Scanlab announces series production of ExcelliSCAN system
20 July 2018
Laser deflection and positioning technology firm Scanlab has announced the series production of its high-end excelliSCAN scan system
Scanlab
ANALYSIS & OPINION
Implementation of an OCT sensor for remote laser welding
9 July 2018
Following his presentations at AKL and LASYS, Thibault Bautze, sales manager at Blackbird Robotersysteme, describes the benefits of using optical coherence tomography to assist remote welding applications
ANALYSIS & OPINION
Latest laser applications shown during Lasers in Action forum - Lasys
29 June 2018
The Lasers in Action forum during Lasys covered topics such as micromachining, cladding and welding, additive manufacturing, laser safety, beam shaping and ultrafast lasers.
FEATURE
Powering up the Pulse
29 May 2018
After the international laser technology congress AKL, in Aachen in May, Matthew Dale learned that dramatic increases in power are on the horizon for ultrafast lasers
Scanlab
Scanlab will showcase the high-dynamic ExcelliShift z-scanner
FEATURE
Reaping rewards with robotics
29 March 2018
Matthew Dale looks at what can be achieved by combining robots with lasers, including a novel tool for repairing jet engines being developed by Rolls-Royce
NEWS
OCT inspection to enhance automotive welding
4 January 2018
The potential benefits of using optical coherence tomography in remote laser welding for automotive construction are being explored by a consortium of academic and industrial entities
3D Calibration Wizard
8 December 2017
Scanlab helps demanding users to get more precision, thanks to a software-based 3D Calibration Wizard. This calibration approach lets a scan solution's individual components be aligned step-by-step
NEWS
European Appolo project concludes after four years
7 December 2017
The European Appolo project, which was started with the aim of fostering connections between lasers producers, system integrators and end users, as well as speeding up the validation of new laser equipment, has concluded after four years
FEATURE
Fabulous fabrics
2 November 2017
Rachel Berkowitz explores the wealth of ways that textiles can be cut, engraved, perforated, and patterned with a laser
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After the international laser technology congress AKL, in Aachen in May, Matthew Dale learned that dramatic increases in power are on the horizon for ultrafast lasers
Feature
Greg Blackman finds that new EU PPE regulations mean that laser safety eyewear must have an operational lifespan, a change that will impact manufacturers and users alike
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Keely Portway looks at how digitally networked laser machines, along with additive systems, will help improve production efficiency in the factories of the future