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(1999), "Internet page", Sensor Review, Vol. 19 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/sr.1999.08719dag.001

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http://www.laserinstitute.org/Laser Institute of America

"The Laser Institute of America is the professional member society dedicated to fostering lasers, laser applications, and safety world-wide." The LIA offers technical information and networking opportunities to professionals from around the globe involved in laser-related activities and serves the industrial, scientific, military, and medical communities. The LIA is responsible for publishing the American National Standards Institute Z136 series of laser safety standards. These guidelines and other books provide a common-sense approach to understanding lasers and the foundation for any safety program. Training videos, warning signs, and equipment labels are also available. Conferences organised by the LIA allow laser researchers and end users to share technical information and build professional contacts. LIA members include laser manufacturers, system builders, job shops, safety professionals, health care facilities, consultants, R&D engineers, and scientists.

This is a very well laid out site with plenty of information and useful resources.

http://www.cohsci.com.au/index.htmlCoherent Scientific Pty Ltd

This is a very interesting site which contains company history, products, staff profiles, financial information, conferences, links and restaurant reviews. The Restaurant Review page is divided into states and is meant to be a light-hearted, but informative look at Australian restaurants as seen through the eyes of the general public.

The reviews are divided by state; click on the map to view.

http://www.proshotlaser.com/Laser Reference, Inc.

This Web site has a pleasantly distinctive look to it and contains product, warranty and technical information and an events page. The events page contained a rather naïve and tasteless comment which has recently been removed. The feedback obtained from questions and comments unfortunately falls short of "professional".

http://www.lmclasers.com/LMC LaserLMC Laser

Established more than ten years ago, LMC Laser services the needs of users of industrial lasers. They supply optics for a wide range of equipment, but also offer a range of other products and services. LMC Laser can provide solutions to manufacturing problems involving laser cutting, welding or marking, represents Synrad, Electrox and Laser Lab.

Information about laser cutting theory, the laser welding process, the laser marking process, laser optics and software can all be found.

http://www.ailu.org.ukAssociation of Industrial Laser Users

"The Association of Industrial Laser Users (AILU) is an independent non-profit making organisation set up to serve the needs and interests of the industrial laser community and to help users make the most of laser technology".

This well presented Web site contains technical, product and service information about industrial lasers and their applications, forthcoming events, the chance to join AILU, a members only area and news from the UK industrial laser community. New members of the association receive recent issues of the AILU magazine, The Industrial Laser User, a current directory of members, immediate access to the AILU consultancy service which is free, a manufacturer and supplier commercial directory, along with laser courses and standards supplements.

http://www.ukleo.orgUK Laser Electro-Optics Association Ltd

Formed in 1986, UKLEO is the UK Laser and Electro-Optics Trade Association Ltd for UK based companies supplying any product or service involving lasers or electro-optics. UKLEO is dedicated to the promotion of a vigorous, high quality and healthy laser and electro-optic industry in the UK. Lists of available products, member information, with links to their homepages, and a product search engine can all be found.

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http://www.orc.soton.ac.uk/Optoelectronics Research Centre, University of Southampton

The Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) is a national interdisciplinary research centre in lasers and optical electronics based at the University of Southampton. It has interests in optical fibres, waveguides, laser devices, and optical materials. The ORC was established by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) with additional funding coming from industry. It works outside the normal teaching department and faculty system and has more than 100 people. These comprise ten staff seconded from academic departments (Department of Electronics and Computer Science and the Department of Physics), 35 research staff, 52 research students and 23 support staff.

http://www.hot-beam.com/Directed Light Inc. - Laser Equipment for Industry

Founded in 1983, Directed Light Inc. aims to provide high-quality, cost-effective products and services to users of industrial laser systems. The design and integration of Nd:YAG and CO2 industrial laser machining systems can be provided by Directed Light's Systems Division and is responsible for a variety of material processing applications solutions. The Systems Integration Division examines processing requirements and utilises its applications expertise to design technologically advanced systems for a range of industries, including electronics and commercial products, medical devices, manufacturing, aerospace and graphic arts.

Directed Light's in-house laser job shop offers an application laboratory for R&D and prototyping, along with laser processing services such as welding, cutting and drilling.

This clear and informative site contains information about Direct Light Inc., Systems Integration, their Laser Job Shop, Components and laser safety.