AI-based quality monitoring of auto-body weld joints in real time
9 June 2020
Christian Knaak and Peter Abels, of Fraunhofer ILT, explain how imaging and machine learning can be used to identify weld imperfections with high accuracy
Fraunhofer ILT
Artificial intelligence optimises laser processing
24 April 2020
Nikolaus Fecht on how AI is helping move laser systems closer to achieving complete error-free production
EHLA can operate up to 10 times faster than conventional LMD. Image: Fraunhofer ILT
TWI launches EHLA research project
2 April 2020
Following its acquisition of the UK’s first EHLA system, TWI is investigating the capabilities and future potential of EHLA technology.
AKL'20 cancelled due to Covid-19
16 March 2020
Around 600 attendees and more than 80 lecturers were expected at the event
Direct laser interference patterning can create complex surface micro-structures to decrease ice accumulation on aircraft surfaces. (Image: Fraunhofer IWS).
Laser research projects to increase fuel efficiency of ships and aircraft
11 March 2020
A number of ongoing European research projects are using laser technology to structure and clean the surfaces of ships and aircraft in order to improve their fuel efficiency
“Laser Technology Live” will feature over 90 presentations at the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT. (Image: Fraunhofer ILT)
'Laser Technology Live' at AKL’20 in Aachen and inauguration of new battery lab
4 March 2020
The experts have prepared more than 90 live demonstrations covering a wide range of subjects
Hollow-core fibre enables flexibility for USP laser processing in CFRP component production
26 February 2020
Hollow-core fibres have successfully been used to guide pulses from an ultrashort pulsed laser to a scanner on a robotic arm
The benefits of AI and machine learning in laser processing were discussed by a panel of experts at the show
Powering up in San Fran
21 February 2020
Power increases across multiple laser technologies are set to bring further benefit to materials processing, Matthew Dale learnt at Photonics West
Laser-drilled filter separates microplastics in water
28 January 2020
The filter, which can sieve particles as small as 10 micrometres, is made using ultrafast lasers
TWI's section manager for laser additive manufacturing, Carl Hauser, meeting with Hornet Laser Cladding at the firm's site in Alblasserdam, Netherlands. (Image: TWI)
TWI acquires UK's first EHLA system
27 January 2020
EHLA is capable of speeds 10 times faster than traditional laser metal deposition in terms of surface coverage rate
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