Scientists investigate laser welding for repairing space stations
The researchers are investigating flow behaviour during the welding of similar and dissimilar joints made of aluminium alloys and steel materials
The researchers are investigating flow behaviour during the welding of similar and dissimilar joints made of aluminium alloys and steel materials
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
The new systems will be dedicated to aluminium alloy, cobalt chrome and nickel alloy 718
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 alloy, which combines aluminium with cerium and other metals, was printed using a laser powder bed system
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
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
Dr Christian Otten, of LaVa-X, demonstrates an alternative to emerging blue and green laser technologies for welding copper in electric vehicle production
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
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
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
Jim Bovatsek of MKS Spectra-Physics, shares how UV picosecond lasers can effectively cut layered stacks of organic polymers in flexible OLED display production