A couple of weeks ago, we covered RAPID 2013 in Pittsburgh as part of a new level of outreach for Continuous Wave, which will increasingly profile key players and developments in the laser industry. On this foray, we ran into Jim Sears, general chair of next year’s sixth-annual Laser Additive Manufacturing Workshop, as well as Cincinnati […]
Laser Insights
Growing Global Interest in AM Offers Opportunities for the Laser Community
By Geoff Giordano PITTSBURGH, June 12, 2013 — When additive manufacturing guru Terry Wohlers gives his state-of-the-industry keynotes, you can feel the excitement in the room. It was the case at the past two Laser Additive Manufacturing Workshops, and it was the case this morning at RAPID 2013. While relaying some of the most important findings […]
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 […]