of a polymer chemist. One field where they have made intermittent contributions has been in stereo-printing. This has involved photography, scanning, interlacing, screening, lenticular casting, and photo-polymer lamination. Expert and his colleagues have contributed to a project in high-speed photography for a research application using Schlieren optics to study compression waves.
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electrostatics expert
electrostatic charge expert
electric corona expert
electrostatic deposition expert
electrostatic photocopier expert
electrophotographic photocopier expert
electrophotographic printer expert |
Expert's experience with electrostatics has evolved from industrial R&D in electrophotography. His work with product improvement has required an exploration of the fundamental physics of the process. This has included the technology of toners, photoconductors, controlled deposition, dielectric materials, electrostatic fields, and corona discharge. In developing instrumentation and improving performance, Expert has become an expert in the field with publications and patents to his name. His techniques for evaluating liquid toners are still being used today and one of his corona designs is a common element in laser printers. His design for a four-color copier was later adopted for color proofing. Later work in microfilm printers, high-resolution laser printers, and non-impact printing has expanded his experience. As a consultant, he has contributed to projects in medical hard copy, labeling, electrostatic precipitators, ion beam curing, and dielectric testing. Some of his more novel projects have included electrostatic levitation and Kirlian photography. |
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non-impact printing expert
non-impact printing product development expert
non-impact printing technology expert |
From his perspective of having a background in electrophotography and electrostatics, Expert regards most of the non-impact printing methods as variations on the basic technology. His experience with high-resolution laser printing and consulting work in toners, special printing applications, and related system design problems has broadened his knowledge. He considers thermal processes, including dye sublimation, heat sensitive materials, and ablation, to be a divergent technology which is related by the similarities in image formation. |
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graphic arts expert
offset printing expert |
Expert's knowledge of graphic arts has evolved from photo-systems and a direct involvement in offset printing processes. Color reproduction, half-tone screening, scanning, and prepress system development were active working projects for him at one time. He has also worked on the development of an electrophotographic laser plate-making system, but he found that the materials could not be adequately controlled. In his working experience with major press installations, sensor and control systems were Expert's dominant concern. Being familiar with most of the systems, methods, and processes permits him to claim significant expertise in this field. Over the last five years, he has been involved with a number of consulting tasks in printing, color reproduction, and digital scanning that have maintained his connection with the field. |
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toner expert
electrostatic printer expert
electrostatic printing expert |
Expert views this field as a specialized applied technology which is based on electrostatics, magnetics, and the art of toner chemistry and manufacture. Over many years, his major occupation has been in the development of electrostatic printers, and he has worked with all of the liquid and dry toners. These have included variations designed for specialized applications. Although the process of making toners has evolved, Expert still sees this as an art and feels that most of the technical problems stem from that fact. Being able to define, measure, and select toners to meet the requirements of a particular printing system is a substantial task in instrumentation and engineering physics. Expert is an expert in toner development, quality control instrumentation, and related system controls. |
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development process expert |
The principal consultants of Expert's firm have all served as managers in corporations and as entrepreneurial executives in new venture companies. All of them have had experience in managing product development under a variety of conditions and organizational systems. As experienced "hands-on" technical managers, they have been contracted to help develop business plans, apply for auxiliary grants, assess the feasibility of particular projects, prepare market assessments, and organize or reorganize technical operations. Expert maintains that manufacturing volume, industrial diversity, and new product development in many segments of the technical community has declined steadily since the 1980s, and has written an article on this subject (see Selected Publications). In order to remain competitive, Roger states, industry must continue developing new products, markets, and production methods. Expert and ITC professionals develop applications in many fields including displays, electro-optics, sensors, non-impact printing, and electronic imaging. They have produced prototypes, customized systems, and products as well as provided feasibility studies, venture evaluations, and technical assessments. |
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physics expert |
Expert has found that in quality control, manufacturing, and product development there are many cases where the multi-disciplinary engineering problems are solved with applied physics. Such challenges have usually occurred for him in the course of working with instrumentation, materials, modeling, analysis, experimental methods, and unusual sensing and control problems. Most of his consulting work is concerned with multi-faceted systems, including computer technology unrelated to electronic imaging. Over the last several years, for example, they have worked with micropositioners, magnetics, ultrasonics, polymers, radiowave sensors, neon sculpture, laser heating, dosimetry, pneumatics, and high voltage. |
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new product development expert
new product development management expert |
Expert has over 30 years of applied experience in industrial product development from concept to market introduction. He has evaluated, selected, and planned the development of new products for manufacturing. He has optimized new products for production, including prototype fabrication and testing. |
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imaging technology expert |
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Localities:
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: Chicago, Illinois; Rockford, Illinois; Aurora, Illinois; Naperville, Illinois; Peoria, Illinois; Joliet, Illinois; Elgin, Illinois; South Bend, Indiana; Gary, Indiana; and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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1975
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M.S.
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Applied Physics
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Northeastern Illinois University
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1970
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B.S.
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Mathematics & Physics
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Illinois Institute of Technology
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1987 to
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(Undisclosed Consulting Company)
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President and Principal Consultant
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1986 to 1987
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Data Recording Systems (Laser Printer Hi-Res)
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Consultant
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1985 to 1986
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Lucitron, Inc. (Flat Panel Display)
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Consultant
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1983 to 1985
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Imaging Technology Consultants
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Consultant
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1981 to 1983
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Graphic Systems Division, Rockwell (Offset Printing)
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Manager of Advanced Research
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1978 to 1981
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Microfilm Products Division, Bell & Howell (Microfilm Printer)
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Corporate Consultant and Senior Project Manager
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1974 to 1978
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Imaging Technology Consultants
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Consultant/Contract Engineer
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1973 to 1974
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Electro-Optical System Design
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Associate Editor
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Associations/Societies
Expert is a member of the Illinois Coalition and the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce. He is a member of the SID, SPIE, OSA, IS&T, NBIA (National Business Incubator Association), PDMA (Product Development Management Association), and the Chicago Inventor's Council. He founded the Chicago Chapter of SPIE and has organized Optical Engineering Midwest Conferences. He is currently the Executive Director for the Chicago (SPIE/OSC) Optical Group.
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Professional Appointments
He has Chaired the Optical Engineering Midwest Conferences for 1989, 1990, and 1995. He also served as Editor for the Proceedings.
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Awards/Recognition
Expert received the SPSE National Service Award in 1973 and is listed in several "Who's Who" publications.
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Publications and Patents Summary
He holds several patents and has published in several fields.
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| Selected Consulting Examples: |
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Imaging Technology Consultants provides technology assessments and technology advisories, and manages projects and recruits key engineers for companies.
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Recent Client Requests:
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Reprographics expert for consulting on toner manufacturing.
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Aerodynamics expert for consulting on inserter binding application for magazine production.
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Expert in laser printers for consulting on eliminating toner streaks on paper.
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LCD & imaging expert for consulting on technical due diligence for a new display technology.
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As a member of the Intota consultant network,
Expert is a specialist who provides technical consulting to corporate, legal and government clients. Expert provides professional consulting as an Imaging Technology Consultant. Expert may consult as an independent consultant or as a member of a consultancy, consulting company,
or consulting firm. Consultants service will be covered by a consulting contract.
Ask an expert initial screening questions and ask the experts services particulars, by simply submitting
an expert request.
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Recent Litigation Client Requests:
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Laser printer expert for consulting on laser printing process.
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Interventional radiologist TIPS expert witness for consulting on intraocular (IOL) lens design opacification phosphate buffer.
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Thermal printer expert for consulting on patent case.
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Intraocular expert for consulting.
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Toner expert for consulting on toner usage and reserve amounts of toner in laser printer technology.
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Expert in HDTV for consulting on technical issues.
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Intota experts can serve as expert witnesses or litigation consultants offering expert testimony, expert advice, litigation support,
forensic services, and related expert witness services. Expert can serve as an expert witness or litigation consultant in intellectual property (patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright),
product liability, and insurance matters. Expert may provide forensic expert witness testimony, litigation consulting services, forensic investigation,
and forensic testing if appropriate in litigation areas as an Imaging Technology Expert Witness.
Intota provides attorneys and legal professionals the opportunity to ask an expert initial screening questions and
ask the experts services particulars by submitting an expert request.
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German
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Expert is familiar with, although not fluent in, German.
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Mandarin Chinese
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Expert is familiar with, although not fluent in, Mandarin Chinese.
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Expert serves as a resource to
Intota Market Research Services
for customized marketing research in industries or areas related to
Imaging Technology.
Experts are an invaluable source of overall industry insight as well as insight into specific companies and firms for
custom business to business (b2b) and industrial market research. Intota uses analyst and
consultant resources from Guideline whose Research Directors manage the research and analysis of the qualitative
and quantitative data as well as report writing for the custom studies. The methods and tools
used by Intota market research combine the insights of technical experts and industry insiders with secondary
research to provide the custom b2b and industrial market research you need.
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Supplier and Vendor Location and Selection Expert has experience locating vendors of the following products: optical components, imaging systems components, image software, sensors, arrays, displays, and opto-electronic components. He has access to the following resources to aid in vendor location: extensive catalog/product files, databases, and personal contacts.
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