Large-area laser processing for aerospace
15 June 2020
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
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AI-based quality monitoring of auto-body weld joints in real time
9 June 2020
Christian Knaak and Peter Abels, of Fraunhofer ILT, explain how imaging and machine learning can be used to identify weld imperfections with high accuracy
Lantek develops collision avoidance algorithm for laser cutting
22 May 2020
The Intelligent Collision Avoidance algorithm combines several measures to avoid collisions between the cutting head and the cut pieces
The TruPrint 3000 is designed for the series production of complex metal components. (Image: Trumpf)
MTC installs Trumpf system to showcase AM to industry
10 March 2020
The TruPrint 3000 will be available to any firm that has an interest in AM
Ultrafast lasers used to create a ‘perfect’ solar energy absorber
26 February 2020
Researchers at the University of Rochester have used ultrafast laser processing to develop metal surfaces capable of absorbing solar energy at exceptional efficiency
The benefits of AI and machine learning in laser processing were discussed by a panel of experts at the show
Powering up in San Fran
21 February 2020
Power increases across multiple laser technologies are set to bring further benefit to materials processing, Matthew Dale learnt at Photonics West
TWI's section manager for laser additive manufacturing, Carl Hauser, meeting with Hornet Laser Cladding at the firm's site in Alblasserdam, Netherlands. (Image: TWI)
TWI acquires UK's first EHLA system
27 January 2020
EHLA is capable of speeds 10 times faster than traditional laser metal deposition in terms of surface coverage rate
Trumpf acquires minority stake in developer of optical fibre for USP laser processing
24 January 2020
Laser manufacturer Trumpf has acquired a minority stake in French startup GLOphotonics, a developer of special optical fibres for UF laser processing
A new laser peening system will be installed on-board a Littoral Combat Ship, a lightweight vessel designed for ocean-going and near-shore operations. (MCC Keith DeVinney/U.S. Navy)
Laser peening to treat aluminium plates on naval combat ships
23 January 2020
The system will be based on LSP’s Laser Procudo Peening system, which will be installed with a custom-designed beam deck delivery system on-board a Littoral Combat Ship
Laser welding: A natural fit with Industry 4.0
11 December 2019
Jason Woolley, key accounts laser group manager at Abicor Binzel USA, highlights how laser welding is helping make Industry 4.0 a reality
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