Retirement comes after more than 28 years of leadership at LIA ORLANDO, FL (PRWEB) JUNE 12, 2017 Laser Institute of America (LIA) Executive Director Peter Baker officially retired from his position on May 1 after decades at the organization’s helm. Baker’s initial experience with LIA was as a speaker at its very first conference for […]
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Weekly Lasers Wrap Up – Week of December 5, 2016
The Laser Institute of America LasersToday.com Weekly Wrap-Up aggregates industry news, conference updates, and LIA happenings. Here is the latest: Laser Industry News This week, Lasers Today featured a guest blog discussing additive manufacturing using hot wire and powder processes. The post gives an in-depth overview of laser cladding, powder cladding, hot & cold wire […]
Laser Institute of America Honors Peter Baker as First Recipient of Leadership Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ORLANDO, FL, DECEMBER 9, 2016 — The Laser Institute of America (LIA), whose mission is to foster lasers, laser applications, and laser safety worldwide, announced the first recipient of the LIA Leadership Award; presented to none other than LIA’s Executive Director Peter Baker. The award criteria focuses on an individual who has […]
ICALEO 2015 – Opening Plenary Recap
LIA Executive Director Peter Baker started us off by welcoming everyone including first time attendees. Peter also reminded everyone to join us next year in San Diego. Following Peter Baker was current LIA President Robert Thomas who thanked everyone for their support during his presidency. He also recognized the ICALEO Sponsors, Vendors, and Attendees. Mr. Thomas also discussed peer reviewed papers and the added value […]
Peter Baker: 25 Years Keeping LIA at the Forefront of Laser Safety & Applications
By Geoff Giordano When a roomful of past presidents, board members and faithful staffers gathered at Miami’s Hyatt® Regency recently to honor Peter Baker’s 25th year as executive director of the Laser Institute of America, the genuine respect and admiration for his visionary and resolute leadership was palpable. The reception, held during the 32nd annual […]