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, […]
Weekly Wrap Up (June 6, 2016)
What is manufacturing technology? What would our everyday lives be like without the constant evolution of manufactured goods? Learn more about the benefits of manufacturing technology in electronics, transportation, and medical applications by clicking here. In this week’s Science Fiction or Science Fact, we take a look at Stan Lee & Don Heck’s “The Living […]
LIA’s Updated Mastering Light DVD Makes Laser Safety Training Easy
With the ever-increasing number of laser end-users, companies are continuously looking to implement cost-effective and efficient laser safety programs for new and current employees. In an effort to offer Laser Safety Officers (LSOs) the best training tools available, Laser Institute of America (LIA) has updated its 2009 Mastering Light: An Introduction to Laser Safety & […]
June’s Featured Corporate Member – AdValue Photonics, Inc.
As the leading manufacturer of 2 µm fiber lasers for the scientific, materials processing and medical markets, AdValue Photonics, Inc. develops and manufactures high quality, innovative and cost-effective fiber lasers, fiber amplifiers, fiber-based broadband light sources and other components. Recognized for continuously offering groundbreaking products, AdValue Photonics, Inc. developed proprietary technology that centers on its […]
Throwback Thursday: The LaserDisc
When you want to watch a movie at home, what method do you use? Do you pop your favorite DVD into your new Microsoft Xbox One? Or do you rent a movie on Blu-ray and watch it through an updated Sony disc player such as the PlayStation 4 (PS4)? Or, maybe you choose to stream […]