ORLANDO, FL, May 15, 2012 – The newest in the series of Z136 standards, ANSI Z136.8, American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers in Research, Development, or Testing, has arrived in response to the requirements of yet another rapidly growing area of laser use. In what will be Laser Institute of America’s latest offering […]
New ANSI Z136.8 Improves Laser Safety in the Research Lab (Full Article)
By Geoff Giordano A new standard geared towards lasers employed in research takes a “more realistic” approach to guiding safety officers overseeing such work, in which the use of customized laser devices and fiber optics is common. American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers in Research, Development, or Testing, the title of the new […]
LME 2012 – Using Lasers to Improve Manufacturing Competitiveness
By Geoff Giordano The Laser Institute of America has unveiled an expanded educational track for its second annual Lasers for Manufacturing Event, the highly successful exhibit launched to address a unique and pressing need for the North American industry. LME 2012 will again provide attendees with vital guidance on how to create effective and efficient […]
LIA’s Leading LSO Online Course Now Includes Canadian Laser Regulations
ORLANDO, FL, May 11, 2012 — Reflecting its growing international audience, the Laser Institute of America has expanded its online Laser Safety Officer Training course to include the latest Canadian rules regulating the use of laser devices. LIA is the recognized leader in teaching the safe use of lasers in applications ranging from industrial to […]
LIA Corporate Member Receives Innovation Challenge Award
ORLANDO, FL, April 11, 2012 — Aviation Week affirmed the growing impact of laser additive manufacturing by awarding Fraunhofer ILT a 2012 Innovation Challenge award for a BLISK produced far faster and more cheaply with lasers than with traditional milling. The honor, bestowed at a March 7 ceremony in Washington, D.C., also affirms the decision […]