G&R - Key Persons
George Richardson founder of G&R Labs and co-founder of Optical Associates (OAI) has over 35 years of experience working with UV light and the measurement of UV light. Mr. Richardson, in 1973 co-founded OAI as VP and chief engineer. His responsibilities included the design, development and production of the UV light meter product line that became the standard, world wide, for measuring UV light used in the photolithography process during the manufacturing of semiconductors. One of George's main responsibilities included establishing calibration procedures necessary to meet the stringent demands the photolithography process requires.
Mr. Richardson is also responsible for:
Implemented NIST standards when calibrating UV light meter probes
Developed the correct spectral response glass designs that are now a standard and still used in today's UV light meters
Established quality control procedures for purchasing optical glass required for accurate and repeatable probes
Designing a UV light meter capable of using interchangeable probes with a single UV light meter
Issuing calibration certificates with each new UV meter purchased and all re-calibrated UV meters
George Richardson and Jerry Bachur, having years of experience working with UV light, realized the critical nature it played in microchip fabrication. Mr. Richardson's extensive experience in designing a UV Light Meter (Radiometer) that was accurate, repeatable and reliable were key factors necessary to produce a UV light meter necessary for microchip processing. The Model 201 UV Light Meter was born. This hand held and portable meter eventually became the microchip industry standard worldwide. The Model 201 provided real time and accurate measurements at the required wavelength, measurements were based upon NIST standards and calibrations to calibrations were repeatable again based upon NIST standards.
Mr. Richardson continued his work with UV light and in 1995 established G&R Labs. His attention to detail, repeatability, reliability, and engineering design talents created a complete line of UV Light Meters to meet the needs of the expanding applications of UV light ranging from 220nm to 540nm whether for medical uses, 3d printing, disinfecting, UV curing and for microchip manufacturing. Today, G&R Labs UV Light Meters are sold worldwide. A number of models have been developed in conjunction with manufacturers and are either integrated within their units or are recommend to their users.
Today, Mr. Richardson mission statement continues: Produce a UV Light Meter that is accurate, repeatable, reliable and to provide services that meet the customer needs.