greenTEG Launches New Tools for Laser Beam Characterization

greenTFINAL Head with water Plugs40x30EG launched new products at the Laser World of Photonics 2015 in Shanghai, China. greenTEG presented two new products, namely laser power heads for fast measurements and laser power and position sensors for 190 nm – 15 µm. These tools are ideal for diverse applications in laser beam characterization. greenTEG exhibited at the Swiss Pavilion (Booth 3660, Hall N3) together with other Swiss companies active in the photonics industry.

New product line: Fast Laser Power Heads 

The Laser Power Head will enable fast and easy measurements of average laser power. Already today, greenTEG offers laser power sensors, but with the forward integration of the sensors into a power head, measurements and data read-out will be easier. greenTEG’s sensor technology has been specifically tailored to the new product line, allowing laser powers up to 50 Watts to be monitored with a non-accelerated response time of less than 250 milliseconds. The fast response time allows higher productivity and throughput as well as higher measurement frequencies for increased process control.

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Metal Additive Manufacturing Conference this May in San Diego

Over the years, the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) and APMI International sponsored conferences and exhibits have become the largest and most prestigious conferences in the powder metallurgy (PM) industry. This year, MPIF and APMI International welcome the PM industry to San Diego, May 17-20. MPIF‘s focus is to promote advanced manufacturing methods that have high-material utilization rates; relatively low-energy consumption; and utilize recycled materials where possible. In many cases, no other manufacturing method is practical to produce these components.

The second Additive Manufacturing with Powder Metallurgy Conference (AMPM2015) will showcase Additive Manufacturing (AM) as a process of making three-dimensional solid objects by adding successive layers of material rather than by removing material, as is common in conventional methods such as cutting or drilling. Focused solely on metal part technology, over 40 presentations from global industry experts from 10 countries make this a truly international collaboration of the latest industry developments. Presentations will include the perspective of metal powder producers; toll providers and end user of these processes; R&D programs from academia and consortiums; and equipment manufacturers. Topics include materials, processes, technical advances & barriers, and applications.

The POWDERMET2015 International Conference on Powder Metallurgy & Particulate Materials will attract the leading industry-technical minds promoting PM technology advancements. 800-1000 delegates will transfer knowledge as they attend technical sessions, Special Interest Programs, and view the poster display. The 100 booth marketplace exhibition will showcase leading suppliers of powder metallurgy and particulate materials processing equipment, powders, and products – one stop shopping for all. Special events include a Keynote Presentation by Chris Anderson, former Editor-in-Chief, Wired magazine, and author of The Long Tail, Free, and Makers; the Design Excellence Awards Luncheon featuring recipients of the 2015 awards; State of the PM industry in North America; and the Main Social Event: Miramar—A Top Gun Event.

To learn more about this monumental event, visit AMPM2015.org, POWDERMET2015.org, or mpif.org.

Laser Institute of America Joins with American Society of Safety Engineers, OSHA, to Promote Work Safety During N. American Occupational Safety & Health Week This May

Orlando, FL (May 2, 2014) – The Laser Institute of America (LIA) will join with thousands of people and businesses worldwide, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Alliance Program participants, in raising awareness of the importance of being safe at work during the annual North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week this May 4-10, 2014, and Occupational Safety and Health Professional (OSHP) Day on May 7.

North American Occupational Safety and Health Week, or NAOSH Week, occurs every year during the first full week of May. NAOSH Week is intended to raise awareness about occupational safety, health and the environment. The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) joined with the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE) and the Interdisciplinary Association of Occupational Health and Hygiene of Mexico, Civil Association , (AISOHMEX) to raise the public’s awareness of occupational safety, health and the environment in North America during NAOSH Week. This is just one tool the 100-year-old ASSE and its 35,000 occupational safety, health and environmental professional members use throughout the year to promote occupational safety aimed at preventing injuries and illnesses. Several organizations representing thousands of businesses have partnered with ASSE, CSSE and AISOHMEX to support NAOSH Week, including U.S. federal agencies such as the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to reach millions of people around the globe on the importance of being safe at work.

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PI Introduces the Highest Power Intracavity UV ns Lasers Available

Leveraging Photonics Industries’ strength as the pioneer of intracavity solid-state harmonic lasers, Photonics Industries has just released a UV ns laser (the DSH-355-25) that delivers up to 30W of intracvity harmonic average power at 355nm from a compact, rugged, monolithic laser head.

Photonics Industries’s patented Intracavity UV Generation has the advantage of non-consumable THG crystals with no crystal indexing required. It allows for a simpler optical resonator for better stability insensitive to ambient temperature changes. The more efficient harmonic conversions realized from Intracavity UV Generation enables lighter weight/smaller form factor laser heads that can be readily mounted on movable platforms.

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AMPM2014 Offered as Part of 3 Dynamic Powder Metallurgy Conferences in Orlando

“Times and conditions change so rapidly that we must keep our aim constantly focused on the future.” Walt Disney

How appropriate. Over the years, the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) and APMI International sponsored conferences and exhibits have become the largest and most prestigious conferences in the powder metallurgy (PM) industry. This year, MPIF and APMI welcome the global PM industry in Orlando’s Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, May 18-22. Disney’s focus was to build a home for Mickey Mouse and his other magical creations, while MPIF‘s focus is to promote advanced manufacturing methods that have high-material utilization rates; relatively low-energy consumption; and utilize recycled materials where possible. In many cases, no other manufacturing method is practical to produce these components.

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