Lasers are helping uncover centuries-old “lost cities” in Cambodian jungles near Angkor Wat. The area, a UNESCO World Heritage site and ancient wonder of the world, has been a region of study for archaeologists for years. As it turns out, the cities and temples buried under the jungle are larger and more widespread than previously imagined. […]
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.Major Change to OSHA Rules Stirs Controversy
New OSHA regulations going into effect August 10 are sending a ripple of controversy throughout manufacturing, construction, and other hazardous industries. The new law requires that companies that operate in hazardous industries with a staff of fewer than 250 file OSHA form 300A in the event of work-related injury or illness. Those with more than […]
ICALEO® & Students: Where the Next Generation of Laser Professionals Expand Their Career Opportunities
How will you learn and grow at the 35th Edition of ICALEO? The 35th International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro-Optics (ICALEO®) will take place October 16–20, 2016 in San Diego, California, bringing together laser professionals from all over the world to discuss the latest developments in laser research. Considered by many to be […]
Five Things You Should Know About LIA’s Industrial Laser Conference
There’s more to this inaugural conference than you think. Have you heard the buzz about our inaugural Industrial Laser Conference? This one-of-a-kind industrial laser event is presented by Laser Institute of America and will be held at the September 2016 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago. It is the foremost way for you and […]
The Laser Seam Stepper (LSS): A New Fiber Laser Welding Tool
By Michael Wiener In today’s automotive industry — and its high-volume production environment — laser welding has become a well-established joining technology. High productivity, low heat input, and fast welding speed are some of the main advantages of laser welding compared to conventional joining technologies — such as gas metal arc welding (GMAW) or resistance […]