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LIA Launches New Medical Laser Safety Awareness Training – Accessible Anywhere, Anytime!

by on May 2, 2013

in Laser Safety, LIA News

ORLANDO, FL, May 2, 2013 — With the therapeutic use of lasers on a rapid rise, the Laser Institute of America is unveiling another of its highly popular and convenient online safety courses exclusively for training medical personnel.

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LAM 2013 Presents Groundbreaking Applications in AM

by on April 12, 2013

in LAM News, LIA News

By Geoff Giordano

If additive manufacturing is becoming the next big thing as some experts and companies believe, the Laser Institute of America’s fifth-annual Laser Additive Manufacturing (LAM®) Workshop helped pave the way by providing more information on the road map leading to an AM revolution.

Situated in its largest venue yet, LAM 2013 featured more than 20 presentations covering everything from nuts-and-bolts  cladding and repair to sky’s-the-limit projections of the growing impact of additive processes. While US government initiatives trumpet innovation in photonics and manufacturing, LIA continues to lead the charge in advocating greater profitability through advanced laser-based AM applications.

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LIA Aids NPI in Revolutionizing US Manufacturing with Laser Technology

April 12, 2013

By Geoff Giordano With the US government running a full-court press to foster manufacturing innovation, the Laser Institute of America made the case for laser-based advanced manufacturing processes during a special presentation in the nation’s capital. LIA representatives advocating laser-driven manufacturing joined four other subcommittees discussing the growing usage of lasers in health, defense, energy [...]

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Laser Institute of America Joins with American Society of Safety Engineers, OSHA, to Promote Work Safety During N. American Occupational Safety & Health Week This May

April 8, 2013

Orlando, FL (April 8, 2013) – The Laser Institute of America (LIA) will join with thousands of people and businesses worldwide, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Alliance Program participants, in raising awareness of the importance of being safe [...]

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Sid Charschan Remembered

March 11, 2013

Sid Charschan, a former president of the LIA and a recipient of the prestigious Wilkening and Schawlow Awards, passed away on Feb. 22, 2013. An early supporter of the LIA, Sidney was the first secretary of the Z136 and later served, for many years, as the chairman of that committee. He was a pioneer in [...]

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In-Depth Insights Into the New ANSI Z136.8!

March 1, 2013

Laser use in the dynamic world of research, development, and testing can present quite the challenge to Laser Safety Officers (LSOs). From the production of non-certified home-built lasers to fiber lasers to ensuring utilization of proper eye wear and alignment techniques, a research and development (R&D) LSO must be able to adapt to each situation that arises!  ANSI Z136.8 [...]

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LIA’s Newest Standard – Z136.2 Safe Use of Optical Fiber Communication Systems Utilizing Laser Diode and LED Sources

February 28, 2013

ORLANDO, FL, Feb. 28, 2013 — With the exponential growth of fiber-optic telecommunications comes the need for well-trained installation and service personnel. Guiding those employees will be the new ANSI Z136.2 laser safety standard, available from the Laser Institute of America. The release of the standard, timed to coincide with the annual meeting of the [...]

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Promotional Pricing on the LIA website!

February 1, 2013

  Laser Institute of America currently has discounted a few of their items by a significant amount. This is for a limited time, so take advantage of these prices before it is too late.  The items and their links can be found below. 50% off of The Laser Safety Guide $200.00 off of Mastering Light  [...]

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Ensure Safe Use of Lasers at Your Medical Facility!

January 18, 2013

  Special Continuous Wave Discount – Use Discount Code: MLSOSOCIAL for $200 off! Non- Member: $795    $695 Members: $745  $545 Discount Valid Until March 31, 2013 Why select LIA for your medical laser safety training? Setting the standards in Laser Safety Trainings for over 40 years - We literally wrote the book on laser safety [...]

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Fast, New Way to Train Your Staff in Laser Safety with LIA’s New Laser Safety Awareness Course Online

November 28, 2012

ORLANDO, FL, November 28, 2012 — So you are a newly appointed Laser Safety Officer (LSO) with a staff to train.  Now you have decisions to make.  Do I train my staff myself?  Should I have someone else train them?  How do I coordinate their work schedules with training so everyone can make it?  Do [...]

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