The new design is both lighter and easier to wear than a previous design made using acrylic.
Laser system manufacturer Trotec has successfully developed a face shield that can be laser cut from a single sheet of PET plastic
Leicester-based ADS Laser Cutting has invested in a new TRUMPF TruLaser 5030 fiber with 10kW power source, effectively doubling the speed at which it can profile components
Georgia Tech has designed and is producing face shields with frames that can be cut using a laser.
Using 3D-printed parts and laser-cut gears, researchers are racing to develop healthcare equipment that can be assembled rapidly in response to Covid-19
Laser machines formerly used to engrave wood for jewelry makers are being used to cut pieces of fabric to prolong the use of face masks
Laser cutting, welding, marking and additive manufacturing will be particularly relevant in producing medical devices
Keely Portway looks at regular maintenance practices that can help laser users ensure maximum uptime of their system
The system supports numerous productivity enhancement options, including a sophisticated multi-camera-based augmented reality user interface that enhances visual workflows
Laser Research Optics has introduced a new line of ZnSe laser focusing lenses
II‐VI has introduced what it says is the industry’s first aspheric sapphire optics for next-generation laser systems that extend far beyond the 10kW range
A schematic of Coherent's adjustable ring mode fibre and the five basic power patterns possible within the focused laser spot. (Image: Coherent)
Greg Blackman discovers how emerging lasers with adjustable beam quality are improving quality and flexibility in cutting and welding
