Metal 3D Printing: A Machine Shop’s 73 Year-old Journey in the Industry

By Wesley Hart Imperial Machine & Tool Co. took delivery of their first metal additive manufacturing (AM) machine in 2013 — a Selective Laser Melting system from SLM Solutions. The decision to invest was made after seeing one of these “metal 3D printers” in action, growing a component layer-by-layer from titanium. That demonstration made it […]

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ILSC 2017

A Rich Platform for Building Safer Environments By Michelle Williams The world’s leading conference on laser safety returns in 2017, drawing professionals from a variety of industry backgrounds ranging from nurses and applications engineers to researchers and even government and military personnel. LIA’s biennial International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC®) will be held  on Mar. 20-23, […]

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LIA Announces 2017 George M. Wilkening Award Winner Wesley J. Marshall

Orlando, FL — The Laser Institute of America is pleased to announce the winner of the prestigious 2017 George M. Wilkening Award. Wesley J. Marshall, Principal of Laser Safety Specialties, will be recognized for his contributions in laser safety at the International Laser Safety Conference, held from March 20-23 at the Sheraton Atlanta Airport in […]

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The 2017 ILSC Medical Practical Applications Seminar: What Is It & Why Is It Important?

By Alanna Ritchie  MLSOs and medical laser safety professionals who attend the 2017 International Laser Safety Conference’s Medical Practical Applications Seminar will learn from experts, exchange ideas, and bring the latest knowledge back to their medical facility. Explore the event & it is important in our Lasers Today feature below. As March draws closer, the […]

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LIA will Present the R. James Rockwell JR. Award to Safety Leader John O’Hagan at ILSC 2017

The education achievement award recognizes contributions in laser safety and will be presented in Atlanta on March 20 ORLANDO, FL — The Laser Institute of America is pleased to announce the winner of the distinguished 2017 R. James Rockwell JR. Award to John O’ Hagan for his contributions in laser safety. The Rockwell Education Achievement […]

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