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Lasers Today Weekly Wrap-Up – Week of August 22, 2016

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What’s New This Week in the World of Lasers?

Are you ready for the latest news, updates, and points of interest regarding lasers, laser safety, and laser applications?

Aggregating content from Lasers Today, LIA Blog, and our social media channels, here’s what you may have missed this week: 

Laser Industry News: Is Low-Cost, Robotic AM possible for large-scale? 

Is low-cost, robotic additive manufacturing possible for large-scale parts? Learn about the successes Keystone Synergistic Enterprises has had in expanding directed-energy additive manufacturing into large parts, on a low cost platform. The piece also discussed some of the early roadblocks experienced when exploring additive manufacturing for airframe and engine applications, in the late 90s and early 2000’s. Read more about Keystone’s strategy to expand upon additive manufacturing applications for sustainable business here.

A newly proposed method could greatly reduce the manufacturing times of 3D printed parts. In the post 3D Printing of Net Shape Geometries by Laser Metal Deposition, learn how this proposed process differs from traditional laser metal deposition, and the results that it produced here.

Conference Updates: Prepping for the Industrial Laser Conference at IMTS 2016 in Chicago!

On the fence about attending the inaugural Industrial Laser Conference? Be sure to check out our post highlighting the four industrial manufacturing professions that may benefit the most from attending. The Industrial Laser Conference was designed to introduce ways to incorporate lasers into existing processes. Learn how to stay ahead in a competitive, high-tech market here.

Ready to register for Industrial Laser Conference? Find everything you need to know before attending here.

LIA News & Updates: Recapping LME & Summit via LIA Today 

LME (Lasers for Manufacturing Event) & Summit took place April 25-27 in Atlanta, Georgia. This week, we recapped the event. LME & Summit offered educational workshops for both introductory and experienced attendees as well as the latest addition, the Laser Technology Tour, proved to be a hit with attendees. Check out what you may have missed here.

A greater number of industries than ever before are adopting additive manufacturing technology to their processes, often saving money on production costs! Learn how laser additive manufacturing may give your company the advantage in our slideshare The Cost of Manufacturing With Lasers vs Without Them. The slideshare covers the advantages of additive manufacturing, types of 3D printing and more! Download it here.

Interested in learning more about laser additive manufacturing? Register for one of our manufacturing-centric conferences, held throughout the year. 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 — and follow us on Twitter for live, up-to-date conference information. 

Lasers Today Weekly Wrap-Up – Week of August 15, 2016

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LIA’s Weekly Wrap Up recaps everything you might of missed this week on the LIA blog, Lasers Today, and LIA’s social media channels.

The biggest updates, developments, and announcements pertaining to laser applications and safety are here. Catch up on what you may have missed this week: 

The Top 5 Reasons Laser Professionals are LIA Members

There is no shortage of reasons why a laser professional enjoys being an LIA member. However, we

narrowed it down to five key reasons. Discover the post recently featured by LaserVision UK, and explore the benefits of LIA membership that you may not be aware of, such as discounts, education, networking, and more, right here.

Industrial Additive Manufacturing the Focus of July/August Issue of LIA Today

The July/August issue of LIA Today is now available. The newest issue focuses on Industrial Additive Manufacturing, in addition to the critical news and updates you’ve come to expect from the publication. Find the online version here.

 


Fall’s Laser Conferences are Just Weeks Away

Planning to attend the Industrial Laser Conference at the Industrial Manufacturing Technology Show? Be sure to check out our Discover Chicago post as you plan your trip. Featuring points of interest at IMTS for laser professionals, sightseeing opportunities, food, and other attractions near the conference, you don’t want to miss this one. Click here to explore how to best Discover Chicago during the Industrial Laser Conference and IMTS.

What’s more, ICALEO® is right around the corner, taking place October 16-20 in San Diego, California. Now in its 35th year, the world renowned conference brings laser professionals together to discuss current practices and future applications in their respective fields. Don’t miss out this year – Click here to register for ICALEO today.

Attention Laser Safety Officers! Are you looking for new ways to increase your credibility in the workplace? LSO’s are responsible for upholding laser safety standards at their place of employment, often needing to train and coach others. Learn about the ways online training can help boost LSO credibility here.

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Interested in attending a conference for laser professionals? Want more information on laser safety courses at LIA? Be sure to visit us at www.lia.org.