Aerotech releases 5-axis micromachining scanner
14 January 2020
Aerotech, a manufacturer of high-performance motion control and positioning systems, has launched the AGV5D, a new laser micromachining scanner
Beam delivery
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
Scanlab to present new control solution for AM at Formnext 2019
14 November 2019
At Formnext 2019, laser scan solution manufacturer Scanlab will unveil a scan system control extension using a smart data-acquisition interface that reads diverse sensors
Optomec introduces new laser deposition head with configurable optics for optimised DED processing
5 November 2019
Optomec has announced a new laser deposition head with a variable optics system that can create three discreet focused spot sizes to accommodate changes in laser power.
Scanlab's new scan head to optimise both AM integration and operation
23 October 2019
Scanlab is set to introduce a new compact scan system for additive manufacturing that will optimise multi-laser machine assembly times for integrators and fabrication process times for users
This Lasea system uses two processing heads to direct two halves of a more powerful, single ultrafast pulse to the workpiece in order to increase processing throughput.
Wielding the increasing average power of ultrafast lasers
6 September 2019
Matthew Dale explores the advantages of increasing the average power of ultrafast lasers, and discovers how this higher power can be delivered to the workpiece
Scanlab releases Precsys optimised for green lasers
4 September 2019
A version of Scanlab’s five-axis Precsys scan solution is now available that is optimised for green lasers operating at 515nm
Scansonic launches new ALO4 in automotive production
3 September 2019
Scansonic's latest ALO4 processing head is proving itself in series production for a leading automobile manufacturer
Scanlab appoints new head of R&D
1 August 2019
Scanlab, an OEM manufacturer of high-quality laser scan systems, has appointed Christian Sonner as its head of research and development (R&D). The highly experienced control expert will further strengthen the company’s market position in digital products and control solutions for the photonics industry.
II-VI Incorporated launches faster laser processing heads with integrated vision systems for precision welds in automotive manufacturing
20 June 2019
II‐VI Incorporated has announced its new faster RLSK remote laser processing heads with integrated vision systems that enable welds with exceptional precision that are critical in next-generation automotive manufacturing
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