LIA’s first-ever Industrial Laser Conference takes place September 13, 2016, in Chicago, Illinois at the International Manufacturing Technology Show – and we want you to make the most out of your trip! Before heading out to the conference, review our complete guide to points of interest, events, and locations worth checking out in The Windy […]
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.The Top Five Reasons Why Laser Professionals are LIA Members
Laser Institute of America offers myriad opportunities for laser professionals to expand their education, professional network, and develop their laser careers. Did you know that becoming an LIA member increases these opportunities exponentially? Here are just five of the many reasons why laser professionals enjoy the benefits of LIA membership. If you are already a […]
Weekly Wrap-Up – Week of August 8, 2016
What’s New in Lasers this Week? LIA’s Weekly Wrap Up brings you a condensed version of laser industry news, conference updates, and educational information found on Lasers Today, LIA Blog, and LIA’s social media channels. Catch Up! Let’s get started with the latest in Laser Industry News: What if you could own a device that […]
AdlOptica GmbH – August’s Featured Corporate Member
Known for its versatile refractive laser beam shaping optics, AdlOptica GmbH provides technology that aids both industrial and scientific techniques. With a small team of experts that make up the company’s singular location in Berlin, Germany, AdlOptica GmbH’s reach extends globally, providing refractive beam shapers and special optics for a wide range of industries. Named […]
Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing a Solid Choice for 3D Metal Printing
By Mark Norfolk 3D printing of metal is almost exclusively reliant on fusion based welding processes. Whether talking about laser powder bed, laser blown powder, or old-school technology like gas metal arc welding, metal is deposited by first melting and then re-solidifying a metal feedstock. Through melting and subsequent solidification, we find most of the […]