March 23rd 2026 From an engineer to a technical sales representative: Chunting Zhong talks about the power of perseverance and finding a way to achieve her goals.The year has only just begun but the first item on Chunting’s annual wish list has already been ticked...
October 22nd 2025 Project manager David van Duinen talks about embracing diversity and living with a butler. David van Duinen has just returned from a month-long holiday in the United States, the home country of his wife Amy. Trips such as this one have become a...
July 1st 2024 Sales Account Manager Roelof Brits explains how an ex-helicopter pilot fell in love with photonics and the Netherlands He used to be a helicopter pilot, flying in Afghanistan and Northern Africa. Now, his fascination with photonics brought him to the...
May 30th 2024 Production operator Keerthigan Shanmuganathan talks about big changes in his life and his Sri Lankan roots It has been a big year for Keerthigan Shanmuganathan. He began working at PHIX in October 2023 and, in a way, the new job also started a new...
February 14th 2023 ‘Almost Dutch’ financial administrator Carl Whittaker talks about his work at PHIX and life in Enschede Although Carl has moved halfway across the globe to end up in Enschede, The Netherlands, few people can match the level of stability that he has...