Labels can be laser marked on a reel-to-reel spooling workstation. (Image: Trotec)
CO2 lasers: The workhorse of laser processing
23 September 2021
Greg Blackman on where CO2 lasers excel in materials processing
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Low GDD & high LIDT optics from Edmund Optics
23 August 2021
Low GDD optics minimise chromatic aberration and pulse spreading in ultrafast laser systems
Primapower Laserdyne re-launches 890 Fiber Laser System
23 August 2021
The Laserdyne 890 has a powerful and efficient fibre laser, the latest highly flexible BeamDirector, and the S94P control loaded with a full portfolio of Smart Techniques operating capabilities
ES Precision will soon provide a service for profiling, drilling and perforating thin gauge materials up to about 2mm thick.
Laser marking firm secures pandemic recovery funding to expand service offerings
22 July 2021
The firm wants to provide a service for profiling, drilling and perforating thin gauge materials
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How Novanta’s picosecond laser sub-systems achieve high quality micro-processing
7 July 2021
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With a ruggedized, compact design, reliable pointing stability, and repeatable beam characteristics from laser to laser, Dart delivers high quality picosecond laser cutting and drilling even in tough industrial environments.
The new methods being developed will make it possible to move between 3D beam shapes with zero down-time (Image: Heriot-Watt University)
Researchers developing rapidly changing 3D beam shapes
2 July 2021
The research will making it possible to move between 3D beam shapes with zero down-time, low cost and minimal technical know-how
New machine concept results in higher quality at lower cost
29 June 2021
The processing machine integrates Scanlab’s five-axis precSYS microprocessing system with a femtosecond laser and optical measurement for automatic correction of drilling results
Dynamic beam shaping can be applied to offer defect-free welding, cutting, drilling and additive manufacturing. (Image: Civan Lasers)
Dynamic beam shaping to optimise laser processing
23 June 2021
Dynamic beam shaping enables controllable beam shape, frequency, and focus steering to provide defect-free processing outcomes
Global chip shortage 'chain reaction' disrupts supply of chip-making systems
17 May 2021
Laser drilling machines are one of four types of production system currently in short supply
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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