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Weekly Wrap Up (Week of July 15th)

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Another week is in the books, laser enthusiasts!

This week, we wrap up by taking a closer look at Laser Welding Fundamentals — with an overview of the key aspects of laser welding and current production processes, from the varying types of welds, to commonly used welding methods. Discover the elements of laser welding systems here.

We wrap up with a little chat about Laser Welding…and more.

In addition, recent reports show that Industrial Lasers are outperforming machine tools in sales growth. Despite an uncertain economy in recent years, industrial lasers have experienced notable growth. Check out the analysis of industrial laser sales and market share, in relation to current industry trends, as well as what these numbers mean for the second half of 2016 here.

While we are still years away from creating meals out of thin air, the Replicator (as seen in Star Trek) may not be as fictional as it once seemed. In this week’s Science Fiction or Science Fact, find out how the Extreme Light Infrastructure, which is expected to be able to produce small particles, in a vacuum, could make a device like the Replicator an eventual reality. Learn more here.

Registration for LIA’s Inaugural Industrial Laser Conference is now open. The conference will be held during IMTS 2016, taking place September 13th, 2016 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. The Industrial Laser Conference is designed for industrial manufacturing professionals and will showcase the applications driving the future of manufacturing. Registration for the Industrial Laser Conference includes access to the exhibit floor on all six days of IMTS. Learn more about the conference and register to attend here.

Clark-MXR, Inc is July’s Featured Corporate Member. Clark-MXR, Inc. is an industry leader in ultrashort pulse laser-based micromachining, production of ultrafast lasers, and laser solutions for scientific and industrial applications. Learn more about the company’s rich history, from its Michigan origins in 1992 to the launch of their micromachining division, as well as the company’s active role within LIA. Read more about the company here.

In this week’s Throwback Thursday, we explored the history of Laser Tag. Rising to popularity in the 1990’s, learn about the early origins of the game, how it actually works, and what its popularity means for lasers today. Check out the post here.

New updates to OSHA requirements will give more insight into workplace accidents. The new regulations, which aim to “modernize” the incident reporting process, require reports on illness, injuries, and fatalities to be submitted digitally. This records will be available to the public via the OSHA website. The new requirements have had a mixed response with some seeing it as a way to improve safety in the workplace, through transparency. Others find the new requirements “invasive” and worry about the potential for negative press surrounding the companies involved. Learn more about the updates here.

Our Laser Accident Series features laser-related accidents that may occur if proper laser safety protocols are not met. This week’s entry features real accidents reported to OSHA (names have been changed to protect those involved) involving laser applications. Learn about what steps LIA is taking to prevent accidents like these, as well as how laser safety training impacts the likelihood of these accidents here.

LIA offers laser safety training in the classroom, online, and in some cases, on-site! Learn more about the courses available to you, as well as view a digital presentation to see if online training is right for you in our post Choose the Laser Safety Training That’s Right For You found here.

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. Join us next week as we wrap up another week of laser learning and fun. In the meantime – visit us at www.lia.org.

Clark-MXR, Inc. – July’s Featured Corporate Member

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An industry leader in Ultrashort Pulse laser based micromachining and the production of ultrafast lasers and laser-based solutions for scientific research and industrial applications, Clark-MXR, Inc. is known for offering unparalleled contract manufacturing services and easy-to-use laser products at a low cost of ownership. Located in Dexter, Michigan, Clark-MXR, Inc. serves customers from universities, laboratories and industries across the globe.

Clark-MXR, Inc. was incorporated as a Michigan corporation in 1992, to acquire the assets of two running companies: Clark Instrumentation Inc., founded by Dr. William Clark, and Medox (MXR) Research, Inc., founded by Dr. Philippe Bado – a member of Professor Gerard Mourou’s research group. As the world’s first commercial ultrafast laser company, Clark-MXR, Inc. has introduced many first-to-the-market products since its inception, including its CPA-1000 in 1992. In addition, Clark-MXR, Inc. has been involved in the use of ultrafast lasers for micromachining based on research conducted at Professor Mourou’s laboratory at the University of Michigan.

The company’s products and services stem from its two main divisions: the Laser Products Division and the Micromachining Division. Responsible for designing, building and servicing ultrashort pulse lasers for scientific and industrial applications, the Laser Products Division also manufactures micromachining workstations that are used in industrial micromachining, micro-manufacturing and proof-of-concept process development. Its complete system solutions meet a variety of industry needs, from ultrashort pulse micromachining workstations based on Model CPA-Series Ti:Sapphire lasers to Model IMPULSE, Yb-doped fiber lasers and complete nonlinear spectroscopy systems. Additionally, this division of Clark-MXR, Inc. produces accessories, such as NOPAs and harmonic generators, and offers customized product development, consultation and collaborations.

The formation of the second division, the Micromachining Division, was initiated by the introduction and success of the first commercial ultrafast laser based micromachining workstation in 2002, Model UMW based on Model CPA-Series laser. Providing value-added service to the semiconductor, medical and other high tech industries, this division utilizes the company’s ultrashort pulse lasers to cover a range of tasks, from prototyping to routine part production.

The Micromachining Division consistently meets its goal of addressing the growing demand for micromachined parts using ultrafast lasers, which offer a superior quality when compared to traditional methods. Because of the company’s innovative technology and extensive knowledge from the last 20 years, Clark-MXR, Inc. can machine a wide variety of materials – including ceramics and refractory metals – without recasting, heat-affected-zone (HAZ), delamination or melting. The micromachining technologies utilized within this division of the company can be adapted for innovative research – from 3D tomography and geological sample analysis to laser ablation mass spectrometry and LIBS. With a clearly-honed expertise, state-of-the-art inspection facilities, and a dedication to working closely with customers, Clark-MXR, Inc. develops custom methodologies that successfully fulfill customers’ unique needs.

Over its history, Clark-MXR, Inc. has grown, now earning recognition as a premier company in the laser industry for ultrafast laser micromachining and for its numerous ultrafast laser products, including many first-to-market products and innovations. The range of products and services the company offers today includes Model CPA-Series Ti:Sapphire Ultrafast lasers, Model IMPULSE Yb-doped high power/high energy fiber lasers, Ultrafast Micromachining workstations,  and complete system solutions for micromachining and research sectors, including fully customized systems. In addition to its range of products, Clark-MXR, Inc. works to help the growing ultrafast laser based micromachining industry, among other things, through its Ultrafast Micromachining Handbook, which was introduced in 1999 and is now freely available on the Clark-MXR, Inc. website to familiarize individuals with the novel physics of ultrafast laser based material removal processes.

Since joining Laser Institute of America (LIA) in 1999, Clark-MXR, Inc. and its team have been actively involved in the organization, with Dr. William Clark serving as LIA president in 2005.

For more information, visit www.cmxr.com.