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Meet LASEA – June’s Featured Corporate Member

Known worldwide for its ultra-speed and accuracy, LASEA is a precision laser solution provider that manufactures highly efficient and reliable laser machines for the industry.

Headquartered in Liege, Belgium, LASEA was founded in 1999 by Axel Kupisiewicz. Well-acquainted with the space industry, the founder created the company to respond to the growing needs of precision laser processes. Right from the start, LASEA specialized in automatic and high-precision machines that operate using short and ultrashort pulsed lasers.

The company provides laser systems and industrial production lines for coating removal on glass and plastic using these short-pulsed lasers. As its most popular product, the high-selling and ultrafast pulsed laser machine is known as the LS5. It includes vision capabilities, a dual laser option, and the brand-new Precession module for zero-taper cutting and drilling.

Thanks to a team of experts and strong R&D programs, LASEA has remained at the forefront of technology and innovation in the laser industry. The company will soon be releasing a high-productivity machine for micromachining that contains a femtosecond 100W laser power. Since 2003, LASEA has been a pioneer in the world of femtosecond laser machines. It was the first company to introduce an industrial laser machine using a femtosecond laser at Laser Munich in 2011. As a part of these innovations, LASEA had developed unique and patented processes such as intra-volume marking within transparent materials for traceability and anti-counterfeiting.

LASEA’s reach extends into markets as diverse as medical devices, luxury jewelry and watches, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and aerospace applications. The company offers a range of laser machines and OEM beam management modules for applications such as marking, micromachining, engraving, cutting, drilling, selective ablation, and texturing.

Comprised of approximately 70 employees collectively, LASEA has three subsidiaries in addition to its headquarters. The U.S. subsidiary of the company, LASEA, Inc., is based out of El Cajon, CA. Overall, the company is primarily made up of technical personnel, of which 40 percent are engineers. It’s further organized into individual departments for R&D, Application, Machine Conception, Optical Components, and Production. It also houses its own electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and automation groups.

LASEA’s flexible approach is based on customer satisfaction and allows the company to conceive and manufacture turnkey, customized solutions for many world-class companies in the med-tech, pharmaceutical, and watch manufacturing industries.

Some of the most notable achievements include delivering world-premiere machines for cochlear implants and intra-ocular implants. To give an idea of the company’s vast scope, LASEA has also installed many high-end systems in production lines that run automatically 24 hours per day within the watch industry. These systems have unparalleled processing capabilities, as well as ultra-high precision systems of up to 0.2 microns on each axis. LASEA is proud to have developed and installed so many unique and advanced systems.

As a Laser Institute of America (LIA) member since 2016, LASEA, Inc. General Manager Robert Braunschweig said he appreciates LIA as being the centerpiece of the world of laser processing. He credits the conferences and networking with advancing and promoting new technologies and ideas. As a pioneer in ultrafast laser micromachining, he believes LASEA serves an essential role in this promotion and simultaneously benefits from the reach and knowledge of LIA.

For more information about LASEA, Inc., visit www.lasea.us.

Laser Institute of America’s Executive Director Peter Baker Retires After Decades in the Industry

Retirement comes after more than 28 years of leadership at LIA

ORLANDO, FL (PRWEB) JUNE 12, 2017

Laser Institute of America (LIA) Executive Director Peter Baker officially retired from his position on May 1 after decades at the organization’s helm.

Executive Director Peter Baker’s retirement comes after more than 28 years of leadership at LIA.

Baker’s initial experience with LIA was as a speaker at its very first conference for materials processing in 1980. He was elected as LIA’s executive director at the 5th ICALEO® in 1988. Baker and his wife, Sunny, opened the Orlando office in April of 1989.

Noting that Baker served LIA for more than half of its existence, LIA’s 2017 President Paul Denney wrote in the March/April issue of LIA TODAY that within that time frame, Baker “has taken an organization that consisted of a handful of academics and engineers to an organization that is recognized as a world-leading society for laser safety and applied laser technology.”

Denney admits that finding “the next Peter Baker” will be no easy feat, and he is hard at work with the Selection Committee trying to secure the right leader for LIA’s vision. During the transition, Baker will be available to help guide the new executive director in the role, and LIA will continue to benefit from his mentorship.

At the end of 2016, Baker was the first recipient of LIA’s Leadership Award, which was designed to highlight an individual who exhibited outstanding leadership in an organization and who significantly benefited the laser industry. Going forward, the award will be named after him, signifying his profound worldwide impact and advancement in laser sciences and applications.

After more than 28 years with LIA, Baker says he is extremely grateful to have worked with various members, presenters, instructors, and staff. By the same token, his years of business, leadership, and management experience have not gone unnoticed by LIA.

“I can’t even begin to express the impact that Peter has had during his time with LIA—not only in the expertise and leadership he brought, but also regarding growth in my own career. I know he has impacted countless others here at LIA over the years as well,” said Jim Naugle, LIA’s Marketing Director. “I wish him the best and will definitely miss his presence and direction here at LIA.”

Baker’s unique experience and background allowed him to bridge the technical and business communities that make up the laser industry, guiding LIA to a position that supports laser safety and applications in manufacturing, R&D, medicine, and education. He leaves LIA as a viable organization that is primed and ready to grow with the changing economic climate.

About LIA

The Laser Institute of America (LIA) is the professional society for laser applications and safety serving the industrial, educational, medical, research and government communities throughout the world since 1968. http://www.lia.org, 13501 Ingenuity Drive, Ste 128, Orlando, FL 32826, +1.407.380.1553.

Lasers in Manufacturing AM: Trends in North America—What You Need to Know About the New Conference Session

The Laser Institute of America (LIA) will present a new 1.5-hour session called Lasers in Manufacturing AM: Trends in North America on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, from 2:00-3:30 PM local time at the International Congress Center in Munich, Germany.

As part of the Additive Manufacturing subconference of Lasers in Manufacturing (LiM) 2017, LIA will add to the body of knowledge that LiM provides as a platform to share innovative insights within the laser world. Like LIA, LiM is dedicated to scientific presentations that provide the latest results in research. The larger World of Photonics Congress LiM event runs from June 26-29 and is organized by the German Scientific Laser Society (WLT).

The intent behind this distinct, North American focused AM session is to offer updates on the most current laser additive manufacturing applications and to provide a unique perspective regarding how North American companies are successfully using AM technology to reduce cost and increase efficiency. There has never been a better time for laser specialists worldwide to discover the strides that North American laser companies are making in the realm of additive manufacturing technology.

As part of the Additive Manufacturing subconference of Lasers in Manufacturing (LiM) 2017, LIA will add to the body of knowledge that LiM provides as a platform to share innovative insights within the laser world.

What can attendees expect?

Attendees will include engineers in fields such as business development, manufacturing, construction, and design, as well as system integrators, precision parts specialists, and OEMs from around the world.

Keynote speaker David Ott of the Global Humanitarian Lab (GHL), is prepared to teach on 3D Printing and the ways that it draws together humanitarian efforts worldwide to address the common challenges faced in communities that are affected by disasters. This includes private, academic, and scientific humanitarian efforts across the globe.

Additionally, author Rob Martinsen, CTO of nLight, will be speaking about the breakthrough solutions for additive manufacturing. Another featured speaker within LIA’s AM session will be author William Herbert, Director of Corporate Development for Carpenter Technologies, who will be speaking on the material requirements for additive manufacturing. To end the session, Yannick Lafue, Business Developer for Aeronautics Defense and Oil & Gas at IREPA LASER, will present on AM with LMD-CLAD process: an Industrial opportunity. These are presentations you won’t want to miss!

For more information on this session, including sponsorship options, please contact marketing@lia.org or +1-407-380-1553. To learn more about LiM 2017, visit the LiM 2017 website.

Laser Institute of America Announces Session on North American Additive Manufacturing as Part of Lasers in Manufacturing 2017 Event

LIA will hold a session at LiM 2017 in Munich, Germany to offer unique perspective on how North American laser companies are successfully using additive manufacturing technology.

The Laser Institute of America (LIA) will organize for the first time a 1.5 hour Additive Manufacturing (AM) session called AM: Trends in North America as part of the World of PhotonicsCongress LiM 2017 event.

Held on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, from 2:00-3:30 PM local time at the International Congress Center in Munich, Germany, the event runs as a session of a subconference of the larger LiM event from June 26-29, 2017. LiM is a scientific conference on the latest advances and future trends in the field of laser materials processing, with a focus on potential for industrial applications. Organized by the German Scientific Laser Society (WLT), LiM 2017 is the premier international forum for researchers and experts in laser manufacturing.

The unprecedented AM session offered by LIA is intended to provide updates on the most current laser additive manufacturing applications and offer a helpful perspective regarding how American and Canadian companies are successfully using AM technology to reduce cost and increase efficiency.

“Now is an important time to be a part of all that is developing in the AM world in North America,” said Jim Naugle, LIA’s Marketing Director. “We are pleased to add our knowledge and insight to the vast body of additive manufacturing expertise offered at LiM 2017 through the AM: Trends in North America session.”

Attendees will include engineers, manufacturing managers, system integrators, precision parts specialists, and OEMs from all over the world in fields such as business development, manufacturing, construction, and design.

Featured Keynote David Ott from the Global Humanitarian Lab (GHL) will explain how 3D Printing can bring together the humanitarian world (private, academic and scientific) to address common challenges in disaster affected communities.

Other invited speakers include Rob Martinsen, CTO of nLight, and William Herbert, Director of Corporate Development for Carpenter Technologies. Martinsen will speak of breakthrough solutions for additive manufacturing and Herbert will cover material requirements. The session will come to a conclusion with presenter Yannick Lafue, Business Developer for Aeronautics, Defense and Oil & Gas at IREPA LASER with his presentation on AM with LMD-CLAD process: an Industrial opportunity.

For more information on this event, including sponsorship information, please contact marketing@lia.org or +1-407-380-1553. To learn more about LiM 2017, visit the LiM 2017 website.

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Laser Institute of America’s Guide to High Power Laser Cutting Now Available

The guide covers CO2 and fiber laser cutting, basic principles, cutting speeds, and cut quality

Laser Institute of America (LIA), the professional society for laser applications and safety, announces its release of the LIA Guide to High Power Laser Cutting. In the guide, students, engineers,
and scientists alike will gain a more in-depth understanding of the science behind laser cutting. Written by a team of specialists led by industry experts Dr. John Powell and Dr. Dirk Petring, this 136-page guide is a comprehensive resource that touches on all features of laser cutting machines and materials.

“LIA is happy to announce the release of the new guide,” said Dr. Powell, who is also the technical director of Laser Expertise Ltd. “The guide covers all aspects of CO2 and fiber laser cutting, including basic principles, cutting speeds, and cut quality.”

Some specific highlights are as follows:

  • Physics of Laser Cutting
  • Design and Mechanics of a Laser Cutting Machine
  • When to Use Fiber vs. CO2 Laser Cutting Machines
  • Information on How Different Materials Interact with Laser Cutting Machines
  • Practical Advice for Purchasing a Laser Cutting Machine
  • Tables of Laser Cutting Speeds for Different Materials

With 42 color and 31 black-and-white illustrations, this is a working reference tool for laser users in any industry. The authors additionally delve into the complex physical and chemical interactions that occur during laser-oxygen cutting and walk through the ways that the efficiency of laser cutting changes with the laser or material type, the power of the laser, and the thickness of the material, leaving no subject untouched.

“This new guide is aimed at a wide readership – from job-shop employees to researchers,” said Dr. Powell.

The cost of the guide is $60.00 for LIA members and $70.00 for non-members. The newest version of the guide can be purchased by visiting https://www.lia.org/store/product/125.

About LIA

The Laser Institute of America (LIA) is the professional society for laser applications and safety serving the industrial, educational, medical, research and government communities throughout the world since 1968. http://www.lia.org, 13501 Ingenuity Drive, Ste 128, Orlando, FL 32826, +1.407.380.1553.

(Pictured: LIA Guide to High Power Laser Cutting Authors, left to right: John Powell, Dirk Petring, Jetro Pocorni, Alexander Kaplan)

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