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Laser cutting: An overview
21 February 2022
An brief look at laser cutting and some of the technology developments made in recent years
Application focus
The new method recorded 6GB of data in a one-inch silica glass sample, with each square measuring just 8.8 x 8.8mm.
Ultrafast laser writing unlocks futuristic data storage
10 January 2022
Fast and energy-efficient laser writing could help solve ongoing data storage challenges
Advances in process monitoring benefit laser microwelding
22 September 2021
Coherent’s Florian Furger, Markus Danner and Roland Mayerhofer discuss how combining real-time readings from multiple sensors enables better control of high-precision welding
Polishing 3D printed medical implants
7 June 2021
Laser polishing could serve as a resourceful alternative to traditional methods for finishing additively manufactured parts
Experimenting with circular, square and triangular oscillation patterns for laser surface treatment.
Experimenting with beam oscillation for metal hardening
24 February 2021
Handika Sandra Dewi explores the effects of circular, square and triangular oscillation strategies when treating microalloyed steel
Figure 5: successful validation of the process and the developed optics at a 4m depth under water
Underwater laser cutting for nuclear decommissioning
24 February 2021
Jan Leschke and his colleagues have developed a new process for the safe dismantlement of nuclear equipment
Developing laser systems for cleaning ship hulls underwater
Researchers are developing laser systems capable of cleaning ship hulls underwater
Is laser welding the best option for your operation?
Ben Fielding, of Weldwide, explores the benefits of laser welding and how the technology compares to other well-established joining methods
Laser polishing for large 3D surfaces
Florent Husson, of Alphanov, describes how large parts can be polished using robotics and high-power lasers
Getting the most out of marking
Andrew May, director of ES Precision, shares five tips to get the best laser marking results
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Sanin Zulic and Sunil Pathak share how laser shock peening can be used to improve residual stresses in additively manufactured parts
Sanin Zulic and Sunil Pathak share how laser shock peening can be used to improve residual stresses in additively manufactured parts
Mark Zediker, Jean-Michel Pelaprat and Andrew Dodd share how early results are already demonstrating the advantages of blue lasers in additive manufacturing
Mark Zediker, Jean-Michel Pelaprat and Andrew Dodd share how early results are already demonstrating the advantages of blue lasers in additive manufacturing
Alexandre Rondepierre and Olivier Casagrande demonstrate a new approach that overcomes existing laser shock peening challenges
Alexandre Rondepierre and Olivier Casagrande demonstrate a new approach that overcomes existing laser shock peening challenges
(Image: Andrey Armyagov/Shutterstock)
An brief look at laser cutting and some of the technology developments made in recent years
Richard Stähr and his colleagues are using laser drilling to produce perforated acoustic liners for insulating aircraft noise
Richard Stähr and his colleagues are using laser drilling to produce perforated acoustic liners for insulating aircraft noise
Oliver Haupt and Jan Brune describe how deep-UV excimer lasers can overcome microLED display manufacturing challenges
Oliver Haupt and Jan Brune describe how deep-UV excimer lasers can overcome microLED display manufacturing challenges
Hot-fire testing of a GRCop-42 L-PBF chamber and NASA HR-1 LP-DED nozzle with integral channels at the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. (Image: NASA)
Matthew Dale learns how additive manufacturing is optimising the production of rocket components
Frederic Schell and Christoph Zwahr describe how direct laser interference patterning can augment additively manufactured medical implants
