A Dynamic Beam Laser from Civan Lasers has been installed at Fraunhofer IWS in Dresden. The institute is thus the first research institution worldwide to utilize such a laser solution. (Image: Fraunhofer IWS)
The institute expects the technology to overcome the challenges of using crack-sensitive materials in additive manufacturing
The hybrid circuit boards combine several functions in one component. (Image: Fraunhofer ILT)
The new PCBs are both more versatile and 20-times cheaper than conventional power electronics made of ceramics
The new 250J pulsed laser. (Image: Hamamatsu Photonics)
Hamamatsu Photonics' new system produces 250J pulse energy, the world’s highest among laser-diode-pumped lasers
The new line is capable of handling the entire battery manufacturing process. (Image: Comau)
The automated line combines industrial robots, vision systems, laser welding, and in-line joint validation via artificial intelligence
Up to 100 laser systems can be controlled and configured using the new system. (Image: Fraunhofer ILT)
The control system enables the automatic and remote installation of software for new lasers in just a few minutes
Dynamic beam shaping can be applied to offer defect-free welding, cutting, drilling and additive manufacturing. (Image: Civan Lasers)
Dynamic beam shaping enables controllable beam shape, frequency, and focus steering to provide defect-free processing outcomes
Carbon Robotics' autonomous weed elimination robot combines AI and laser technology to identify, target and eliminate weeds. (Image: Carbon Robotics)
The technology will reduce the need for harmful herbicides and mechanical weed removal
The system uses laser prototyping technology to machine both tread and sidewall profiles into tyres. (Image: 4Jet)
The system could significantly shorten development cycles and prototyping costs in tyre production
The ‘LaserFactory’ comprises a software toolkit and laser cutter add-on hardware that assembles electronic components. (Image: MIT)
The technology could be used to rapidly prototype devices such as wearables, robots, or printed electronics
Selected solutions will become part of a 13-month support programme and be offered a full set of technical and business mentoring services
