Laser Institute of America’s Unique, Focused Events a Vital Resource for the Photonics Community

June 21, 2013, ORLANDO, Fla. — There’s a never a dull moment in the life of the Laser Institute of America. Since 1968, LIA has been at the forefront of advocating for advanced laser applications and user safety. That’s never more evident than at LIA’s premiere industry events. Each of LIA’s conferences and workshops is meticulously […]

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LIA Introduces LASER U – The Global Laser Education Portal!

Practical Online Training for All Laser Users Raising the bar yet again with its online course offerings, the Laser Institute of America unveiled Laser U — a new and easy way for laser professionals of all levels of experience to access the best presentations from LIA’s industry-leading conferences and workshops.

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Growing Global Interest in AM Offers Opportunities for the Laser Community

By Geoff Giordano PITTSBURGH, June 12, 2013 — When additive manufacturing guru Terry Wohlers gives his state-of-the-industry keynotes, you can feel the excitement in the room. It was the case at the past two Laser Additive Manufacturing Workshops, and it was the case this morning at RAPID 2013. While relaying some of the most important findings […]

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New Laser Machines, Ventures Announced at RAPID 2013

By Geoff Giordano PITTSBURGH, June 11, 2013 — Attendees at RAPID 2013 kept laser exhibitors’ booths hopping with intense interest. And there’s plenty of good news to share regarding the advancement of laser-driven additive manufacturing. For instance, Optomec unveiled its LENS 450 system, featuring a 400-watt IPG fiber laser in a smaller footprint ideally suited for […]

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