New collimation module
30 March 2017
Scanlab’s new collimation module is closing a market gap for reliable connection of fiber-coupled lasers
Control & Guidance
SPiiPlusSPC
30 March 2017
ACS Motion Control released a software suite designed for high-precision laser processing equipment that significantly reduces and in some cases will eliminate the need for user interface development and maintenance
MRC Series thermoelectric re-circulating chiller
30 March 2017
Laird has designed a benchtop re-circulating chiller for laser applications that require precise and continuous temperature control
Illuminar Technologies
Illuminar Technologies offer a full range of Digitally controlled Galvanometer Scanning solutions for laser marking, laser welding and associated technologies.
Illuminar utilises its own unique digital signaling processing [ DSP] control electronics giving the advantages of digital control:
Aerotech
Since 1970, Aerotech has designed and manufactured the highest performance motion control, positioning tables/stages, and positioning systems for our customers in industry, government, science, and research institutions around the world.
Laser Quantum at Photonics West
2 February 2017
At Photonics West booth 311, Laser Quantum is displaying an optical parametric chirped pulse amplifier (OPCPA) system
ScanCalc
20 January 2017
Scanlab has now simplified the selection of scan systems via its free ScanCalc calculation iOS/Android app
Wood Pecker/Eagle polygon scanners
5 January 2017
Precision Laser Scanning is now offering standard model polygon scanners with apertures 20mm with short lead time and at a low price
Gecko polygon scanners
5 January 2017
Precision Laser Scanning is now offering two Gecko polygon scanner models
BasiCube 10
26 September 2016
Scanlab has introduced the basiCube 10 scan head, optimised for use with 532nm green laser light
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Information technologies like cloud computing and Internet of Things are bringing about big changes in manufacturing. Gemma Church looks at where laser systems will fit into these smart factories
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Matthew Dale asks what measures are needed to bring metal 3D printing into mainstream production
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Greg Blackman on the safety equipment for protecting against higher power and ultrafast lasers