Category Archives: Laser Gadget

LaserVue

Mitsubishi announced the official product line name of their upcoming laser televisions, LaserVue. The new technology is expected to birth its first product by Q3 this year, just in time for holiday sales.

The first laser TV from Mitsubishi is supposedly going to be a 65” model. The TV will be able to display twice the colors of standard or even current HD televisions.

via: Slashgear




QPC Lasers Fulfills Initial Development Phase of Contract

QPC Lasers, a designer and manufacturer of high brightness, high power semiconductor lasers for the consumer electronics, industrial, defense, and medical markets, announced that the company has delivered initial semiconductor lasers in connection with its Laser TV contract, fulfilling the first $1 Million of the development phase of the contract.

The contract provides for an exclusive supply relationship that carries a potential value of up to $230 million over the 10 year term of the contract.

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Will O’Brien is having fun with laser etching

Will O’Brien of hackaday.com owns an Epilog Mini 24 Laser cutter now. He etched the trackpad on his Dell laptop with the logo of hackaday.com. A pictorial of the process can be find here.

When can I own a laser marker? :)




Blue laser pointer video

An Aurora 10mW blue laser pointer is used with a PC can and mirror to create a beautiful time tunnel effect.

Laser is from http://www.dragonlasers.com

laser etched pet gifts

GritterGiftShop.com offers nice laser-etched wooden pet gifts, like magnets, coasters, and trivets. Following are a few examples.

Laser Experiments for Beginners

Laser Experiments for Beginners, by Richard N. Zare, Bertrand H. Spencer, Dwitght S. Springer. The perfect blueprint for science teachers who want to bring one of the most remarkable research tools of the 20th century into their classrooms: the laser. Requiring only a low-cost, low-power laser the book presents a series of experiments for in-class demonstrations or student activities. Quick-reference instructions identify needed equipment, recommend safety practices, and help select desired experiments. The book is designed to enhance existing courses in chemistry, physics, and biology.

It is a valuable book for laser enthusiasts.

Hulk green laser - hard core green laser footage

Hardcore green laser footage of the Hulk green laser lighting matches and melting tape with out door forest beam shots. Hulk is from www.dragonlasers.com.

This video is an edited video from a European high power laser enthusiast.

Spartan, Hulk & Hulk Ultra Portable laser introduction

A quick introduction of 3 high power portable lasers, the Spartan, the Hulk and the Hulk Ultra. These laser pointer are from Dragonlasers.

Laser Target Alarm Clock

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As you might have guessed, to turn off the alarm clock, you have to hit the bullseye with the included handheld laser pointer. This task is enough to wake you up completely.

link, via: gizmodo

Piegato

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• it’s only one piece!
• easily bend it by hand!
• just two screws needed!
• comes as a flat sheet
• high load capacity
• works as a magnetboard

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Piegato
is a sheet steel rack with a surprisingly high load capacity. The laser cut and powder coated sheet steel is been delivered almost completely plain, which results in a simple and cost effective transportation. The customer then bends out the required amount of shelves from the plain and mounts the hole rack with just two screws in a few minutes. Due to the enviromental friendly production, the freight size and the recyclability Piegato also holds a brilliant ecological balance.

Link via: Boing Boing