LIA’s Laser Safety Officer Training Meets New Standards in Research & Development Laser Use

ORLANDO, FL, October 18, 2012 — On the heels of the release of a new standard to ensure the0 safe use of lasers in the research and development environment, the Laser Institute of America has announced a new course for safety officers based on that standard. Taught by Ken Barat, chairman of the sub-committee that put […]

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Inkjet printed lasers

Scientists have developed a technique that uses an inkjet printer to make lasers—which could lead to a future filled with cheap laser-driven displays and smart surfaces. A team of scientists from the University of Cambridge has used liquid crystals in place of ink in order to print tiny dots onto a specially coated surface. Once everything dries, […]

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LIA President to Hold Ultrafast Laser Tutorial at Lasers for Manufacturing Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LIA President to Hold Ultrafast Laser Tutorial at Lasers for Manufacturing Event ORLANDO, FL, Sept. 19, 2012 — Prof. Reinhart Poprawe of Fraunhofer ILT, president of the Laser Institute of America, is no stranger to pushing the boundaries of laser manufacturing. Having earned Aviation Week’s 2012 Innovation Challenge award for producing a vital […]

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