New ISO Handheld Laser Safety Standard Shifts Responsibility

A new ISO standard for handheld laser safety shifts legal and operational responsibility from the user to the designer, aiming to improve safety protocols in compact laser systems.

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Why it matters

This regulatory change will compel manufacturers to integrate higher safety margins into design phases, impacting the development of portable LiDAR and measurement tools.

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