Karl Christian Messer has been appointed CEO of remote laser welding technology firm Blackbird Robotersysteme
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12 September 2017
ULO Optics, a global manufacturer of infrared optics, has purchased Laser Beam Products, a producer of precision industrial and scientific mirrors
07 September 2017
Laser Systems Europe, in partnership with Europa Market Intelligence (part of the Europa Science Group, which publishes the magazine), is investigating the market research landscape in the laser systems industry, and is running a survey.
31 August 2017
Laser micro manufacturing firm Resonetics has acquired Aduro Laser, a laser processing firm that produces tubular components for the medical device industry
24 August 2017
GE Additive has said it is looking to certify several companies to create a network of additive production centres for its customers by the end of the year
22 August 2017
Jenoptik has acquired Michigan-based Five Lakes Automation (FLA) for an undisclosed fee. FLA is a provider of complex automated manufacturing solutions
11 August 2017
Jenoptik has sold several 3D laser machines worth approximately €10 million to leading German car manufacturers
04 August 2017
General Electric subsidiary GE Additive has announced the ongoing two-year development of a laser-powder additive manufacturing machine with a build envelope of one cubic metre capable of producing aircraft parts
03 August 2017
Fibre laser manufacturer IPG Photonics has generated revenue of $369.4 million in the second quarter of 2017, a significant 46 per cent increase year-over-year
02 August 2017
Laser manufacturer Trumpf’s annual sales increased to €3.1 billion in the 2016/17 fiscal year ending 30 June 2017
02 August 2017
The German Machine Tool Builders’ Association, the VDW, will hold a session dedicated to the Indian manufacturing sector at the metalworking trade fair, EMO Hannover 2017
02 August 2017
A consortium of laser developers, automation firms and metal recycling experts are combining laser technology, modern image processing, and robotics to produce an automated urban mining solution
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Matthew Dale discovers that laser welding is enabling battery manufacturers to address the growing demands of the electro-mobility industry
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Greg Blackman investigates the art of laser system design and integration
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Gemma Church finds jewellers are turning to lasers for repairing and engraving precious metals