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Weekly Lasers Wrap Up – Week of November 28, 2016

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The Laser Institute of America LasersToday.com Weekly Wrap-Up aggregates industry news, conference updates, and LIA happenings. Here is the latest:

Laser Industry News

The Board of Laser Safety (BLS) released a new website, designed to create a user-friendly platform for laser safety officers to stay up-to-date with laser safety and certification news. The new site includes an easy-to-read news feed, a powerful cloud-based server, and an intuitive, responsive design, providing the best user experience for laser safety officers. The BLS website will continue to provide information on two certifications- Certified Laser Safety Officer (CLSO) and Certified Medical Laser Safety Officer (CMLSO). Find out more about the new website here.

Could Direct Metal Sintering be used to fight bacteria in medical implants? Researchers are currently researching the potential of adding layers of antibacterial agents, such as a novel phase-transited lysosome, in the creation of titanium implants. Despite the biocompatibility of Titanium, it is not uncommon for bacteria to find a home around an implant. This can lead to loosening, detachment, and even infection of the implant area. Learn more about the research here.

Science Alert reports that researchers have developed a laser using water and light. Overcoming the water wave oscillation that has proven to be a challenge in the past, the researchers used a small device which used “an optical fiber to deliver light” to a drop of octane and water. The light then interacted with the waves of water, moving back and forth until enough energy was built up for the light to emerge from the droplet. Find the original article here.

Conference News

Laser Additive Manufacturing Workshop (LAM) will take place February 21-22, 2017 in Houston, Texas. LAM features presentations from researchers and industry leaders pertaining to the use of additive manufacturing. This year will feature a new session on micro/nano laser additive manufacturing research. Register today here.

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The Laser Institute of America (LIA) is the international society for laser applications and safety. Our mission is to foster lasers, laser applications, and laser safety worldwide. Find us at www.lia.org

Board of Laser Safety (BLS) Announces Launch of New Website

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The Board of Laser Safety (BLS) is excited to announce the launch of its new website at www.lasersafety.org.

The new website provides a user-friendly platform for both medical and non-medical laser safety officers to stay up-to-date with the latest laser safety and certification news. This reflects the mission of the BLS, which is to “provide a means for improvement in the practice of laser safety by providing opportunities for the education, assessment, and recognition of laser safety professionals.”

The new website offers many convenient features, including:

  • Easy-to-read news feed that allows for timely releases of critical laser safety information.
  • Powerful cloud-based server that ensures speed and deliverability to all visitors.
  • Intuitive, responsive design that is easily navigable on all devices.

The new BLS website will continue to provide information on two types of certification – Certified Laser Safety Officer (CLSO) and Certified Medical Laser Safety Officer (CMLSO). Gaining BLS certification will enhance the credibility of a designated laser safety officer; it shows that the individual has the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job of LSO. It demonstrates the individual’s commitment to the job as well as validate an employer’s commitment to a safe working environment. For more information on BLS certifications, please visit www.lasersafety.org/about-bls/what-is-certification.

The Laser Institute of America (LIA) supports the BLS’ mission by offering laser safety training for both LSOs and MLSOs. As the professional society for laser applications and safety, LIA is dedicated to serving the industrial, medical, research and government communities worldwide. For more information on the LIA, visit www.lia.org or call 1-800-34-LASER today.

BLS Announcement: Catch Rocket City Rednecks tonight!

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Thursday, Dec 20 at 9:30pm EST, National Geographic channel – DIY Death Ray

Contacted back in March, the Board of Laser Safety (BLS) assisted in connecting the producers of Rocket City Rednecks with a certified laser safety officer for the filming of tonight’s episode, DIY Death Ray. CLSO Pat Patterson had the time available to lend his LSO expertise and ensure the filming was conducted in a safe manner.

Playing the part of stereotypical “rednecks,” the five highly educated cast members use their advanced knowledge to solve “real world” problems. This usually involves constructing a machine to achieve a particular objective, such as creating a rocket that utilizes moonshine as fuel. In this episode, the Rednecks create a supersized laser-beam weapon made of laser pointers and Blu-ray players.

http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/rocket-city-rednecks/videos/cant-lase-nuthin/?videoDetect=t%252Cf