3D-Micromac & Schott to develop manufacturing solutions for AR optics
The partnership will enable 3D-Micromac to develop new process solutions that can improve the bending strength of high refractive index glass
The partnership will enable 3D-Micromac to develop new process solutions that can improve the bending strength of high refractive index glass
A leading optical solutions provider has purchased multiple microMIRA laser lift-off systems for use in the production of microLED devices
Susan Fourtane on the market trends integrators are having to respond to when developing new systems
The systems will support Enel Green Power’s TANGO 3-Gigawatt (GW) solar plant expansion project at its 3Sun Gigafactory in Catania, Sicily
The microCELL has been designed to meet the PV market's demands for boosting module power output and service life by minimising power losses and providing for an exceptionally high mechanical strength of cut cells
The microCETI platform supports all laser processes in microLED display manufacturing with the high throughput and precision, and low cost of ownership, needed for volume production requirements
Ultra-thin glass offers exciting opportunities but poses exceptional manufacturing challenges, Matthew Dale finds
For some years now, laser cutting processes based on filament technology with ultra-short pulse (USP) lasers have been increasingly adopted in industrial applications.
The main reasons for this are the good edge quality that can be achieved with simultaneous easy automation and free-form capability. This ability to be automated is of critical importance, especially for applications that target the mass market with their end products.
However, the real advantage of the technology comes from its almost unlimited free-form capability. In addition to established manufacturing processes for glasses of medium thickness from 0.2-2 mm, an increasing number of applications with ultra-thin glasses of 30-100μm are entering the market. These applications also require further development of the process and fab technology.
This article describes the possibilities of laser technology based on applications for OLED-based lighting and glass components in the display area.
The founder and previous majority shareholder has sold part of his share package and will withdraw from the operative business
The synergy between both companies creates a solid base for significant time and cost savings in the failure analysis workflows when compared to the standard approach.
Lino Costa, Brian Canfield, and Trevor Moeller describe how ultrafast laser micromachining enables the creation of next-generation thrusters for nanosatellites
Christian Geiger and Tony Weiss highlight the need for advanced laser welding and process monitoring techniques to optimise bipolar plate joining
Gwenn Pallier and Yoan Di Maio highlight the challenges of laser surface texturing and propose a strategy for increasing its efficiency
Christian Nowroth, Jan Grajczak, and Sarah Nothdurft investigate the potential of using ultrasonic vibrations to improve the properties of dissimilar metal welds
Peter Kazansky and Yuhao Lei describe how direct laser writing of glass can enable 5D optical data storage and high-efficiency beam shaping
Leonardo Caprio, Claudio Orlandi and Ali Gӧkhan Demir assess the applicability of handheld laser welding for the flexible production of components with aesthetic requirements
Leonardo Caprio, Claudio Orlandi and Ali Gӧkhan Demir assess the applicability of handheld laser welding for the flexible production of components with aesthetic requirements
Matthew Dale on some of the key innovations seen at Formnext this year
Matthew Dale reports on the increase in 30kW+ flatbed cutting systems seen at EuroBLECH, Hannover this year
In a recent webinar, experts shared how additive technologies are already being deployed in specialist sub-sectors for volume manufacturing
Sharon Ann Holgate identifies the key advantages and developing applications of femtosecond lasers in the medical industry
Marcel Bachman, of BAM, describes the behaviour and influence of weld pool shape when joining thick materials
Anita Chandran explores the latest challenges facing manufacturers and users of laser marking systems
Researchers are investigating the potential of laser peening for the manipulation of titanium alloy sheets in the aerospace sector