Expert in laser technology / laser materials processing
As an expert in laser technology and laser materials processing, I support you with expert reports, preservation of evidence and technical consultancy.
01 / Services
From the cause of damage to the processing method: a structured investigation and clear assessment of technical issues.
Expert reports, damage analysis and preservation of evidence concerning damage to laser systems.
Consultancy on design, technology and manufacturing processes.
Technical assessment of laser devices and installations.
The nature and scope of the assessment depend on the specific technical question. The technical rules, standards and statutory requirements relevant to the particular assignment are taken into account.
02 / Qualifications
Member of BVSGerman Association of Publicly Appointed
and Sworn Experts
BVS membership and a personal public appointment are separate matters.
Mechanical engineering studies specialising in manufacturing engineering at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg. Graduated with the German Diplomingenieur degree.
Awarded the Dr.-Ing. on 13 December 1991 for a thesis on the process sequence of laser beam cutting and welding at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg. Original title: “Verfahrensfolge Laserstrahlschneiden und -schweißen”.
Founding managing director of Bayerisches Laserzentrum gGmbH.
On 20 April 1994 by the Nuremberg Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Middle Franconia for laser technology/laser materials processing. Valid under the appointment certificate until 28 July 2030, with no amendments or revocations.
On 15 June 2007, according to the published qualifications.
April 1988–March 1993: research associate at the Chair of Manufacturing Technology; head of the laser manufacturing technology department from January 1991. April–August 1993: managing director of the laser materials processing application laboratory of the Erlangen laser technology research consortium. September 1993–December 1998: founding managing director of Bayerisches Laserzentrum gGmbH. Lecturer in laser systems engineering and laser safety from February 2002, according to the historical source.
16 March 1994: Otto Kienzle commemorative medal from Wissenschaftliche Gesellschaft für Produktionstechnik for work in laser technology. 16 September 1996: WLT award from Wissenschaftlicher Arbeitskreis Lasertechnik. 26 July 2001: Nuremberg IHK business start-up award. 24 May 2002: Bavaria’s start-up champion award. 15 June 2007: appointment as honorary professor.
03 / Contact
Do you need an expert report or advice on a laser system? Describe your technical issue and the scope of support you require.
Do you have a technical question? Please feel free to contact me directly.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peter Hoffmann
Wilhelmshavener Str. 24a
90425 Nürnberg
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Sachverständigenbüro
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peter Hoffmann
Wilhelmshavener Str. 24a
90425 Nürnberg, Germany
The practice serves businesses and private individuals. Peter Hoffmann works alone, without employees.
Telephone: +49 9131 9066-10
Mobile: +49 172 8110564
Fax: +49 911 344778
Email: mail@peter-hoffmann.de
VAT ID: DE159067748
Publicly appointed and sworn expert in laser technology/laser materials processing. Appointed and sworn in on 20 April 1994 by the Nuremberg Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Middle Franconia.
Information on appointments and professional rules: Nuremberg IHK for Middle Franconia – Experts ↗.
State of appointment: Germany. Professional rules: Expert regulations of the Nuremberg IHK for Middle Franconia (German) ↗.
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