The scientists are using an 'Einstein Elevator' to perform welding experiments under microgravity. (Image: LUH/Christoph Lotz)
The researchers are investigating flow behaviour during the welding of similar and dissimilar joints made of aluminium alloys and steel materials
Blue laser light is suited to processing reflective metals such as copper and aluminium. (Image: Nuburu)
The new printer will enable manufacturers to create production-grade parts using reflective metals
Mark Zediker, Jean-Michel Pelaprat and Andrew Dodd share how early results are already demonstrating the advantages of blue lasers in additive manufacturing
Mark Zediker, Jean-Michel Pelaprat and Andrew Dodd share how early results are already demonstrating the advantages of blue lasers in additive manufacturing
Benito Trevino (left) general manager of GE Aviation's additive integrated product team and Chris Philp (right) ATC site leader for GE Aviation. (Image: GE Aviation)
The new systems will be dedicated to aluminium alloy, cobalt chrome and nickel alloy 718
SLM Solutions' open architecture philosophy has been key to MIMO Technik's progress. (Image: SLM Solutions)
MIMO Technik has successfully met the material spec performance for ALSi10Mg aluminium powder for Boeing
Bernabé Cárcel, Samuel López, and Rocío Ruiz share how the Rectorans project is addressing ongoing challenges in the transport sector
Mikhail Sokolov, Pasquale Franciosa, and Dariusz Ceglarek of the University of Warwick, describe how new laser technologies can overcome dissimilar material welding challenges
The 3D printed lightweight aluminium and cerium-based alloy can withstand temperatures up to 300°C, proving high strength and durability for automotive, aerospace and defence applications. (Image: ORNL, US. Dept. of Energy)
The alloy, which combines aluminium with cerium and other metals, was printed using a laser powder bed system
HV Wooding has experienced a £600,000 increase in turnover since the UK emerged from lockdown. (Image: H V Wooding)
The new Trumpf TruLaser 3030 will immediately be put to work in producing thin gauge laminations and busbars for use in electric vehicles
The new investments include a new large-format fibre laser cutting system and a 640-tonne press brake. (Image: MTL)
The new investments include a new large-format fibre laser cutting system and a 640-tonne press brake
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
