The advances in beam quality are especially significant for joining applications related to electrical conductor technology
Editor's picks
Five projects will develop technology to make production lines quicker, more efficient, and more cost-effective
Ultra-thin glass offers exciting opportunities but poses exceptional manufacturing challenges, Matthew Dale finds
News
Coherent has accepted II-VI's $7.01bn acquisition offer and will now be required to pay a $217.6 million termination fee to Lumentum
Coherent is currently evaluating Lumentum's latest bid
The applications laboratory will provide close customer support on laser materials processing with practical hands-on training, in-depth applications consulting, and detailed feasibility studies
Five projects will develop technology to make production lines quicker, more efficient, and more cost-effective
Several hundred thousand parts have already been produced using the 3D-printed tools and installed in selected models
Coherent determined that the II-VI offer is superior to the $6.6bn Lumentum offer accepted on Wednesday
The system could significantly shorten development cycles and prototyping costs in tyre production
Analysis & opinion
Tim Lantzsch and his colleagues investigate the feasibility of diode lasers for the laser powder bed fusion of stainless steel
Manyalibo Matthews shares how a deeper understanding of laser powder bed fusion will lead to material innovations and new applications in additive manufacturing
Frederik Maiwald and Stefan Hierl determine the optimal parameters for welding transparent polymers used in optical and medical devices
Chao Wei and Lin Li discuss how different material properties could be integrated into single parts using additive manufacturing
Nicholas Goffin investigates where energy savings can be made in laser processing
Brett Diehl, of the Penn State Applied Research Laboratory, puts neural networks to work in identifying voids in additive manufacturing
Dr Stefan Janssen discusses the scanner-based laser processing technique developed within the Carbolase project
Features
Ultra-thin glass offers exciting opportunities but poses exceptional manufacturing challenges, Matthew Dale finds
Greg Blackman asks experts how fibre lasers developed between 2010 to 2020, as well as what advancements the future may hold for the technology
Keely Portway explores the use of lasers in medical device manufacturing, including how they have played their part since the start of the pandemic
LSE speaks with Martin Kuhnhen, head of Jenoptik’s Light & Production division, about the usage of laser technology on automotive production lines
Lasermet’s David Lawton opens Matthew Dale’s eyes on the latest issues faced in ensuring laser safety for materials processing
Application focus
Handika Sandra Dewi explores the effects of circular, square and triangular oscillation strategies when treating microalloyed steel
Jan Leschke and his colleagues have developed a new process for the safe dismantlement of nuclear equipment

Figure 1: Common views of the ROV. (1) Vertical thrusters, (2) buoyancy, (3) laser cleaning module, (4) horizontal thrusters, (5) wheels with built-in magnets, (6) rear video camera, (7) LED lamp, (8) front video camera, (9) thruster control units, (10) main control unit, (11) nozzle of the laser cleaning module.
Researchers are developing laser systems capable of cleaning ship hulls underwater
Ben Fielding, of Weldwide, explores the benefits of laser welding and how the technology compares to other well-established joining methods
Florent Husson, of Alphanov, describes how large parts can be polished using robotics and high-power lasers
Press Releases
Intuitive AI technology makes the GX-F ADVANCED Series easy to use for operators of all skill levels – especially valuable because of the ongoing shortage of skilled manufacturing workers
The Fusion Edge includes Epilog’s IRIS Camera System, which gives operators a real-time image of the laser bed so they can precisely position their artwork and graphics quickly and accurately
Sisma's new SWA system is designed to perform modifications and repairs to molds damaged by wear or use
The acquisition is another step taken by Trumpf towards connected sheet metal production
Now, SLM Solutions customers can access previously unavailable powders from Elementum 3D
Version 1.2 offer numerous functional enhancements and is now automatically included when ordering the Automation1 standard version
It is the first titanium-dedicated metal 3D printer from Velo3D that will be used solely for aerospace & defence applications
White papers

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