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Weekly Wrap Up – Week of August 29, 2016

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Bringing you up to date with the latest in lasers, LIA’s Weekly Wrap Up is a collection of this week’s highlights in laser technology, Laser Institute news, and Conference Updates as found across the web, on Lasers Today, and LIA’s network of social media channels.

What happened in lasers during the week of August 29, 2016? 

Laser Industry News

Could lasers lead to more environmentally-friendly manufacturing? According to some, lasers can be used to save energy, reduce waste, and improve recycling when used. Lasers have already replaced some chemical processes, while laser marking has rendered the use of labels to be much less viable. Learn about other ways lasers are helping manufacturers “go green” here.

Researchers at University of Michigan, Ann Harbor are working on a laser–made of human blood, that would emit infrared light, allowing doctors to hunt down tumors. Using indocyanine green, a dye already used in medical imaging, researchers have found that mixing the dye with blood might lead to a powerful laser light. Currently, the mixture is held in a small container, and when shot with a conventional laser, is able to emit light. Learn more about the experimental process here.

Conference Updates

Mark your calendars! LIA’s Biennial International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC®) takes place March 20–23, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. ILSC® gathers laser safety experts from around the globe for a comprehensive conference for laser industry professionals. This year’s conference is anticipated to cover laser product safety, medical laser safety and bio-effects. Find out more about the event, and how you can get involved here.

Industrial Laser Conference is right around the corner! Be sure to keep an eye on #ILCatIMTS at the conference, or from home for updates throughout the event. Industrial Laser Conference takes place September 13th, in Chicago, Illinois.

LIA News & Updates

Are you familiar with laser safety regulations in your state? You may be surprised to know that some states have specific laser safety regulations, not found everywhere else. Luckily, LIA has created a handy guide to state-mandated laser safety regulations. Find it here.

Staying on top of news and updates in the laser industry can be a challenge. To make it easier for the busy laser professional, LIA has created a comprehensive guide filled with online resources, recommended publications, and more! Download the free e-book, and expand your knowledge here.

 

Interested in learning more about laser additive manufacturing and other emerging laser technologies? Lasers Today keeps you up to date on all that you need to know about the laser industry, LIA, and more.

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.

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Mark Your Calendars for Laser Institute of America’s Biennial International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC®)

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Laser Safety experts will gather from around the globe from March 20-23, 2017 at the Sheraton® Atlanta Airport

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ORLANDO, FL (PRWEB) AUGUST 31, 2016

Laser Institute of America (LIA) will hold its biennial International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC®) from Mar. 20-23, 2017. At the Sheraton® Atlanta Airport, LIA will gather laser safety experts from around the globe to offer a thorough and comprehensive four-day conference for a variety of laser industry members. From laser safety officers and nurses, to safety product manufacturers and laser physicists, attendees will not only gain invaluable information from sessions, but will also have the opportunity to network with others and take part in this community of laser safety experts.

In 2017, ILSC – the premiere conference in the field of laser safety – will be led by Conference General Chair John O’Hagan of the Health Protection Agency. The 2017 program will feature knowledgeable speakers and presenters in the plenary session, the poster presentation gallery, the Laser Safety Scientific Sessions (LSSS), the Medical Practical Applications Seminar (MPAS) and the Technical Practical Applications Seminar (TPAS). The MPAS will be co-chaired by Kay Ball, Vangie Dennis, Patti Owens and Leslie Pollard.

Co-chaired by Eddie Ciprazo and Jamie King, the focus of TPAS in 2017 will be a return to the basics. “For the Laser Safety Officer (LSO) who is just starting out, who serves as a collateral duty, or even as a seasoned LSO with years of experience, there is something for everyone,” explains King. “From basic optics to cutting edge technologies, and everything in between, it’s here.”

Karl Schulmeister, Chair for LSSS, assures that ILSC will continue to cover the subject matter that attendees have found most helpful over the years. Among the planned topics are laser product safety, medical laser safety, and bioeffects. The latter will expand upon the interactions between lasers and tissues, discussing injury thresholds for the varying tissues of the eye and skin. Other sessions will focus on eyewear, outdoor lasers, high power lasers and materials processing. Broadband incoherent radiation will also be featured, as these lighting and other non-laser optical radiation sources have become interwoven with laser safety in recent years.

The ILSC 2017 Call for Papers is open for submissions. Authors are invited to submit their abstracts for oral and poster presentations by Oct. 6, 2016. Papers should contain original, recent and unpublished results of application research, development or implementation. To submit your abstract, visit http://www.lia.org/conferences/ilsc/abstract_submission.

“The authors of these submitted papers make up this scientific conference,” states Schulmeister. “The quality of the conference is determined by the quality of the submitted papers as oral presentations, posters and the respective proceedings papers, which are valued sources of information not only for the participants at the conference, but as general references.”

For more information on ILSC 2017, visit http://www.lia.org/ilsc.

The Top Three Ways to Explore Laser Additive Manufacturing Through LIA

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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 from the ground up, rather than reducing a part or product down to size.

LIA recognizes the importance of this growing trend and offers multiple ways to learn, explore, and get involved with additive manufacturing concepts. To highlight this, we’ve put together the top three ways LIA can help you better understand Laser Additive Manufacturing.

Conferences

Arguably the most important way LIA can help you become more acquainted with laser additive manufacturing is through our conferences. LIA conferences are held regularly throughout the year, across the country, and focus on a variety of laser applications.

This year brings the introduction of an all-new conference – the first ever Industrial Laser Conference, which encourages the introduction of lasers in manufacturing processes. With additive manufacturing featured as one of the main focuses of the event, making your way to Chicago this September is worth looking into. Click the link above for more information and to sign up.

Laser Additive Manufacturing Workshop (LAM®), held in the early part of the year, is a two-day event that focuses solely on additive manufacturing practices. Here, advancements in the field are discussed during a variety of sessions. Representing over a dozen industries, it is nearly impossible to leave LAM without learning something new about additive manufacturing.

Publications & Blogs

LIA makes topical, current laser applications information readily available to laser professionals. Laser additive manufacturing is no exception. The LIA store has a sizable collection of educational published papers available for purchase. These papers, presented at previous conferences like ICALEO, provide invaluable information on laser-based additive manufacturing processes. Check them out here.

Blogs and articles found on LIA Today and Lasers Today often explore laser additive manufacturing through current news and relevant updates. Like the post you are currently reading, LIA aims to increase your awareness of opportunities, as well as your general knowledge on laser applications, like laser additive manufacturing. Updates on conferences, how to network, and where related events are taking place are all available to you, anytime, anywhere.

Laser Safety Training

While the desire to learn more about laser additive manufacturing is important and exciting, learning appropriate operational practices with lasers is essential. Laser safety courses designed for manufacturing applications prepare you for the work environment by teaching proven practices that will keep you and others safe.

While there is not currently a course exclusively for laser additive manufacturing, those interested in the processes should look into Industrial Laser Safety Officer training. Industrial Laser Safety Officer training is designed for laser professionals that deal with manufacturing processes. Industrial-centric courses are available both in classroom and online. Check the current course schedule to see upcoming training in your area. Online registration can be found here.

LIA aims to encourage laser safety and promote laser applications, internationally. Get involved today by checking out our blogs, exploring our numerous laser safety courses, or registering for an upcoming conference, today!

LIA Introduces Three Laser Safety and Welding Publications to its Online Store

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ORLANDO, FL (August 9, 2016) – Laser Institute of America (LIA) is proud to announce the release of three laser publications now available for purchase in its online store (https://www.lia.org/store), the laser industry’s one-stop-shop for the most valuable and current laser safety and practical applications resources. The publications, which include Laser Safety Tools and Training, Laser Welding, and Hybrid Laser-Arc Welding, represent a handful of several ongoing additions to the critical laser safety and applications publications already available in LIA’s easy-to-navigate online marketplace.

Laser Safety Tools and Training 2nd Edition covers the fundamentals of laser safety information, including the use of critical lasers. Students, entry level users, and laser experts can all benefit from the information found within. The text, written by a laser safety professional, considers the safety of the self, as well as others. Providing materials surrounding laser research standards, lab design, accidents, and protected eyewear.. New to the second edition is the inclusion of Z136.8 Research Laser Standard. Eye exposure limits, new case studies, lab designs, and laser disposal are also covered in the new edition. Laser Safety Tools and Training 2nd Edition is available in the LIA store here: https://www.lia.org/store/LSAFPUB/240

Laser Welding helps to provide a practical understanding of laser welding. Covering basic welding principles, industrial applications, as well as laser welding safety, Laser Welding is ideal for the laser professional looking to expand their knowledge of real world welding-based laser applications. Included in the publication are chapters on welding sheet metal parts, performance control and monitoring, installing and operating a laser, as well as glossary of common terminology.  Laser Welding is available in the LIA store here: https://www.lia.org/store/LSAFPUB/238

Hybrid Laser-Arc Welding (HLAW) provides a comprehensive look at hybrid laser-arc welding practices and technology. This publication is essential for anyone who uses welding technology or wants to learn more about this method that combines laser welding and arc welding. Part One of the text focuses on HLAW characteristics, specifically the properties of joints created by hybrid methods. Assessing the quality of a weld is also covered. Part two discusses the applications pertaining to specific metals such as aluminum, steel, and magnesium alloys. This section will also provide information pertaining to hybrid laser-arc welding applications for ships and automobiles. Hybrid Laser-Arc Welding is available in the LIA store here: https://www.lia.org/store/LSAFPUB/239

To purchase these learning and safety tools, along with a variety of regularly-updated laser safety and practical applications content, please visit www.lia.org/store   — and check back often for more publications and resource updates.

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.

Weekly Wrap-Up – Week of August 5, 2016

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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.