By Craig Bratt & Rahul Patwa The brilliant light of the laser promises unlimited possibilities for materials processing. Its use in manufacturing dates back to the late 1960s where laser drilling was developed for jet engine components. As laser technology has progressed, fast-paced advances in computers and sensor technologies have enabled the development of improved […]
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.LIA Presents Professor Reinhart Poprawe with Peter M. Baker Leadership Award
Laser Institute of America presented Professor Reinhart Poprawe, managing director of Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology (ILT), the Peter M. Baker Leadership Award during this year’s International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro-Optics (ICALEO®) in Atlanta, Georgia, Oct. 22-26. The award acknowledges individuals who demonstrate outstanding leadership in an organization while significantly benefiting the […]
Polishing and Structuring of Metals with Fiber Lasers
By: Christophe Arnaud, Charly Loumena, Rainer Kling Surface preparation can have different properties for a large field of applications in very different industries. Polishing a surface can avoid unsightly defects on mold parts, or can provide very smooth surfaces for finished products. Since actual ablation processes are time-consuming, can create dust and at times involve […]
Ultra-high-speed Laser Material Deposition for Internal Surfaces
By: Thomas Schopphoven, Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT Coatings for Wear and Corrosion Protection When the integrity of a component is affected by the operational conditions, it may become necessary to additionally protect the material against this detrimental environment. Since most material damage processes, especially wear and corrosion, emanate from the surface or near […]
LIA Announces New Executive Director
Orlando, FL (October 23, 2017) – After almost three decades, the Laser Institute of America is making an enormous change by appointing Dr. Nathaniel Quick, founder of AppliCote Associates, LLC and former LIA President, as its new executive director. Quick will succeed Peter Baker, who retired in May of this year. “We are grateful for […]