Coherent's new CleanWeld technology represents an integrated approach to fibre laser welding that delivers up to 80 per spatter reduction, as well as minimal cracking and porosity
Matthew Dale explores some of the latest technology for manipulating and measuring the beam, including a multi-spot optical module for laser brazing and a contactless beam analysis device
The new Coherent HighLight DL4000HPR is a compact, high power, fibre delivered industrial diode laser system
Coherent Goettingen hosted the annual PhotonicNet Symposium ‘Surface Processing’ earlier this month
After the international laser technology congress AKL, in Aachen in May, Matthew Dale learned that dramatic increases in power are on the horizon for ultrafast lasers
Coherent has made its first investment in the metal additive manufacturing market, with the acquisition of OR Laser
Welding research and technology specialist TWI has been working alongside laser giant Coherent and automotive manufacturer Sodecia to produce a real-time fibre-optic cable-based monitoring system for laser welding
A new UK laser marking firm, ES Precision, has been established from ES Technology, the Rofin-Baasel UK subsidiary that was closed because of rationalisations made by Coherent
New high-speed laser cladding technologies are being developed that rival more traditional techniques, as Matthew Dale discovers
A new, light weight, compact processing head from the Coherent division formerly known as LASAG is optimised for industrial laser applications here space is limited and minimum mass is required
Matthew Dale explores some of the latest technology for manipulating and measuring the beam, including a multi-spot optical module for laser brazing and a contactless beam analysis device
Moving to very high power lasers for welding metals, like aluminium in car production, has some big benefits, as Greg Blackman finds out