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- From The Fabricator
TRUMPF supervisory board chairman receives the Schawlow Award
- Nov 7, 2023
- Laser Cutting
- News Release
TRUMPF Supervisory Board Chairman Peter Leibinger has received the Arthur L. Schawlow Award.
- From The Fabricator
LIA past president Prof. Jyoti Mazumder dies
- Apr 27, 2021
- Laser Cutting
- News Release
The Laser Institute of America (LIA) has announced that Prof. Jyoti Mazumder, past president of the organization, died April 10, 2021. Mazumder served LIA in various capacities, including as longtime editor-in-chief of its Journal of Laser Applications. He was the recipient of the Arthur Schawlow...
- From The Fabricator
ICALEO 2020 changes to virtual event
- Aug 21, 2020
- Laser Welding
- News Release
Because of the ongoing uncertainty in the wake of the COVID-19 global pandemic and the potential future impact on travel, Laser Institute of America has decided to transition ICALEO 2020 to a fully virtual conference experience in October for the first time in the conference’s 38-year history....
- From The Fabricator
Laser technology pioneer dies
- May 14, 2020
- Laser Cutting
- News Release
William H. "Bill" Shiner, the holder of several laser technology patents and founding member of the Laser Institute of America, died May 7, 2020, after a short battle with cancer. Shiner earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and an MBA from Northeastern University. He started his...
- From The Fabricator
LIA begins accepting nominations for William M. Steen Award
- Apr 13, 2020
- Laser Cutting
- News Release
The Laser Institute of America, Orlando, Fla., has announced it has begun accepting applications for the William M. Steen Award for significant developments in laser material processing, named after one of the early pioneers in the subject. The award will be presented at ICALEO 2020, Oct. 19-22,...
- From The Fabricator
LIA to host Laser Additive Manufacturing conference
- Feb 26, 2018
- Shop Management
- News Release
The Laser Institute of America, Orlando, Fla., has announced it will hold the 2018 Laser Additive Manufacturing (LAM®) conference in Schaumburg, Ill., March 27-28, 2018. For the first time in its 10-year history, the conference will be co-located with the Lasers in Manufacturing Event® (LME®)....
- From The Fabricator
LIA offers industrial laser safety officer training
- Jan 23, 2018
- Safety
- News Release
Laser Institute of America will offer training for laser safety officers (LSO) in manufacturing and industrial facilities at IPG Photonics Corp. – Midwest in Novi, Mich. The class will be held Feb. 14-15, May 16-17, Aug. 15-16, and Nov. 14-15. This course teaches a nonmathematical approach to...
- From The Fabricator
LME 2018 registration opens
- Dec 11, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Registration now is open for the Lasers for Manufacturing Event (LME®) 2018, to be held March 28-29 in Schaumburg, Ill. This interactive exhibit is intended to increase the awareness and application of lasers in manufacturing. It will present information on automation equipment, laser choices,...
- From The Welder
LIA appoints executive director
- Oct 30, 2017
- Laser Cutting
- News Release
Laser Institute of America, Orlando, Fla., has announced the appointment of Dr. Nathaniel Quick, founder of AppliCote Associates LLC and former LIA president, as its new executive director. Quick succeeds Peter Baker, who served as executive director for 28 years and retired in May. Quick earned...
- From The Welder
LIA announces conference program highlights for ICALEO 2017
- Oct 2, 2017
- Laser Cutting
- News Release
The Laser Institute of America (LIA), Orlando, Fla., has announces the technical program and conference highlights for the 36th annual International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro-Optics (ICALEO®), to be held Oct. 22-26 in Atlanta. The opening plenary session explores medical and...
- From The Welder
LIA announces recipient of 2017 Schawlow Award
- Sep 28, 2017
- Laser Cutting
- News Release
The Laser Institute of America (LIA), Orlando, Fla., has named Dr. Paul Seiler as winner of the 2017 Arthur L. Schawlow Award. The LIA selected Seiler for pioneering laser use, expanding the field of industrial laser use, and creating innovative tools. He has shown a fundamental understanding of...
- From The Fabricator
Guide covers laser cutting machines, materials
- May 3, 2017
- Laser Cutting
- Product Release
Laser Institute of America (LIA) has released the “LIA Guide to High Power Laser Cutting” for students, engineers, and scientists. Written by a team of specialists led by industry experts Dr. John Powell and Dr. Dirk Petring, this 136-page guide touches on all features of CO2 and fiber laser...
- From The Fabricator
LIA announces winner of 2017 George M. Wilkening Award
- Feb 28, 2017
- Safety
- News Release
The Laser Institute of America (LIA), Orlando, Fla., has awarded the 2017 George M. Wilkening Award to Wesley J. Marshall, principal of Laser Safety Specialties. The award is presented to individuals who have made extensive contributions to laser safety in science, medicine, industry, or education....
- From The Fabricator
Board of Laser Safety launches website
- Nov 18, 2016
- Safety
- News Release
The Board of Laser Safety (BLS), Orlando, Fla., a nonprofit organization affiliated with the Laser Institute of America (LIA), has launched a new website at www.lasersafety.org. The website provides a platform for laser safety officers to stay up-to-date with laser safety and certification news....
- From The Fabricator
LIA names 2016 Schawlow Award winner
- Jun 24, 2016
- Laser Cutting
- News Release
Laser Institute of America (LIA), Orlando, Fla., has announced that LIA Fellow, 2014 LIA President, and 2016 ICALEO® Nanomanufacturing Conference Chair Dr. Yongfeng Lu has been selected as the 2016 Arthur L. Schawlow Award recipient in recognition of his longstanding record of laser industry...
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