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
The technique could aid in the design of more efficient electric motors, and structural components that react locally to different temperatures
The masterbatches are cost-effective and enable high-definition, high-contrast laser marking on clear and dark surfaces using NdYAG laser systems
3D-printed stents are expected to improve sizing options, preserve essential anatomy, and enable diameters and shapes to suit individual patient requirements
Anibal Di Luch, of TWI, reports on the development of a robotic platform for the laser processing of large-scale, high-end structures for aircraft
Dr Paulina Morawska, research associate at Heriot-Watt University, discusses how ultrafast lasers can be used to address the encapsulation challenges of OLEDs
Christian Knaak and Peter Abels, of Fraunhofer ILT, explain how imaging and machine learning can be used to identify weld imperfections with high accuracy
Dave MacLellan, executive director of AILU, discusses how UK laser firms have answered the call for manufacturing to aid the fight against Covid-19
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)
'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)
Technology firms Heraeus Amloy and Trumpf are collaborating on the 3D printing of amorphous metals, also known as metallic glasses
