Features
High-power blue diode lasers are becoming available that have significant advantages over traditional infrared lasers for machining metals. Greg Blackman investigates
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
Gemma Church finds that additive manufacturing is being used to transform lives through advanced implants and guides for surgeons
By Dave MacLellan, Executive Director, AILU
New high-speed laser cladding technologies are being developed that rival more traditional techniques, as Matthew Dale discovers
Welding ship hulls is a relatively new application area for laser processing, but one where the laser can add value, as Rachel Berkowitz discovers
Greg Blackman explores advances being made in fibre lasers, now the dominant technology for material processing
After 29 years as executive director of the Laser Institute of America, Peter Baker has retired from the role. He looks back at a career filled with laser technology
Matthew Dale discovers that laser cooling is an undefined art, as thermal management firms turn to adaptable modular systems to meet individual customer demands
Rachel Berkowitz explores the wealth of ways that textiles can be cut, engraved, perforated, and patterned with a laser
Greg Blackman looks at the state of adoption of ultrashort pulse lasers in consumer electronics production