Ford operators assemble medical face shields. (Image: Ford Motor Company).
Toyota, Ford, Daimler and Mercedes have all committed to using AM to produce medical components urgently needed as a result of the current pandemic.
John Sutter, of Abicor Binzel, discusses how Generation 3 steels perfectly fit the needs of vehicle manufacturers
Major end industries for laser systems have cut their equipment spending, notably smartphone makers and car manufacturers
Ultrafast laser manufacturer Light Conversion has launched a version of its Carbide femtosecond laser capable of offering average output power up to 80W
One of the most widespread applications is the processing of plastic automotive parts, such as interior and dashboard panels, pillars, bumpers, trims and light housings
Coating a brake disc via EHLA (Credit: Fraunhofer ILT/Volker Lannert)
Keely Portway looks at some of the latest ways laser surface treatment is being used to optimise automotive production
Tesla has filed a patent for an automated system capable of detecting and cleaning debris from glass on vehicles and solar panels using pulsed laser beams
A schematic of Coherent's adjustable ring mode fibre and the five basic power patterns possible within the focused laser spot. (Image: Coherent)
Greg Blackman discovers how emerging lasers with adjustable beam quality are improving quality and flexibility in cutting and welding
The research institute Laser Zentrum Hannover has updated its internal processing laser head (IBK) technology to include integrated sensors for process monitoring
Foba Laser Marking + Engraving is set to release its new marking head, Titus
