The European Space Agency (ESA) has partnered with AIRBUS Defense and Space to send data between satellites using lasers. This data transmission was a proof-of-concept in what they are calling the “SpaceDataHighway”. This is a significant undertaking as most satellites are good at a number of jobs, but lack the stationary orbit to send data […]
LAM 2015: Advancing the Applications of Laser Additive Manufacturing Technologies
ORLANDO, FL, Nov. 26, 2014 — The Laser Institute of America (LIA)’s annual workshop on laser additive manufacturing moves to LIA’s hometown of Orlando on March 4-5 at the Embassy Suites – Lake Buena Vista South (Orlando, FL) for the first time in 2015. Held at Florida’s high-tech corridor, LAM promises another no-hype look at […]
Have lasers made tangled Christmas lights a thing of the past?
This is a long weekend for our staff as we are off on Thursday for Thanksgiving and do not have to come back to work until Monday. One of the things my family has traditionally done during this long weekend is to bring out our Christmas decorations. This has always been a fun family activity for […]
Two of a Kind Sale Kicks Off Re-Launch of Electronic ANSI Z136 Standards
ORLANDO, FL, Nov. 18, 2014 — Back by popular demand, Laser Institute of America (LIA) is excited to announce that the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z136 series of laser safety standards are once again available in digital format. No longer bound to only a hard copy, customers can now enjoy the flexibility of […]
Advanced Laser Applications Presented at ICALEO 2014
ORLANDO, FL, Nov. 10, 2014 — A new peer-review process for select presentations and a host of novel laser research expanded on the tradition and impact of 33rd installment of the Laser Institute of America’s flagship conference in San Diego on Oct. 19-23. The International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro-Optics (ICALEO®) featured 56 […]