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
Volkswagen, Laser Zentrum Hannover, and five other partners have developed laser processes for automatic trimming, drilling and repair of 3D carbon fibre reinforced plastic components
The Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (Nuclear AMRC) in Rotherham, UK has ordered a custom laser welding system to support manufacturing process development
Researchers at the UK Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) have made significant improvements in the performance of laser drilling aerospace alloys, it was shown at the Industrial Laser Applications Symposium in Grantham, UK
Surgical implant manufacturer Karl Leibinger Medizintechnik has added to its capacity to build complex titanium implants with metal 3D printing
The University of Manchester's Dr Olivier Allegre discussed the benefits of laser induced periodic surface structures at the Industrial Laser Applications Symposium, held in Grantham, UK from 22 to 23 March
UK bicycle component manufacturer Hope Technology has replaced a CO2 laser on its shop floor with a Bystronic fibre laser
Investigations are being made into building a mobile laser unit for rescuing trapped passengers in car wrecks
The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT will be presenting the latest results of two collaborative projects at Euroblech from 25 to 29 October in Hanover, Germany
A Russian manufacturer of heated towel radiators sold to gyms and spas has replaced manual TIG welding in its production process with an automated laser welding system
Matthew Dale discovers that laser welding is enabling battery manufacturers to address the growing demands of the electro-mobility industry
Greg Blackman investigates the art of laser system design and integration
Gemma Church finds jewellers are turning to lasers for repairing and engraving precious metals