Yamazaki Mazak is set to open its brand-new European Technology Center. (Image: Mazak)
Mazak to open new laser technology centre in Milan
12 April 2022
The grand opening of the new centre will take place from 26th to 28th May 2022
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MKS Instruments introduces Ophir high-power modular industrial laser power sensor
12 April 2022
The IPM-10KW sensor measures powers from 100W to 11kW for wavelengths from 900 to 1,100nm and 10.6µm
Optotune has developed a new generation of focus-tunable lenses for 3D laser applications.
Liquid lenses to enhance fast, compact 3D focus control
11 April 2022
With a new product generation of focus-tunable lenses for NIR and green wavelengths with integrated optical feedback, Optotune is enabling new industrial applications
ULT to present new fume extraction solution at Laser World of Photonics
3 March 2022
At the upcoming Laser World of Photonics trade fair fume ULT will present new and well-proven solutions for air purification during laser processes
(Image: Andrey Armyagov/Shutterstock)
Laser cutting: An overview
21 February 2022
An brief look at laser cutting and some of the technology developments made in recent years
The Light Tunnel Generator improves cutting efficiency and effectiveness
PowerPhotonic launches new beam shaper for high power laser cutting & welding at Photonics West
26 January 2022
The 'Light Tunnel Generator' saves costs by improving the efficiency and effectiveness of high power laser cutting
BrightLine Speed offers benefits for the 3D laser-cutting of hot-formed parts, such as those used to produce B-pillars and door frames in auto manufacturing
Trumpf technology increases sheet metal cutting speed by up to 60 per cent
25 January 2022
BrightLine Speed enables cutting speed to be increased by up to 60 percent for sheets up to four millimeters thick
Optimising high-power laser processes using tailored non-symmetric beam shaping
11 January 2022
Gwenn Pallier, Jannik Lind and Jorge Luis Arias Otero provide an update on the results of the Custodian project
Laser depaneling systems such as this achieve higher output by higher effective cutting speed and cutting quality. (Image: LPKF)
Laser materials processing developments in electronics manufacturing
13 December 2021
Productronica exhibitors shared some of the latest trends in electronics manufacturing with Abigail Williams
The LAS 800 laser fume extractor (left) purifies air from laser fume and dust during laser cutting.
Occupational health and safety by fume extraction during laser processing
7 December 2021
Eurolaser has chosen the LAS 800 system from ULT as a compact and versatile cartridge filter unit dedicated to laser processing applications for small and mid-size laser systems
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Dr Jason Lee, of Luxinar, reviews competing CO2 laser technologies in terms of processing capability, relative lifetime and cost
Joshua Evans, of Bofa International, shares how proper fume management helps maintain the durability and build quality of metal 3D printers
Joshua Evans, of Bofa International, shares how proper fume management helps maintain the durability and build quality of metal 3D printers
Dr Christian Otten, of LaVa-X, demonstrates an alternative to emerging blue and green laser technologies for welding copper in electric vehicle production
Dr Christian Otten, of LaVa-X, demonstrates an alternative to emerging blue and green laser technologies for welding copper in electric vehicle production
Here a laser beam is being delivered via a flexible fibre to weld thin piping. (Image: Shutterstock/sspopov)
A brief introduction to laser welding, the technologies involved, and the advantages it offers over other joining methods
Takaaki Yamanashi, of Amada, shares how users have been getting to grips with the firm’s Locus Beam Control technology since it first debuted at EuroBLECH 2018
Takaaki Yamanashi, of Amada, shares how users have been getting to grips with the firm’s Locus Beam Control technology since it first debuted at EuroBLECH 2018
The coherent beam combining technology of Civan's Dynamic Beam Laser can be used to produce a wide range of beam profiles.
Matthew Dale learns how Bosch Research plans to use one of the most recent developments in laser technology
Matthew Dale learnt of smart manufacturing innovations taking place in Japan at the 15th International Laser Marketplace
Matthew Dale learnt of smart manufacturing innovations taking place in Japan at the 15th International Laser Marketplace
Dr Thomas Schopphoven, of Fraunhofer ILT, provides an update on the development of EHLA for 3D printing applications
Dr Thomas Schopphoven, of Fraunhofer ILT, provides an update on the development of EHLA for 3D printing applications
Pravin Sievi, of Scansonic, introduces processing optics that facilitate reproducible and highly reliable hairpin welding in the production of electric motors
Pravin Sievi, of Scansonic, introduces processing optics that facilitate reproducible and highly reliable hairpin welding in the production of electric motors
Jim Bovatsek, applications engineering manager for MKS Spectra-Physics, shares how UV picosecond lasers can effectively cut layered stacks of organic polymers in flexible OLED display production
Jim Bovatsek of MKS Spectra-Physics, shares how UV picosecond lasers can effectively cut layered stacks of organic polymers in flexible OLED display production
