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
Control & Guidance
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
Arges introduces new ASC Laser Controller Solution
6 October 2021
This new controller features powerful performance thanks to updated electronics, changeable multi-functional interface boards for added flexibility, and open platform with embedded Linux OS
AM samples on build plate.
Zeiss and ORNL introduce fast, automated print parameter qualification solution at Rapid + TCT 2021
24 September 2021
Zeiss featured a new additive manufacturing solution service at The Rapid + TCT Event in Chicago last week.
Laser Mech introduces high-power laser wire direct deposition head for processing macro-scale industrial and aerospace components
2 September 2021
Laser Mech’s new FiberWELD DH is a high-power, laser wire, direct deposition head for processing macro-scale industrial and aerospace components
AIM3D develops new generation of print heads
23 August 2021
AIM3D has developed a new generation of print heads for composite extrusion modelling
RTC6 EtherBox: industrial-grade housing for advanced scan control. (Image: Scanlab)
Scanlab introduces compact box for scan system control
6 July 2021
The new RTC6 EtherBox offers the control board in an industrial-grade casing. This means it can be installed in a control cabinet in a few simple steps.
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