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 […]
LIA releases its newest Laser Safety & Applications Resource Catalog
This Spring, LIA released its newest Laser Safety & Applications Resource Catalog featuring the latest publications and training that the industry has to offer! Nothing is more powerful than knowledge, and with publications from the Laser Institute of America, you’re getting 45 years worth of know-how from the leading professionals in laser technology. From national […]
LIA Launches New Medical Laser Safety Awareness Training – Accessible Anywhere, Anytime!
ORLANDO, FL, May 2, 2013 — With the therapeutic use of lasers on a rapid rise, the Laser Institute of America is unveiling another of its highly popular and convenient online safety courses exclusively for training medical personnel.
3D Surface Texturing Technology Using Ultrashort Pulsed Lasers
By Max Groenendijk Ultrashort pulsed lasers have proven to be excellent tools to fabricate micro and nanotextured surfaces. These surfaces have a high potential for several applications where the tiny surface textures can improve or add a specific functional property. It was at ICALEO® 2006 that we first demonstrated a super hydrophobic surface obtained by […]
Advanced Laser Applications & Sources – A National Focus
By Geoff Giordano With photonics-driven manufacturing innovation becoming a hot topic in the nation’s capital, advanced laser applications — particularly in aerospace, automobiles, agriculture and energy production — are getting a bigger share of the spotlight. From gas and steam turbines to pipelines and passenger jets, even underwater welding in nuclear reactors (see LAM 2013 wrap […]