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
Automotive
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)
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
Tesla files patent for automated laser cleaning system for glass on vehicles and solar panels
27 November 2019
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)
Custom delivery
25 November 2019
Greg Blackman discovers how emerging lasers with adjustable beam quality are improving quality and flexibility in cutting and welding
LZH improves processing head for more efficient engine production
14 November 2019
The research institute Laser Zentrum Hannover has updated its internal processing laser head (IBK) technology to include integrated sensors for process monitoring
Foba to release new laser marking head
14 October 2019
Foba Laser Marking + Engraving is set to release its new marking head, Titus
Project develops two hybrid machines addressing manufacturing and repair applications
3 October 2019
Two hybrid manufacturing machines that combine both additive and subtractive manufacturing have been developed within the ‘OpenHybrid’ project
TCT Awards 2019 celebrates best in design-to-manufacturing innovation
26 September 2019
Ford Motor Company, Siemens AG, Renishaw and XJet were amongst the prestigious award winners
Toyota Motorsport partners with 3D Systems
5 September 2019
3D Systems and Toyota Motorsport (TMG), a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, have entered a partnership to change automotive engineering
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