Liliana Caldero of the Laser Institute of America (LIA), describes how lasers could be used to produce graphene of a quality and quantity ready for use by consumers and businesses
Laser industry professionals from academic and industrial settings will gather to discuss the latest in laser materials processing, laser microprocessing and nanomanufacturing
After 29 years as executive director of the Laser Institute of America, Peter Baker has retired from the role. He looks back at a career filled with laser technology
Professor Reinhart Poprawe, director of the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT, has been awarded the Laser Institute of America’s ‘Peter M Baker Leadership Award’
The Lasers for Manufacturing Event (LME) is the place to see the latest in laser technology, network with the industry’s elite and find solutions to current and future manufacturing needs
The International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC) is a comprehensive four-day conference covering all aspects of laser safety practice and hazard control
The Lasers Additive Manufacturing Conference (LAM) will have presentations on the latest from researchers and industry presenters on when, where, and how to use laser additive manufacturing
The International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC) is a comprehensive four-day conference covering all aspects of laser safety practice and hazard control. Scientific sessions will address developments in regulatory, mandatory and voluntary safety standards for laser products and for laser use. The Practical Applications Seminars (PAS) complement the scientific sessions by exploring everyday scenarios that the LSO and MLSO may encounter.
Matthew Dale explores some of the latest technology for manipulating and measuring the beam, including a multi-spot optical module for laser brazing and a contactless beam analysis device
Moving to very high power lasers for welding metals, like aluminium in car production, has some big benefits, as Greg Blackman finds out