The Unrecognized Dangers of New Laser Pointers

Orlando, FL – July 26, 2011 – No one wishes to see their friends or loved ones lose their eyesight. Precautions are taken daily to protect ourselves from danger. We wear safety glasses when using power tools in the yard or workshop. We watch for others and keep children away from these working areas.  By […]

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LIA’s Laser Safety Training

Lasers and laser-based equipment are constantly evolving as new techniques and uses are developed. The only means to keeping pace with these advances is to educate those using these tools with training, whether through initial or refresher coursework and seminars. Training is an integral tool for the safe use of lasers and laser equipment used […]

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Laser Safety Completes LME Education Program

LIA has assembled a stellar roster of speakers and exhibitorsfor its first Lasers for Manufacturing Event (LME), a unique showthat will focus exclusively on laser-based production applications— and their potential for significant return on investment. Dozens of renowned experts and companies have been linedup for the first-ever LME to be held Sept. 27-28 in Schaumburg, […]

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Technical Talks on Laser Applications in Microelectronic Packaging Kick Off New Mid-Atlantic Chapter Meeting

  Two technical presentations on the application of lasers in microelectronic packaging kicked off the inaugural meeting of LIA’s new Mid-Atlantic Chapter. Potomac Photonics, Inc., a LIA Corporate Member, hosted the meeting in their Lanham, MD headquarters on May 24 to a group from academia, industry and government.

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LIA’s Northeast Chapter Meeting – Well Attended

A meeting of the Northeast Chapter of the LIA was held on April 20, 2011 in New Hampshire.  This meeting featured a plant tour of PhotoMachining, Inc. – a high resolution laser job shop and systems integrator.  Many different laser workstations and demos were presented, but in particular – holding with the theme of the […]

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