New system control for fume extraction devices
22 February 2022
The system control will significantly expand the systems’ communication capabilities, offering users convenient evaluation and control options.
Safety
Videojet Technologies introduces line of fume extractors for laser marking systems
22 February 2022
They feature a digital operating system and interface, and real-time analytical data, including downloadable performance and operating parameters
Bofa introduces filtration system for high temperature 3D printing
11 November 2021
The company’s 3D PrintPRO HT will be on display at Formnext 21
The AM400's filters, which remove potentially harmful gases and particulate from metal additive manufacturing, can be exchanged on site without risking a thermal event.
Bofa to showcase additive manufacturing filtration and atmosphere management technology at Formnext 2021
20 October 2021
BOFA International will be showcasing its latest range of additive manufacturing filtration and atmosphere management systems at Formnext 2021
Kentek new acrylic windows and CE marking
4 October 2021
Laser Components has announced that Kentek now has CE marking for most of its products, which allows the firm to offer them to the UK and EU markets
BOFA unveils innovative filtration technology to boost metal additive manufacturing productivity
24 September 2021
BOFA International has developed an innovation in fume extraction to make the exchange of filters in metal additive manufacturing processes safer, faster and better for productivity
New Bofa system offers better data, smart alarm integration and easy access system monitoring
8 June 2021
The platform features a host of functionality enhancements and innovations, including extended onboard data logs and real-time system condition visualisation
Lasermet launches folding laser safety curtains
23 March 2021
Orcatina offers a compact and neat curtain system that uses a pantograph structure in the folding mechanism
Lasermet launches low cost, self-assembly laser safety cabin
9 February 2021
This is a Class 1 laser safety enclosure which is tested and certified to the internationally recognised laser safety standards
ULT introduces flexible fume extraction system
28 January 2021
The LAS 800 removes large amounts of the finest dusts and gases occurring during laser processing of metals, plastics, and other non-metallic materials
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Dr Michael Jarwitz, of the University of Stuttgart’s IFSW, highlights the need for a single tool capable of highly versatile and adaptable manufacturing
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