Weekly Wrap-Up – Week of August 5, 2016

It was a big week for lasers in the workplace, as we covered recent trends in scanning methods, industrial laser applications, manufacturing, and accident prevention across our website and social media channels. Laser Industry News A recent study predicts substantial growth for 3D scanners through the end of 2016. Worth noting, however, is the majority […]

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Why Was the Industrial Laser Conference Created?

Why was the Industrial Laser Conference created, who is it for, and how can it help advance your industrial manufacturing career? This blog explains it all. Registration is now open for Laser Institute of America’s inaugural Industrial Laser Conference, to be held at the International Manufacturing Technology Show on September 13, 2016 at the renowned […]

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3D Scanning for Measurement On The Rise, Report Says

Following the trend of additive manufacturing methods, such as 3D printing, the utilization of 3D scanning for measurement is on the rise. According to a new report by MarketsandMarkets, the market for 3D scanners is expected to grow to nearly six billion dollars by 2020, a significant increase from 2015’s $3.41 billion. A compound annual […]

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Back by Popular Demand: LIA Relaunches Sales of Laser Safety Signs

ORLANDO, FL – JULY 18, 2016 — Laser Institute of America (LIA), the leading international authority for laser applications and safety, announces today the relaunch of laser safety signs sales to accommodate the needs of Laser Safety Officers (LSOs) and their professional laser safety teams. Back by popular demand, the customizable laser safety signs are […]

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Major Change to OSHA Rules Stirs Controversy

New OSHA regulations going into effect August 10 are sending a ripple of controversy throughout manufacturing, construction, and other hazardous industries. The new law requires that companies that operate in hazardous industries with a staff of fewer than 250 file OSHA form 300A in the event of work-related injury or illness. Those with more than […]

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