By Geoff Giordano Whether in the airway of a patient, the harsh environment of the Arctic or even in outer space, unique challenges continue to emerge in the battle against laser hazards. Every two years, the International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC®) spotlights the latest efforts to combat routine and not-so-routine hazards. Amid long-standing discussions about […]
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Registration Opens for Flagship ICALEO Laser Research Event
The top minds in the laser industry from around the world will gather at the Laser Institute of America’s flagship International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro–Optics (ICALEO®) from Oct. 18-22 in Atlanta, Georgia. Chaired by Silke Pflueger of DirectPhotonics, ICALEO 2015 will continue LIA’s tradition of showcasing cutting-edge research that leads to the […]
Pressing Laser Safety Issues Addressed at ILSC 2015
Bringing together more than 200 laser safety professionals from around the world, the Laser Institute of America’s International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC®) touched on pressing medical and industrial hazards — as well as safety in unique environments like the Arctic and even outer space. Held March 23-26 in Albuquerque, N.M., ILSC 2015 illuminated issues with […]
AM Building Value: 3D Printing Forecasts Bode Well for Lasers
By Geoff Giordano While news appears almost daily to highlight the latest novel item that might be capable of being produced with 3D printing, getting a handle on the value of opportunities in industrial additive manufacturing markets can be difficult. But a compelling picture is forming thanks to recent data. By 2025, 3D printing could […]
Process, Powder & Parts: America Makes, BMW, Siemens Among Firms Sharing Latest Additive Successes
By Geoff Giordano With roughly 50 percent of the audience attending for the first time, LIA’s seventh Laser Additive Manufacturing (LAM®) Workshop fueled enthusiasm for laser-based 3D printing processes with a robust, real-world view of the state of the technology.