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LIA Announces Opening of ILSC 2019 Registration and RLI and UL as Diamond Sponsors

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ORLANDO, Fla. (PRWEB) December 26, 2018

Laser Institute of America (LIA) has officially opened up registration for its renowned International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC), a four-day conference that covers all aspects of laser safety practice and hazard control.

Held at the Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista South, Kissimmee FL USA, from 18-21 March 2019, ILSC offers detailed seminars and networking opportunities for professionals with laser safety responsibilities across multiple industries, including the medical and defense sectors.

The Laser Safety Scientific Sessions (LSSS) explore research on the biological effects of laser-tissue interaction, including that on the eye and skin. These Scientific Sessions complement the Practical Application Seminars (PAS), which discuss everyday scenarios that a Laser Safety Officer may encounter in medical, manufacturing or military applications.

Rockwell Laser Industries and Underwriter’s Laboratory Confirmed as ILSC 2019 Diamond Sponsors

LIA has announced that it has confirmed Rockwell Laser Industries (RLI) and Underwriter’s Laboratory as the Diamond Sponsors for the 2019 laser safety conference.

RLI are leaders in the laser safety industry, with offerings encompassing laser safety products and training for the industrial, medical and aesthetic sectors.

As one of the leading product safety testing and certification organization, UL is synonymous with safety.

LIA’s Executive Director, Dr. Nathaniel Quick said:

“RLI have been sponsors of ILSC since 2009. We have grown the event as the world’s leading laser safety conference with their support, and we look forward to continuing this synergy as we approach an even better ILSC in 2019.”

ILSC 2019 Early Bird Tickets Available

Early Bird tickets are currently on sale for a limited time and can be purchased directly via the ILSC website. Discounts are also available for LIA Members and Students.

Registration for ILSC is open

Original Article: https://www.newsr.in/n/Press+Releases/1zjb79dp0s/LIA-Announces-Opening-of-ILSC-2019-Registration-and.htm

Milan Brandt Reflects on 2018 and the Future of LIA and Laser Materials Processing

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ORLANDO, Fla. (PRWEB) December 28, 2018

The Laser Institute of America’s (LIA) latest edition of the LIA Today, a bi-monthly newsletter discussing latest laser industry news, featured a farewell message from Milan Brandt discussing his presidency and the milestones the professional society have achieved over the last year.

“As I come to the end of my Presidency, I would like to reflect on what 2018 has been for the Association and for me personally. 2018 has been a very special year for LIA,” said Milan, who also spoke of new areas of focus for LIA: “We have developed a new marketing plan. This will rebuild our digital footprint and increase our social media critical to promotion of the Association’s activities in the future.”

2018 has been a year of change and notable success for LIA, in particular, the achievement of its 50th Anniversary – celebrating its continued efforts to support and promote lasers and its applications globally.

These efforts have resulted in measurable growth for LIA, with noteworthy attendance at their flagship International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro-Optics (ICALEO) earlier this year, ahead of the International Laser Safety Conference(ILSC) held in March 2019.

“ICALEO ‘18 was one of our best conferences in terms of attendance and ‘bottom line’ for the last four years,” quoted Milan.

Also featured in the LIA Today November/December 2018 issue was an interview with Milan Brandt, entitled, “A Cuppa With Milan Brandt”. LIA Today seized the opportunity to discuss Laser Materials Processing, industry global trends, and Milan’s time at LIA as a member. Milan had this to say about being a member of LIA:

“LIA, in my view, has played a central role in the promotion, education, and growth of laser technology and applications globally. It has been the focus for this since its inception. I have been a member of LIA for some 32 years and this has enabled me to not only stay abreast of the latest developments in technology and applications but also develop global connections and networks in the area.”

This article was released to Laser’s Today for immediate publication and can be read at Laser’s Today.

Visit LIA Today to read the full interview, and to explore past issues.

Original Content: http://www.erienewsnow.com/story/39707413/milan-brandt-reflects-on-2018-and-the-future-of-lia-and-laser-materials-processing

Board of Laser Safety to Announce Illumination Award Recipient at 2019 International Laser Safety Conference

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ORLANDO, Fla. (PRWEB) December 28, 2018

The Board of Laser Safety (BLS) is proud to be participating in LIA’s International Laser Safety Conference International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC) as a cooperating society.

The BLS will host a reception at ILSC to recognize its certified Laser Safety Officers, medical (CMLSO) and non-medical (CLSO), and to present BLS Illumination Award. The recipient of the award will be announced at the reception, held on Monday, 18 March 2019. The first BLS Illumination Award was presented to Mount Sinai Health System in 2017 in recognition of its support of laser safety through employee participation within the laser safety community and outstanding contributions to the field of laser safety.

Continuing a tradition begun at ILSC 2017, BLS will honor its CLSOs and CMLSOs who have been certified for 10 years or more by recognizing them with a commemorative lapel pin.

BLS will be holding CLSO and CMLSO exams the day before the start of ILSC on March 17th, 2019 for approved applicants who have submitted all application materials on or before March 1st, 2019.

According to Barbara Sams, Executive Director of BLS, “The ILSC venue provides an excellent opportunity for those eligible to take their CLSO or CMLSO exam, and then further their laser safety education at the conference. Of particular interest should be the Medical and Technical Practical Applications Seminars, MPAS and TPAS respectively, both of which are once again chaired by BLS certified laser safety officers.”

For more information on LSO or MLSO certification, please contact BLS.

LIA Releases 2019 Laser Safety Classroom Training Schedule

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ORLANDO, Fla. (PRWEB) December 29, 2018

LIA, a world-leader in laser safety training, has released their 2019 laser safety training schedule for its classroom courses.

The Laser Safety Officer (LSO) Training, Medical LSO Training, and the LSO with Hazard Analysis Training, will be offered quarterly in Orlando, FL as classroom-based training, while the online versions of the LSO and Medical LSO training will be available year round. LIA’s two-day Industrial LSO Training will continue to be offered as a classroom course on a quarterly basis at IPG Photonics Corporation’s Midwest Operations in Novi, MI.

As more companies and labs integrate laser technology into their work, the need for trained laser safety professionals also grows. Recently celebrating fifty-years of supporting the safe use of lasers, LIA has now announced intentions to improve the user-experience for its online and in-house course offerings. This forms part of LIA’s continued efforts to support laser users by increasing their accessibility to training.

According to the American National Standard Z136.1 Safe Use of Lasers, it is the responsibility of the employer to ensure the safe use of lasers owned by and/ or operated in facilities under its control; part of this responsibility is to establish a safety program to control laser hazards, appoint a laser safety officer (LSO), and provide appropriate training for the LSO.

LIA offers training for newly appointed LSOs as well as laser safety awareness training online for non-LSO employees who work with or around lasers. For more information about training, contact LIA at lia(at)lia.org or 1.800.345.2737.

Original Article: https://www.onenewspage.com/n/Press+Releases/1zjb79eqmm/LIA-Releases-2019-Laser-Safety-Classroom-Training-Schedule.htm

New Sponsor Benefits Unveiled for International Laser Safety Conference 2019

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The Laser Institute of America (LIA) has unveiled its updated Sponsor Brochure for its next major conference – the 2019 International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC). Building off of the success of the International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro-Optics (ICALEO) last October, LIA has added a suite of new benefits to their sponsor packages, building added value and increased exposure. These packages range from Bronze through to Diamond package sponsorships, catering to various degrees of marketing opportunities.

Aligning with LIA’s further emphasis on digital marketing, all packages now include opportunities for video interviews during the event that will be distributed across LIA’s digital platforms, highlighting the sponsor’s participation at ILSC 2019.

On-site exposure for all sponsors has also been improved throughout the conference, with increased quality, quantity and variety of branding visible across all events.

Higher tier sponsors receive additional publication opportunities in the form of dedicated interviews published in the ILSC issue of LIA’s bimonthly newsletter LIA TODAY, and the publication of press releases on the popular Lasers Today blog.

Industry leaders and top tier sponsors will also be invited to share their knowledge and expertise on key laser safety topics during exclusive panel discussions during the event. These opportunities come in addition to the traditional recognition and advertisement space in the LIA TODAY ILSC issue, Advanced Program, and Conference Program and Proceedings.

“Companies with a passion for laser safety should strongly consider sponsoring ILSC 2019. This is one of the events where the champions of laser safety really shine,” says Steven Glover, Program Manager at LIA.

To learn more, or to apply to be an ILSC 2019 sponsor, download the Sponsor Brochure today.

Original Article can be found here: http://www.kake.com/story/39710480/new-sponsor-benefits-unveiled-for-international-laser-safety-conference-2019