The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (www.sme.org) Industrial Laser Community has developed a laser cutting certificate program that builds on fundamental knowledge of CNC operations and part design for CO2 laser cutting.

This information will be applied in a uniquely designed interactive and hands-on demonstration optimizing the operation of a CNC laser cutting machine.

Safety and ISO standards will be included in this program and each attendee will learn how to work in compliance with the parameters of CNC laser cutting machines and demonstrate proficiency.

Co-sponsored by SME and the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association and endorsed by the Laser Institute of America and National Institute for Metalworking Skills, the first program will was held during the FabTech International & AWS Welding Show at McCormick Place in Chicago, in November.

The certificate program is endorsed by Industrial Laser Solutions and major industry leaders as Amada, Bystronic, Mazak Optonics Corp., Mitsubishi Laser, TRUMPF, Harris Specialty Gas, Linde, and the American Iron & Steel Institute. It was developed to address the industry need for skilled labor technicians.