Prototype in-line monitoring system developed for laser surface structuring
The system enables process stability monitoring in laser structuring to create functionalised surfaces such as easy to clean finishes for home appliances
The system enables process stability monitoring in laser structuring to create functionalised surfaces such as easy to clean finishes for home appliances
Surface treatment via ultrafast lasers could lead to home appliances that remain clean for longer periods of time
The Lasers in Action forum during Lasys covered topics such as micromachining, cladding and welding, additive manufacturing, laser safety, beam shaping and ultrafast lasers.
New Infrared Technologies has announced that it has started shipping the first units of CLAMIR, a control system for laser additive manufacturing process.
Dr Jason Lee, of Luxinar, reviews competing CO2 laser technologies in terms of processing capability, relative lifetime and cost
Joshua Evans, of Bofa International, shares how proper fume management helps maintain the durability and build quality of metal 3D printers
Dr Christian Otten, of LaVa-X, demonstrates an alternative to emerging blue and green laser technologies for welding copper in electric vehicle production
A brief introduction to laser welding, the technologies involved, and the advantages it offers over other joining methods
Takaaki Yamanashi, of Amada, shares how users have been getting to grips with the firm’s Locus Beam Control technology since it first debuted at EuroBLECH 2018
Matthew Dale learns how Bosch Research plans to use one of the most recent developments in laser technology
Matthew Dale learnt of smart manufacturing innovations taking place in Japan at the 15th International Laser Marketplace
Dr Thomas Schopphoven, of Fraunhofer ILT, provides an update on the development of EHLA for 3D printing applications
Pravin Sievi, of Scansonic, introduces processing optics that facilitate reproducible and highly reliable hairpin welding in the production of electric motors
Jim Bovatsek of MKS Spectra-Physics, shares how UV picosecond lasers can effectively cut layered stacks of organic polymers in flexible OLED display production