FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ORLANDO, FL, DECEMBER 9, 2016 — The Laser Institute of America (LIA), whose mission is to foster lasers, laser applications, and laser safety worldwide, announced the first recipient of the LIA Leadership Award; presented to none other than LIA’s Executive Director Peter Baker. The award criteria focuses on an individual who has […]
Author: Steven Glover
Steven Glover is a proud member of the LIA staff. When he is not at work he is actively involved in several charitable efforts.Additive Manufacturing using Laser Hot Wire & Powder Processes
By Ashwin Prasad Prabhakaran Laser Cladding Overview Laser Cladding is the additive manufacturing process of depositing material by which a filler material, either in powder or wire form, is melted using energy from a laser beam in order to overlay a portion of a base material or build a near-net shape part. Even though laser cladding includes net […]
Weekly Lasers Wrap Up – Week of November 28, 2016
The Laser Institute of America LasersToday.com Weekly Wrap-Up aggregates industry news, conference updates, and LIA happenings. Here is the latest: Laser Industry News The Board of Laser Safety (BLS) released a new website, designed to create a user-friendly platform for laser safety officers to stay up-to-date with laser safety and certification news. The new site […]
Using Direct Metal Sintering to Fight Bacteria in Implants
Could adding antibacterial agents to the additive manufacturing process lead to safer medical implants? Direct Metal Sintering is used to create titanium implants for dental and orthopedic use. 3D modeling allows manufacturers to determine the porosity and surface roughness of the implant for medical use. Titanium and titanium alloys are preferred in the medical field […]
Board of Laser Safety (BLS) Announces Launch of New Website
The Board of Laser Safety (BLS) is excited to announce the launch of its new website at www.lasersafety.org. The new website provides a user-friendly platform for both medical and non-medical laser safety officers to stay up-to-date with the latest laser safety and certification news. This reflects the mission of the BLS, which is to “provide […]