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The Top Three Ways to Explore Laser Additive Manufacturing Through LIA
Considered by many to be the “hottest” trend in manufacturing, LIA has no shortage of resources in which you can learn more about Additive Manufacturing. The popularity of additive manufacturing methods, such as 3D printing, does not seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Taking a step away from traditional manufacturing methods, additive manufacturing builds […]
Laser Metal Deposition & Laser Metal Fusion: Comparison of Processes & Their Uses
By Frank Geyer Additive manufacturing, especially “3D printing”, is a hot topic for many industries. While 3D printing in plastics has already reached the consumer level, additive manufacturing processes using metals are more complex and require extensive material and process knowledge. To understand 3D printing, it is important to first look at the three categories […]
Benchmark Laser Additive Manufacturing Against Other Technologies at LIA’s LAM 2016 Workshop
ORLANDO, FL (February 8, 2016) — The Laser Institute of America (LIA) will host their annual Laser Additive Manufacturing (LAM®) Workshop on March 2-3 in Orlando, FL. The two-day event will focus on ‘why lasers?’ in the flourishing field of additive manufacturing. There will be fascinating keynotes, sessions, exhibits and networking opportunities taking place during […]
2015 Year End Wrap-up
2015 was an exciting year for laser technology, and Laser Institute of America is proud to be part of the growth, innovation and recognition surrounding the field. The market for lasers worldwide remained steady, with an estimated 5 percent revenue growth for the year. Industrial lasers, specifically, had a projected revenue growth of 6.5 percent […]