Coating a brake disc via EHLA (Credit: Fraunhofer ILT/Volker Lannert)
Augmenting automotive production
11 December 2019
Keely Portway looks at some of the latest ways laser surface treatment is being used to optimise automotive production
Winter 2019
A complex dimple texture applied to the curved flute surface of a drill. (Credit: Lightmotif)
Catering to the customer
11 December 2019
Matthew Dale learns about the latest demands being made of laser micromachining technology
Accelerating the adoption of laser powder bed fusion using digital integration
11 December 2019
Rita Bola, project manager at EWF, describes how digitally integrating the process steps of laser powder bed fusion will help accelerate its adoption in industry
Laser welding: A natural fit with Industry 4.0
11 December 2019
Jason Woolley, key accounts laser group manager at Abicor Binzel USA, highlights how laser welding is helping make Industry 4.0 a reality
Shifting the manufacturing paradigm
4 December 2019
Dr Srinivas Garimella shares his experience in establishing additive manufacturing as a one of Eaton’s key manufacturing technologies
Getting the most out of marking
27 November 2019
Andrew May, director of ES Precision, shares five tips to get the best laser marking results
A schematic of Coherent's adjustable ring mode fibre and the five basic power patterns possible within the focused laser spot. (Image: Coherent)
Custom delivery
25 November 2019
Greg Blackman discovers how emerging lasers with adjustable beam quality are improving quality and flexibility in cutting and welding
Asking more from after-sales service
25 November 2019
At ICALEO 2019, Dr Ruth Sahler, COO at Perfect Lens, highlighted how the current customer service offerings of laser suppliers leave a lot to be desired
Lightening the load
20 November 2019
Matthew Dale reports on ICALEO 2019, where experts highlighted the emerging challenges associated with processing lightweight materials for aerospace
