Orlando, FL--Manufacturer of software and hardware for the laser entertainment industry, Pangolin Laser Systems was proud to take part in the 50th Year Anniversary Celebration of the University of Central Florida (UCF). Pangolin, a long-time supporter of UCF and the College of Optics and Photonics, presented in front of both students and faculty at the CREOL facility an overview of laser entertainment (http://www.laserfocusworld.com/articles/print/volume-40/issue-11/features/optoelectronic-applications-entertainment/laser-light-shows-take-on-new-dimensions.html), the industries it is used in, and how the technology has excelled over the past few years. In addition, Pangolin and partner Lighting Systems Design (LSDI; www.lsdi.com) put on a stunning graphical laser light show for those in attendance to enjoy.
The whole ceremony was conducted to help celebrate UCF's 50th year as one of the leading educational institutions in photonics (http://www.laserfocusworld.com/articles/print/volume-48/issue-04/features/how-to-begin-a-career-in-photonics.html). The event was used as an opportunity to educate students studying in the optics and photonics field about how laser technology is used in entertainment applications. In addition, the ScannerMAX division of Pangolin Laser Systems also gave a brief presentation on their new Saturn 5 Optical Scanner, which has great potential for both laser entertainment, industrial, and biomedical laser applications (http://www.laserfocusworld.com/articles/2012/05/rotary-actuator-pangolin.html). Pangolin currently employs several UCF graduates on their team, so the event was a great opportunity for those team members to visit their alma mater and share how their experience at UCF helped to propel them and the company forward.
UCF, founded in 1963, is the second-largest university in the nation. Located in Orlando, Florida, UCF and its 12 colleges provide opportunities to nearly 60,000 students, offering 177 bachelor's and master's degrees and 30 doctoral programs.
Since 1986, Pangolin has amassed over 20,000 clients in 63 countries, providing software and hardware solutions to the laser display, industrial laser, and text message industries. The company, with offices in the USA, Central Europe, and Mainland China, has received more than 20 awards for technical achievement and product quality, and their software has contributed to more than 355 Artistic Awards for its users. ScannerMAX is a division of Pangolin Laser Systems specializing in the development and production of galvanometer-based optical scanners and rotatory actuators. Products made by ScannerMAX can be used across a wide variety of applications including laser materials processing, biomedical laser applications, laser image, pattern and template projection, stereo lithography and laser printing, as well as image capture.
SOURCE: Pangolin Laser Systems; www.pangolin.com
