A consortium of laser developers, automation firms and metal recycling experts are combining laser technology, modern image processing, and robotics to produce an automated urban mining solution
Matthew Dale reports from an additive manufacturing application panel at Laser World of Photonics, where high-end, multi-laser systems along with low-cost machines were both discussed
The world’s largest selective laser melting facility was officially opened on 1 June as part of the joint ‘SLM-XL’ research project being carried out by the Aachen Center for 3D printing
Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT in Aachen and RWTH Aachen University have been awarded a €50,000 prize for an ultra-high-speed laser material deposition process called EHLA
Matthew Dale discovers that laser welding is enabling battery manufacturers to address the growing demands of the electro-mobility industry
Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT will present laser processes for micro structuring of thin films at LOPEC 2017
The event is an international platform for experts, laser manufactures as well as users of laser technology and novices in this area.
Matthew Dale asks what measures are needed to bring metal 3D printing into mainstream production
The Fraunhofer Institute of Laser Technology has increased the efficiency of laser micromachining through self-aligning helical optics, diffractive optical elements and spatial light modulators
Amplitude Systemes has signed a multi-year contract with Fraunhofer ILT to develop high power ultrafast lasers
Matthew Dale discovers that laser welding is enabling battery manufacturers to address the growing demands of the electro-mobility industry
Greg Blackman investigates the art of laser system design and integration
Gemma Church finds jewellers are turning to lasers for repairing and engraving precious metals