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 […]
Conferences
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 Conference Program Highlights for ICALEO 2017
Orlando, FL – September 28, 2017 – The Laser Institute of America (LIA) announces the technical program and conference highlights for the 36th annual International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro-Optics (ICALEO®). Industry visionaries, technical specialists, researchers, end users, and equipment manufacturers will convene at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia, to explore […]
LIA Names Laser Era Revolutionary Paul Seiler Recipient of 2017 Schawlow Award
For Immediate Release: ORLANDO, FL – September 20, 2017 – The Laser Institute of America (LIA) proudly announces Dr. Paul Seiler winner of the 2017 Arthur L. Schawlow Award. The LIA selected Seiler for pioneering laser use, expanding the field of industrial laser use, and creating innovative tools. He has shown a fundamental understanding of […]