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Product Safety Report for Fibre Optic Visual Fault Laser sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of injuries.
Product Safety Report for Vevor Laser Engraving Machine, VG-L5 presenting a serious risk burns as the fuse had not been supplied with an adequate amount of granular filler. The product also presents a risk of electric shock.
Two former Dstl researchers and inventors use their expertise to manufacture laser detection and protection systems for defence and security industries.
List of Field Safety Notices from15 to 19 April 2024.
Product Recall for Vevor Laser Engraving Machine presenting a serious risk of electric shock due to noncompliant plug dimensions allowing access to live parts.
Product Safety Report for VSSHE Cat Toy Laser Pen presenting a high risk of injuries and damage to sight.
List of Field Safety Notices (FSNs) from 22 to 26 January 2024.
These documents include an introduction to lasers and laser safety and guidelines on the safety of hand-held laser pointers and laser pens.
Product Safety Report for Neatcell Mole Remover Laser Pen presenting a serious risk of burns and damage to sight.
Product recall for PBiR-L Laser Infra-Red Illuminator presenting a risk of damage to sight.
Guidance for safe use in medical, surgical, dental and aesthetic practices
LISA is an ESA large class science mission in development. Due for launch in the mid-2030s, LISA will be the first space-based gravitational wave observatory.
Fusion energy scientists and engineers at JET have developed a world leading laser-based method to release and measure tritium trapped in fusion energy tokamaks
A military laser which could boost the UK Armed Forces with greater accuracy while reducing the reliance on high-cost ammunition has reached its next milestone.
Product Safety Reports for High Powered Laser Pointers sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of injuries and damage to sight risk as the lasers have an excessively strong beam, which is not suitable for consumer use.
The rollout of laser weapons systems far quicker than expected, following defence procurement reforms, with DragonFire to be on Royal Navy warships from 2027.
Product Safety Report for Portable - Elight & Yag - 2 in 1 Intense Pulse Light (IPL) Laser Tattoo Removal and Hair Removal Machine that has been identified as non-compliant.
This case study describes how LASER has gone about enabling systemic change and sustainable uptake of reforms
Product safety report for Laser Party Light presenting a serious risk of damage to sight.
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