The technique could aid in the design of more efficient electric motors, and structural components that react locally to different temperatures
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Iron filings stick to this mini chessboard with a partially magnetic structure, produced from a single type of steel power at different temperatures. Image: Empa
Researchers 3D print partially magnetic structure using one type of powder
24 June 2020
Ampacet introduces two new masterbatches for laser marking
23 June 2020
The masterbatches are cost-effective and enable high-definition, high-contrast laser marking on clear and dark surfaces using NdYAG laser systems
SLM used to create self-expanding stents for treating blocked arteries
22 June 2020
3D-printed stents are expected to improve sizing options, preserve essential anatomy, and enable diameters and shapes to suit individual patient requirements
LASYS 'Lasers In Action' forum to take place virtually
01 June 2020
Together with the organisers of LASYS, Laser Systems Europe will be hosting a series of webcasts in June, each of which will discuss emerging applications and technologies across various aspects of laser materials processing
The 3D printer developed at TU Graz melts metal powder using high-performance LED light sources. (Image: TU Graz)
New LED-based powder melting to optimise metal 3D printing
28 May 2020
'SLEDM' is similar to SLM and EBM, however the new process solves two central problems of the pre-existing AM processes
The project team from Heraeus Amloy and Trumpf Additive Manufacturing (Image: Trumpf)
Amorphous metals to be optimised for 3D printing
28 May 2020
Technology firms Heraeus Amloy and Trumpf are collaborating on the 3D printing of amorphous metals, also known as metallic glasses
A simulation used by the researchers to help determine the impact of spatter in LPBF. (Image: LLNL)
Researchers devise strategy to reduce defects in metal 3D printing
22 May 2020
The strategy could be implemented into any metal 3D printer, and could also apply to beam-based welding or fusing technologies
Left to right: Marius van der Hoeven, managing director Bystronic Germany and Benelux; Patrick van den Berg and Martin van de Weg, former owners Weber Laserservice BV; Marco de Jong, managing director Bystronic Benelux
Bystronic invests in market with partner acquisition, assembles first cutting machine in the US
22 May 2020
Bystronic has acquired 100 per cent of service partner and second-hand laser cutting specialist, Weber Laserservice
Lantek develops collision avoidance algorithm for laser cutting
22 May 2020
The Intelligent Collision Avoidance algorithm combines several measures to avoid collisions between the cutting head and the cut pieces
Amada offers welding support for ventilator production
22 May 2020
Amada stated that it 'is ready to provide manufacturers with additional welding technology to meet these unprecedented needs'
The steering committee of the Photonics Forum. Gerhard Hein, far left; Moritz Förster, third from left
Gerhard Hein retires from VDMA laser processing group
22 May 2020
Gerhard Hein is replaced by Dr Moritz Förster, who has been working for the VDMA since January 2019
A QR-Code on perovskite (Image: Small)
Femtosecond pulses used to process perovskites at nanoscale
14 May 2020
The method promises functional light-emitting materials for solar energy, optical electronics, and metamaterials
