This intermediate level course provides an in-depth, analytical review of the LSO duties and requirements of ANSI Z136.1, OSHA, FDA-CDRH and state laser standards. After a review of the biological basis, the student will complete an in-depth computation workshop that covers MPE, AEL, NHZ and OD factors.

ISBI is a joint initiative from the IEEE Signal Processing Society (SPS) and the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS). The 2012 meeting will open with a morning of tutorials, followed by a scientific program of plenary talks, invited special sessions and tutorials, and oral and poster presentations of peer-reviewed papers and abstracts. For the first time in the history of ISBI, this edition will have a double track submission system: the traditional ISBI, full-paper, review process and publication with poster/oral presentations customary and a novel, abstract-based, review process with poster presentation, without subsequent archival publication.

This course is designed to give the Nurse Practitioner, Electrologist, or anyone using a laser in a dermatology practice a basic foundation in laser biophysics, tissue interaction and laser safety. Laser safety protocols will be addressed according to the newly revised ANSI Z136.3 Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care standard. Instruction is accomplished through didactics, and discussions. This course is for all nurse practitioners regardless of experience or practice setting. This course is worth 6.0 Contact Hours for RNs, and 1.0 BLS CM Points.

CLEO, the Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, is the premier international forum for scientific and technical optics, uniting the fields of lasers and electro-optics by bringing together all aspects of laser technology, from basic research to industry applications. CLEO 2012 will feature its technical program under three core conferences; CLEO: QELS-Fundamental Science, CLEO: Science & Innovations, and CLEO: Applications & Technology.

In addition to technical presentations and short courses, CLEO 2012 will offer seven special symposia, including the 50th Anniversary of the Semiconductor Laser, Advances in High-Power Lasers and their Applications, Exploring the Quantum Frontiers of Communications, and Space Optical Systems: Opportunities and Challenges.

The CLEO: Market Focus program focuses on the latest trends in the photonic marketplace, providing a forum to discuss new products and emerging technologies and markets while also providing network opportunities. All presentations and discussions will be focused on the latest in photonics products and services that have been playing an important role in the industry and those that potentially hold a future business opportunity. A key feature of this forum will be the survey of market trends and market sector outlook in the selected areas.

CLEO: Expo gathers more than 300 companies from around the globe to introduce new products and provide hands-on demonstrations of their latest innovations. Free exhibit floor programs include the Market Focus program, Technology Transfer Showcase, a Pizza Lunch on the show floor and, new this year, the CLEO: Expo Technology Playground, where top industry players will demonstrate their latest products and services in an exclusive on-floor event that allows attendees to participate in live, interactive presentations.

Manufacturing is changing…from low value repetitive assembly to high value, technology-rich products and processes.  Progressive Northeast industries including aerospace, defense, medical, and energy are driving these changes with unique demands.  Manufacturing expositions are also evolving. May 8-10, 2012 at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, one event places these four strategic industries under one roof…with an emphasis on complete industry-specific solutions. Mfg4 is an all-new, conference-driven event addressing industry issues with special attention on cross-collaboration.

Mfg4 distinguishes itself by providing greater technical content and delivering progressive programs designed for a high level audience. Keynote presentations, panel discussions, an advanced technical conference, and networking functions integrate with demonstrations of cutting-edge equipment, supply chain innovation, high-performance materials, and additive manufacturing to enhance the experience.

The 11th OPTATEC international trade fair for optical technologies, components and systems will present expert visitors with the world’s most important information, communication and business platform for the industry. The world-class supplementary programme is dedicated to, amongst other things, the issue of “Green Photonics” and the DIN ISO 10110 series of standards. Additional programme benefits include the EOS symposium, the “Analysts’ Conference” under the direction of SPECTARIS and the time tested exhibitor forum, which offers visitors in-depth insights into new products and technologies. 

SENSOR & TEST is the leading forum for sensors, measuring and testing technologies worldwide. The conferences (IMCS 2012 and Sensoren und Messysteme 2012) will run in parallel to the exhibition and enrich the event with scientific facts and prognoses for the future of the measurement industry. The two conferences have become the most significant German-speaking symposiums in the branch of sensors.

A focal topic on “Electromobility” will be offered to address the focus and progress of electric mobility. Topics for discussion will include sensors for the electronic driving control or for the battery management, special measuring systems for the trial of vehicles and new test procedures for electric motors.

The event will also feature more than 500 exhibitors that cover the entire spectrum of measuring and testing systems expertise from sensors to computers.