ANSI Z136.4-2021: Laser Safety Measurements
The beam of light emitted from a laser is so intense that it can cut straight through the densest materials—metal, leather, marble, diamonds, and ceramics. […]
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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 […]
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 […]