About Us

Our Staff

GKS has a staff with diverse backgrounds that cover all aspects of the 3D measurement (metrology) spectrum. Members of our staff have wide experience in fields such as aerospace, power generation, medical, automotive manufacturing, glass manufacturing, and plastics. Our staff has obtained levels of excellence shown by their achieving the credentials of Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Quality Technician (CQT), and Certified Mechanical Inspector (CMI). 

Contacts - Minnesota Facility

C. Martin Schuster, Founder, Chairman and CEO
C. Martin Schuster founded Laser Design, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN over 20 years ago.  As Chairman and CEO he is leading the company into its third decade of innovation in the 3D scanning field.  Years ago, through his background in CAD/CAM software development as Vice President of Sales with CAMAX Systems Inc., he became involved with moldmaking CAD/CAM technologies including reverse engineering of products and prototypes into CAD models for manufacturing. Experimentation in 3D laser scanning with CAD/CAM users led to the formation of Laser Design, Inc. to develop and commercialize 3D scanning of complex shapes for reverse engineering and inspection applications. 

As designers require ever-faster, more accurate ways to digitize and input complex 3D shapes into computer programs, Mr. Schuster has championed the emerging technology of line range laser probes and refined it over the years.  Today, Laser Design is also developing applications to improve the efficiency and accuracy of its laser scanning technologies.

Larry Carlberg, General Manager
Larry has a B.S. in Civil Engineering and 30 years experience as a pattern and model maker. Product development has been a major part of Larry’s entire career, including patterns, molds, and RP models for the medical, aerospace and consumer products. He joined GKS Inspection Services in March of 2002 integrating the unique combination of laser scanning technology with rapid product development services. Larry offers companies key advantages by using GKS Inspections Services to gain a competitive edge, cutting product design & production costs.

Rick Passek, Sales Manager
Rick’s BS is in Industrial Technology specializing in engineering with a manufacturing focus from Kent State University.  With more than 25 years in the CAD/CAM/CAE field, Rick is a strong addition to the Laser Design equipment sales team.  His expertise in high-end surfacing, solid modeling, NC machining, analysis, reverse engineering, and inspection insure that customers gain the understanding necessary to choose the perfect 3D laser scanning system for their applications.  Rick’s commitment to customer support means timely communication and knowledge transfer during the entire sales process.

Contacts - Michigan Facility

Steve DeRemer, General Manager
Steve has an MBA from Walsh College where he graduated with honors (Magna Cum Laude) and a Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern Michigan University in Computer-Aided Design. He has worked at GKS since 1996 and has been the leader in the company's application of 3D laser scanning technology for inspection and reverse engineering. Steve was named supervisor of the CAD/Engineering Services Department in 1998 and was promoted to General Manager of the laser scanning division in 2005. In addition to a strong background in conventional metrology, Steve has experience with specialized software such as Geomagic, Imageware, ICEM Surf, Solidworks, and RhinoCAD 3D that is used in conjunction with 3D laser scan data.

Contacts - India Facility

Avinash Ghorpade, General Manager
Avinash Ghorpade is a mechanical engineering graduate with 14 years of industrial experience. He worked with Ford Motor Company in the United Kingdom designing tooling. He also has experience in the sheet metal and plastics industries. Ghorpade has worked extensively with computer aided design software such as Unigraphics NX and I-DEAS, Imageware, and ICEMSURF. 

Atul Gujar, Project Leader
Atul Gujar is a mechanical engineer with 6 years experience who has worked on nearly every type of interior and exterior automotive component, including plastics, castings and sheet metal stampings. He has worked with Imageware software for six years and in reverse engineering for two years.