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
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
IntelliScan product family
1 November 2017
Laser beam deflection and positioning expert Scanlab is rounding out its IntelliScan product family
WelDyna scan head
15 August 2017
As an innovative manufacturer of OEM components for laser processing machines, Scanlab has developed a scan system for oscillating-laser-beam cutting and welding
SyncAXIS
2 August 2017
The jointly developed syncAXIS control software enables simultaneous control of a 2D scan head and a 2D mechanical stage with two servo motors
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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
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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