The Laser Institute of America aims to foster the future of laser applications. Many of our corporate members uphold similar ideals and they are working hard to advance the future of laser applications in manufacturing. From the development of new life-saving products to building the future of transportation and researching the next steps in the […]
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How a Laser-Wielding Robot Will Help Fight Forgetfulness
What’s all the hype about Watchbot? If you’re like me, perhaps you jot everything down in a pocket-sized notebook. Maybe you are the type to fill your phone with alarms and reminders. You may even have a calendar on your desk, filled with important dates and events. Whatever your method is, there is no shortage […]
Divider: The Laser-Powered Drum Machine
The rise of electronic music in recent years has propelled the drum machine into the public eye more prominently than ever before. With electronic music showing very little indication of going away anytime soon, expect to see intriguing experiments and projects combining music and technology. Such is the case with “Divider,” a large laser-powered drum […]
Building a Laser Harp
One part musical interface, another part lighting display, all sorts of awesome. The laser harp is a device that projects laser beams that, once blocked by a musician —or crafty engineer, produce sounds similar to that of a harp or lyre. A number of popular musicians have utilized the laser harp in their live performances, […]
Mildred Dresselhaus and Magneto-Optics
Mildred Dresselhaus has proved herself to be a triple-threat since her entrance into the world of science. While being a physicist who has studied within the fields of material science and electrical engineering, she is most popular for her dedicated promotions for women within all science and engineering fields as well as for her own […]