Farsoon announces three new metal AM systems
21 October 2022
The latest multi-laser, large-format metal platforms are targeted for high-speed production of high quality large-scale additive manufacturing
Aluminium
Mauritz Möller and Philipp Scheible, of Trumpf, share a multi-spot approach to achieve optimum welds in the manufacture of power electronics housings
Multi-focus optics for gas-tight welding of aluminium alloys in e-mobility
19 October 2022
Mauritz Möller and Philipp Scheible share a multi-spot approach to achieve optimum welds in the manufacture of power electronics housings
Michael Hustedt, Oliver Seffer and Alexander Hilck, of the Laser Zentrum Hannover, on how to enclose a high-power joining process for steel plates up to 30mm thick
Safety recommendations for 60kW thick-plate welding in the maritime sector
12 October 2022
Michael Hustedt, Oliver Seffer and Alexander Hilck, of the Laser Zentrum Hannover, on how to enclose a high-power joining process for steel plates up to 30mm thick
Lasers offer a non-contact, fast, flexible and cost-effective tool for cutting sheets across a range of industries. (Shutterstock/Parilov)
Development trends in laser sheet metal processing
4 October 2022
Matthew Dale speaks with specialist laser integrator Cyan Tec, on some of the latest developments taking place in the field of sheet metal cutting
The SLM500 can integrate lasers independently or in parallel to increase build rates by 90% over twin laser configurations
Bosch acquires two quad-laser 3D printers for automotive production
10 August 2022
Bosch will utilise its new systems to produce parts for its powertrain technology, including custom aluminium parts for hydrogen technology and electric drive productions
The scientists are using an 'Einstein Elevator' to perform welding experiments under microgravity. (Image: LUH/Christoph Lotz)
Scientists investigate laser welding for repairing space stations
16 June 2022
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)
Nuburu to develop blue-laser 3D printers in new partnership
20 May 2022
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
Demonstrating the capabilities of blue lasers in additive manufacturing
1 March 2022
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)
GE Aviation installing five AM systems to facilitate serial large-part production
9 February 2022
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 and SLM Solutions accelerate qualification of AM parts for aerospace
8 February 2022
MIMO Technik has successfully met the material spec performance for ALSi10Mg aluminium powder for Boeing
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Mauritz Möller and Philipp Scheible, of Trumpf, share a multi-spot approach to achieve optimum welds in the manufacture of power electronics housings
Mauritz Möller and Philipp Scheible share a multi-spot approach to achieve optimum welds in the manufacture of power electronics housings
Michael Hustedt, Oliver Seffer and Alexander Hilck, of the Laser Zentrum Hannover, on how to enclose a high-power joining process for steel plates up to 30mm thick
Michael Hustedt, Oliver Seffer and Alexander Hilck, of the Laser Zentrum Hannover, on how to enclose a high-power joining process for steel plates up to 30mm thick
Lasers offer a non-contact, fast, flexible and cost-effective tool for cutting sheets across a range of industries. (Shutterstock/Parilov)
Specialist laser integrator Cyan Tec shares some of the latest developments taking place in the field of sheet metal cutting
Integrators such as GFH Micromachining, 3D Micromac, and LLT Applikation develop complete laser micromachining systems featuring all the laser, motion control, software, and safety components required to realise high-quality applications (Image: GFH Micromachining)
Looking at the market trends integrators are having to respond to when developing new systems
Jan Keuntje and Peter Jäschke have developed a macroscopic finite element model to help establish laser cutting in serial CFRP component production
Jan Keuntje and Peter Jäschke, of the Laser Zentrum Hannover, have developed a macroscopic finite element model to help establish laser cutting in serial CFRP component production
Laser technologies will have to continue to evolve to keep up with the need of the electronics industry. (Image: Shutterstock/raigvi)
Electronics manufacturing presents both significant opportunities and formidable challenges for developers of laser materials processing technologies
Handheld laser cleaning devices are a popular choice in industry for delivering the beam to the workpiece. (Image: Shutterstock/Surasak_Photo)
The basics of laser cleaning, the systems involved, and the benifts it offers over conventional cleaning techniques
Paul Butler-Smith and Tian Long See demonstrate how the surface friction of stainless-steel medical tools can be reduced using pulsed and ultrashort-pulsed laser processing
Paul Butler-Smith and Tian Long See, of the MTC, demonstrate how the surface friction of stainless-steel medical tools can be reduced using pulsed and ultrashort-pulsed laser processing
Dr Michael Jarwitz, of the University of Stuttgart’s IFSW, highlights the need for a single tool capable of highly versatile and adaptable manufacturing
Dr Michael Jarwitz, of the University of Stuttgart’s IFSW, highlights the need for a single tool capable of highly versatile and adaptable manufacturing
