Versatile New Laser May Change Surgery, Metallurgy and Mor

Versatile New Laser May Change Surgery, Metallurgy and Mor
06.22.07
Kristen Philipkoski
Cond»Net, Inc.

PETALUMA, California -- Barry Schuler, the former CEO of AOL, has a laser he says can do it all. It can cut metal, heal burns and kill cancer tumors -- all without damaging heat.
All you need is one of his ultrashort pulse, or USP, lasers, he said. To change the function, just change the software. He's so confident in the technology that he's built his latest business venture, Raydiance, around it.
"Bits and blades are all going to be replaced by light," says Schuler, who ran AOL after the Time-Warner merger. In 10 years, he said, the technology will lead to a "smart" power tool that won't need sharpening and won't cause injuries.

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