Born from R. James Rockwell Jr.’s early prediction that laser use would drive demand for specialized safety expertise, Cincinnati-based Rockwell Laser Industries has spent more than 40 years providing laser safety training, consulting, and protective products worldwide. Its work ranges from custom laser enclosures and facility reviews to CDRH compliance support and the LAZAN hazard-analysis software, serving industrial, medical, and aesthetic users. RLI’s instructors and consultants also contribute to ANSI and IEC standards, giving the company an unusually direct role in shaping the rules its customers use.
CE Certified
FDA/CDRH Federal Laser Product Performance Standard, 21 CFR Parts 1040.10 and 1040.11
Compliance program
ANSI Z136.1 For the Safe Use of Lasers
Compliance program
IEC 60825
Compliance program
CE
Quality certification
FDACDRHLASERPRODUCTPERFORMANCESTANDARD
Quality certification
LaserMaxFor more than three decades, LaserMax has built its reputation around rugged, miniaturized laser technology for demanding firearm applications. The Rogers, Arkansas company supplies firearm makers and Fortune 500 OEM customers, with systems tested for conditions such as deep-water immersion and weapons recoil. Its commercial sights are also made for personal protection, home defense, and training.BLOOMFIELD, NY
Alpha Laser U.SFrom its Meadville, Pennsylvania base, Alpha Laser U.S. develops and manufactures industrial laser welding systems, with equipment also used for cladding and localized hardening. The company stands out for pairing a broad range of laser platforms with hands-on operator training, process development, maintenance, and a loaner program designed to keep customers’ machines working. Its Learn family leads the business, alongside a 24-person team that Blair Learn describes as his “children.”MEADVILLE, PA
Halcyon Products, IncFounded in Cleveland, Halcyon Products is a safety-focused company known for developing training equipment that helps first responders prepare for emergencies. Its PassFire Burn Pan supports fire-extinguisher instruction for emergency-services personnel and workplace safety programs.CHAGRIN FALLS, OH
Laser Processing Technology, IncSince entering the laser services industry in 1992, Portland-based Laser Processing Technology has precision-machined advanced engineering materials for demanding microelectronics and other applications. Its work ranges from intricate ceramic circuit features to tiny optical components, with the company handling both prototype development and high-volume production. LPT also brings more than 50 years of combined technical expertise to design assistance and is ISO 9001:2015 certified and ITAR registered.MENTOR, OH