AI-assisted laser 3D printing to create moon-base infrastructure
On-site fabrication could save enormous transportation costs and be a crucial factor in advancing the exploration of the Moon and space
On-site fabrication could save enormous transportation costs and be a crucial factor in advancing the exploration of the Moon and space
This represents the first aviation certification of an additively manufactured load-bearing metal spare part, according to the partners
The researchers are investigating flow behaviour during the welding of similar and dissimilar joints made of aluminium alloys and steel materials
Joshua Evans, of Bofa International, shares how proper fume management helps maintain the durability and build quality of metal 3D printers
Examining the plume generated during LPBF can help determine the stability of the process.
The micropatterns can now be printed 100 times faster for use in various devices such as chemical sensors, flexible electronics, and anti-theft systems
A digitally connected, fully automated 3D printing production line has been set up for automotive series production
Dr Christian Otten, of LaVa-X, demonstrates an alternative to emerging blue and green laser technologies for welding copper in electric vehicle production
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
The new technology can be deployed and operated remotely inside hazardous, difficult-to-reach environments
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