The well-equipped test laboratory of Evosys (Suzhou) Laser System in China. (Image: Evosys Laser)
The aim of both branches is to be able to support international customers directly in the region. With their own laboratories and service technicians on site, this is now guaranteed.
II-VI's RLSK remote laser processing heads have integrated vision systems that enable welds with exceptional precision. (Image: II-VI)
The applications laboratory will provide close customer support on laser materials processing with practical hands-on training, in-depth applications consulting, and detailed feasibility studies
Image: MKS Instruments
The systems leverage the latest high-power, high-repetition rate laser technology and new beam control capabilities
The new machine was unveiled at the Bodor Laser Innovation and Research Center in Jinan. (Image: Bodor Laser)
The machine has a maximum cutting thickness of 200mm, is able to cut 20mm carbon steel at a rate of 6m/min and 30mm carbon steel at 2.4m/min.
Major end industries for laser systems have cut their equipment spending, notably smartphone makers and car manufacturers
Coherent's revenues drop 30 per cent year-on-year, while IPG’s decrease by 12 per cent
Matthew Dale reports on the International Laser Marketplace that took place at the Laser World of Photonics this year
II-VI Incorporated has announced the opening of a service center for laser processing heads in Suzhou, China
The global market for laser systems for materials processing reached a record volume of $19.8 billion in 2018, despite slowing market growth
NLight has reported a full-year 2018 revenue increase of 38.1 per cent, the reported growth has been made despite ongoing challenging economical conditions in China
Integrators such as GFH Micromachining, 3D Micromac, and LLT Applikation develop complete laser micromachining systems featuring all the laser, motion control, software, and safety components required to realise high-quality applications (Image: GFH Micromachining)
Looking at the market trends integrators are having to respond to when developing new systems
Jan Keuntje and Peter Jäschke have developed a macroscopic finite element model to help establish laser cutting in serial CFRP component production
Jan Keuntje and Peter Jäschke, of the Laser Zentrum Hannover, have developed a macroscopic finite element model to help establish laser cutting in serial CFRP component production
Laser technologies will have to continue to evolve to keep up with the need of the electronics industry. (Image: Shutterstock/raigvi)
Electronics manufacturing presents both significant opportunities and formidable challenges for developers of laser materials processing technologies
Handheld laser cleaning devices are a popular choice in industry for delivering the beam to the workpiece. (Image: Shutterstock/Surasak_Photo)
The basics of laser cleaning, the systems involved, and the benifts it offers over conventional cleaning techniques
Paul Butler-Smith and Tian Long See demonstrate how the surface friction of stainless-steel medical tools can be reduced using pulsed and ultrashort-pulsed laser processing
Paul Butler-Smith and Tian Long See, of the MTC, demonstrate how the surface friction of stainless-steel medical tools can be reduced using pulsed and ultrashort-pulsed laser processing
Dr Michael Jarwitz, of the University of Stuttgart’s IFSW, highlights the need for a single tool capable of highly versatile and adaptable manufacturing
Dr Michael Jarwitz, of the University of Stuttgart’s IFSW, highlights the need for a single tool capable of highly versatile and adaptable manufacturing
