“Set phasers to stun!” As one of the most-beloved sci-fi series of all time, Star Trek has captivated generations. Often praised for its surprisingly accurate scientific applications, choosing to use the fictional “phaser” rather than a laser in the show and films seems uncharacteristic of the franchise. Find out why the creators of Star Trek […]
Month: May 2016
Throwback Thursday: Projecting Lasers Onto The Moon
Out of context, “shooting lasers at the moon” sounds closer to the nefarious plot of a Saturday morning cartoon villain than a milestone in the history of lasers. The process is known as lunar laser ranging, which is the process of using lasers to measure the distance between the earth and the moon. In May […]
What You Missed at LIA’s 2016 Lasers for Manufacturing Event and Summit
ORLANDO, FL, MAY 18, 2016 — From business owners to industry leaders and laser experts, the best and brightest in manufacturing gathered from April 25-27, 2016 in Atlanta, GA, for LIA’s most cutting-edge Lasers for Manufacturing Event® (LME®) and Summit yet. Beginning on April 25 with the Summit at the Renaissance® Atlanta Waverly Hotel, and […]
Creating a Disposable, Printable Laser
Disposable, single-use items are used by the general public on an almost daily basis. Whether it’s cups, razors, or cleaning products, the ability to consistently have essentials on hand is a convenience for many around the world. When thinking of disposable items and products, lasers are far from the first thing that pops into one’s […]
Science Fiction or Science Fact: Why Star Trek Opted For Phasers Over Lasers
In the past, we looked at why lightsabers will likely never be holstered to our hips, unless we live in a galaxy far, far away. But what about in “the final frontier”? In the Star Trek universe, phasers are far more commonplace than laser-based weapons and technology. Today, we’re going to look at why the […]