LIA’s 2016 ICALEO® Laser Research Conference Just Weeks Away

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Steven Glover

ICALEO 2016 continues its 34-year tradition of connecting the laser industry and showcasing speakers

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ORLANDO, FL – SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 – The world’s premier platform for breakthrough laser solutions is right around the corner: Laser Institute of America’s 2016 International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro-Optics (ICALEO^®), will be held this year from Oct. 16-20 at the Sheraton^® San Diego in San Diego, CA.

ICALEO, which bears a 34-year history as the most comprehensive spotlight on laser research and state-of-the-art laser materials processing, will provide both veteran and newcomer industry attendees with unbeaten opportunities to explore and connect at several networking events. Attendees will also have a chance to review the latest technology and research leading to advanced manufacturing applications in medicine, transportation, energy, communications and defense.

From the popular Welcome Reception, to the President’s Reception, Laser Industry Vendor Reception, and the esteemed LIA Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon, ICALEO 2016 continues its tradition of connecting the laser industry and showcasing speakers who are afforded the opportunity to have their paper peers reviewed, thus lending even more authority to their work. Three students will have the opportunity to be acknowledged with the 18^th annual Student Paper Award. The award winners will be announced during the Closing Plenary Session on Thursday. ICALEO’s Poster Presentation Gallery will be featured throughout the conference, with poster presenters available on Wednesday morning to answer questions and present their research. Awards will also be presented to 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place winners.

This year’s conference is again chaired by Silke Pflueger of DirectPhotonics, ICALEO’s first female congress general chair, who heads back this year to the town where she attended her first ICALEO.

“From my beginnings as session chair and chair of short courses at that first ICALEO in San Diego, to my arrival back in 2016 as congress general chair of the event, it’s clear that my time at ICALEO has been worthwhile!” she recounted. “Just as I was pushed further, and was helped to better understand what I am doing from the veteran attendees, I witness every year how ICALEO grows laser leaders like me. I hope my story encourage lots of new people – and young people – to come and join us.”

Accompanying Pflueger in assembling the ICALEO program are the following chair members:

Laser Materials Processing Conference: Christoph Leyens, Fraunhofer IWS
Laser Microprocessing Conference: Michelle Stock, mlstock consulting
Nanomanufacturing Conference: Yongfeng Lu, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Business Forum and Panel Discussion: Klaus Löffler, TRUMPF Laser and Systems GmbH

ICALEO attendees have the opportunity to learn about the latest products and services from top-tier industry exhibitors and sponsors, including:

Platinum sponsor: IPG Photonics Corporation
Gold sponsors: Edgewave GmbH Innovative Laser Solutions, SPI Lasers, TRUMPF Inc., TeraDiode, Inc.
Silver sponsors: Laserline Inc., Light Conversion Ltd., Lumentum
Bronze sponsor: Spectra-Physics, A Newport Company, JENOPTIK Laser GmbH

“From men and women who are interested in the fundamentals of the interaction between a laser beam and a material, to those interested in how a process can be integrated and optimized for an application, ICALEO brings the academics and industrials together to improve and inspire laser technology,” Pflueger added. “It’s a pretty special event, unlike any other I’ve attended.”

Combining the latest thought leadership in laser materials processing, laser microprocessing and nanomanufacturing with informed predictions on where the future of lasers will lead, LIA’s ICALEO 2016 is the premier source of technical information in the field.

To register for ICALEO 2016, visit www.icaleo.org. To qualify for exclusive member discounts, read about the benefits of joining Laser Institute of America at www.lia.org/membership.

About LIA

The Laser Institute of America (LIA) is the professional society for laser applications and safety serving the industrial, educational, medical, research and government communities throughout the world since 1968. www.lia.org, 13501 Ingenuity Drive, Ste 128, Orlando, FL 32826, +1.407.380.1553.

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

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Steven Glover

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.

Would you like all of the Lasers Today articles above, including Weekly Wrap Ups, in your email inbox? Click here to subscribe. You can also follow us for the latest updates on Twitter here.

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.

Weekly Wrap-Up – Week of August 8, 2016

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Steven Glover

What’s New in Lasers this Week? LIA’s Weekly Wrap Up brings you a condensed version of laser industry news, conference updates, and educational information found on Lasers Today, LIA Blog, and LIA’s social media channels.

Catch Up! Let’s get started with the latest in Laser Industry News:

What if you could own a device that would remind you to complete a task, should you interrupt your daily routine? Enter Watchbot: A laser-wielding robot made of surprisingly rudimentary materials that keeps routines in check by analysing patterns. Once the pattern is learned by Watchbot, it identifies disruptions in the pattern and highlights the errors with a low power laser light. Find out what Watchbot’s creators are looking to do with their invention here.

Image: Watch-Bot Project

LIA recently added three publications to the LIA.org online store. The three publications, Laser Safety Tools and Training, Laser Welding, and Hybrid Laser-Arc Welding, are the perfect addition to any laser or manufacturing professional’s library. Check out the official press release here.

Are you familiar with OSHA’s new accident reporting requirements? In an effort to modernize the reporting process and allow for greater transparency, accidents will now be required to reported digitally, and will be available for public viewing. Learn more about this update here.

Focus on: Laser Additive Manufacturing

This week, LIA put a spotlight on one of the most future-forward solutions in lasers: laser additive manufacturing. LIA offers a number of ways for you to learn more about laser additive manufacturing. Discover the top three ways Laser Institute of America can help you increase your knowledge on the subject. Check out our picks here.

Laser Additive Manufacturing is not just a trend here in the US — plenty of other nations are making significant strides in the field. This week, we featured an article spotlighting Laser Additive Manufacturing applications in Australia. Find out what challenges led to the spike in interest for additive manufacturing, and where things seem to moving ahead for the future here.

Continuing this week’s focus on additive manufacturing, we published a piece on Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing as a Solid Choice for 3D Printing. Learn how Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing can address many of the challenges presented by other forms of additive manufacturing, an in-depth look at how the process works here.

Conferences & Education:

Are you considering enrolling in online laser safety training? Be sure to check out the infographic 8 Benefits of Laser Safety Training to find out what you can expect when you choose online courses over the traditional classroom setting. Find this and more here.

Two months and counting until ICALEO^®! Are you registered yet? Entering its 34th year, the International Congress on Applications of Lasers and Electro Optics is where end users and researchers come together to discuss the future of laser applications. Registration is now open, so don’t delay! ICALEO^® takes place October 16-20th in San Diego, California. Get the details and register here.

Weekly Wrap-Up – Week of August 5, 2016

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Steven Glover

It was a big week for lasers in the workplace, as we covered recent trends in scanning methods, industrial laser applications, manufacturing, and accident prevention across our website and social media channels.

The Leica Absolute Scanner LAS-20-8. (Image courtesy of Hexagon MI.)

Laser Industry News

A recent study predicts substantial growth for 3D scanners through the end of 2016. Worth noting, however, is the majority market share held by 3D laser scanners. Find out what is driving this new, projected trend here.

This week, we featured another entry in the Laser Accident Series – this time, with a focus on how a lack of laser safety knowledge led to life-changing injuries for two individuals. The Laser Accident Series is a continued emphasis on education and safety through the use of lasers by bringing to light real-life accidents, as reported by OSHA, and caused by lack of proper procedure. Learn more about the injuries and how LIA and OSHA are working to prevent these incidents from occurring here.

If you’re seeking ways to save time and cut costs on your manufacturing processes, be sure to check out How to Save Time and Money on Manufacturing. Here, you can discover ways to stay on the leading edge in your industry through attending conferences, such as the Industrial Laser Conference, and becoming more acquainted with the concept of additive manufacturing. While you’re there, download our SlideShare presentation on The Cost of Manufacturing with Lasers vs. Without Them. Find it all here.

Conference Updates & Information

Speaking of the Industrial Laser Conference – this week, we continued our Industrial Laser Conference blog series by unpacking just why the conference was created. Learn about four of the many valuable features of the conference today by reading our blog here. Included is a link to sign up for the inaugural conference, held at the International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago. Registration is open now.

ICALEO is right around the corner, taking place October 16-20 in San Diego, California. In preparation, we compiled a list of the top five things to see and do at ICALEO. From plenary sessions, to great networking opportunities, there’s plenty to check out in our post here. Haven’t registered for ICALEO, yet? You can find out how to sign up 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. For more information on conferences, laser safety training, or other laser related needs, check us out at www.lia.org.

The Top Five Things to See and Do at ICALEO 2016

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Steven Glover

*These five engaging events will take place at this year’s ICALEO conference, held from October 16-20 at the Sheraton San Diego in San Diego, California.***

This year’s International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro-Optics (ICALEO^®) in San Diego, California is content-packed and better than ever. Held this year from October 16-20 at the Sheraton San Diego, laser professionals and curious tech connoisseurs from around the world will engage on the West Coast in an environment where professionals are able to participate and share in striking conversations and revelations about the latest and most popular developments within laser research.

If you attended the 34^th annual ICALEO last year at the Sheraton Hotel in Atlanta, you can attest to more than 400 attendees from over 22 different countries who took part in various event segments and networking with like-minded scientists, engineers, and researchers, all while openly discussing the latest findings in laser research and developments within multifarious fields.

From keynote speaker Dr. Ellen Townes-Anderson’s research of laser tweezers, to more than 200 presentations and posters covering findings in photonics and laser technology, the 2016 ICALEO builds off of last year’s momentum, celebrates 35 years of laser innovation, and provides attendees with countless opportunities to network and learn about new laser technology in various fields and review the latest developments in laser research.

Here are the top five things to see and do at ICALEO 2016:

1. Plenary Sessions

The opening plenary session will spotlight laser applications beyond the everyday. Join us during this session as we visit Mars, self-driving cars, and revisit LIGO. The closing plenary session will bring you new ideas and processes to expand your horizons. It will feature presentations which cover surprising new developments in applications – from iPhones^® to planes.

2. The 18^th Annual Student Paper Award

Now in its 18^th year, the ICALEO Student Paper Award provides a special opportunity for students working within laser development and research. Each year, students submit papers that are then reviewed by designated ICALEO conference chairs. Award winners of the 18^th annual Student Paper Award will be announced during the ICALEO’s Closing Plenary Session. There will be a 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place winner.

3. Laser Industry Vendor Reception & Tabletop Display

This ICALEO event enables attendees to meet other professionals who are making waves within the laser industry. Those attending the Laser Industry Vendor Reception are able to network with others while sharing current or future product ideas. The tabletop displays also allow attendees to participate in engaging conversations and learn about the latest products from some of the biggest names in the industry.

4. The LIA Awards Luncheon

The annual Laser Institute of America Awards Luncheon consists of a conversation-filled meal with colleagues, an awards presentation, and a speaker address. The Arthur L. Schawlow Award recognizes the career-long dedication of an individual and is held with high regard. It is presented each year to one hard-working and motivated individual who has majorly and positively impacted laser technology for scientists and consumers within a given field. Read more about the 2016 Schawlow Award Winner, Dr. Yongfeng Lu, here.

5. Networking Opportunities

Within the technology industry, networking has become one of the most appreciated keys to success. This year’s conference will offer countless opportunities for both aspiring and professional scientists and engineers to network with academics and R&D industrialists from all over the world.

Each year, ICALEO strives to provide both the latest and most recent information in laser technology to its attendees. Whether it be through a meet-and-greet, poster presentation, award ceremony, tabletop display, or networking social event, ICALEO 2016 offers countless educational and socially interactive opportunities for aspiring and veteran professionals alike.

For more information, and to register for ICALEO 2016, please click here.

Are you a current student and want to register for this event? For more information on discounted student memberships, please click here.

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