Fibre lasers: 2010-2020 and beyond
23 February 2021
Greg Blackman asks experts how fibre lasers developed between 2010 to 2020, as well as what advancements the future may hold for the technology
IPG Photonics
IPG Photonics launches handheld laser welding system
26 November 2020
The LightWELD product line enables fabricators to benefit from the greater flexibility, precision and ease of use enabled by laser-based solutions over traditional welding products
IPG Photonics launches new ultra-compact laser series
22 July 2020
The YLR-U series are high performance industrial-grade kilowatt-class continuous wave (CW) ytterbium fiber lasers
Application Focus: Polishing
Florent Husson, of Alphanov, describes how large parts can be polished using robotics and high-power lasers
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)
Adjustable laser beam quality improves flexibility in cutting and welding
25 November 2019
Greg Blackman discovers how emerging lasers with adjustable beam quality are augmenting laser processing
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
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