Renowned additive manufacturing expert Dr. Ingomar Kelbassa of Fraunhofer ILT, will provide a keynote address on laser AM and 3D printing in the Laser Technology Showcase theater on the exhibit floor of the fourth annual Lasers for Manufacturing Event® (LME®) on Sept. 24 in Schaumburg, IL. Kelbassa, a frequent speaker at LIA events, is […]
Author: Steven Glover
Steven Glover is a proud member of the LIA staff. When he is not at work he is actively involved in several charitable efforts.Support Your LSO & Choose the Right Eyewear
By Tom MacMullin Wear your eyewear when working with your laser! How many times have you heard that? Your Laser Safety Officer (LSO) can, and should be, your best friend and advocate. Your LSO can base selection of LEP on OD and wavelength, with a further understanding of the unique environments and individuals – to […]
Newly Revised ANSI Z136.1 Standard Fosters a Safe Facility
By Geoff Giordano With the rollout of the updated ANSI Z136.1 parent standard for laser safety, the Laser Institute of America is updating its training courses to reflect the new guidelines, revised for the first time since 2007. The new ANSI Z136.1 American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers is a must-have for several […]
ILSC 2015: Preparing You for the Challenges of Today’s Technological Advancements and Their Impact on Laser Safety
By Geoff Giordano On the heels of significant revisions to two parent laser safety standards, the Laser Institute of America’s biennial International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC®) from March 23-26 in Albuquerque, NM, will again showcase the best user practices in industrial and medical photonics applications. Chaired again by Ben Rockwell from Fort Sam Houston, TX, […]
Laser Safety Training Vital for Your Facility’s Success
By Geoff Giordano After 15 years with LIA, Education Director Gus Anibarro has plenty of stories to tell from his experiences teaching hundreds of laser safety officers (LSOs) and laser users how to safely use these powerful tools. He can tell you about the retinal damage and painful skin burns — and worse. He can […]