For nearly half a century, Dave Battin has accrued a wealth of experience, from building and repairing optical systems for Fairchild Weston Camera to manufacturing custom semiconductors. In addition to technical aspects, Dave has also taught and lectured at prestigious institutions like Ohio State University and SUNY Stonybrook University. His passion is mentoring the next generation of holographers. Currently, he is at the forefront of innovation, working on the implementation of "new" digital information into holography. Battin continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in the world of holography. Dave is a lead holographic technician and educator at Southwood Holographics.