The Journal of Laser Applications (JLA) is the scientific platform of the Laser Institute of America (LIA) and is published in cooperation with AIP Publishing. The high-quality articles cover a broad range from fundamental and applied research and development to industrial applications. Therefore, JLA is a reflection of the state-of-R&D in photonic production, sensing and measurement as well as Laser safety.The following international and well known first-class scientists serve as allocated Editors in 9 new categories:High Precision Materials Processing with Ultrafast LasersLaser Additive ManufacturingHigh Power Materials Processing with High Brightness LasersEmerging Applications of Laser Technologies in High-performance/Multi-function Materials and StructuresSurface ModificationLasers in Nanomanufacturing / Nanophotonics & Thin Film TechnologySpectroscopy / Imaging / Diagnostics / MeasurementsLaser Systems and MarketsMedical Applications & SafetyThermal TransportationNanomaterials and NanoprocessingLaser applications in Microelectronics.