By Michelle L. Stock Industry veterans and newcomers from over 10 countries gathered in Houston for LIA’s ninth annual Laser Additive Manufacturing (LAM®) Workshop to participate in the premier laser additive manufacturing event. The two-day meeting was comprised of invited talks and keynotes, along with a vendor showcase. About one-third of participants were at LAM […]
Turbine Blade Cladding & Remelting for Single-Crystal Volume Extension
By Irene Alfred, Boris Rottwinkel, Christian Noelke, Volker Wesling, Stefan Kaierle Nickel-based superalloys are used extensively in the combustor and turbine sections of aircraft engines due to their ability to withstand temperatures of up to 1100°C, thereby increasing engine efficiency. The microstructure of single-crystal turbine blades show superior creep and fatigue properties when compared to poly-crystal […]
Laser Applications in Battery Production
By Ruediger Brockmann The proceeding limitation of CO2 emissions by government as well as expected shortage of oil resources worldwide associated with increasing cost for fuel results in a global requirement for alternative mobile forms of energy. The development of these alternative forms of energy is summarized within the Mega Trend E-Mobility. Within this Mega […]
How Does Industrial Laser Safety Impact 2017 Manufacturing?
As manufacturing practices continue to change, how will companies ensure the safety of their employees? Manufacturing is undergoing a revolutionary phase. That is no secret, nor surprise. The shift from traditional manufacturing practices into additive processes is creating new challenges and opportunities across a multitude of industries. It is becoming increasingly common for companies to blur […]
Laser Institute of America’s 2017 International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC®) Gathers 200 Safety Professionals From Around the World
The biennial conference’s presentations and discussions were aimed at advancing laser safety & ranged from laser generated air pollution to body sculpting & liposuction ORLANDO, FL – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Laser Institute of America (LIA)’s International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC®) was held March 20-23, 2017 at the Sheraton Atlanta Airport in Atlanta, Georgia. With over […]