Please introduce yourself and what you do at Lumentum. My name is Vincent Issier and I’m Director of Product Line Management within the Commercial Lasers Business Unit. I’m currently managing a broad range of laser and component products for applications ranging from metrology to biotech to micromachining and macro-machining. I held various R&D positions and […]
ICALEO 2020 Registration Sponsorship Dedicated Interview – TRUMPF Inc.
Please introduce yourself and what you do at TRUMPF Inc. David Havrilla, Lead Instructor of Laser Technology. We understand that TRUMPF Inc. is the Registration sponsor this year at ICALEO. How long has TRUMPF Inc. been participating in this conference? Not exactly sure, but they have been involved at least since we were established […]
BLS Newsletter 2020 – Improving Physician Laser Privileging in Healthcare Facilities
By, Deirdre H. Elder, DABHP, CMLSO Who uses medical lasers in your institution? How do you know the provider is qualified? These are questions that should be asked in every medical facility that uses Class 3B and Class 4 lasers. The Challenge There is currently a lot of variation in the specificity of laser […]
BLS Newsletter 2020 – Establishing a Medical Laser Safety Program
By, Bobbi Childers, BSN,RN,CNOR,CMLSO Respecting Laser Light Over the years, lasers have become an important part of medical practices. The light produced by lasers is amplified by the stimulated emission of radiation. This light can be invisible, or it can be a bright visible color such as green or red. A laser system can […]
BLS Newsletter 2020 – Laser Safety for the Layman
A Guide for New Laser Safety Officers By, Christopher Mordica, CLSO Becoming an LSO Being chosen to become a new LSO for your organization can be an exciting time, as it indicates a level confidence held by your employer that you are capable of taking on this new responsibility that grants you the authority […]