Edmund Optics introduces Variable Beam Expander to reduce beam wander
The beam expanders are designed for high-power laser applications with strict spatial requirements
The beam expanders are designed for high-power laser applications with strict spatial requirements
Lino Costa, Brian Canfield, and Trevor Moeller describe how ultrafast laser micromachining enables the creation of next-generation thrusters for nanosatellites
The new line of highly customised DOEs achieve very high optical efficiency and extremely uniform laser beam
Gwenn Pallier and Yoan Di Maio highlight the challenges of laser surface texturing and propose a strategy for increasing its efficiency
The two firms have long-established ties and have worked together to bring advanced ultrafast technology to the market
Every two years, this event provides a comprehensive update into the current state of high-power ultrafast laser processing
Find out what awaits the manufacturing community in San Francisco this year!
Matthew Dale reports on the increase in 30kW+ flatbed cutting systems seen at EuroBLECH 2022, Hannover
The new solution will grant customers the ability to implement monitoring solutions across machine fleets without complicated retrofits to optical trains
The solution will be tested in three separate industrial applications with the goal of achieving energy savings of at least 30% compared to conventional processes
Lino Costa, Brian Canfield, and Trevor Moeller describe how ultrafast laser micromachining enables the creation of next-generation thrusters for nanosatellites
Christian Geiger and Tony Weiss highlight the need for advanced laser welding and process monitoring techniques to optimise bipolar plate joining
Gwenn Pallier and Yoan Di Maio highlight the challenges of laser surface texturing and propose a strategy for increasing its efficiency
Christian Nowroth, Jan Grajczak, and Sarah Nothdurft investigate the potential of using ultrasonic vibrations to improve the properties of dissimilar metal welds
Peter Kazansky and Yuhao Lei describe how direct laser writing of glass can enable 5D optical data storage and high-efficiency beam shaping
Leonardo Caprio, Claudio Orlandi and Ali Gӧkhan Demir assess the applicability of handheld laser welding for the flexible production of components with aesthetic requirements
Leonardo Caprio, Claudio Orlandi and Ali Gӧkhan Demir assess the applicability of handheld laser welding for the flexible production of components with aesthetic requirements
Matthew Dale on some of the key innovations seen at Formnext this year
Matthew Dale reports on the increase in 30kW+ flatbed cutting systems seen at EuroBLECH, Hannover this year
In a recent webinar, experts shared how additive technologies are already being deployed in specialist sub-sectors for volume manufacturing
Sharon Ann Holgate identifies the key advantages and developing applications of femtosecond lasers in the medical industry
Marcel Bachman, of BAM, describes the behaviour and influence of weld pool shape when joining thick materials
Anita Chandran explores the latest challenges facing manufacturers and users of laser marking systems
Researchers are investigating the potential of laser peening for the manipulation of titanium alloy sheets in the aerospace sector