The 2016 OSA Laser Congress has concluded — offering 600 attendees a comprehensive view of the latest technological advances as well as the applications of laser technologies for industrial products and markets . 

The conference featured an extensive exhibition comprised of a global audience of laser leaders and a forum on trends in laser applications. The expanded congress included comprehensive, peer-reviewed technical sessions, a cutting-edge exhibition, and industry focused “Executive Forum” program. Research topics incorporated into the technical program included: quantum cascade lasers, lasers for sensing and lasers for free space communications.

Also featured: market-focused sessions and presentations describing needed technological and engineering advances required to translate these laser technologies into commercial products. Coupling research with product requirements was a new and successful addition to the 2016 congress.