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Circuitry connections
5 March 2014
Greg Blackman explores the laser processing methods used in manufacturing electronics, along with a novel way of assembling tiny electronic components using light
Spring 2014
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All adding up
5 March 2014
With the Laser Additive Manufacturing (LAM) workshop in Houston, Texas approaching, Tom Eddershaw looks at where 3D printing is finding uses in manufacture
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Powerful protection
5 March 2014
With lasers becoming more powerful and with solid-state systems like fibre lasers now more commonly used in manufacturing, Jessica Rowbury examines the safety precautions necessary when using laser equipment
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Information technologies like cloud computing and Internet of Things are bringing about big changes in manufacturing. Gemma Church looks at where laser systems will fit into these smart factories
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Matthew Dale asks what measures are needed to bring metal 3D printing into mainstream production
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Greg Blackman on the safety equipment for protecting against higher power and ultrafast lasers