FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orlando, FL – November 7, 2024 – The Laser Institute (LIA), a global leader in laser safety, training, and industry advancement, is proud to announce the election of three new Trustees to its Board. Dr. Aiko Narazaki, Prof. Antti Salminen, and David Bothner will each serve a three-year term from January 1, […]
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The Laser Institute Appoints Shaun Oleson as Executive Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orlando, FL – November 8, 2024 – The Laser Institute (LIA) has announced the appointment of Shaun Oleson as Executive Director-Designate, set to fully assume responsibilities as Executive Director on January 1, 2025. This strategic leadership transition follows a November 3rd vote by LIA’s Board of Trustees. Until January, Oleson will work […]
Meet IPG Photonics – December’s Featured Corporate Member
As a leader and pioneer in developing and commercializing fiber lasers, IPG Photonics’ diverse lines of low, medium, and high-power lasers and amplifiers are displacing traditional technologies in many current applications. Their lasers and amplifiers reach into numerous markets, including materials processing, communications, entertainment, medicine, and biotechnology. Founded in Russia in 1991 by physicist Valentin […]
LIA Marketing Director Jim Naugle Tours New TRUMPF Factory – Commentary
Leading up to the Laser Institute of America’s 50th Anniversary in 2018, I decided to visit longtime industry partners around the country to get a firsthand look at innovations within the laser industry. I was impressed with many of our allies; advancements in the additive manufacturing industry, significant leadership shifts and refreshing concepts seemed to […]
Introducing LIA’s 2017 Officers
Meet the New President & Board of Directors By Michelle Williams LIA’s 2017 President, Paul Denney has been the Senior Laser Applications Engineer within the Automation Division of Lincoln Electric since 2010, where he has focused on furthering laser hybrid capabilities. Since earning his B.S. in Material Science and Engineering and his M.S. in Metallurgy […]