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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 introduces new guidance specific to R&D that that will help LSOs meet the unique challenges of their facility. Z136.8 manages to include all the relevant information from Z136.1 in a condensed format that, in conjunction with newly added guidance specific to R&D, acts as an invaluable tool to LSOs at R&D facilities. The standard allows for quick reference to proper guidance on the issues that an R&D LSO faces on a daily basis. It provides the LSO with better professional judgment and support and increases their ability to be an effective safety consultant in the constantly changing world of research and development. The addition of this standard as a reference would be beneficial to any R&D LSO!

Take a look at our PowerPoint presentation for the inside scoop on the new ANZI Z136.8 standard!

 

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ANSI Z136.8 Presentation

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  • Setting the standards in Laser Safety Trainings for over 40 years - We literally wrote the book on laser safety standards. LIA is the secretariat for ANSI Z136 Safe Use of Lasers, the foundation for laser safety standards nationwide.
  • Experience Counts - LIA’s expert instructors are among the most experienced experts in the laser industry, and many sit on the ANSI laser safety standards committees.
  • Employee safety is a top priority - With the goal of keeping the workplace safe from laser hazards, LIA and OSHA formed an alliance to provide laser safety training resources for industrial and medical organizations.

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Discount on Laser Safety Officer Training!

November 16, 2012

If you use the web promo LSORDWEB you will receive  $100 dollars off of your course. You can read more details of the course here  and of course you can register at LIA.ORG.  

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A Novel Laser Trepanning System for Research and Production

December 19, 2011

By: David Ashkenasi1, Tristan Kaszemeikat1, Norbert Mueller1, Reinhard Dietrich1, Daniel Jahns1,Gerd Illing1, Hans Joachim Eichler1,2 Tino Petsch3, Jens Hänel3, Christian Scholz3 To exploit the advantages of laser technology for material processing, e.g. micro drilling and cutting, versatile trepanning systems based on rotating optics have been designed and implemented. Depending on the development stage, the trepanning systems [...]

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Real-Time Process Control by Machine Vision

December 12, 2011

By: Christoph Franz Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT, Aachen, Germany In recent years the use of modern solid-state lasers has brought about a distinct increase in operational speed in laser materials processing. Whether with scanners or fixed optics, high speeds – as far as possible in various axes at the same time – have [...]

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Laser-Based Repairing of Turbine Airfoils and its Economical and Environmental Impact

November 23, 2011

By J. Michael Wilson Purdue University Replacement costs for high value engineering components are very high due to long lead times and special tool required for processing high strength materials.  Laser direct deposition provides an attractive and cost effective means for repairing or remanufacturing high value engineering components.  Traditional repair processes are limited in applicability [...]

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Laser Direct Deposition of Nickel-Based Metal Matrix Composition

November 8, 2011

By Kevin C. Schoeffel and Yung C. Shin, Center for Laser-based Manufacturing, School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana Ceramic particulate reinforcement enhances the already superior mechanical properties of nickel-based super alloys.   Reinforcement particles alter the matrix microstructure of the metal matrix composites (MMC) to improve wear resistance, hardness, etc.   Laser direct deposition [...]

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High Speed Laser Engraving in Anti-Counterfeiting

October 12, 2011

Counterfeiting is a major and global problem for the pharmaceutical industries, with extremely important societal and economic consequences. It is for instance estimated that 10% of global pharmaceutical sales are conterfeit products, with a much higher ratio in Africa and parts of Asia. In addition to serious health issues, especially in developing countries, the revenue [...]

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Driving Blind: Why the Need for Industrial Laser Beam Profiling?

September 13, 2011

By: John McCauley Ophir-Spiricon, LLC It’s time to buy another car. Like everyone else these days,you’re a bit cost-conscience, so you’re looking at getting the most for your money. You decide to see what the local used car lothas to offer. Before you get out of your car, the slick used car salesman approaches you, [...]

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