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Lufthansa Technik receives certification for 3D-printed engine part
This represents the first aviation certification of an additively manufactured load-bearing metal spare part, according to the partners
Scientists investigate laser welding for repairing space stations
The researchers are investigating flow behaviour during the welding of similar and dissimilar joints made of aluminium alloys and steel materials
Researchers optimise LPBF using plume monitoring
Examining the plume generated during LPBF can help determine the stability of the process.
New laser writing method developed for copper micropattern printing
The micropatterns can now be printed 100 times faster for use in various devices such as chemical sensors, flexible electronics, and anti-theft systems
Fully automated AM line developed for automotive series production
A digitally connected, fully automated 3D printing production line has been set up for automotive series production
'Robotic snake' performs nuclear plant welding repairs
The new technology can be deployed and operated remotely inside hazardous, difficult-to-reach environments
Nuburu to develop blue-laser 3D printers in new partnership
The new printer will enable manufacturers to create production-grade parts using reflective metals
Projects to advance underwater welding and brass joining
Two LZH projects are tackling the challenges of underwater welding and brass welding for industry
Laser textured discs improve marine engine performance
Currently, such discs are treated with a thermal spray coating, which isn’t as precise as the industry needs
Laser job shops, not just global entities, need quantum computing – Trumpf CTO Peter Leibinger
Laser firms could really benefit from quantum computing, which should not just be reserved for the world's big challenges
Fraunhofer ILT inaugurates Hydrogen Lab at AKL’22
The ‘Hydrogen Lab’ offers a wide range of laser-based experimental facilities that cover the manufacturing steps for producing metallic bipolar plates
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Dr Jason Lee, of Luxinar, reviews competing CO2 laser technologies in terms of processing capability, relative lifetime and cost
Joshua Evans, of Bofa International, shares how proper fume management helps maintain the durability and build quality of metal 3D printers
Dr Christian Otten, of LaVa-X, demonstrates an alternative to emerging blue and green laser technologies for welding copper in electric vehicle production
A brief introduction to laser welding, the technologies involved, and the advantages it offers over other joining methods
Takaaki Yamanashi, of Amada, shares how users have been getting to grips with the firm’s Locus Beam Control technology since it first debuted at EuroBLECH 2018
Matthew Dale learns how Bosch Research plans to use one of the most recent developments in laser technology
Matthew Dale learnt of smart manufacturing innovations taking place in Japan at the 15th International Laser Marketplace
Dr Thomas Schopphoven, of Fraunhofer ILT, provides an update on the development of EHLA for 3D printing applications
Pravin Sievi, of Scansonic, introduces processing optics that facilitate reproducible and highly reliable hairpin welding in the production of electric motors
Jim Bovatsek of MKS Spectra-Physics, shares how UV picosecond lasers can effectively cut layered stacks of organic polymers in flexible OLED display production