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About Southern Fiber Lasers

Driven by precision, innovation, and performance - we design and manufacture advanced optical systems and fiber lasers from our facility in Auckland, New Zealand.

Our Story

Southern Fiber Lasers was founded with a vision to provide high-performance photonic systems tailored to the needs of research, OEM, and industrial partners worldwide. Our team combines deep experience in fiber optics, ultrafast laser engineering, and opto-mechanical integration to deliver systems that set new benchmarks for performance and reliability.

We operate with a design-first philosophy - ensuring every product we deliver is meticulously engineered for precision, manufacturability, and long-term stability. From compact seed lasers to complete OEM modules, our solutions reflect our commitment to innovation and quality.

Meet the Team

The people behind Southern Fibre Lasers — combining deep experience in photonics, fiber optics, laser engineering, and advanced manufacturing.

Prof. John Harvey

Prof. John Harvey

Chief Executive Officer

Cofounder and CEO. John Leads the company with a focus on precision photonics, system design, and advanced laser architecture.

Dr. James Loveday

Dr. James Loveday

CTO

Cofoudner. Specializes in fiber laser development, nonlinear optics, and system integration for OEM partners.

Prof. Neil Broderick

Prof. Neil Broderick

Chief Science Officer

Neil is a specialist in femtoseocnd maching and mode-locked laser research and development. Neil serves as an advisor to SFL

Ewan Godward

Ewan Godward

Firmware & Control Systems Engineer

Develops production ready hardware systems combining PCB design, embedded firmware, RF/high-speed electronics, automation, and mechanical design into seamless, end-to-end solutions.

Dr. Stanley Tang

Dr. Stanley Tang

Development Engineer

System integration and development

What We Stand For

Precision Engineering

Every component we build is designed to meet the tightest tolerances and performance standards.

Innovation at the Core

From laser development to control systems, we push boundaries to deliver world-class technology.

Partnership & Support

We collaborate closely with partners, offering customization, support, and lasting technical relationships.