Aerotech releases version 2.2 of its Automation1 control platform
16 June 2022
Aerotech has released version 2.2 of its Automation1 control platform, which comes with several new features
Control & Guidance
Coherent introduces SmartSense+ process monitoring system
22 April 2022
SmartSense+ enables improved laser processing results and better reproducibility, and also provides traceability and documentation data
Test rig integrating the intelliSCAN scan head and the Flexishaper beam shaper (Image: Scanlab)
Scan head with beam shaper increases throughput in fuel cell production
16 March 2022
Scanlab is developing new system concepts for laser welding of bipolar plates and additive manufacturing
Aerotech introduces new highly dynamic two-axis galvo scanner
16 March 2022
The new AGV-XPO machines parts not only more precisely, but also faster
The Light Tunnel Generator improves cutting efficiency and effectiveness
PowerPhotonic launches new beam shaper for high power laser cutting & welding at Photonics West
26 January 2022
The 'Light Tunnel Generator' saves costs by improving the efficiency and effectiveness of high power laser cutting
ACS Motion Control launches two new solutions for micromachining
7 December 2021
ACS Motion Control has released two new products in the SPiiPlus series of EtherCAT-based motion controllers and motor drives
Raylase launches the Scan Field Calibrator
11 November 2021
With the new Scan Field Calibrator from Raylase, high-precision and labour-saving calibration of laser process fields in machines can be carried out in an extremely short space of time
New affordable high-performance seam tracking sensors introduced for welding
5 November 2021
Garmo Instruments has introduced Garline, a new family of affordable, simple and high-performance weld seam tracking sensors
A worker removes a beveled part from an off-the-shelf Trumpf laser-cutting system. (Image: Trumpf)
Trumpf launches EdgeLine Bevel at Blechexpo
27 October 2021
EdgeLine Bevel automatically prepares parts for welding during the cutting process
Scanlab augments z-axis integration in laser machines
8 October 2021
The innovative system design with new bearing technology now enables the incredibly compact z-axis to be integrated into a laser machine in any mounting orientation
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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
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
Dr Christian Otten, of LaVa-X, demonstrates an alternative to emerging blue and green laser technologies for welding copper in electric vehicle production
Here a laser beam is being delivered via a flexible fibre to weld thin piping. (Image: Shutterstock/sspopov)
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
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 coherent beam combining technology of Civan's Dynamic Beam Laser can be used to produce a wide range of beam profiles.
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
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
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
Pravin Sievi, of Scansonic, introduces processing optics that facilitate reproducible and highly reliable hairpin welding in the production of electric motors
Jim Bovatsek, applications engineering manager for MKS Spectra-Physics, shares how UV picosecond lasers can effectively cut layered stacks of organic polymers in flexible OLED display production
Jim Bovatsek of MKS Spectra-Physics, shares how UV picosecond lasers can effectively cut layered stacks of organic polymers in flexible OLED display production
