{"id":18318,"date":"2026-08-18T13:56:44","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T12:56:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/project\/stmicroelectronics-expanding-laser-safety-across-multiple-laboratories\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T02:46:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T02:46:52","slug":"stmicroelectronics-expanding-laser-safety-across-multiple-laboratories","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/project\/stmicroelectronics-expanding-laser-safety-across-multiple-laboratories\/","title":{"rendered":"STMicroelectronics: Expanding Laser Safety Across Multiple Laboratories"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Long-Standing Relationship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lasermet has supported STMicroelectronics with laser safety systems over a number of years. The relationship began with the installation of an ICS-6 Interlock Control System and has continued as STMicroelectronics\u2019 laboratory facilities and safety requirements have expanded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More recent projects at the company\u2019s Edinburgh site have involved the installation of multiple ICS-9 Interlock Control Systems across several laser laboratories. Although each installation was configured around the requirements of its particular laboratory, using standard Lasermet products provided a consistent approach to operation, maintenance and laser safety throughout the facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Lasermet-STMicroElectronics-ICS-6.jpg\" alt=\"A Lasermet ICS-6 Interlock Controller still in service at STMicroelectronics, demonstrating the long-term reliability of Lasermet\u2019s interlock systems.\" class=\"wp-image-18324\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Lasermet-STMicroElectronics-ICS-6.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Lasermet-STMicroElectronics-ICS-6-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Lasermet-STMicroElectronics-ICS-6-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Lasermet-STMicroElectronics-ICS-6-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A Lasermet ICS-6 Interlock Controller still in service at STMicroelectronics, demonstrating the long-term reliability of Lasermet\u2019s interlock systems.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-ICS-9-Interlock-System.jpg\" alt=\"Lasermet STMicroelectronics ICS-9 Interlock System\" class=\"wp-image-18319\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-ICS-9-Interlock-System.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-ICS-9-Interlock-System-754x768.jpg 754w, https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-ICS-9-Interlock-System-768x782.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-ICS-9-Interlock-System-1508x1536.jpg 1508w, https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-ICS-9-Interlock-System-600x611.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A new bank of Lasermet ICS-9 Interlock Controllers installed at STMicroelectronics, further expanding the site\u2019s laser safety system.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id20138_44a95c-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id20138_44a95c-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id20138_44a95c-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id20138_44a95c-ce > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id20138_44a95c-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id20138_44a95c-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id20138_44a95c-ce alignnone has-theme-palette8-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column20138_ff901d-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column20138_ff901d-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column20138_ff901d-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column20138_ff901d-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column20138_ff901d-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column20138_ff901d-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column20138_ff901d-71{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column20138_ff901d-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column20138_ff901d-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column20138_ff901d-71\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ICS-9 Interlock Control System<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image20138_818907-ff.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image20138_818907-ff .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:400px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image20138_818907-ff.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image20138_818907-ff .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image20138_818907-ff figure{max-width:400px;}.kb-image20138_818907-ff .image-is-svg, .kb-image20138_818907-ff .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image20138_818907-ff .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image20138_818907-ff\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ICS-9-Interlock-System-High-Res-1024x873.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-15482\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column20138_0f9fe0-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column20138_0f9fe0-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column20138_0f9fe0-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column20138_0f9fe0-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column20138_0f9fe0-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column20138_0f9fe0-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column20138_0f9fe0-06{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column20138_0f9fe0-06{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column20138_0f9fe0-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column20138_0f9fe0-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column20138_0f9fe0-06{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column20138_0f9fe0-06{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column20138_0f9fe0-06{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column20138_0f9fe0-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column20138_0f9fe0-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column20138_0f9fe0-06{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column20138_0f9fe0-06{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column20138_0f9fe0-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column20138_0f9fe0-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column20138_0f9fe0-06\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">The ICS-9 Interlock<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&nbsp;Controller can control laser interlocks, magnetic door locks, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/laser-safety-products\/large-area-led-signs\/\" data-type=\"product\" data-id=\"5279\">LED warning signs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/laser-safety-products\/ls-30-series-laser-shutters\/\" data-type=\"product\" data-id=\"5982\">laser beam shutters<\/a>, and virtually all of Lasermet\u2019s catalogue of laser <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/product-category\/laser-interlock-systems\/\" data-type=\"product_cat\" data-id=\"87\">safety interlock equipment<\/a>. <br><br>The ICS-9 has full start-to-end dual channel architecture and fault detection to meet the latest safety standards to a much higher level than single channel systems. It has a simple, easy-to-use control panel and can be connected directly to nine interlocks (or groups of interlocks).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interlocking the Laboratories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The principal installations covered four separate laser rooms, with each area controlled by a dedicated Lasermet Interlock Controller. Further <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/laser-safety-products\/ics-9-laser-safety-interlock-controller\/\" data-type=\"product\" data-id=\"5255\">ICS-9 Interlock Controller<\/a> systems were subsequently provided for an additional laboratory, allowing the laser safety infrastructure to expand alongside the facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each laboratory was equipped with its own combination of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An ICS-9 Interlock Controller<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dual-channel door interlock switches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emergency-stop push buttons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interlock distribution boxes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remote arm units and keyswitches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/laser-safety-products\/laser-blinds\/\" data-type=\"product\" data-id=\"5421\">Laser Blocking Roller Blinds<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/laser-safety-products\/large-area-led-signs\/\" data-type=\"product\" data-id=\"5279\">Illuminated LED laser warning signs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Network interface and monitoring equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-Labs.jpg\" alt=\"Lasermet STMicroelectronics Labs\" class=\"wp-image-18323\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-Labs.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-Labs-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-Labs-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-Labs-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lasermet&#8217;s ICS-KP-14 Override Keypad, LED-L-2W Mini Signs, and Emergency Stop Breakglass installed outside each entry point to the laser laboratories.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The interlock system continuously monitors the connected access points and safety devices. If an interlocked door, curtain or blind is opened while the system is armed, the system removes permission for hazardous laser operation. Emergency-stop devices provide an additional means of immediately disabling the laser safety output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remote arm units allow authorised users to control the system from a convenient location, while dedicated maintenance mode controls support servicing and other controlled activities. Yellow illuminated signs clearly indicate when a laboratory is operating in maintenance mode, helping personnel understand the current status before entering the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Centralised Status Monitoring with CaLM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The laboratories were also integrated with Lasermet\u2019s CaLM monitoring system. Network interface cards installed within the interlock controllers transmit system information over Ethernet, allowing the status of the laboratories to be displayed on dedicated screens.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id20138_e87932-43 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id20138_e87932-43 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id20138_e87932-43 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id20138_e87932-43 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id20138_e87932-43 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id20138_e87932-43 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id20138_e87932-43 alignnone has-theme-palette8-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column20138_7a0c53-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column20138_7a0c53-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column20138_7a0c53-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column20138_7a0c53-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column20138_7a0c53-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column20138_7a0c53-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column20138_7a0c53-30{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column20138_7a0c53-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column20138_7a0c53-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column20138_7a0c53-30\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Control and Laser Monitoring (CaLM)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image20138_866034-bc.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image20138_866034-bc .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:400px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image20138_866034-bc.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image20138_866034-bc .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image20138_866034-bc figure{max-width:400px;}.kb-image20138_866034-bc .image-is-svg, .kb-image20138_866034-bc .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image20138_866034-bc .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image20138_866034-bc\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CALM-Monitor1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-9917\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column20138_c78c30-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column20138_c78c30-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column20138_c78c30-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column20138_c78c30-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column20138_c78c30-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column20138_c78c30-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column20138_c78c30-0c{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column20138_c78c30-0c{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column20138_c78c30-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column20138_c78c30-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column20138_c78c30-0c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column20138_c78c30-0c{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column20138_c78c30-0c{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column20138_c78c30-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column20138_c78c30-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column20138_c78c30-0c{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column20138_c78c30-0c{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column20138_c78c30-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column20138_c78c30-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column20138_c78c30-0c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">The CaLM System can monitor and control an entire interlocked laboratory on a large screen. This gives users the convenience and safety when working in laser controlled areas. <br><br>The CaLM consists of a control box and a large screen monitor which are connected to the laboratory\u2019s Interlock System.<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>The CaLM screen provides personnel with a clear overview of the laser areas, including whether individual laboratories are armed, safe or operating in maintenance mode. This centralised display makes it easier to monitor several laboratories without needing to inspect each interlock controller individually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each CaLM screen is unique and customised to ST Microelectronics&#8217; laboratory layout, ensuring the accurate and realtime safety status is displayed for users. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-gallery-type-thumbslider.kb-gallery-id-20138_569ca4-81 .kt-blocks-carousel-init {margin-bottom:10px;}.kb-gallery-id-20138_569ca4-81 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-20138_569ca4-81 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-20138_569ca4-81 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-thumbslider kb-gallery-id-20138_569ca4-81 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-carousel kt-carousel-container-dotstyle-dark\"><div id=\"kb-slider-20138_569ca4-81\" class=\"kt-blocks-carousel-init splide kb-blocks-slider kt-carousel-arrowstyle-whiteondark kt-carousel-dotstyle-dark kb-slider-group-arrow kb-slider-arrow-position-center\" data-columns-xxl=\"4\" data-columns-xl=\"4\" data-columns-md=\"4\" data-columns-sm=\"4\" data-columns-xs=\"4\" data-columns-ss=\"4\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-arrows=\"true\" data-slider-fade=\"true\" data-slider-dots=\"false\" data-slider-hover-pause=\"false\" data-slider-type=\"thumbnail\" data-slider-nav=\"kb-thumb-slider-20138_569ca4-81\"  data-slider-auto=\"\" data-slider-speed=\"7000\" data-slider-gap=\"10px\" data-slider-gap-tablet=\"10px\" data-slider-gap-mobile=\"10px\" data-show-pause-button=\"false\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><ul class=\"splide__list\"><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-CaLM-Screen2.jpg\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"Lasermet STMicroelectronics CaLM Screen2\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-CaLM-Screen2.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-CaLM-Screen2.jpg\" data-id=\"20448\" class=\"wp-image-20448 skip-lazy\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-CaLM-Screen.jpg\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"Lasermet STMicroelectronics CaLM Screen\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-CaLM-Screen.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-CaLM-Screen.jpg\" data-id=\"20449\" class=\"wp-image-20449 skip-lazy\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-CaLM-Screen-with-ICS-9-1920x1440.jpg\" width=\"1290\" height=\"968\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-CaLM-Screen-with-ICS-9-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-CaLM-Screen-with-ICS-9-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"20136\" class=\"wp-image-20136 skip-lazy\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div id=\"kb-thumb-slider-20138_569ca4-81\" class=\"kb-blocks-slider splide kt-carousel-arrowstyle-whiteondark kt-carousel-dotstyle-dark\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-arrows=\"true\" data-slider-fade=\"true\" data-slider-dots=\"false\" data-slider-hover-pause=\"false\" data-slider-speed=\"7000\" data-slider-type=\"thumbnail\" data-slider-nav=\"kb-slider-20138_569ca4-81\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><ul class=\"splide__list\"><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-CaLM-Screen2.jpg\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"Lasermet STMicroelectronics CaLM Screen2\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-CaLM-Screen2.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-CaLM-Screen2.jpg\" data-id=\"20448\" class=\"wp-image-20448 skip-lazy\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-CaLM-Screen.jpg\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"Lasermet STMicroelectronics CaLM Screen\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-CaLM-Screen.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-CaLM-Screen.jpg\" data-id=\"20449\" class=\"wp-image-20449 skip-lazy\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-CaLM-Screen-with-ICS-9-scaled.jpg\" width=\"1290\" height=\"968\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-CaLM-Screen-with-ICS-9-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-CaLM-Screen-with-ICS-9-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"20136\" class=\"wp-image-20136 skip-lazy\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interlocked Laser-Blocking Curtains and Blinds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some areas required more flexible access control than a conventional fixed wall or door could provide. Lasermet supplied <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/laser-safety-products\/dolphin-laser-blocking-curtains\/\" data-type=\"product\" data-id=\"486\">laser-blocking curtains<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/laser-safety-products\/laser-blinds\/\" data-type=\"product\" data-id=\"5421\">blinds <\/a>to contain hazardous laser radiation while allowing the laboratory layout to remain adaptable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/blog\/which-laser-blocking-curtain-is-right-for-you\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11813\">laser-blocking curtains<\/a> were fitted with interlocking bars, locking mechanisms and safety switches. Their position therefore forms part of the interlock system: hazardous laser operation is permitted only when the curtain is correctly closed and secured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interlocked laser-blocking blinds were adapted to cover openings in the covered optical table and laser equipment. Connecting these barriers to the main interlock system ensures that each opening is securely covered before hazardous laser operation can be enabled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/laser-safety-products\/large-area-led-signs\/\" data-type=\"product\" data-id=\"5279\">Illuminated warning signs<\/a> positioned outside the doors and curtained areas provide an immediate visual indication of the laboratory status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-gallery-id-20138_fec58b-71.kb-gallery-ul.kb-gallery-type-fluidcarousel .kt-blocks-carousel figure .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-20138_fec58b-71.kb-gallery-ul.kb-gallery-type-fluidcarousel .kt-blocks-carousel figure .kb-gal-image-radius img{height:429px;}.kb-gallery-id-20138_fec58b-71 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-20138_fec58b-71 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.kb-gallery-wrap-id-20138_fec58b-71.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-wrap-id-20138_fec58b-71.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kt-blocks-carousel{overflow:visible;max-width:100%;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-20138_fec58b-71 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-fluidcarousel kb-gallery-id-20138_fec58b-71 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-carousel splide kt-carousel-container-dotstyle-dark kt-carousel-arrowstyle-whiteondark kt-carousel-dotstyle-dark kb-slider-group-arrow kb-slider-arrow-position-center kb-carousel-mode-align-left\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-arrows=\"true\" data-slider-dots=\"true\" data-slider-hover-pause=\"false\" data-slider-auto=\"\" data-slider-speed=\"7000\" data-slider-type=\"fluidcarousel\" data-slider-center-mode=\"false\" data-slider-gap=\"10px\" data-slider-gap-tablet=\"10px\" data-slider-gap-mobile=\"10px\" data-show-pause-button=\"false\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><ul class=\"kt-blocks-carousel-init kb-blocks-fluid-carousel splide__list\"><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-Curtains-with-Mini-Sign-and-Keypad-1152x1536.jpg\" width=\"1152\" height=\"1536\" alt=\"Lasermet STMicroelectronics Curtains with Mini Sign and Keypad\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-Curtains-with-Mini-Sign-and-Keypad.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-Curtains-with-Mini-Sign-and-Keypad.jpg\" data-id=\"20445\" class=\"wp-image-20445 skip-lazy\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-Laser-Roller-Blinds-Full-1536x1152.jpg\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1152\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-Laser-Roller-Blinds-Full-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-Laser-Roller-Blinds-Full-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"20128\" class=\"wp-image-20128 skip-lazy\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-Laser-Roller-Blinds-Label-1536x1152.jpg\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1152\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-Laser-Roller-Blinds-Label-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-Laser-Roller-Blinds-Label-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"20127\" class=\"wp-image-20127 skip-lazy\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-Laser-Roller-Blinds-1536x1152.jpg\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1152\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-Laser-Roller-Blinds-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-Laser-Roller-Blinds-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"20126\" class=\"wp-image-20126 skip-lazy\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-Laser-Curtains-1536x1152.jpg\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1152\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-Laser-Curtains-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lasermet-STMicroelectronics-Laser-Curtains-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"20133\" class=\"wp-image-20133 skip-lazy\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Consistent and Expandable Safety Solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The STMicroelectronics projects demonstrate how Lasermet\u2019s standard interlock equipment can be configured to protect multiple laboratories with different layouts and operational requirements, even being able to be expanded to accommodate future expansion of the laser interlock system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By combining ICS-9 controllers, access interlocks, emergency stops, illuminated signs, laser-blocking curtains and CaLM monitoring, Lasermet provided a coordinated safety solution across the Edinburgh facility. The modular design also allows further laboratories and safety devices to be incorporated as the site\u2019s requirements continue to develop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/1\/1b\/ST_logo_2020_blue_V.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About STMicroelectronics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">STMicroelectronics is a global semiconductor company that designs and manufactures technologies used across the automotive, industrial, personal electronics and communications sectors. Its products include microcontrollers, sensors, power-management devices and other semiconductor technologies found in everything from electric vehicles and industrial machinery to smartphones and data centres. 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