Applied Energetics Appoints Dr. David Spence as Chief Product Officer
Applied Energetics (OTCQB:AERG) appointed Dr. David E. Spence as Chief Product Officer effective October 8, 2025.
Dr. Spence brings 25+ years of experience in ultrashort pulse lasers, nonlinear optics and commercializing advanced laser systems, has over a dozen issued patents, is an Optica Fellow, and holds a Ph.D. in Laser Physics from the University of St. Andrews. Management says his hire aims to accelerate development and deployment of the company's ultrashort pulse laser systems for defense and commercial customers.
Applied Energetics (OTCQB:AERG) ha nominato Dr. David E. Spence quale Chief Product Officer con effetto dall'8 ottobre 2025.
Il dottor Spence porta più di 25 anni di esperienza in laser a impulsi ultrabrevi, ottica non lineare e nella commercializzazione di sistemi laser avanzati; possiede più di una dozzina di brevetti, è Optica Fellow e possiede un Ph.D. in Laser Physics dall'Università di St. Andrews. Secondo la direzione, la nuova assunzione punta ad accelerare lo sviluppo e la diffusione dei sistemi laser a impulsi ultrabrevi dell'azienda per la difesa e i clienti commerciali.
Applied Energetics (OTCQB:AERG) nombres al Dr. David E. Spence como Chief Product Officer con efecto a partir del 8 de octubre de 2025.
El Dr. Spence aporta más de 25 años de experiencia en láseres de pulsos ultracortos, óptica no lineal y comercialización de sistemas láser avanzados, tiene más de una docena de patentes otorgadas, es Optica Fellow, y posee un Ph.D. en Física Láser de la Universidad de St. Andrews. La dirección indica que la contratación busca acelerar el desarrollo y la implementación de los sistemas láser de pulsos ultracortos de la empresa para clientes de defensa y comerciales.
Applied Energetics (OTCQB:AERG)가 Dr. David E. Spence를 Chief Product Officer로 임명하며, 임명 효력은 2025년 10월 8일부로 발효됩니다.
Spence 박사는 초단 펄스 레이저, 비선형 광학 및 첨단 레이저 시스템의 상용화에 있어 25년 이상의 경력을 보유하고 있으며, 발급된 특허 12건 이상, 옵티카 펠로우이며, 세인트 앤드류스 대학교에서 레이저 물리학 박사 학위를 취득했습니다. 경영진은 그의 채용이 회사의 초단 펄스 레이저 시스템의 방위 및 상업적 고객에 대한 개발과 배치를 가속화하는 것을 목표로 한다고 말합니다.
Applied Energetics (OTCQB:AERG) a nommé Dr. David E. Spence au poste de Chief Product Officer, à compter du 8 octobre 2025.
Le Dr Spence apporte plus de 25 ans d'expérience dans les lasers à impulsions ultracourtes, l'optique non linéaire et la commercialisation de systèmes laser avancés, possède plus d'une douzaine de brevets, est Optica Fellow, et détient un Ph.D. en physique des lasers de l'Université de St. Andrews. La direction indique que cette embauche vise à accélérer le développement et le déploiement des systèmes laser à impulsions ultracourtes de l'entreprise pour les clients de défense et commerciaux.
Applied Energetics (OTCQB:AERG) ernannte Dr. David E. Spence zum Chief Product Officer mit Wirkung zum 8. Oktober 2025.
Dr. Spence bringt mehr als 25 Jahre Erfahrung in Ultrakurze-Puls-Lasern, Nichtlinearoptik und der Kommerzialisierung fortschrittlicher Lasersysteme mit, besitzt über ein Dutzend erteilte Patente, ist Optica Fellow und hat einen Ph.D. in Laserphysik von der University of St. Andrews. Das Management sagt, seine Einstellung ziele darauf ab, die Entwicklung und den Einsatz der Ultrakurze-Puls-Lasersysteme des Unternehmens für Verteidigungs- und Geschäftskunden zu beschleunigen.
Applied Energetics (OTCQB:AERG) عينت الدكتور ديفيد إي. سبنس كمدير منتج تنفيذي ابتداءً من 8 أكتوبر 2025.
يجلب الدكتور سبنس أكثر من 25 عامًا من الخبرة في ليزر النبضات فائقة القصر، والضوئيّات غير الخطّية وتسويق أنظمة الليزر المتقدمة، وهو أكثر من عقد من البراءات الممنوحة، و<—> وهو زميل أوبتيكا، ويحمل درجة دكتوراه في فيزياء الليزر من جامعة سانت أندروز. وتقول الإدارة إن تعيينه يهدف إلى تسريع تطوير ونشر أنظمة الليزر ذات النبضات فائقة القصر للشركة لعملاء الدفاع والقطّاع التجاري.
Applied Energetics (OTCQB:AERG) 任命 David E. Spence 博士为首席产品官，任期自 2025 年 10 月 8 日起生效。
Spence 博士在超短脉冲激光、非线性光学以及商业化先进激光系统方面拥有超过 25 年 的经验，拥有 十几项已授专利，是 Optica Fellow，并拥有来自圣安德鲁斯大学的 激光物理学博士 学位。管理层表示，他的任命旨在加速公司超短脉冲激光系统在国防和商业客户中的开发与部署。
- Appointed Dr. David Spence as CPO on October 8, 2025
- Dr. Spence has 25+ years experience in laser technology
- Holds over a dozen issued patents in relevant fields
- Named an Optica Fellow
- Ph.D. in Laser Physics from University of St. Andrews
- Company expects accelerated USPL product development and deployment
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TUCSON, AZ, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / October 8, 2025 / Applied Energetics, Inc. (OTCQB:AERG), a pioneer in ultrashort pulse laser (USPL) and advanced directed energy solutions, today announced the appointment of Dr. David E. (Dave) Spence as Chief Product Officer (CPO).
Dr. Spence has more than 25 years of experience in the conception, design, and commercialization of advanced laser technologies across industrial, scientific, and defense markets. He has held leadership roles at Spectra-Physics, Newport Corporation, and MKS Instruments, where he directed cross-functional teams developing next-generation ultrashort pulse laser systems, nonlinear optical solutions, and diode-pumped solid-state amplifiers. Dr. Spence is also an Optica Fellow, holds over a dozen issued patents, and has authored numerous scientific publications.
"We are thrilled to welcome Dave to our leadership team. His deep expertise in ultrashort pulse lasers and nonlinear optics, combined with his proven track record of guiding complex R&D into successful products, will be invaluable as we accelerate the development and deployment of our ultrashort pulse laser systems," commented Chris Donaghey, Chief Executive Officer of Applied Energetics. "David's leadership is expected to strengthen our ability to translate breakthrough science into scalable, mission-ready solutions for our defense and commercial customers."
"Applied Energetics is at the forefront of an exciting transformation in directed energy and ultrashort pulse lasers," added Dr. David Spence, newly appointed Chief Product Officer. "I am honored to join this exceptional team and help drive the company's vision of delivering innovative, fieldable technologies that address critical national security challenges. My focus will be on aligning our world-class science and engineering with customer needs to deliver products that define the future of laser applications."
Dr. Spence holds a Ph.D. in Laser Physics from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland and a B.Sc. in Physics with First Class Honors from the University of Stirling.
About Applied Energetics, Inc.
Applied Energetics, Inc. specializes in advanced laser and photonics systems, particularly fiber-based ultrashort pulse (USP) laser technologies. With 26 patents and 6 patents pending, Applied Energetics' proprietary architecture enables orders of magnitude size-weight-power reductions, a key differentiator when compared with traditional continuous wave (CW) laser technology with larger footprints. AE's powerful, dual-use systems are designed for integration and deployment on numerous potential defense platforms for the delivery of high intensity, ultrashort pulses of light to disable or destroy a target. These technologies have applications in both national security and commercial markets. Today, AE's USP optical technologies are being designed to offer flexibility and power for complex missions in national security such as enhancing layered defense strategies to counter complex threats.
For more information about Applied Energetics and its innovative technologies, please visit www.appliedenergetics.com.
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Applied Energetics, Inc. Investor information contact:
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SOURCE: Applied Energetics, Inc.
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