ANSI Z136.8-2021: Safe Use of Lasers in Research & Testing
Lasers were conceived in science fiction, but it was in real-world research environments where they germinated. With a medley of laser applications serving a variety […]
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Applications of Lasers
An American National Standard published by the Laser Institute of America (LIA), ANSI Z136.1-2014: Safe Use Of Lasers, classifies laser beams by their potential harm. […]
A Quick Guide to Laser Engraving
What is Laser Engraving? Laser engraving is a special type of laser marking that produces similar results when compared to traditional engraving methods, but without […]
Standards Packages: Multiple Standards at a Discount
The Digital Age is defined, in part, by a specialization to everyone’s interests, but a communal drive still persists. Previously, and as far back as […]
Laser Safety: Class 1, 1C, 1M, 2, 2M, 3R, 3B, and 4
Lasers, producing an intense, highly-directional beam of monochromatic light found in various wavelengths on the electromagnetic spectrum, exist as remarkable phenomena while having the industrial […]
ANSI Z136.3-2018: Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care
Blasting a laser into your flesh or skin generally isn’t the brightest idea. Nonetheless, in health care facilities, lasers, of varying types and wavelengths (measured […]
Vertical and Horizontal Standards – What?!
Standards terminology tells us that standards can be characterized as either horizontal standards (sometimes called general or basic standards) or vertical standards (sometimes called application […]
ANSI Z136.6 – Safe Use of Lasers Outdoors
According to U.S.C. TITLE 18, CHAPTER 2 of FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, it is a federal offense to knowingly aim the beam […]
LIA Releases the Revised ANSI Z136.1-2014 Standard
For the first time in seven years, the Laser Institute of America has revised the ANSI Z136.1-2014 standard. This standard guides the safe use of […]
Safe Use of Lasers in Manufacturing Environments
The Laser Institute of America recently released the new ANSI Z136.9 Safe Use of Lasers in Manufacturing Environments standard. This standard is useful as a […]