It Can Only Be Done with Lasers By Debbie Sniderman From stars to phones, smart payment cards to medical implantable materials, lasers are reaching into more areas where traditional machining and processing methods don’t offer much needed precision, accuracy or sensitivity. LIA’s 35th International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro-Optics (ICALEO®) is the premier […]
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What Major Innovations in Photonics and Electro-Optics Mean for ICALEO®
As any laser professional or enthusiast knows that the scope of Photonics and Electro-Optics is constantly changing. Crossing over into other industries and bringing in a tide of innovation in their wake; the use of this technology is altering the way we practice medicine, enjoy entertainment, create parts and goods, and explore our world. Conferences […]
What to See and Do in San Diego at ICALEO® 2016
ICALEO® 2016 is right around the corner! In preparation for the event, we’ve compiled a quick guide of points of interest for laser professionals in San Diego, where the conference is held this year. It’s time to discover the best in Electro-Optics & Photonics – and one of the most beautiful, engaging cities on the West […]
Weekly Wrap Up — Week of September 9, 2016
The Laser Institute of America & Lasers Today Weekly Wrap Up: Week of September 9, 2016 Bringing you up to date with the latest in lasers, LIA’s Weekly Wrap Up is a collection of this week’s highlights in laser technology, Laser Institute news, and Conference Updates as found across the web, on Lasers Today, and […]
Laser Micromachining RF Antennas for Contactless Payments
By Debbie Sniderman Contactless methods are next in the evolution of consumer payment options. Physical contact was needed to integrate payment cards with point-of-sale terminals using magnetic stripes or chips. The faster tap-and-go contactless interactions using Radio Frequency (RF) communication and inductive coupling with a card reader are becoming more widespread. They’re more convenient, more […]