Spectro Analytical Instruments has announced the appointment of Dr Joachim Heckel as manager of research and development, replacing Heinz falk who is entering semi-retirement
Dr Heckel, a graduate of the Technical University of Dresden, assumes this position after 11 years as R&D manager for Spectro's XRF product line.
He assumes the R&D responsibilities held previously by Professor Heinz Falk. Professor Falk, who served for 11 years as Spectro managing director, is transiting to semi-retirement and will continue to work on key projects, as well as providing technical guidance to the Spectro management team and supporting Dr Heckel in his new role.
"In his 11 years as R&D manager for the Spectro XRF product line, Achim led the development of the line from market entry to its current level: the best performing XRF spectrometers available.
His demonstrated understanding of our customers requirements, coupled with his extraordinary physics background and proven management skills, will ensure that Spectro's instrumentation continues to be the industry benchmark for innovative and practical technology", commented Tom Blades, Spectro CEO.
