Automotive

Keely Portway looks at some of the latest ways laser surface treatment is being used to optimise automotive production

Greg Blackman speaks to Marco Reichle, at Reichle Technologiezentrum, on laser texturing injection moulds for vehicle makers – now a huge part of the firm’s business

Matthew Dale discovers that laser welding is enabling battery manufacturers to address the growing demands of the electro-mobility industry

Gemma Church looks at the latest innovations in laser joining for the automotive industry

Gemma Church investigates how laser welding is opening up new design capabilities in automotive production

Lasers are used to process various materials in manufacturing cars, from specialised spacer fabrics for vehicle seats to carbon fibre components. Jessica Rowbury investigates