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In 2018 the Chinese customer Xinquan had already received a special laser machine of the Jenoptik-Votan A type: At that time, with that order, Jenoptik had reached the mark of 300 Votan A laser scoring systems delivered worldwide. (Image: Jenoptik)

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Chinese automotive supplier orders Jenoptik laser-scoring machine for precision airbag perforation

30 April 2020

The new Jenoptik-Votan A Scan system is currently being set up and commissioned in Jena, Germany. Delivery will take place shortly before summer.

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Artificial intelligence optimises laser processing

24 April 2020

Nikolaus Fecht on how AI is helping move laser systems closer to achieving complete error-free production

Press release

UK laser cutting firm doubles space

20 April 2020

A fast growing laser cutting business has taken on more space as it prepares to continue its expansion plans

Press release

Diode laser offers high output power in a compact, all-in-one package

20 April 2020

The Coherent HighLight DL HPS is an industrial diode laser that offers high power output (1kW to 4KW) in a compact, self-contained package

Ford operators assemble medical face shields. (Image: Ford Motor Company).

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Automotive firms contribute AM capabilities to Covid-19 effort

1 April 2020

Toyota, Ford, Daimler and Mercedes have all committed to using AM to produce medical components urgently needed as a result of the current pandemic.

Analysis and opinion

‘Gen 3 steels’ bring increased strength, formability and weldability to the automotive industry

6 March 2020

John Sutter, of Abicor Binzel, discusses how Generation 3 steels perfectly fit the needs of vehicle manufacturers

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Global laser systems market for materials processing down 9 per cent in 2019

25 February 2020

Major end industries for laser systems have cut their equipment spending, notably smartphone makers and car manufacturers

Press release

Light Conversion ups power of Carbide femtosecond laser to 80W

14 January 2020

Ultrafast laser manufacturer Light Conversion has launched a version of its Carbide femtosecond laser capable of offering average output power up to 80W

Press release

Luxinar shares 19 applications of its lasers in the automotive industry

14 January 2020

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)

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Augmenting automotive production

11 December 2019

Keely Portway looks at some of the latest ways laser surface treatment is being used to optimise automotive production

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Chinese automotive supplier orders Jenoptik laser-scoring machine for precision airbag perforation

Artificial intelligence optimises laser processing

UK laser cutting firm doubles space

Diode laser offers high output power in a compact, all-in-one package

Automotive firms contribute AM capabilities to Covid-19 effort

‘Gen 3 steels’ bring increased strength, formability and weldability to the automotive industry

Global laser systems market for materials processing down 9 per cent in 2019

Light Conversion ups power of Carbide femtosecond laser to 80W

Luxinar shares 19 applications of its lasers in the automotive industry

Augmenting automotive production

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