Application Focus: Polishing
Florent Husson, of Alphanov, describes how large parts can be polished using robotics and high-power lasers
IPG Photonics
Laser polishing for large 3D surfaces
12 March 2020
Florent Husson, of Alphanov, describes how large parts can be polished using robotics and high-power lasers
Lasers can be used to install new electrical, optical and mechanical properties in materials
New centre for laser manufacturing to open in New York
9 March 2020
The new centre, dedicated to materials modification, will work closely with firms active in laser manufacturing to help address current manufacturing challenges
A schematic of Coherent's adjustable ring mode fibre and the five basic power patterns possible within the focused laser spot. (Image: Coherent)
Custom delivery
25 November 2019
Greg Blackman discovers how emerging lasers with adjustable beam quality are improving quality and flexibility in cutting and welding
Brose and IPG to develop in-line weld measurement technology for manufacturing automotive seat rails
20 August 2019
Automotive supplier Brose will collaborate with IPG Photonics to develop the first direct weld measurement technology for the manufacturie of automotive seat rails
China competition impacts revenues of Coherent, IPG and Trumpf
12 August 2019
Coherent's revenues drop 30 per cent year-on-year, while IPG’s decrease by 12 per cent
Barrnon invests in bespoke fibre laser cutting machine
21 June 2019
Boutique engineering services provider Barrnon has invested in a new, bespoke laser cutting machine from MBA Engineering, to work with its unique source from IPG Photonics featuring a beam splitter
LASYS 2020 is “the place to be(am)”
4 June 2019
Registration phase for 7th LASYS event has started
Welding across the spectrum
31 May 2019
Matthew Dale explores the range of laser solutions available for copper processing applications in e-mobility
IPG Photonics invests £15 million in new UK headquarters
22 May 2019
US fibre laser manufacturer IPG Photonics has invested £15 million in its new UK headquarters, which it is bulding in Coventry.
The new 50,000 sq ft site, set to open by 2020, is located in Ansty Park and will create 30 new jobs.
The new centrally-located site will allow IPG Photonics to play an integral role in accelerating laser-based manufacturing in the UK, whilst bringing new innovations and solutions to its growing, global customer base.
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