By Geoff Giordano PITTSBURGH, June 11, 2013 — From a 1 kW fiber laser system with an expanded build-chamber that can increase productivity more than ten-fold vs. conventional systems to development of a lightweight hydraulic valve manifold through selective laser melting, RAPID 2013 devoting some of its spotlight to photonics-based additive manufacturing. The 1 kW […]
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.Temporary Visual Impairment from LEDs in Toys
By Michael Higlett, Marina Khazova, John O’Hagan The continuing development of LED technology has resulted in the ever increasing use of LEDs in a wide range of consumer products, including toys. LEDs are used to a greater extent by toy manufacturers today to enhance toys visual appeal and choosing the appropriate LED is important to […]
Life and Breath: Upper Airway Guidelines
By Vangie Dennis The 2010 EPRI Institute estimated the number of operating room fires occurring annually in the United States are 550-650 which includes about 115-135 airway fires. Airway fires continue to be the most prevalent cause of operating room fire-induced serious injuries and death. The surgical team should understand ignition sources, fuels and oxidizers […]
Laser Pointer Prohibition – Improving Safety or Driving Misclassification?
By Trevor Wheatley It is well known that since 2008 Australia has had some of the world’s most restrictive laws regarding the possession and importation of “laser pointers” with powers exceeding 1 mW. Following the purchase of a laser pointer that was misrepresented as legal in Australia, the question as to whether this strict legislation […]
LIA releases its newest Laser Safety & Applications Resource Catalog
This Spring, LIA released its newest Laser Safety & Applications Resource Catalog featuring the latest publications and training that the industry has to offer! Nothing is more powerful than knowledge, and with publications from the Laser Institute of America, you’re getting 45 years worth of know-how from the leading professionals in laser technology. From national […]