How can AI benefit industrial laser systems users?
11 June 2021
Keely Portway considers the benefits of incorporating AI into industrial laser systems
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Dharmaj Technologies Introduces laser cutting machine for diamonds
2 June 2021
The new ‘Triumph non-stop’ offers many new features and enhancements including 50% additional production with a single laser diode.
Luxinar launches OEM 100iX for increased CO2 laser processing power
2 June 2021
With a power range of 50-1,000W and a wavelength of 10.6µm, the new OEM 100iX from Luxinar is an extension to the company’s OEM series using the same proven RF-excited slab laser design
4Jet introduces new Pearl M-UTG system for glass cutting
18 May 2021
The PEARL M-UTG is used for cutting of ultra-thin flexible glass. The system is integrated in a fully automated processing line and enables the cutting of glass foils as thin as 30 µm
Oxygen is a key component used in laser cutting. (Image: Bystronic)
Oxygen shortage hits laser cutting units in Aurangabad, India
18 May 2021
Oxygen is a key component for laser cutting, however its production has been diverted towards medical use
(Lower left) A laser makes a hole in a material. (Upper left) The fluence of the laser is measured. (Lower right) Measurements of the fluence and the hole depth are superimposed. (Upper right) The relationship between these measurements is then determined so that hole depth can be calculated based solely on the fluence. (Image: Sakurai et al.)
Researchers devise low-cost process monitoring technique
19 April 2021
The method was developed using a laser microscope and a Raspberry Pi Camera
MC Machinery announces GX-F Advanced Series of AI-enabled fibre lasers
14 April 2021
Intuitive AI technology makes the GX-F ADVANCED Series easy to use for operators of all skill levels – especially valuable because of the ongoing shortage of skilled manufacturing workers
Epilog Laser introduces Fusion Edge 12 for marking and engraving
14 April 2021
The Fusion Edge includes Epilog’s IRIS Camera System, which gives operators a real-time image of the laser bed so they can precisely position their artwork and graphics quickly and accurately
MKS Instruments introduces new ultra-compact UV nanosecond laser
23 March 2021
The new laser is ideal for structuring and ablating thin films in displays and photovoltaics, trimming of micro-resistors and capacitors, and high-contrast marking of medical devices, plastics and glass.
Light Conversion expands Carbide series with 20W model
23 March 2021
The firm now offers 20W, 40W and 80W versions of its Carbide laser
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