Laser Institute of America

No more chemicals for fighting weeds in professional gardening! A fully automated unit drives over a field, a camera recognizes weeds sprouting up and a laser beam takes care of the rest. This science-fiction scenario is actually being researched at the Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH) and the Institute for Biological Production Systems (IBPS) at the Leibniz University Hannover. (more…)

Laser Curtains/Barriers PL Systems has over 30 years of experience and is the industry leader in the design and innovation of laser curtains. We also lead the industry in customer service. Our curtains are installed in Colleges, Universities and research laboratories coast to coast for a wide variety of applications that include laser, infra-red, ultra-violet, measurement, gene separation and silver halide. (more…)

The new, fully integrated LMC1 laser marker motion package enables any combination of linear or rotary motion control in up to 4 axes. Automated functions such as serialization, step-and-repeat, or marking around a cylinder can be easily programmed utilizing our automation build function. Standard stage sizes for single linear or combined xyz axes range from 6” to 18.” There are two rotary options: ‘direct drive’ suited for banding applications, or ‘precision rotary’ for high resolution marking. (more…)

Coherent Inc. (Santa Clara, CA) (Nasdaq: COHR) has launched the Verdi™ G7, delivering the highest power level yet for the company’s unique Verdi G family of low-noise CW lasers based on next-generation optically pumped semiconductor laser (OPSL) technology.  The Verdi G7 provides a minimum power of 7 Watts in a TEM₀₀ output beam.  Intended principally for pumping Ti:Sapphire laser systems, this new laser delivers higher reliability, lower cost of ownership and lower noise (<0.03% rms) than competitive multi-longitudinal mode lasers based on diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) technology.  The reliability of all Verdi G lasers is underlined by a comprehensive 2 year/10,000 hour warranty. (more…)

Newport Corporation, a worldwide leader in lasers and photonics solutions, announces the UMR-TRA XY Stages.  The new line of integrated XY stages are built from reliable, industry-standard UMR linear stages and TRA actuators.  Affordable and compact, the small footprint measures only 90 mm wide and 38 mm high, including the base plate. The UMR-TRA-XY stages are specially designed for applications in confined spaces, making them an excellent choice for a wide range of motion control tasks in research and industry. (more…)

The Laser Institute of America is pleased to announce the release of the newly revised ANSI standard, Z136.4 – 2010 American National Standard Recommended Practice for Laser Safety Measurements for Hazard Evaluation. This Recommended Practice provides guidance for optical measurements associated with laser safety requirements. The information contained in this document is intended to assist users who are entrusted with the responsibility of conducting laser hazard evaluations to ensure that appropriate control measures are implemented. It contains clearly written definitions, examples, and other practical information for manufacturers, laser safety officers, technicians and other trained laser users. (more…)

Orlando, FL — Laser Institute of America (LIA) is proud to announce the availability of a new medical laser safety CD-ROM titled Focal Points: Interactive Training for Medical Laser Safety.

This interactive training course is dedicated to the safe use of lasers in health care facilities. Based on the ANSI Z136.3 laser safety standard, Focal Points is an excellent training tool for laser safety officers and other health care professionals who have the responsibility of training new employees and keeping existing personnel updated on current safety issues and practices. (more…)